THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TV SERIES A LONELY HERO FACING A TERRIFYING THREAT For centuries, lighthouse keepers—men and women—ensured the safe passage of ships across the world's seas. It was a solitary job without much excitement, at least most of the time. Until something went wrong. Until a ship was in danger... In the 23rd century, "lighthouse keepers" work tirelessly to prevent shipwrecks in space, within a network of lighthouses where ships travel through our Galaxy at twenty times the speed of light. These lighthouses never break down. They never fail. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be... A former pilot, a decorated infantry hero in the war against the alien Ryph, is stationed as the operator of Lighthouse 23 in outer space. But the war follows him. The two opposing fleets prepare for the final clash, and his decisive actions will determine the fate of the world. In Lighthouse 23, Hugh Howey unfolds the story of a solitary hero battling against the darkness of space. Tension and suspense are masterfully combined with action and alien battles in the eternal struggle of creatures for survival. "The perfect blend of fast-paced action and a penetrating look at loneliness, the unique temperament we develop when living alone, and the way we seek companionship." – Washington Post "Science fiction you can experience." – blizzardwatch.com "An exceptionally intelligent story of war and mass murder." – Warren Ellis