Expedition

Assisted by a sentient A.I., Expedition’s unsuspecting crew is awakened by an alien transmission, leading them to the Vingah—an insectoid race preserved in stasis. Following first contact, the new allies combine forces to free the Vingah from their dead planet and find new worlds for both peoples. Armed with advanced technology and a common purpose, they face the uncertainties of a galaxy filled with wonder, danger, and incredible opportunities.

(Book one of the Galactic Neighborhood trilogy. The stories are best read in order to understand the complete backstory and characters.)