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Alastair Millar

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Science Fiction, Nonfiction, Fiction

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Isaac Asimov, Iain M Banks, Lois McMaster Bujold, Ursula K LeGuin

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Alastair Millar is an archaeologist by training, a translator by trade and a flash/micro fiction writer by choice. A Briton by birth, he studied Architecture before graduating in Archaeology from the University of London (Institute of Archaeology, UCL). He has worked in the Czech Republic and former Czechoslovakia since 1991, been a permanent resident there since 1994, and in 2016 became a dual national. Married with two adult children, he enjoys good books, bad puns and travelling.

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Now Entering Springfield County

My flash science fiction story ‘Now Entering Springfield County’ has appeared in this month’s issue of SciFanSat Magazine. Fair warning, this is somewhat darker in tone than my usual fare.

You can read it at https://scifansat.com/bibi/?book=SciFanSat_Issue_31_Entrance_02-28-2026.epub#p=1

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Alastair Millar’s books

Average rating: 5.0 · 4 ratings · 1 review · 4 distinct works

	Mars & More it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Relikviář svatého Maura - The Reliquary of St Maurus by Alastair Millar (Goodreads Author) (Translator), Andrej Šumbera it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Church of SS Cyril Methodius in Prague-Karlin by Petr Pit'ha, Alastair Millar (Goodreads Author) (Translator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Romanesque Houses in Prague by Alastair Millar (Goodreads Author) (Translator), Zdeněk Dragoun, Jiří Škabrada 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Alastair Millar rated a book it was amazing Warriorborn (The Cinder Spires #1.5) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alastair Millar rated a book it was amazing The Olympian Affair (The Cinder Spires, #2) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Intrigue and deception lie behind acts of courage and desperation. This book sets a fast pace that doesn't let up, and leaves the reader breathless at the end. ...more
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Alastair Millar rated a book it was amazing The Aeronaut's Windlass (The Cinder Spires, #1) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fast paced and excellently written, with memorable characters.
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Alastair Millar rated a book it was amazing The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alastair Millar rated a book it was amazing Twelve Months (The Dresden Files, #18) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Pre-ordered this, and read it right through on release day - it was a book I didn't want to put down. The story describes Harry Dresden's actions in the aftermath of the Battle of Chicago, which includes having to handle his new fiancée, his scheming ...more
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A science fiction classic - and deservedly so, as this is well written, accessible hard science fiction.
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