Mother, May I?

About “Mother, May I?”

Jobs discovers what appears to be Earth in the sky, raising the possibility that the Remnants might have a home. After defeating the Baby, Billy has become the ship's master-programmer and absorbed Mother. If the object is truly Earth, Jobs must persuade Billy to change the ship's course. Meanwhile, Yago plans to take control of the Meanies, threatening the safety of all the Remnants. His ambitions could interfere with Jobs' search for a new home. The ship's direction and the future of the Remnants depend on these conflicting goals. The novel explores the struggle between survival and power in a universe without a home.