Earth faces an unprecedented threat - an alien ship headed straight for the planet. Connor Connolly holds a secret that could determine the fate of humankind. Connor has discovered that the supposed "refugee" aliens promising to share advanced technology with Earth are hiding their true intentions. As the alien ship nears, Connor must act fast to uncover the truth behind Volaris and their mysterious connection to metaband technology. The problem? Connor's own meta powers are gone. His only hope lies in a stolen alien nanosuit that grants him new abilities. Partnering with his allies Midnight and Iris, Connor embarks on a dangerous heist to reach the faraway planet of Volaris itself. Along the way, Connor must unravel the mystery behind a missing metahuman who holds the key to understanding the Queen of Volaris, who may not be the ally she claims to be. Earth's fate rests on Connor's shoulders as he races to expose the alien invasion before the ship reaches Earth and brings war to the planet. New Empire tracks Connor's electrifying adventure as he races to save humanity in the fifth installment of the bestselling Meta series.