The Optimal Mind

By Maria Howatt, Ryan Howatt, Ethan E Howatt

Across the galaxy, two lives are about to collide...and the universe will never be the same.

Micah Clunn, a dedicated human operative, spends more time on distant worlds than he does at home. Each mission pulls him further from the loving family he rarely sees, yet closer to the dangers threatening humanity's fragile foothold in space. Skilled, loyal, and battle-tested, Micah defends humanity's corner of the galaxy against threats both known and unseen.

Garnak, a Loric warrior on a distant world, is facing enemies of an entirely different kind. A mysterious AI begins to manipulate events around him, drawing him into a web of secrets, political intrigue, and a brewing war he never meant to enter. As chaos erupts across star systems, Garnak realizes he's being pushed toward something far larger than himself.

When a tyrant with ambitions of universal domination rises from the shadows, Micah and Garnak's paths crash together in a way neither could have imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the human soldier and the alien warrior must overcome their differences-and their pasts-to stop a threat powerful enough to consume entire civilizations.

Two worlds. Two destinies. One fight for the future of the galaxy.

The Optimal Mind launches the Loric Series with high-stakes action, interstellar mystery, rich worldbuilding, and a gripping partnership that spans species and star systems. Perfect for fans of epic sci-fi adventure, alien alliances, and galaxy-spanning danger.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CM585M86
• ISBN13: 9798385540488
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"