The Silence Between Stars (The Resonance Cycle)

By Stephen Appleby

The Silence Between Stars is a haunting, character-driven science fiction novel about found family, identity, and the secrets buried in silence. Set in the snowy wilderness of northern Minnesota, the story follows James Carter, a reclusive mechanic and former Marine who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a strange light crashes in the woods behind his cabin, everything changes. At the center of the wreckage is a girl-barefoot, silver-eyed, and barely speaking. She calls herself Lyra. As James takes her in and tries to understand who-or what-she really is, the quiet life he's built begins to unravel. Lyra is not just a lost child; she's something far older, something impossible. And she's being hunted. As mysterious agencies start circling and questions pile up, James is forced to confront his past, protect a girl who doesn't seem entirely human, and face a truth that reaches beyond Earth itself. Together, they uncover fragments of a galactic war, a fallen legacy, and a dormant power hidden deep beneath the snow. But the deeper they go, the louder the silence becomes. Blending the emotional depth of The Road with the intrigue of Arrival, The Silence Between Stars is the first book in The Resonance Cycle-a series that explores the collision of ancient alien resonance, human compassion, and the fragile threads that bind us together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7G576DY
• ISBN13: 9798897787050
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Staten House
• Length: 601 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.5" x 5.0"