The Arc of the Universe Book Four: The Crucible

The Agantzane—masters of a vast interstellar alliance known as the Consensus. Who are they? Where do they come from?

Quinn and his band of misfits arrive at the Haven, a world alone in a null universe - a world that cannot exist and yet does.
Can Quinn secure the help of the enigmatic Elinare before Earth is swallowed by an all-pervading artificial intelligence?

"The Crucible" is the fourth volume in a four book epic which will transport you to worlds as diverse as Nemazi - a desert planet, wracked by storm fronts of fractured time; Pann - a layered world where civilizations build atop one another and The Haven - a lone world in a null universe - a world that cannot exist and yet does!

“Morals, politics, and the need to survive all come head to head in this exciting and action-packed continuation of the series. For me, what made this book almost jaw-dropping to read, was the expanse of the world that Whiteway has created.
“The story is a complex web of moving parts all centered around Quinn. Whiteway does an excellent job of making sure that each of these pieces feels well-rounded and intriguing.
“An epic science fiction adventure with high stakes and fascinating characters!” - Emerson Craig – Literary Blogger

“Back again in book four is Vil-Gar, an individual whose personality and backstory render him worthy of an entire book of his own. Zothan also plays a major role as a mysterious alien warrior whose rigid upbringing has nevertheless led him to be Quinn’s unlikely but truest friend. As usual, Whiteway excels at populating his books with bright and colourful characters.
"The book is well laced with uniquely described creatures, and in-depth, satisfying explanations of the politics and science at work within the book's universe.
"With political machinations every bit as complex and robust as one might find in Game of Thrones, this book deserves a careful read to absorb the details.
“Protagonist Quinn, lone human navigating the complex politics and alien cultures of the worlds-spanning Consensus, constantly has his assumptions challenged as he tries to understand what motivates members of many different species.
“The storyline surpassed my initial expectations. I was expecting it to be of high quality and it was but it was a gripping story that constantly makes you question. It has multiple layers and utilises alien characters effortless so that they add to the rich fabric of the story-line. Terence P Ward, Allbooks Review

“It was no surprise that Quinn emerges as a greater hero in this book. He’s grown substantially and feels just as real, if not more, in this novel. The strength of this character is that he regularly experiences all the emotions, the doubts and fears of any real person and this makes him a strong character who keeps the reader interested.
“Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Those who read it will definitely wish to read the next book on the strength of this one." Annette Young, The Creative Competitor

“The Arc of the Universe is fast-paced, full of action and adventure, and presents a lot of very interesting ideas; particularly in regard to politics and morals.
"The book is well laced with uniquely described creatures, and in-depth, satisfying explanations of the politics and science at work within the book's universe.
"Whiteway just keeps getting better!"