In a future where the boundaries between science fiction and myth blur, Nicole Cummings-warrior, mother, lawyer, and Queen - faces her greatest challenge yet. As the matriarch of a sprawling, multi-universal family, Nicole must navigate political intrigue, intergalactic warfare, and the devastating consequences of a weapon that can extinguish stars and unravel the fabric of reality itself.When a catastrophic new technology - known as the Phantom Weapon - threatens not just inhabited planets but entire galaxies, Nicole is drawn into a conflict that spans time, space, and the very nature of existence. Betrayed yet again and haunted by the devastating loss of a beloved child, Nicole's journey becomes one of vengeance, forgiveness, and ultimately, hope.From the corridors of power on Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe, Nicole's story is one of resilience and transformation. As empires rise and fall, and as gods, angels, and mortals clash, Nicole must confront her own creation - a sentient cyborg whose actions could doom or save them all.Epic in scope and deeply human at its core, Nicole and the Phantom Weapon is a sweeping saga of love, loss, and the enduring power of family. M. J. Collis weaves a tale that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, inviting readers to ponder what it means to be a hero when the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. A dazzling blend of space opera, family drama, and philosophical adventure, the autor once again delivers a story as grand as the cosmos and as intimate as a mother's heart. Are you ready to follow Nicole on her most perilous journey yet?