Assurity: A Space Thriller

by Anthony Barbera

VERONIKA KNOWS MILITARY SPACE MINING like the back of her hand, but leading an expedition into deep space is another matter altogether. With a mind-devouring plague ravaging Earth—civil society is crumbling. Miraculously, radio signals from space lead to a the remains of ancient aliens in a spacecraft buried deep in the Transantarctic Mountains. Already shaken—when a message is received offering help from the hidden planet Nemesis, Earth's remnants are hopeful for deliverance. Torn by her responsibility to care for her desperately sick son, Veronika knows her mining frigate, Assurity , is the only ship capable of following the map to a cure. Assurity is an action-packed space opera with a hint of ancient biblical mystery.

"A captivating supernatural space thriller with a great mix of fascinating characters, interstellar battles, exploration, and unexpected twists. Grab your copy of Assurity today." Analog Sci-fy Review

303 pages, Hardcover

Published May 30, 2023

About the author

Anthony Barbera is a writer and composer, drawing inspiration from his deep love for both music and books. He began his journey as a music composer for films and advertisements, earning his Bachelor's in Music Composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. While pursuing his Master's at the University of Massachusetts, Anthony received multiple awards, including first prize for "Two Songs for Soprano and Orchestra on Poems by Rilke," performed by the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra.

But Anthony’s love for writing and storytelling couldn't be held back. He especially felt the pull when he was asked to guide a group of ambitious teenagers in writing and acting for their debut film, "X Marks the Spot," at the First Sonoma Film Festival.

His published novels include "Catching Baby Moses," "The First Rains of October," "Jonah: In the Time of the Kings," "Assurity: A Space Thriller," and "Izzy the Bernese Mountain Dog." His latest biblical historical novel, "Elijah: Fire from Heaven," is now available at most booksellers.
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