The Golden Rule masterfully builds its world and seamlessly blends scientific elements with humanistic themes, highlighting the settlers' fight to keep hope alive in a difficult new environment. Debbie Hightower effectively uses the setting of Proxima Centauri B, a planet divided into perpetually lit and dark sides, to explore themes of isolation, community, and the resiliance of the human spirit. The prose is vivid, filled with detailed descriptions of the alien landscape and the settlers' technological advancement. The Golden Rule continues and deepens the series' world-building. With its blend of suspense, mystery, and speculative technology, this book offers a compelling look at the possibilities of human life beyond Earth, making it a significant addition to the Raven's Record series. Science fiction fans won't want to miss this one, and I had no problems following the story even though I haven't read the previous books.