Summary
Triplanetary is the epic prequel to the legendary Lensman series, setting the stage for an interstellar struggle between two ancient, powerful races: the noble Arisians and the manipulative Eddorians.
The novel spans millennia, chronicling humanity's secret role in a cosmic war.
From the fall of Atlantis to Roman times, through WWI and WWII, the Arisians guide human evolution to create a race capable of resisting the Eddorian threat.
The main story picks up in the far future, when humanity has colonized the solar system and is united under the Triplanetary League (Earth, Mars, and Venus).
But peace is shattered by the arrival of the Nevians, a hostile alien race harvesting iron—including human blood—for their civilization.
Enter Conway Costigan, a brave Triplanetary agent who, along with his crewmates, is caught in a desperate fight for survival against overwhelming alien power, sabotage, and betrayal.