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H.O.M.S.

H.O.M.S. is a space opera trilogy by Demetrio Triglia, set in a colonized Solar System where genetic modification has split humanity into Sapiens and Homs. A grief-stricken detective and a young telepathic mutant investigate a conspiracy that turns into a war between parallel universes. For readers of The Expanse, Project Hail Mary and The Three-Body Problem.

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In a future where genetic modification has produced a new biological class, the Homs, the Solar System is colonized and governed by an Interspace Committee. Marvin Hale, a former detective back on patrol after his wife's death, is recalled to investigate an attack that ties him to Blondie, a second-generation Homs, and to the crew of the ship Blue Whale.

The investigation opens a singularity at the edge of the Solar System and becomes a mirror war between two parallel universes, set apart by the choices of one scientist, Aldon Eqok.

01 H.O.M.S. - Phase One: Space Conspiracy
Volume One

Space Conspiracy

Where it all begins.

In a colonized Solar System where genetic modification has split humanity into Sapiens and Homs, Marvin Hale is recalled from patrol to investigate an accident in a lunar mine. The trail leads him to Mars, aboard the Blue Whale, into a conspiracy far wider than a single attack. On the asteroid base Pandeia, the confrontation with the suspected mastermind opens a scenario that reaches well beyond the attack. Something is moving at the edge of the Solar System.

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02 H.O.M.S. - Phase Two: Beyond the Singularity
Volume Two

Beyond the Singularity

On the other side of the mirror.

Marvin takes Luna with him, a young Homs with a telepathic gift, and crosses with the group the singularity uncovered at the end of the first book. On the other side they find a mirror world, a second Aldon Eqok and a political structure set on treating them as the vanguard of an invasion. The group scatters between Mars and hiding while two universes begin to fear each other.

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03 H.O.M.S. - Phase Three: The Shadow of War
● New release Volume Three · Final

The Shadow of War

The final reckoning.

Scattered in the Professor's universe, the protagonists regroup on Mars to stop the cross-universe invasion led by Director Marek. Luna pushes the telepathic power further while sabotaging the fleet becomes the only way home. The end of the trilogy closes the circle opened in the first book.

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Reading order

Read in sequence.

Start from the beginning to miss nothing.

01
Space Conspiracy
Where it all begins.
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02
Beyond the Singularity
On the other side of the mirror.
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03
The Shadow of War
The final reckoning.
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Themes
  • Species identity and discrimination between Sapiens and Homs
  • Doubles and the multiverse
  • Mass manipulation and free will
  • The price of time

For readers of The Expanse by James S.A. Corey, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. For readers who want accessible hard sci-fi with a thriller pace and a biotech premise about genetic discrimination.

Frequently asked questions
What is H.O.M.S. about?
A detective and a young telepathic mutant investigate an attack in a colonized Solar System and uncover a war between two parallel universes.
What is the reading order?
Phase One, then Phase Two, then Phase Three.
Is the trilogy complete?
Yes, all three volumes are published.
In which languages is it available?
Italian, English and French. Available on Amazon.
Who will enjoy it?
Readers of The Expanse, Project Hail Mary and The Three-Body Problem, looking for accessible hard sci-fi with a detective backbone.
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