DEATH CALLING - Smith, Claire

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Résumé :
When death comes calling, will you answer... or fight back? On a fractured planet in the far reaches of space, a mysterious alien signal is activated, awakening a buried entity with a singular mission: consume or convert all life. Captain Sarah Vega and her team of scientists and soldiers are pulled into a high-stakes battle-not just for survival, but for the soul of humanity. Haunted by betrayal, loss, and impossible choices, Sarah faces the ultimate test of leadership and love as her closest allies fall to the influence of the entity. When her partner Alan becomes its last human conduit, she must choose: trust what he's become-or end him. Death Calling is a genre-bending sci-fi thriller packed with action, emotion, and cosmic horror. Perfect for fans of The Expanse, Annihilation, and Arrival, it explores how love endures even in the void... and what happens when the void whispers back. A slow-burning sci-fi horror with a jaw-dropping twist Features a complex female protagonist, alien intelligence, and a mysterious signal from deep space Standalone novel with cinematic pacing and deeply human themes...

Sommaire:
Claire Smith is a rising voice in science fiction, celebrated for her emotionally rich narratives and atmospheric worldbuilding. With a talent for weaving together speculative science, psychological depth, and suspense, she has carved out a unique space in genre fiction. Claire's work often explores the blurred lines between humanity and technology, consciousness and identity, love and survival. Her breakout novel, Death Calling, blends horror and hard sci-fi into a haunting story about grief, alien intelligence, and the cost of bravery in a collapsing world. She draws inspiration from real-world science, abandoned cities, cosmic horror, and the quiet resilience of human emotion. When she's not writing, Claire can be found sketching alien tech in her notebook, binge-watching cerebral sci-fi shows, or wandering through misty woods with her dog. Claire is passionate about storytelling that lingers-stories that ask deep questions, unsettle gently, and stay with you long after the last page is turned....