First Contact: Elysians

By Scott Ickes

FIRST CONTACT: ELYSIANS

THE MOST DANGEROUS ENEMY IS THE ONE YOU TRUST.
The Elysians don't conquer with fleets or firepower. They conquer with charm, influence, and lies so carefully crafted they feel like truth. To them, manipulation isn't cruelty... it's efficiency.
When humanity encounters the Elysians, alliances form quickly, promises are made easily, and everything appears reasonable. Too reasonable. Beneath the surface lies a species that reshapes outcomes without ever pulling a trigger, bending events to their will while others believe they are still in control.

FIRST CONTACT - ELYSIANS is a chilling exploration of soft power, psychological warfare, and the price of believing you're the smartest species in the room. In a galaxy where words can be deadlier than weapons, humanity learns that trust can be the most lethal mistake of all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F929J1N9
• ISBN13: 9798282571479
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"