Parallax's Paradox — Matthew Allen Dickerson

The annihilation of a colony of humans leads Captain Lexia of the Starship Sunfire and her second in command, Parallax, on a journey to discover those responsible. Meanwhile, the remaining crew explores the Universe through the unpredictable behavior of a traveler with extensive knowledge of the past, present, and future.Two paths of discovery lead to ancient life forms, each appearing to be benevolent in nature, but only one will prove to be an ally. Lexia must discover who she can trust, who will betray her, and save the lives of all on board the Sunfire before it's too late.