The Trystero Collection Books 1 3

Author : Dave Walsh
Publisher : DW Science Fiction
Page : 781 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Trystero Collection: Books 1-3 by Dave Walsh Pdf

The war between humans and aliens was over, but peace remained elusive. For living life in the DMZ between Terran and Gra'al space, things are mostly uneventful for Drake Rose and Captain Valencia Vasquez. The discovery of an abandoned alien child aboard a derelict freighter with its crew slaughtered changes everything. The fragile peace between two proud people is about to be tested and the ancient secrets hidden within the galaxy are waiting to explode. Drake finds himself the protector of not just the child, but life itself. All while Valencia is thrust into more power and responsibility than any human has ever possessed. The crew of the Trystero are the broken heroes no one expected. It's Firefly meets The Mandalorian in this coming of age space opera series. This bundle includes: Broken Ascension Fractured Sentinel Shattered Lineage *** The Trystero Collection: Books 1 - 3 is a collection of the first three novels in the Trystero science fiction adventure series. This ebook boxed set/collection has dashes of classic space opera scope with the action and adventure modern sci-fi readers love. It’s a book readers have said is parts Mandalorian, Firefly, and Hyperion. Follow Drake as he discovers his place in the galaxy, along with the captain, Valencia, and her crew, as they walk the fine line between aliens and humans always on the verge of war. A semi-finalist in Hugh Howey’s SPSFC, Broken Ascension has been dazzling readers for years now, while Fractured Sentinel and Shattered Lineage expand on the galaxy, characters and dive deeper into the metaphysical and LGBTQ themes. Scott from the YouTube channel Book Invasion had this to say about Broken Ascension: “Walsh crafts some excellent action scenes and tension in a high-stakes world while jugging the yin and yang of the characters.” YouTuber Ramsey Meadows says: “So far this is my favorite of the books I have read for the SPSFC and it was a great grow up fast because he has to book.”

Author : Thomas Pynchon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101594605

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The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon Pdf

The highly original satire about Oedipa Maas, a woman who finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy, meets some extremely interesting characters and attains a not inconsiderable amount of self-knowledge.

Author : Dave Walsh
Publisher : DW
Page : 939 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Andlios Collection: Books 1 - 3 by Dave Walsh Pdf

The emperor of the galaxy has fallen, leaving his exiled daughter to pick up the pieces. The once-idyllic Andlios Republic has fallen into chaos after the passing of Emperor Freeman. His son, Cronus, a madman bent on total control of the galaxy, rules in his stead. Adrift on the fringes of republic space, Katrijn Freeman must return home and fulfill her father's dying wish: restore democracy to their fractured republic. There are more forces in play, though. Another princess with a claim to the throne and the Earth Ministry on the other side of the galaxy, bent on domination. It's a race to restore order as Katrijn must traverse the cosmos with her closest allies, caught between humanity's two great civilizations. All while Katrijn and her friends explore their own humanity, trying to avoid repeating the same mistakes that have led to much suffering. It's a space adventure for the ages. This bundle includes: Cydonia Rising Ganymede's Gate Monolith's End *** The Andlios Collection: Books 1 - 3 is a boxed set of the first three books in the Andlios science fiction space opera series. This ebook collection harkens back to the classic, epic space opera series like Dune, Star Wars and Hyperion, while perfect for fans of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Imperial Radch, New Crobuzon and more. With complex characters and themes, readers follow Katrijn as she deals with the ghosts of her family’s past and the pressures of a galaxy’s future on her shoulders. She’s not alone, though, as Jace, Trella and more cope with their own place in human history, dealing with LGBTQ, collectivist and anti-imperialist themes. The series delves into the metaphysical, asking tough questions about capitalism, colonialism and racism that have plagued history and if we can still build a better future. Veteran Star Trek and Dr. Who author Robert Jeschonek describes Cydonia Rising as such: “Once this book unlocks the vast, rich, and challenging universe that Dave has conjured in his ongoing literary Big Bang, you will never look back.” Author Matt Saccaro touches on the different themes: “It’s a classical space opera mixed with some ancient Rome + medieval Scandinavia. A fascinating juxtaposition and difficult to pull off, but Walsh makes it work.”

