Earth That Was has faded into myth. After millenia spent wandering, humans are no longer nomads. Twelve tribes stand allied under the United Tribal Axis; but there is a signal in the darkness that threatens to destroy everything.
All Skyla wanted after leaving the Navy was to be left alone. Just her ship, the stars, and a new adventure. But when a strange virus disables her ship, she is thrown into the middle of a conflict she doesn't understand, forcing her to take on responsibilities she swore she never would again.
Hinata always followed the rules, honor above all else. He always won, until he didn't. Sentenced to exile for his failures, he is determined to prove himself, until a mysterious woman arrives on his station and chaos threatens to break already fragile alliances.
Freyja was always angry, an outcast, playing the part of admiral and black ops operative. But she is tired of being a pawn in the Empress' games and when she's stranded on the wrong side of enemy lines after a vengeful battle, she's forced to ally with her adversaries to clear her name.
A Rogue.
A Commander.
And an Admiral.
Brought together by circumstance, held together by duty.
Can they find a way to work together to save humanity?
Industry Reviews
"In a world of fast fiction, Umbra stands out as a well developed, thoroughly enjoyable space opera with a cinematic feel that checks all the boxes of a good sci-fi. This book has heart and I'd recommend it to any reader looking for their next great adventure."
-SFF Insider Amanda Simas
"Equally character-driven and action-packed, UMBRA is an exhilarating multi-POV intergalactic space opera adventure that will drag you across the entire spectrum of emotions and leave you absolutely star-struck by the end!"
-Esmay Rosalyne from the Before We Go Blog
"This story is pure, classic scifi and is perfect for both seasoned scifi readers and readers just beginning to enter the genre. The diversity of the characters is great, the plot keeps you guessing, and Amber Toro writes in a way that makes you want an AI best friend. 5 sentient stars to this read!"
-Rebelle from the Bad Witches Book Coven