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The Biomass Conflux #3
The Spores of Wrath: A Space Colony Exploration Series
The fate of Lida looms.
Agetha thought her fate was sealed, pushed to the edge of the colony to die. But with the revelation that the biomass is not only intelligent, but sentient, changes to colony are accelerating, threatening its very existence.
Those who were controlled by the biomass once again have free will. Now, the human colonists are raising their voices and for the first time really influencing their new home. The planet-wide consciousness is slipping into a crisis of identity, when it doesn’t even have a sense of self.
The wilds surrounding the colony are becoming increasingly unstable, and the colonists find themselves divided into those who have been touched by the biomass and those who are still wholly human. Can one small colony survive its inner conflicts as well as the titanic might of an entire planet?
Read the exciting conclusion to The Biomass Conflux trilogy!
Space Opera / Science Fiction / Colonization / Alien Contact / LGBT / Non Binary / Adult
Agetha thought her fate was sealed, pushed to the edge of the colony to die. But with the revelation that the biomass is not only intelligent, but sentient, changes to colony are accelerating, threatening its very existence.
Those who were controlled by the biomass once again have free will. Now, the human colonists are raising their voices and for the first time really influencing their new home. The planet-wide consciousness is slipping into a crisis of identity, when it doesn’t even have a sense of self.
The wilds surrounding the colony are becoming increasingly unstable, and the colonists find themselves divided into those who have been touched by the biomass and those who are still wholly human. Can one small colony survive its inner conflicts as well as the titanic might of an entire planet?
Read the exciting conclusion to The Biomass Conflux trilogy!
Space Opera / Science Fiction / Colonization / Alien Contact / LGBT / Non Binary / Adult
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245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2024
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About the author
William C. Tracy
36 books107 followersWilliam C. Tracy writes tales of the Dissolutionverse: a science fantasy series about planets connected by music-based magic instead of spaceflight. This series currently includes a three-book epic space opera cycle. It also includes five novelettes and novellas, including a coming of age story, tales of political intrigue, a Sherlock Holmes-like mystery, a Jules Verne style adventure. Several books include LGBT-friendly elements.
His first epic fantasy from NineStar Press is Fruits of the Gods, about a land where magic comes from seasonal fruit, and two sisters plot to take down a corrupt government.
William is a North Carolina native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master's in mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003, and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board gamer, a reader, and of course, a writer.
In his spare time, he cosplays with his wife such combinations as Steampunk Agent Carter and Jarvis, Jafar and Maleficent, and Doctor Strange and the Ancient One. They also enjoy putting their pets in cute little costumes and making them cosplay for the annual Christmas card.
You can get a free Dissolutionverse short story by signing up for William's mailing list at http://williamctracy.com/contact-me/
Or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wctracy for writing updates, cat pictures, and thoughts on martial arts.
His first epic fantasy from NineStar Press is Fruits of the Gods, about a land where magic comes from seasonal fruit, and two sisters plot to take down a corrupt government.
William is a North Carolina native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master's in mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003, and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board gamer, a reader, and of course, a writer.
In his spare time, he cosplays with his wife such combinations as Steampunk Agent Carter and Jarvis, Jafar and Maleficent, and Doctor Strange and the Ancient One. They also enjoy putting their pets in cute little costumes and making them cosplay for the annual Christmas card.
You can get a free Dissolutionverse short story by signing up for William's mailing list at http://williamctracy.com/contact-me/
Or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wctracy for writing updates, cat pictures, and thoughts on martial arts.
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April 17, 2024April 16, 2024: Hello folks! I hope you enjoy the first book, Of Mycelium and Men. It's been an adventure putting it together and it's evolved a lot from my original idea about 8 years ago. It's about a generational fleet that tries to build a colony on a planet covered with sentient fungus!
For now, if you want another story in this world to read, check out the anthology Distant Gardens, which has a lot of excellent stories in it, including what happens about 10 years after Of Mycelium and Men!
To a Fungus Unknown is the second book, and if you enjoyed Of Mycelium and Men, then you like this one. You can find it on Amazon and other booksellers. It deals with the colonists realizing the fungus is sentient.
The Spores of Wrath, the third and final book, is released! If you enjoyed the other two books, this finishes off the series and delves into how the fungus and the colonists attempt to survive together. Hope you enjoy it!
For now, if you want another story in this world to read, check out the anthology Distant Gardens, which has a lot of excellent stories in it, including what happens about 10 years after Of Mycelium and Men!
To a Fungus Unknown is the second book, and if you enjoyed Of Mycelium and Men, then you like this one. You can find it on Amazon and other booksellers. It deals with the colonists realizing the fungus is sentient.
The Spores of Wrath, the third and final book, is released! If you enjoyed the other two books, this finishes off the series and delves into how the fungus and the colonists attempt to survive together. Hope you enjoy it!
July 1, 2024
Each book of The Biomass Conflux series builds on the last, becoming richer and more layered, like a master chef delivering a three-course meal. The first course you might wonder how the chef is going to deliver a full and varied meal of Mushrooms, but from the first sauteed garlic-fungus appetizer, to the Portobello cap roasted to perfection covering half the plate, to the final mushroom-shaped meringue dessert melting in your mouth, amazement gives way to full enjoyment. Overall, the meal does lack a couple things to pursue its theme - but all is forgiven because of the execution.
The Spores of Wrath delivers the final course of this series. Like books one and two, it lacks the character-driven storyline commonly found in today's literature - somehow each individual has their own agenda, sexuality, and skills, yet still comes across as slightly wooden and similar. (This is bothering me as a editor because the characters even have different vocabulary based on their interests! Why aren't they more engaging?!? I'm not sure HOW to fix this, or even if it should be fixed.)
