Hidden Planet. Angry Galaxy, #1

They crashed on a planet of dark secrets and immense power. A crew of three, Sam, Bohai and Teak cruise into deep space on the Starship Praihawk  to find new resources for Earth. When they are snared by a planet that shifts through time and space, a failed escape plunges them into intergalactic war. Trapped between a xenophobic world hell-bent on preventing anyone from leaving, and a fleet of enemy ships pulled from the past, the Praihawk's crew must unravel the secrets of this cruel planet to stay alive.
And the planet's deadliest secret can alter the universe. *Sam's DNA gives him the sparking ability of Neptune; *Bohai can communicate with creatures; *Teak is a spider with deadly venom.  This unique crew will boldly go where no spiderling has gone before ... A thrilling space exploration adventure from the bestselling author of Sons of Neptune, Earthweeds and The Last Starbase.354 pages  "A space adventure full of swagger...
clever ideas, humor, and action, the novel features a complete plot arc as the crew uncovers the secrets of the planet in order to try and make their way home. Readers in search of an escapist adventure will not be let down."- BookLife Prize, Publishers Weekly