A Voyage of Discovery to the Stars — Philip R Benge

A voyage of discovery set in the 24th century. A freighter, the Bright Star is destroyed when a drone seemingly loses control and crashes in to the freighter while it is parked at a space port. The starship was their home and also their only means of livelihood, Captain Alun Reece and his crew are offered a job out of the blue. He is to take command of a research vessel, his crew will accompany him as his officers. The vessel is due to leave in a months time on an extended journey of at least six months duration. But not all is what it seems and danger dog’s their steps thoughout the voyage.