Project Hail Mary
Dr. Ryan Grace wakes up adrift in deep space, amnesiac and surrounded by the corpses of his crew, with no clue how he got there. As his memories slowly return, he learns he’s aboard the *Project Hail Mary*—a suicide mission to save Earth from Astrophage, an alien organism draining the sun’s energy. When he discovers Rocky, a fellow alien survivor from a star system facing the same crisis, the pair form an unlikely bond. Together, they race against time to uncover Astrophage’s natural predator, navigate deadly space hazards, and confront unexpected twists like evolved Tau Worms that threaten their mission. In the end, Grace faces an impossible choice: return to Earth as a hero or sacrifice his chance to save his only friend. This witty, heart-pounding sci-fi adventure blends hard science with heartfelt friendship, proving connection is the greatest force even in the vast void.