Hammerhead

by Wesley Britton

 

20 years in the future, humanity has been decimated by climate change and waves of fatal plagues released by Islamic terrorists.

In this new world, Special Operative Mary Carpenter of the Commonwealth of Independent States takes on deadly opponents, including white supremacists, cells of the Everlasting Caliphate, and an international organization of smugglers called Hammerhead plotting to dominate the planet with an all-powerful fear gas.

 

Join Mary Carpenter in four fast-paced, futuristic adventures that might be in tomorrow's headlines-

Genres: Science Fiction

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2023

About the author

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary universe revealed by the most original storytelling you’ll ever experience. “Science fiction yes, but so much more.”

Besides his 33 years in the classroom, Dr. Wesley Britton considers his Beta-Earth Chronicles the most important work he’s ever done. “I suppose an author profile is intended to be a good little biography,” Britton says, “but the best way to know who I am is to read my novels.”

Still, a few things you might like to know about Wes include the fact he’s the author of four non-fiction books on espionage in the media, most notably The Encyclopedia of TV Spies (2009). Beginning in 1983, he was a widely published poet, article writer for a number of encyclopedias, and was a noted scholar of American literature. Since those days, for sites like BlogCritics.org and BookPleasures.com, Britton wrote over 500 music, book, an movie reviews. For seven years, he was co-host of online radio's Dave White Presents for which he contributed celebrity interviews with musicians, authors, actors, and entertainment insiders.

Starting in fall 2015, his science fiction series, The Beta-Earth Chronicles, debuted with The Blind Alien. Throughout 2016, four sequels followed including The Blood of Balnakin, When War Returns, A Throne for an Alien, and The Third Earth. Return to Alpha will be the sixth volume of this multi-planetary epic.

Britton earned his doctorate in American Literature at the University of North Texas in 1990. He taught English at Harrisburg Area Community College until his retirement in 2016. He serves on the Board of Directors for Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his one and only wife, Betty, in Harrisburg, PA.

Find out more about the Beta-Earth series on the official website -- http://www.drwesleybritton.com

Reviews

[Gina Stamper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will consume you, it’s wonderfully written and a great overall sci-fi / fantasy.

This cover is gorgeous and really speaks to the theme well!

The characters were well developed, and you can’t help but become interested in learning as much as you can about their past. Lot’s of great references, and written very colorfully.

I received a copy via RABT Book Tours & PR in exchange for an honest review.

[C. Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hammerhead is a fantastic, witty, fast-paced must-read.

Good character development. A little draggy at times, but that’s hard to avoid when an author is laying ground for a new world, and wasn’t really a distraction or annoyance.

I found it intriguing, thought-provoking, laced with drama and suspense. I really enjoyed the book. The concept was great and well executed.

[R.K. Emery · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting story that you do not know what will happen next.

I enjoy her writing and the way Dr. Wesley Britton developed his story.

Good descriptive writing, fascinating character insights into their motivations, enough backstory to keep me in the the plot line to leave us wanting more.

[Samantha Turley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The premise was interesting with a highly possible scenario.

The writing is spare and elegant, while not missing anything. Very well written – reads, flows well – smooth like.

Dystopian/Sci-Fi in nature, but at the same time it was much more.

It’s an adventure you will be captivated by.