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Lost Solace #5
Finding Solace
She has a family. Now it’s time to find a home.
Opal, Athene and Clarissa are finally free of Aseides’ torture ship, but the past always catches up. Their enemies remain powerful, persistent and cruel.
True escape will require more courage and strength than ever before, in order to achieve what others believed is impossible.
To go home.
Every journey has an end. But freedom comes at a price.
Note: this work is 100% human-created, crafted with love by the author. No generative AI has been used in the writing or editing.
Opal, Athene and Clarissa are finally free of Aseides’ torture ship, but the past always catches up. Their enemies remain powerful, persistent and cruel.
True escape will require more courage and strength than ever before, in order to achieve what others believed is impossible.
To go home.
Every journey has an end. But freedom comes at a price.
Note: this work is 100% human-created, crafted with love by the author. No generative AI has been used in the writing or editing.
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2023
1 person is currently reading
15 people want to read
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Karl Drinkwater
28 books125 followersKarl Drinkwater is an author with a silly name and a thousand-mile stare. He writes dystopian space opera, dark suspense and diverse social fiction. If you want compelling stories and characters worth caring about, then you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Karl lives in Scotland and owns two kilts. He has degrees in librarianship, literature and classics, but also studied astronomy and philosophy. Dolly the cat helps him finish books by sleeping on his lap so he can’t leave the desk. When he isn’t writing he loves music, nature, games and vegan cake.
Go to karldrinkwater.uk to view all his books grouped by genre.
As well as crafting his own fictional worlds, Karl has supported other writers for years with his creative writing workshops, editorial services, articles on writing and publishing, and mentoring of new authors. He’s also judged writing competitions such as the international Bram Stoker Awards, which act as a snapshot of quality contemporary fiction.
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“Drinkwater creates fantastically believable characters.” —On The Shelf Reviews
“Each book remains in my mind for a long time after. Anything he writes is a must-read.” —Pink Quill Books
“Karl Drinkwater has the skill of making it near impossible to stop reading. Expect late nights. Simply outstanding.” —Jera’s Jamboree
“An intelligent and empathetic writer who has a clear understanding of the world around him and the truly horrific experiences life can bring. A literary gem.” —Cooking The Books
“Drinkwater is a dab hand at creating an air of dread.” —Altered Instinct
“A gifted writer. Each book brings its own uniqueness to the table, and a table Drinkwater sets is one I will visit every time." —Scintilla
Karl lives in Scotland and owns two kilts. He has degrees in librarianship, literature and classics, but also studied astronomy and philosophy. Dolly the cat helps him finish books by sleeping on his lap so he can’t leave the desk. When he isn’t writing he loves music, nature, games and vegan cake.
Go to karldrinkwater.uk to view all his books grouped by genre.
As well as crafting his own fictional worlds, Karl has supported other writers for years with his creative writing workshops, editorial services, articles on writing and publishing, and mentoring of new authors. He’s also judged writing competitions such as the international Bram Stoker Awards, which act as a snapshot of quality contemporary fiction.
DON’T MISS OUT!
Enter your email at karldrinkwater.substack.com to be notified about his new books. Fans mean a lot to him, and replies to the newsletter go straight to his inbox, where every email is read. There is also an option for paid subscribers to support his work: in exchange you receive additional posts and complimentary books.
PRAISE FOR KARL’S WORK
“Drinkwater creates fantastically believable characters.” —On The Shelf Reviews
“Each book remains in my mind for a long time after. Anything he writes is a must-read.” —Pink Quill Books
“Karl Drinkwater has the skill of making it near impossible to stop reading. Expect late nights. Simply outstanding.” —Jera’s Jamboree
“An intelligent and empathetic writer who has a clear understanding of the world around him and the truly horrific experiences life can bring. A literary gem.” —Cooking The Books
“Drinkwater is a dab hand at creating an air of dread.” —Altered Instinct
“A gifted writer. Each book brings its own uniqueness to the table, and a table Drinkwater sets is one I will visit every time." —Scintilla
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May 31, 2023
I love this series, having waited eagerly for each sequel, and this one was worth waiting for! But, as usual, there are a few surprises, one of which I still haven't recovered from. Drinkwater is an expert at 'expect the unexpected', and keeps you on your toes as you follow Opal on her journey to find a home. Does she succeed? Obviously, you'll have to read the book to find out, if you dare to face the strange creatures and eerie situations that come from Drinkwater's mind!
This series is more than simple sci-fi. In Opal, Drinkwater has created a female character you can believe in and who you care for from the beginning, and even that is surpassed by Athene, the AI on board the ship who creates a deep bond with Opal. Sometimes it's not easy for an author to write a believable, relatable character of the opposite sex, but Drinkwater has achieved all that and more with Opal and Athene. I highly recommend this series and its side novellas, all fantastic reads that add to the richness of the story.
This series is more than simple sci-fi. In Opal, Drinkwater has created a female character you can believe in and who you care for from the beginning, and even that is surpassed by Athene, the AI on board the ship who creates a deep bond with Opal. Sometimes it's not easy for an author to write a believable, relatable character of the opposite sex, but Drinkwater has achieved all that and more with Opal and Athene. I highly recommend this series and its side novellas, all fantastic reads that add to the richness of the story.
September 11, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the conclusion to this series. Unexpected twists and turns which I won't go into so as not to spoil; but it all added to the unfolding drama. The compassion and pathos which had been growing throughout are touchingly displayed. I also enjoyed the somewhat debate like rhetoric between our hero and others.
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