Their decision will change everything. After six months of absence, beloved chef Almira finally reappears on the Surveyor, bringing with her a vital clue to the location of her missing son. Her plea for help forces Andi and the rest of the ship’s inner circle to face an impossible decision. Obey orders and abandon the young man, or go after him and risk their careers, their futures, and their entire way of life. Their choice throws them into the middle of a decade-long mystery involving the loss of a ship, the death of a crew, and a secret that could unlock intergalactic travel. And when the search leads them to a form of artificial intelligence unlike anything they’ve ever seen, the answers may finally be within reach. Corruption, danger, and ambiguity abound. In the midst of it all, Andi must push through the confusion to piece together the puzzle, unmask an elusive enemy, and discover what it truly means to be human. Humanoid is the eighth book in the young-adult science fiction series Firmament, a saga chronicling the adventures of young medical assistant Andi Lloyd as she travels through the galaxy aboard the starship Surveyor and navigates the difficulties of family and faith. Join Andi and the rest of the crew as they speed into a world of intrigue and mystery that will open a brand new world of adventure when you start reading Humanoid today.