Izhidra fell from space three millennia ago ... to where the Nile cradled Earth's earliest civilization on its banks. The people mistook her for a goddess ... Bastet the Eye of Ra ... Because of her tail and brindled skin. Though what else could they have thought? The notion of aliens from another star had no place to alight in their minds. But Izhidra finds the paths of the gods paved with treacherous stones. Welcome to the dawn of the Symbiont Wars. Abandonment of Stars is stand-alone novel at the chronological beginning of the Symbiont Wars Saga. With a strong female lead caught between two sides headed for war. You can read it at any time for a deeper dive into the story or by itself. Praise for the Symbiont Wars Saga: ★★★★★ First Contact Like No Other! I could not believe how great this book is! I picked it because of the tail, but it turned out that wasn't the best part of the story. ★★★★★ Spellbinding! I loved part 1 and part 2 was even better. More wonderful characters, people you get to know and care about. Thrilling action and heart wrenching drama. Can't wait to get the next one! ★★★★★ WARNING this series is addictive!!!! It destroyed my sleep schedule for the past week. Even when I get to sleep I wake up needing to reread something and then end up reading further ... Would you please just go ahead and feed my addiction so I don't have to get help for it? If you enjoyed Avatar or Stargate, you'll love reading this story. If you're comfortable with the notion that females can be badass and heroic, this book might be the start to your new favorite series. Warnings! Reading the first chapters with the 'Look inside' feature can lead to addictive behavior. Go ahead... we dare you. Parts of this story contain graphic adult situations.