and quot;First and quot; is an electrifying tale penned by Randy Brown, where our hero, Lewis, aspires to be the inaugural human to voyage to another star system and return unscathed. His journey, however, is fraught with unexpected obstacles - ruthless competition, treachery, personal loss, and a tumultuous relationship that threatens to derail his mission.When he finds himself in a race against time, the stakes skyrocket. Uncovering his true adversary propels the narrative to another dimension - not only is his life in jeopardy, but so is the future of humanity and the course of space exploration. As Lewis grapples with these challenges, he discovers that being 'first' comes with burdens he never anticipated. and quot;First and quot; is an enthralling exploration of determination, survival, and the boundless realm of space.