Sumit Korku
What happens when humanity escapes Earth, but loses its connection to what it means to be human?At Half the Speed of Light is a philosophical science fiction novel about humanity, survival, love, time, and the search for meaning beyond Earth.In a future where humanity has pushed science beyond its limits, brilliant physicist Orion Vale leaves behind a legacy that changes the course of civilization. His revolutionary Elara Framework becomes the foundation for a new age of scientific discovery, while humanity prepares for something unimaginable: leaving Earth behind.Seven ships. Seven hundred lives. One final chance for humanity.But escaping Earth is only the beginning.As generations pass aboard the ships, memories of the world they left behind begin to disappear. Rules created for survival slowly become the laws of an entirely new society. Advanced technology evolves beyond its original purpose, artificial intelligence begins to understand more than numbers, and a mysterious energy source known as the Aria Core may hold the key to humanity’s future.Then, after centuries of drifting through the darkness of space, the ships finally encounter something they were never prepared for, a world that should not exist.What waits beyond the stars?And if humanity finally finds another home, will it still recognize itself?At Half the Speed of Light blends space exploration, futuristic technology, artificial intelligence, human survival, mystery, emotion, and philosophical questions into a story about what humanity might become when Earth is no longer home.For readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction, philosophical sci-fi, space adventures, futuristic worlds, AI, cosmic mysteries, and stories that explore the emotional side of humanity, this journey begins where Earth ends.The stars are not the destination. They are the question.
