Common Ground

In New Meridian, the world's first truly integrated human-alien city, harmony is as fragile as it is hard-won. When a shocking crime threatens the peace between Earth's people and their alien neighbors, Detective Lena Ortiz and Narae envoy Kaelth must join forces. As they navigate cultural divides, political intrigue, and personal secrets, they discover that trust is the only way forward. In a city where two worlds meet, the future depends on what they build together.