Author : Si Clarke ,Jeannette Bedard,Dani Hoots,D.M. Pruden,Dave Walsh,John Wilker
Publisher : White Hart Fiction
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Bright Future by Si Clarke ,Jeannette Bedard,Dani Hoots,D.M. Pruden,Dave Walsh,John Wilker Pdf

Spaceships, space stations, and distant planets. Stampeding elephants, a talking dog, and a hungover captain without a ship. An ensign far from home, a stowaway, and a pair of runaways. This anthology features stories of a diverse and inclusive future by six up-and-coming indie authors. Case File #7: The One with All the Elephants by Jeannette Bedard Flo doesn't know what's worse: the case she was just assigned or the new partner she has to work with. Jurassic Dark by SI CLARKE There’s something in the dark … but is Lem’s imagination worse than reality? The Blood of the Forgotten by Dani Hoots While trying to find work, Ellie and Zach come across a shooting competition. However, after a few rounds, they realize that there is more to the competition than meets the eye. The Arno Manoeuvre by D.M. Pruden Everyone has bright hopes for Yegor’s future. Everyone, that is, except the XO on the Kirchoff, his first placement out of the Academy. Endigo by Dave Walsh All Valencia ever wanted was a ship of her own and a place to belong. Now she’s got her shot, but at what cost? Impounded by John Wilker Before Wil Calder can start his epic adventure, he needs to get his ship out of the impound lot.

Author : Dave Walsh
Publisher : Author Dave Walsh
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Smashed Hopes by Dave Walsh Pdf

Humanity has never been known for subtlety... now is no different. After years of peace, things are unraveling. Drake may be the most powerful human that’s ever lived, imbued with powers beyond his wildest imagination, but still he struggles with his place in the galaxy. For Valencia, the galaxy has done nothing but take from and hurt her, leaving her exhausted and alone. There’s no rest for them in sight, though, as the godlike alien race they discovered on Thuul looms on the horizon, ready to pound down the door to the celestial gate only Drake can access and destroy humanity. All they have to do is convince Terrans to stop weaponizing alien technology… Which is easier said than done. If none of the Terran leaders will listen to them, and only continue down a path of destruction, can the crew of the Trystero keep hope alive by preventing the coming calamity? Or will their hopes for the future be smashed?

Author : Dave Walsh
Publisher : DW Science Fiction
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Shattered Lineage by Dave Walsh Pdf

He may be dead but the power of a god lives on. Drake’s life will never be the same again, not after an all-powerful being took root inside his mind. Drake saw Him die with his own eyes, destroyed along with an entire planet. Then why does Drake still hear that voice in the back of his head? Valencia has her own demons to face, her bond with Emma—the Sentinel—left her to mull her own existence and crave the family she never had more than ever. Drake ran off to take care of Bruce and that new guy aboard the Trystero? What a joke. Slowing down isn’t an option, though, not when the enraged son of a fallen Gra’al warlord—the one they killed—has his sights set on the power stirring inside of Drake and exacting his revenge on the galaxy. He’ll stop at nothing to repair his shattered lineage, even if it means the destruction of both the Terran and Gra’als altogether. *** KEYWORDS: scifi, science fiction, science fiction ebooks, space opera, space opera ebooks, alien baby, starships, scifi ebooks, space opera science fiction, colonization scifi, starship aliens, scifi heroine, young adult science fiction adventure, alien baby series, space opera book 1, alien war, lgbtq scifi, young adult scifi, ya scifi, science fiction adventure ebooks, science fiction adventure, lovecraftian scifi, elder gods, elder gods scifi, metaphysical scifi

Author : Rebecca Zornow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173771180X

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It's Over Or It's Eden by Rebecca Zornow Pdf

The war against aliens is over. Earth lost-and humans are nearly extinct... Arwen Cruz watched her parents, brother, and sister die in an endless war. As the last surviving soldier in her battalion, she staggers out of a bombed-out military base and heads north. Arwen's ready to leave the alien strongholds-and the lost cause of fighting them-far behind. She makes it to the deadly wilderness of the Rocky Mountains only to battle starvation instead of invaders. Marah Bennett finds Arwen and suggests she join her small, secluded group-a cult that split from society long before aliens arrived. Arwen accepts, but quickly realizes she doesn't belong-and escaping during the harsh winter is impossible. While living amongst the cult, Arwen discovers a dark secret-a key to reviving her planet-if she can survive long enough to uncover it.

Author : Dave Walsh
Publisher : Author Dave Walsh
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Cracked Palace: A Metaphysical Science Fiction Adventure by Dave Walsh Pdf

There's no stopping the Void now. The gate has been cracked open. Drake and Valencia spent years trying to prevent the coming of the all-powerful alien race known as the Void, only it was all for nothing. After Drake made a deal with the Void Inquisitor, the entity known as Drake Rose ceased to exist as everyone else knew him, leaving him a thrall at the command of the Void. Valencia knows there's no time to waste, trying to urge Terran leaders to join forces with the Gra'al in a show of unity against the coming storm, while Zed believes the only way there can be peace is in retribution against Ansel Breedon, the madman who's xenophobic brinksmanship ruined the fragile peace the galaxy had been working towards. As the crew track down missing Terrans and follow the clues they believe left to them by Drake, it's a race against time to ensure the survival of both the Terran and Gra'al people against the unknown alien threat. *** Cracked Palace is the sixth and final novel in Dave Walsh's Trystero science fiction adventure series. The final book in the Trystero saga explores many metaphysical themes, while staying true to its galaxy-hopping space opera scope. Readers enjoy the deep, personal themes and relationships between the characters while not sacrificing on the breakneck, adventure-filled pacing. Each book explores different thematic elements, from parenthood, to coming of age discovery to broader, geopolitical ones. The first title in the series, Broken Ascension, was a semi-finalist in Hugh Howey’s SPSFC, has been dazzling readers for years now. Scott from the YouTube channel Book Invasion had this to say about it: “Walsh crafts some excellent action scenes and tension in a high-stakes world while jugging the yin and yang of the characters.” YouTuber Ramsey Meadows says: “So far this is my favorite of the books I have read for the SPSFC and it was a great grow up fast because he has to book.”

