SCIENCE FICTION WITH IDEA-DRIVEN HARD SCI-FI CONCEPTS AND MATURE THEMES. Humanity's first interstellar mission doesn't just discover a new world - it collides with the distant past.In the 24th century, Lieutenant-Commander Scott Sinclair leads the starship Terra Nova toward a planet showing signs of intelligent life - until a catastrophic anomaly tears the mission off course. Stranded among ancient civilizations, unfamiliar hominid species, and advanced artificial intelligences, survival demands more than technology. It demands understanding what humanity has become - and what it may no longer be.The Past Frontier blends rigorous science fiction with historical mystery, exploring first contact, artificial intelligence, and the consequences of progress that echoes across centuries.Ideal for readers who enjoy first-contact missions, time-displaced civilizations, and science fiction that prioritizes ideas as much as action. Not intended for younger readers or those seeking light, fast-paced adventure.