The Gauntlet

In this gripping prequel novella to "Old Guns," Staff Sergeant Martin Kelvin and Sergeant Frank Cage are abruptly called back from leave to investigate the disappearance of humanity's deep space probe, Squanto, in the perilous quantum corridor known as the Gauntlet. With multiple teams already lost, they uncover a chilling first contact with a mysterious alien race that defies conventional weaponry and existence. As they confront the dark secrets of the wreckage, the squad faces grave consequences for unlocking the unknown dangers that lie within.