Carl Zale, a solitary deep-space miner, lives on the edge of civilization, combing distant systems for metals that others dare not seek. But his routine is shattered when he intercepts a pulse from a long-dead star, encoded in primal sequences and geometric patterns. Driven by curiosity, Carl sets out on a 14-year journey to investigate. What he discovers is far more than he could have imagined: an ancient ring encircling the star, built by beings who fused their essence into the very fabric of the cosmos. These beings have left Carl not only a story, but a legacy—a network of stars connected by a consciousness that defies death.

As Carl dives deeper into the mystery, he becomes a custodian of their memory, tasked with preserving their message across galaxies. He returns to Earth forever changed, but his journey is far from over. When new signals reveal a network of these ancient beings across the cosmos, Carl must decide whether to join them in their timeless communion or to remain human and carry their story forward.

The Path of Light is an unforgettable tale of discovery, unity, and the enduring power of memory, a testament to the resilience of life in all its forms. Join Carl as he uncovers the secrets of an ancient civilization that refuses to be forgotten.