Furious Gulf (Galactic Center Book 5)

The fifth book in the Galactic Center series, this hard science fiction novel follows the last humans from planet Snowglade as they flee pursuing machines in their ancient starship. Desperate to escape their relentless pursuers, the refugees chart a dangerous course toward the Eater, a black hole at the galactic center, hoping it offers their only chance of survival. Captain Killeen leads the group, though some question his judgment. His son Toby faces a personal crisis: microchips implanted in his spine, originally meant to enhance human capability, now threaten his sanity. Caught between genocidal enemies and the hazards of the galactic center itself, Killeen and Toby confront humanity's final destiny. The book includes a teaser chapter from The Sunborn and leads into the series conclusion, Sailing Bright Eternity.