From New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson comes Nether Station, a thrilling mix of epic science fiction and Lovecraftian horror.
A Discover Sci-Fi Pick of New Reads for Fall. Finalist for the 2025 Colorado Book Award for Best Science Fiction / Fantasy. A 2025 Dragon Award nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel.
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Space is vast. Space is full of wonders. Space is terrifying.
In the darkest part of the solar system lies a wormhole. Nether.
Astrophysicist Cammie Skoura has joined the first research team traveling to the Nether anomaly, eager to understand the mechanics of the wormhole and to explore its possibilities as a shortcut to Alpha Centauri.
But another race of ancient beings has already been here—an impossibly long time ago—leaving remnants of their vast complexes and gigantic temples built for horrific beings beyond comprehension.
What dangers did those elder races find in the hidden corners of spacetime?
What did they unleash?
And what remains?
Now, Cammie and the crew of Nether Station must find the answers—before the darkest part of the cosmos swallows them up …
About the Author
Kevin J. Anderson has published more than 180 books, 58 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has 24 million copies in print in 34 languages. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as the unique Clockwork Angels steampunk trilogy with legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series, the Wake the Dragon and Terra Incognita fantasy trilogies, the humorous Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series and The Dragon Business series. He has edited numerous anthologies, written comics and games, and the lyrics to two rock CDs as companions to his Terra Incognita trilogy. Anderson is the director of the graduate program in publishing at Western Colorado University, and he and his wife, Rebecca Moesta, are the publishers of WordFire Press.
Praise for Nether Station
“A fun, pulpy mix of science fiction and cosmic horror that clearly admires, and pays homage to, H. P. Lovecraft…Anderson’s entertaining characters and knack for tension make it all feel fresh. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves to be reminded of just how little the universe cares about us.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“Awe-inspiring, richly detailed, filled with a sense of wonder, and most of all terrifying, Kevin J. Anderson’s Nether Station is the definition of cosmic horror, with a trail of mysterious ancient ruins and long-dead alien races leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.”
— Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Among the Living
“[A] Lovecraftian science fiction epic…This is a delightfully creepy sci-fi novel.”
— Library Journal
“Anderson’s world-building remains top-notch, and the pacing is propulsive.”
— Booklist
“Cosmic horror at its finest.”
— Locus
“The creepiest, most suspenseful novel [Kevin J. Anderson] has ever written…It’s a perfect blending of science fiction and horror.”
— The Nerd Blitz
“This book truly has it all—space exploration and adventure, ancient alien civilizations, and disconcerting twists that make you want to simultaneously close your eyes against the weirdness and furiously keep reading.”
— Colorado Book Awards
Praise for Nether Station
“A fun, pulpy mix of science fiction and cosmic horror that clearly admires, and pays homage to, H. P. Lovecraft…Anderson’s entertaining characters and knack for tension make it all feel fresh. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves to be reminded of just how little the universe cares about us.” — The New York Times Book Review
“Awe-inspiring, richly detailed, filled with a sense of wonder, and most of all terrifying, Kevin J. Anderson’s Nether Station is the definition of cosmic horror, with a trail of mysterious ancient ruins and long-dead alien races leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.” — Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Among the Living
“[A] Lovecraftian science fiction epic…This is a delightfully creepy sci-fi novel.” — Library Journal
“Anderson’s world-building remains top-notch, and the pacing is propulsive.” — Booklist
“Cosmic horror at its finest.” — Locus
“The creepiest, most suspenseful novel [Kevin J. Anderson] has ever written…It’s a perfect blending of science fiction and horror.” — The Nerd Blitz
“This book truly has it all—space exploration and adventure, ancient alien civilizations, and disconcerting twists that make you want to simultaneously close your eyes against the weirdness and furiously keep reading.” — Colorado Book Awards