Groundwork: Book 1 in... A Series of Evolutions, a new Science Fiction series by author Brian Anderson.- - -A SERIES OF EVOLUTIONSExploration hungers at the core of human existence. From the deep labyrinths of her oceans to the high watchtowers of her mountains, we have grown almost too comfortable on Mother Earth’s expanse. We know the eight planets around us, yet humankind aches for astral frontiers. Beyond the Milky Way awaits our next venture, our next saga, our dawning of civilization’s new age.As Earthlings gear toward our celestial future, our watchers beyond the stars grow weary of our weaponed spaceships and histories of discord. We are propelled to discover, but we are not yet indoctrinated. We have been watched, but we do not know why.Human civilization has been shaped by adaption and survival. Our interstellar watchers wonder uncertainly from afar: What else hungers at the core of human existence? What new evolutions will shape the hearts and minds of humanity?- - -On Earth, a group of scientists are building a spaceship in secret.During their maiden voyage, they will discover a planet of men.- - -GROUNDWORK: BOOK 1A software and engineering corporation is conducting an archeological dig in Ancient Maya territory. They believe that the key to humanity’s future can be found in our past. Their findings have led to the top-secret creation of a spaceship. During the excavation, archeologist John Strongham discovers a long hidden transport device that snatches him from Earth and deposits his body on an alien planet: Farsocc.John’s captors have been monitoring humanity for the whole of our existence. It is their task to facilitate our interstellar exploration. In the depths of space, a new colony of human beings will be established. John will become the founder of this settlement and his orientation will decree a spectacular jump in human evolution.There are some who will not welcome this new colony, and will seek to destroy it.