The year is 2103, SF. The planet is Ecliptic Earth. The population is approximately two and a half billion, a combination of Humanoids, Androids, and Soligrams. The problem is an egocentric and overriding Oligarchy, a dimwitted Dictatorship, and a damaged Democracy, locked in a fierce and blatantly personal fight to stay afloat in a tumultuous, combative, broken civilization. Welcome to Ecliptic Earth. The Glyph Saga: Book Five, The Cast Iron Shore, is the fifth installment of this seven book series. Panga Uno Animo is turned upside down after a string of bizarre events. And, the historical Hospites Nostri aliens are ready to work closely with Earth once more, but what is their motive? "The world, as we know it, stands at the tall gates of change. What will we do? Will we enter the gates together with open arms and open minds? Or, will we run away and allow our fear of the dark to supersede us?" --Lord Doctor Capat Draconic