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Michael Simon

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Michael Simon is an award-winning Canadian author and physician, specializing in science fiction, military science fiction and fantasy. His “First Command“ and “Extinction“ series will be published in 2025. In addition to these 5 novels, Michael has a large repertoire of published short stories, medical articles, and travel logs.

To support his writing addiction, Michael works as a Family Physician on Canada's East Coast. He is a member of the Physician Advisory Board for The Medical Post and a Health Columnist for CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio. Outside working hours, Michael enjoys spending time with his growing family and playing hockey, where he can, occasionally, still put the puck in the net.
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Michael Simon Hey Xephon,
Glad you enjoyed the series!
I actually just signed the contract for book 4 so they must have really posted it fast. So you know, the book…more
Hey Xephon,
Glad you enjoyed the series!
I actually just signed the contract for book 4 so they must have really posted it fast. So you know, the book will be finished well before then.
I'm thinking Aethon will probably advance the date.
Cheers,

Mike(less)
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Welcome to Book One of the First Command series!

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Hey Xephon,
Glad you enjoyed the series!
I actually just signed the contract for book 4 so they must have really posted it fast. So you know, the book will be finished well before then.
I'm thinking Aethon will probably advance the date.
Cheers,

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Xephon Hey Michael,
Appreciate the heads-up. Good to know it might be out before that date. Been enjoying the series, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for book 4
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“outline of scorched bulkheads and flickering ceiling lights whipped past as medics hustled Cole’s stretcher through the corridor. Lancing pain wracked his chest. Drawing a breath was like sucking tar through a straw. His vision was blurry and his eyes burned. Confusion gave way to panic. He tried to rub his face, but strong hands pulled down his arms. A bee sting in his thigh dulled the sharp”
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