In the fading light of a dying star, a soldier for hire searches for a missing refugee ship and uncovers a universe-shattering secret. Asala Sikou is used to looking after number one while crisis reigns in her dying planetary system. But when she's hired to find a missing refugee ship, she discovers that this is no ordinary rescue mission, and she must play a role in deciding the fate of the whole universe.

A crumbling solar system. A daring space mission. A harrowing journey of survival. THE VELA returns with a breathtaking sequel that will shake you to your core. In the midst of a dying solar system, soldier and refugee Asala Sikou made the tough decision to open the door to another galaxy, providing a fresh start to anyone who managed to cross the divide—and betraying those left behind. However, space is a treacherous place and when a mysterious threat appears in this brave new wilderness, those who did make it through soon realize that Salvation might not be the perfect home they've been searching for.