Indigo 5

In the vast cosmos of science fiction, there are stories that speculate about the stars—and then there are those that use the stars to illuminate the deepest truths of being human. Indigo 5 belongs to the latter. Within these pages, M. Redding doesn't just chronicle a mission to colonize a distant world; he guides us through the emotional terrain of grief, purpose, resilience, and hope in the face of overwhelming loss. Set against a backdrop of planetary exodus and political deception, Indigo 5 follows the quiet, reluctant journey of Johnathan Eckers—soldier, father, widower—as he is pulled back into a destiny he neither asked for nor wants. Through his eyes, we navigate a galaxy of uncertainty, where loyalty and survival are at constant odds, and where leadership means carrying the weight of both the past and the future. But what begins as a mission for humanity's survival slowly becomes something far more personal—and profound. This is not just a story of ships and stars, but of marigolds blooming in alien soil, and the memories we plant in the darkest of places, hoping they will grow again. With a deft blend of rich world-building, grounded emotional stakes, and timely questions about technology, trust, and truth, Indigo 5 challenges us to ask: what does it truly mean to begin again? **For those who love science fiction with heart—and stories that linger long after the last page—**Indigo 5 is a journey worth taking.