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When stolen uranium becomes the key to humanity’s oldest secret, one man must follow the trail to the ends of the Earth—and beyond.
Nuclear expert Dr. John Carver thinks he’s chasing a straightforward case of weapons-grade uranium theft from South Africa’s most secure facility. But the deeper he digs, the stranger the truth becomes: ancient artifacts with impossible properties, a magnetic Egyptian president with dangerous ambitions, and a covert space program rewriting the laws of physics.
From the fortified vaults of Pelindaba to forgotten tombs beneath Egypt’s sands, Carver uncovers evidence of lost technologies and revelations that could upend everything humanity believes about its origins. As global powers vie to control forces beyond their comprehension, Carver must survive deadly conspiracies, protect the woman he loves—and confront a mystery written in the stars.
Some secrets were buried for a reason. Some doors, once opened, can never be closed.
The countdown has begun. Evolution—or extinction—awaits.
Blending Tom Clancy–level geopolitics with the wonder of ancient astronaut lore, Uranium Sky is a propulsive, high-concept thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Andy Weir, and Michael Crichton.
“The book would make a fantastic movie or series! You think you know where it’s going—missing uranium, secret vaults in Egypt—but then Firsing pulls you into a bigger and stranger world than you ever imagined. The last third of the book had my heart pounding, and that cliffhanger? My jaw actually dropped. Five stars. Someone please tell me book two is coming soon!”
— Early Reviewer, Austin, Texas USA
A masterclass blend of Tom Clancy’s geopolitical tension and Arthur C. Clarke’s or Kim Stanley Robinson’s cosmic wonder. Uranium Sky grabs you with razor-sharp realism like drone attacks, covert ops, and political chess. It then dares you to believe in the impossible. Firsing’s pacing is relentless, his science and history accurate, and his vision of humanity’s first encounter with alien technology feels as inevitable as it is awe‑inspiring. A thinking person’s thriller with the heart of an interstellar epic.”
— Avid Reader, France
“From the first page, I was hooked. Carver’s chase around the world is nonstop, the science feels real, and the blend of ancient history with space tech is genius. Imagine Michael Crichton writing The Martian after a binge of Ancient Aliens — smart, suspenseful, and impossible to put down.”
— Early Reviewer, New Jersey, USA
About Scott
Scott Firsing, PhD, has always been drawn to the stars and the secrets of ancient worlds, passions that shine in his debut novel—a bold blend of speculative fiction, current affairs and historical intrigue. Raised in New Jersey in the 1980s, his imagination was sparked by Star Trek, Star Wars, and NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, cementing his love for space exploration. His fascination with ancient civilizations, from lost myths to enduring artifacts, adds rich layers to his storytelling, inviting readers to explore the mysteries of both the cosmos and our humanity past and present.
With a Doctorate in International Politics, Firsing’s career spans academia, business, and diplomacy. He has taught at The Citadel and Monash University, worked with the United Nations and the US State Department, and now leads Scott Sky Advisors in Austin, a global consultancy firm. A world traveler, Firsing brings a global lens to his work, with hundreds of publications and appearances over the past 20+ years on outlets like BBC, CNBC and Forbes.
