HMCS Borealis Series by S.J. Madill

The commander of HMCS Borealis has a problem.  Several, actually, the most pressing of which is that he’s not even supposed to be in charge.  Disaster struck during the testing of a new jump drive, leaving the ship crippled and Lieutenant Dillon the highest-ranking officer still alive. At the far edge of the galaxy, beyond any hope of rescue, it’s up to Dillon to pull the survivors together and get the ship home... moreThe commander of HMCS Borealis has a problem.  Several, actually, the most pressing of which is that he’s not even supposed to be in charge.  Disaster struck during the testing of a new jump drive, leaving the ship crippled and Lieutenant Dillon the highest-ranking officer still alive. At the far edge of the galaxy, beyond any hope of rescue, it’s up to Dillon to pull the survivors together and get the ship home. As he struggles with the unexpected burden of command, things go from bad to worse. A fugitive alien priestess arrives, her presence a diplomatic nightmare waiting to happen.  A mysterious ship follows them with murderous intent. And the Borealis’ desperate second jump lands them in uncharted space, surrounded by star systems full of dead planets. With supplies dwindling, Dillon and the crew of the Borealis find themselves in a race against time to solve a centuries-old mystery.  Can they stop an ancient enemy from being unleashed?  Or are all the planets of the galaxy destined to become burnt worlds? less

The Prophet is missing.  He must be found and returned to his homeworld, or there will be war. The ancient Palani once ruled thousands of worlds, until their empire was consumed by the invading Horlan.  Only their mastery of genetic science helped them avoid extinction. Now, they have created their greatest triumph:  the Prophet, the Elanasal Palani, distilled from the saints of ages past.  A beacon for a tired people, he will unite them against their new foe: the upstart Humans... moreThe Prophet is missing.  He must be found and returned to his homeworld, or there will be war. The ancient Palani once ruled thousands of worlds, until their empire was consumed by the invading Horlan.  Only their mastery of genetic science helped them avoid extinction. Now, they have created their greatest triumph:  the Prophet, the Elanasal Palani, distilled from the saints of ages past.  A beacon for a tired people, he will unite them against their new foe: the upstart Humans. But the Prophet has disappeared.  He has travelled to Earth to meet these Humans himself, to understand why, in the name of enlightenment, they need to be destroyed. Commander Dillon and the crew of HMCS Borealis must find the Prophet. But time is short, and fleets are already on the move.  And the Prophet has discovered more on Earth than he expected. less

Humanity is in retreat. The relentless Horlan have returned, invading deep into human space. Entire colonies are being harvested into the holds of their living ships. Since leaving the navy, Eric Cho and the mechanic Saparun Vish have lived a simple life, farming on a distant colony world. But now the war has come to them, and they must find a way to escape their doomed colony. Commander Dillon is the reluctant captain of HMCS Borealis... moreHumanity is in retreat. The relentless Horlan have returned, invading deep into human space. Entire colonies are being harvested into the holds of their living ships. Since leaving the navy, Eric Cho and the mechanic Saparun Vish have lived a simple life, farming on a distant colony world. But now the war has come to them, and they must find a way to escape their doomed colony. Commander Dillon is the reluctant captain of HMCS Borealis. An old ship relegated to the war's sidelines, her crew is restless to get into the fight. Dillon knows their chance will come soon enough, and with it will come pain and sacrifice. Fate has chosen the fiery Heather Gibson to be a spiritual leader of the alien Palani. An old civilisation in decline, the Palani now teeter on the edge of collapse. Along with her bond-mate Elan, Heather must prepare the Palani to face their nemesis once more, or face their own extinction. For a chance to defeat the ancient evil, humanity will pay a heavy cost. less

They may already be too late. Earth is losing the war against the Horlan. The crew of HMCS Borealis is on a last, desperate mission to turn the tide. Travelling to another galaxy, they have rescued scientists in search of a miracle, and gained an unexpected ally... but all at a terrible cost. With no contact from home, the crews of the Borealis, Sagan and Nirupak may be all that remains of humanity. Struggling with their losses and despair, the crews prepare for what lies ahead... moreThey may already be too late. Earth is losing the war against the Horlan. The crew of HMCS Borealis is on a last, desperate mission to turn the tide. Travelling to another galaxy, they have rescued scientists in search of a miracle, and gained an unexpected ally... but all at a terrible cost. With no contact from home, the crews of the Borealis, Sagan and Nirupak may be all that remains of humanity. Struggling with their losses and despair, the crews prepare for what lies ahead. But hidden in the darkness of a hostile galaxy, something else has taken notice. Against impossible odds, the Borealis sails one last time to fight in a war that may already be lost, and to come face-to-face with an ancient mystery. less