But the lack of character depth is offset by the wonderful planet biology, the exploration of personhood, and the development of the space colony. The science fiction aspect of this story rocks.
The Spores of Wrath is the final book of the series, and is NOT a stand-alone. Start with the first book and read all the way through. The final book delivers the series and does not disappoint.
(read through Kindle Unlimited)
The Spores of Wrath delivers the final course of this series. Like books one and two, it lacks the character-driven storyline commonly found in today's literature - somehow each individual has their own agenda, sexuality, and skills, yet still comes across as slightly wooden and similar. (This is bothering me as a editor because the characters even have different vocabulary based on their interests! Why aren't they more engaging?!? I'm not sure HOW to fix this, or even if it should be fixed.)
But the lack of character depth is offset by the wonderful planet biology, the exploration of personhood, and the development of the space colony. The science fiction aspect of this story rocks.
The Spores of Wrath is the final book of the series, and is NOT a stand-alone. Start with the first book and read all the way through. The final book delivers the series and does not disappoint.
(read through Kindle Unlimited)
June 5, 2024
Their is alien life on the planet, but not in a form anyone expected. This, of course, leads to conflict as each side tries to understand the other. No matter the outcome, big changes are in store.
This is book three of the series and it definitely builds on the previous books. That did make it rather difficult to get into initially, but I was able to pick up on the key elements pretty quickly. So your call as to how to approach that.
The story itself is well written and easy to read, but with some very alien concepts that take some effort to wrap your head around. The setting is well done and highly detailed as it forms the basis for the plot. The characters are good, but not spectacular. The focus is on the interactions with the alien biomass and how it affects pretty much everything. I found that made for a very intriguing read and I enjoyed the story. Now I need to go back to the beginning and read it through again with a more complete knowledge.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book three of the series and it definitely builds on the previous books. That did make it rather difficult to get into initially, but I was able to pick up on the key elements pretty quickly. So your call as to how to approach that.
The story itself is well written and easy to read, but with some very alien concepts that take some effort to wrap your head around. The setting is well done and highly detailed as it forms the basis for the plot. The characters are good, but not spectacular. The focus is on the interactions with the alien biomass and how it affects pretty much everything. I found that made for a very intriguing read and I enjoyed the story. Now I need to go back to the beginning and read it through again with a more complete knowledge.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 16, 2024
Honestly, I thought the series ended with Book 2. But William has found far more to explore in the biomass, and the lives of the humans inhabiting this world.
Fundamentally, this is a study of what it means to be human. This world and its people saw changes before they even encountered the biomass (Admins and Vagals vs. Generationals, vs. Grounders). Then, toss in the changes of a sentient, alien entity which can craft life at will, and it is a key question.
Only downside to this book is the lack of depth in interpersonal relationships. Many (maybe even most) of the characters engage in “non-traditional” partner/romantic relationships (including community partner/child rearing arrangements). Not clear the value of including all these – most of these relationships are never explained among the characters, so they feel like they are tossed in to fit a trope, with little impression they are anything but fine. Lost opportunity to add depth to the characters.
Fundamentally, this is a study of what it means to be human. This world and its people saw changes before they even encountered the biomass (Admins and Vagals vs. Generationals, vs. Grounders). Then, toss in the changes of a sentient, alien entity which can craft life at will, and it is a key question.
Only downside to this book is the lack of depth in interpersonal relationships. Many (maybe even most) of the characters engage in “non-traditional” partner/romantic relationships (including community partner/child rearing arrangements). Not clear the value of including all these – most of these relationships are never explained among the characters, so they feel like they are tossed in to fit a trope, with little impression they are anything but fine. Lost opportunity to add depth to the characters.
February 16, 2025
🏳️🌈
Spice: 🚫
Audiobook Narration: 🎧🎧🎧/5
⭐ 3.2/5 ⭐
Concept/Plot (4/5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters (3/5) ⭐️⭐⭐
Writing (3/5) ⭐⭐⭐
Pacing (3/5) ⭐⭐⭐
Enjoyability (3/5) ⭐️⭐⭐
Final reaction: While I wish more series did such helpful recaps of the previous books, what was recapped at the beginning was enough. The reader doesn't need the consistent reminders of character traits. For the epilogue, I would've loved a last word from the biomass to wrap things up!
Spice: 🚫
Audiobook Narration: 🎧🎧🎧/5
⭐ 3.2/5 ⭐
Concept/Plot (4/5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters (3/5) ⭐️⭐⭐
Writing (3/5) ⭐⭐⭐
Pacing (3/5) ⭐⭐⭐
Enjoyability (3/5) ⭐️⭐⭐
Final reaction: While I wish more series did such helpful recaps of the previous books, what was recapped at the beginning was enough. The reader doesn't need the consistent reminders of character traits. For the epilogue, I would've loved a last word from the biomass to wrap things up!
June 29, 2025
I think this was the best of the three. It has some immediacy to the plot that kept my attention in a way the other two didn't.
I like how all the characters came together in this one. I like how the interpersonal relationships laid out. It really does feel like everything had a purpose and a place.
I like the deep questions it asks about personhood and identity and what makes a human. This was an excellent way to end the series. Perfect landing.
I like how all the characters came together in this one. I like how the interpersonal relationships laid out. It really does feel like everything had a purpose and a place.
I like the deep questions it asks about personhood and identity and what makes a human. This was an excellent way to end the series. Perfect landing.
May 27, 2024
Just when you thought...
... you knew where it was going, Bam!
Off In a new direction!
Great work, William! I really enjoyed this. Entirely open for B4, and I'm looking forward to it.
... you knew where it was going, Bam!
Off In a new direction!
Great work, William! I really enjoyed this. Entirely open for B4, and I'm looking forward to it.
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