The Inherited Empire. Starship Legacy, #3

An Epic Galactic Space Opera. The inheritance is complete. Now the galaxy must decide whether it deserves it. Adrian Mercer never wanted to become a captain. Now he commands the most powerful fleet ever created. The forgotten warships of the First Architects have awakened, ancient alliances are collapsing, and civilizations that once ruled the stars are preparing for a final conflict they believed would never return.
But the First Architects did not vanish by accident. They sacrificed everything to imprison an enemy capable of erasing entire civilizations from history. Now the prison is failing. As worlds fall, gateways collapse, and old enemies become uneasy allies, Adrian must unite a fractured galaxy before fear and ambition destroy its last chance of survival. To win, he must uncover the final secrets hidden within the ancient inheritance, confront the truth behind the First Architects' greatest sacrifice, and make a choice that will determine the future of every civilization among the stars.
Because the greatest legacy they left behind was never the fleet. It was the captain destined to lead it. Perfect for readers who love epic space opera, ancient alien mysteries, first contact, sentient starships, fleet warfare, found-family crews, political intrigue, galaxy-spanning adventure, and unforgettable science fiction.