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Mining Games
Space mining is big business and corporations compete fiercely to exploit our solar system’s rich minerals. Spacial Alloy, a dominant firm on world markets, ruthlessly leads the pack on all fronts: exploration, exploitation, and production. Unfortunately, in space, incriminating evidence can drift around for a long, long time.
A free novella of roughly 17 000 words, offered as a marketing freebie to convince readers that Steve S. Grant can spin an interesting yarn.
A free novella of roughly 17 000 words, offered as a marketing freebie to convince readers that Steve S. Grant can spin an interesting yarn.
- GenresScience Fiction
65 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2013
3 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
About the author
Steve S. Grant
5 books16 followersSteve’s love story with fantasy and Sci Fi goes way back to childhood, where his passion for comic books eventually evolved to novels. After being chief editor of a high school newspaper, he graduated from University with a deep knowledge of the used book stores in the Montreal area.
The desire to write came on gradually, sporadically, over the next years. It was done in spare time, on table corners, during breaks, after nights on the town or whenever the mood struck. Stories took shape, ideas were committed to paper and eventually to computers. It was all done in a disorganized way, as an artistic release.
And then life changed. Steve left a secure employment and left Canada, working at countless jobs that he never knew existed. He traveled extensively through Europe, visiting many medieval cities along the way. Contracts eventually led him to Japan, Australia, and even to North Korea, where Americans are perceived as Imperialists Evildoers.
Steve’s writing also changed, becoming more structured and oriented. He wrote two novels, that he peddled half-heartedly to agents and publishing houses. Alas, it was not meant to be, the books were not published and Steve quickly got discouraged. He kept on writing for his personal enjoyment, without serious motives or expectations, but always with the afterthought that his work had never really had a decent shot.
Back in Canada, Steve now raises a family and enjoys a sedentary life. His love for reading and writing is still strong, and the evolution of the electronic book market is making his head spin.
The desire to write came on gradually, sporadically, over the next years. It was done in spare time, on table corners, during breaks, after nights on the town or whenever the mood struck. Stories took shape, ideas were committed to paper and eventually to computers. It was all done in a disorganized way, as an artistic release.
And then life changed. Steve left a secure employment and left Canada, working at countless jobs that he never knew existed. He traveled extensively through Europe, visiting many medieval cities along the way. Contracts eventually led him to Japan, Australia, and even to North Korea, where Americans are perceived as Imperialists Evildoers.
Steve’s writing also changed, becoming more structured and oriented. He wrote two novels, that he peddled half-heartedly to agents and publishing houses. Alas, it was not meant to be, the books were not published and Steve quickly got discouraged. He kept on writing for his personal enjoyment, without serious motives or expectations, but always with the afterthought that his work had never really had a decent shot.
Back in Canada, Steve now raises a family and enjoys a sedentary life. His love for reading and writing is still strong, and the evolution of the electronic book market is making his head spin.
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July 25, 2016
-Ligera combinación.-
Género. Novela corta.
Lo que nos cuenta. En el futuro, Space Alloy es la compañía líder en minería y metalurgia espacial, con políticas que chocan frontalmente incluso con las demandas más razonables de los sindicatos. Tras un acuerdo de mínimos que no satisface a ninguna de las partes pero que será revisado en tres años el presidente y máximo accionista, Ian Roberts, planea movimientos corporativos hostiles (y peligrosos) para tener mayor poder de negociación en el futuro. Pero el impulso momentáneo de Vladimir Koulikov en la estación minera B-114 de no renovar su arcaico contrato creará una situación crítica para Roberts.
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Género. Novela corta.
Lo que nos cuenta. En el futuro, Space Alloy es la compañía líder en minería y metalurgia espacial, con políticas que chocan frontalmente incluso con las demandas más razonables de los sindicatos. Tras un acuerdo de mínimos que no satisface a ninguna de las partes pero que será revisado en tres años el presidente y máximo accionista, Ian Roberts, planea movimientos corporativos hostiles (y peligrosos) para tener mayor poder de negociación en el futuro. Pero el impulso momentáneo de Vladimir Koulikov en la estación minera B-114 de no renovar su arcaico contrato creará una situación crítica para Roberts.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
March 4, 2013
Please note: I picked this novella up on Smashwords for free. All opinions are my own.
My Thoughts: This is a really interesting and twisty little sci-fi/suspense tale, with lots of ideas popping around. It mostly has to do with dedication vs. greed. I really enjoyed it.
Synopsis: Space mining is big business and corporations compete fiercely to exploit our solar system’s rich minerals. Spacial Alloy, a dominant firm on world markets, ruthlessly leads the pack on all fronts: exploration, exploitation, and production. Unfortunately, in space, incriminating evidence can drift around for a long, long time.
My Thoughts: This is a really interesting and twisty little sci-fi/suspense tale, with lots of ideas popping around. It mostly has to do with dedication vs. greed. I really enjoyed it.
Synopsis: Space mining is big business and corporations compete fiercely to exploit our solar system’s rich minerals. Spacial Alloy, a dominant firm on world markets, ruthlessly leads the pack on all fronts: exploration, exploitation, and production. Unfortunately, in space, incriminating evidence can drift around for a long, long time.
January 15, 2013
Mining Games is novel written in realistic style with cleverness and care. Steve S. Grant presents the reader with characters noble and wicked through contexts that stretch morals and ethics thin.
Packing a strong punch, this story is not passively read.
Soon, the reader finds himself grasped by the emotional tension and as pages are flipped, emotion turns to involvement and awe.
Packing a strong punch, this story is not passively read.
Soon, the reader finds himself grasped by the emotional tension and as pages are flipped, emotion turns to involvement and awe.
January 16, 2018
A space miner who spends most of the time is suspended animation, has automatically renewed his contract so many times the parent company is not even aware of him.
He decides to retire, and his options will give him control of the company. Treachery ensues
He decides to retire, and his options will give him control of the company. Treachery ensues
November 20, 2021
Interesting science fiction short story. A little confusing as to who was the "bad guy," but that was the point. I like stories with a twist.
February 7, 2013
In a space age where mining is big business and genetic manipulation is child’s play, Mining Games is a science fiction journey that leaves you wanting for more. The political temperature is ripe for a showdown as Spacers demand fair rights, a corrupt CEO does anything to hold onto power, and a miner retires after 152 years of service. This story is an exciting read going from tense boardroom dramas to clandestine meetings to an escape from a mental institute.
It starts a little slow, but picks up speed about a third of the way through. The characters are well developed and are shining stars against this space canvas. Expect to be entertained with political intrigue and dynamic dialogue. Mining games lacks a finished polish, but the intense drama keeps the pages turning until the very end.
It starts a little slow, but picks up speed about a third of the way through. The characters are well developed and are shining stars against this space canvas. Expect to be entertained with political intrigue and dynamic dialogue. Mining games lacks a finished polish, but the intense drama keeps the pages turning until the very end.
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