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Tom Dell'Aringa

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Tolkien, C.J. Cherryh, Philip K. Dick, Stephen R. Donaldson

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Tom Dell'Aringa writes sci-fi that doesn't take itself too seriously — except when it does, and the robot is usually right either way.

He's the creator of The John and Alvis Sessions, a sci-fi series packed with sharp dialogue, flawed heroes, and busted-up galaxies. Tom's stories are fast reads — readers call them page-turners for a reason. Each chapter ends like the last episode of that Netflix show you swore you'd stop watching at midnight. Okay, just . . . one . . . more.

When he's not chasing a good bottle of whiskey or burning through the latest audiobook, he's walking around Chicago debating whether emotional damage counts as character growth.
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The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

I'd heard so much about this book, and some of the editorial reviews are off the charts. As an author, I'm always interested (and excited) to see something new in fiction. I came to the book with high expectations, but it ended up being a roller coaster ride ending in disappointment.

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Pulse Fracture by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Reverse the polarity.

Welcome to the latest groovy vibes in the absolutely jammin' series that is the "John and Alvis Sessions" from author Tom Dell'Aringa ( @tom.dellaringa.scifi.author ). If you've been following along with the rest of us, this is B" Read more of this review »
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Got this free on Bookbub and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Dishonoured pilot and snarky robot who is far too clever for his own good but makes a good alarm clock. John has to prove his innocence and save Ril with the help of Lizaphants Tuk and Muk, we" Read more of this review »
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Wonderful fast paced sci to book #1

John is a former military pilot trying to make a name for himself as a smuggler. He is not very good at it. Alongside of him is an obsolete robot with its own opinion. They are like oil and water.
John is blackmailed" Read more of this review »
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Bickering partners......

The relationship from he'll gets a boost as they are challenged to survive. Greatly entertaining so much that I couldn't stop laughing. Thrilling action throughout."
Manifest Interrupt by Tom Dell'Aringa
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“You must think I’m the biggest idiot in the galaxy.” “He wouldn’t be the first,” said Alvis.”
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“One of my favorites from my favorite author of all time:

The story-maker proves a successful 'sub-creator'. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, what he relates is 'true': it accords with the laws of that world. You therefore believe it, while you are, as it were, inside. The moment disbelief arises, the spell is broken; the magic, or rather art, has failed.

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Nora-adrienne Hey Tom, thanks for being a Goodread's friend. Feel free to troll through my friend list here for your favorite authors.


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