Author : Brian Stonehill
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781512807325

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The Self-Conscious Novel by Brian Stonehill Pdf

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

Author : David Robertson,Ian M Cuthbertson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1990-04-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781349108077

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Thomas Pynchon by David Robertson,Ian M Cuthbertson Pdf

Author : Michael J Allen
Publisher : Delirious Scribbles Ink, Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781944357023

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Scion of Conquered Earth by Michael J Allen Pdf

Alien fighters bombard Earth's ruins. Cannibalistic aerobics instructors hunt the wastes. The last free survivors struggle against starvation and enslavement. It's become a world where friendship costs too dearly and heroics verge on suicide. One young man can't resist either until a fed-up AI steals him off the planet. Alone with only a sarcastic, broken-down starship, he braves a whole new verse full of strange new enemies and tech he barely understands. Help and harm beset him from identical faces, forcing Earth's last free scion to decide who he is, what he holds dear and just how far he'll go to protect both...

Author : Joanna Freer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107076051

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Thomas Pynchon and American Counterculture by Joanna Freer Pdf

This volume explores the complex fiction of Thomas Pynchon within the context of 1960s counterculture.

Author : Megan Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Culture in literature
ISBN : 1910296821

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Tinderbox by Megan Dunn Pdf

Riffing on Ray Bradbury's classic novel about the end of reading, Tinderbox is one of the most interesting books in decades about literary culture and its place in the world. More than that, it's about how every one of us fits into that bigger picture - and the struggle to make sense of life in the twenty-first century.

Author : Steven Weisenburger
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0820316687

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Fables of Subversion by Steven Weisenburger Pdf

Drawing on more than thirty novels by nineteen writers, Fables of Subversion is both a survey of mid-twentieth century American fiction and a study of how these novels challenged the conventions of satire. Steven Weisenburger focuses on the rise of a radically subversive mode of satire from 1930 to 1980. This postmodern satire, says Weisenburger, stands in crucial opposition to corrective, normative satire, which has served a legitimizing function by generating, through ridicule, a consensus on values. Weisenburger argues that satire in this generative mode does not participate in the oppositional, subversive work of much twentieth-century art. Chapters focus on theories of satire, early subversions of satiric conventions by Nathanael West, Flannery O'Connor, and John Hawkes, the flowering of "Black Humor" fictions of the sixties, and the forms of political and encyclopedic satire prominent throughout the period. Many of the writers included here, such as Vladimir Nabokov, William Gaddis, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Coover, and Thomas Pynchon, are acknowledged masters of contemporary humor. Others, such as Mary McCarthy, Chester Himes, James Purdy, Charles Wright, and Ishmael Reed, have not previously been considered in this context. Posing a seminal challenge to existing theories of satire, Fables of Subversion explores the iconoclastic energies of the new satires as a driving force in late modern and post-modern novel writing.

Author : Clare Bell
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 1433 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504048255

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The Named by Clare Bell Pdf

All five books in one volume: This fantasy epic about sentient prehistoric wild cats is “powerful, moving, and memorable” (Booklist, starred review). In this adventurous series by a PEN Award–winnning author, Ratha belongs to the Named, a clan of intelligent prehistoric cats who roam a primal landscape and battle for their lives against the savage enemies that stalk the territory. Ratha’s Creature: Young Ratha is a herder, not a hunter. But when she’s exiled from her clan after mastering the power of fire, she must survive the unforgiving wild with only her blazing “creature” to aid her. Clan Ground: Ratha’s ability to control fire could help her clan grow stronger and even dominant—or wreak havoc from within. Now, she must choose the correct path to prosperity, or the Named will surely be doomed. Ratha and Thistle-Chaser: When Ratha clashes with a cat who guards an ocean and its creatures, the two discover a common bond—and unite against a demonic enemy. Ratha’s Challenge: The Named encounter another tribe, and Ratha is torn between friendship and conquest. But her daughter may hold the solution—if she and Ratha can overcome their dark past. Ratha’s Courage: When Ratha’s clan shares the power of fire with another tribe, a disastrous blaze ignites a clash between them, and it’s up to Ratha to end the carnage.