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The Last Hour of Gann

by R. Lee Smith

2018 · 704 pages

A crash survivor and an alien priest travel together across a hostile planet. Very long and very dark, with graphic sexual violence and gore.

Enemies to LoversForced ProximitySlow Burn
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About This Book

The Last Hour of Gann is a science fiction romance novel by R. Lee Smith, first published in 2018 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. It runs 704 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn; steamy heat.

At a glance

Genre
Science Fiction
Trope
Enemies to Lovers
Heat
Steamy
Published
2018
Length
704 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A human crash survivor and an alien priest forge a harrowing bond while navigating a perilous, hostile alien world.
  • Fans of dark sci-fi romance
  • Readers who enjoy slow burn high-stakes survival stories
  • Dark
  • Features Enemies to Lovers

This may not be ideal if…

  • Readers sensitive to sexual violence
  • Readers sensitive to graphic gore
  • Extremely high content warnings may limit audience reach
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Survival partnersCultural conflict

Details

Type: Science Fiction Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: shifting

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

High angst.

AngstVery strong (75 out of 100)
DarknessVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional IntensityVery strong (75 out of 100)
Pacing: slow
Tone:DarkGrittyTense
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: graphic
Sexual content present
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of dark sci-fi romanceReaders who enjoy slow burn high-stakes survival stories

Reading mood

DarkIntenseGrim

May not suit

Readers sensitive to sexual violenceReaders sensitive to graphic gore

Recommended audience: Adults only, specifically those comfortable with extreme dark romance themes.

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

After a devastating spacecraft crash, a sole human survivor must traverse a dangerous and alien environment. Her only companion is an alien priest, leading to a complex and high-stakes survival story that evolves through forced proximity.

Central Conflict

Survival and cultural collision on a hostile, unforgiving alien planet.

Setting

Hostile alien planet.

Strengths

  • Unflinching world-building
  • Intense character dynamics

Consider before reading

  • Extremely high content warnings may limit audience reach
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.

Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
Meet the writer

About the Author

RLS

R. Lee Smith

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Publication Details

Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published
2018
Length
704 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781507565964
ISBN-10
1507565968

The Last Hour of Gann: quick answers

Who wrote The Last Hour of Gann?
The Last Hour of Gann was written by R. Lee Smith.
When was The Last Hour of Gann published?
The Last Hour of Gann was first published in 2018 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
What genre is The Last Hour of Gann?
The Last Hour of Gann is a science fiction romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn.
How many pages is The Last Hour of Gann?
The Last Hour of Gann is 704 pages long.
How spicy is The Last Hour of Gann?
EIKNA rates The Last Hour of Gann as steamy heat.

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