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The Burns #4
OCTAVIA: The Burns Series Book 4
Voyage to the dark side.
Aboard an enormous alien warship, Lieutenant Sinistra should be focused on her mission to reach the far, blue planet Hyacinth (Earth). But horrifying visions plague her mind, made worse by the navy's orders that she remain in the awkward 'Hyacinth-creature' form.
When a rogue object crosses her ship’s path, Lieutenant Sinistra is sent to investigate. What she discovers changes the direction of her life forever, creating a shockwave that will be felt from the warship, across the galaxy to the Hyacinth planet itself.
Whether you're new to The Burns Series or a veteran reader, brace yourself for an unputdownable military, science fantasy adventure that you will remember long after the final page is turned.
'OCTAVIA' is a tension-filled story of shipboard intrigue, fascinating characters, thrilling action, and the capricious meddling of cosmic powers.
You’ve never read a science-fantasy thriller like it.
Click ‘Buy’ to download your copy. See you aboard the Herculaneum.
Aboard an enormous alien warship, Lieutenant Sinistra should be focused on her mission to reach the far, blue planet Hyacinth (Earth). But horrifying visions plague her mind, made worse by the navy's orders that she remain in the awkward 'Hyacinth-creature' form.
When a rogue object crosses her ship’s path, Lieutenant Sinistra is sent to investigate. What she discovers changes the direction of her life forever, creating a shockwave that will be felt from the warship, across the galaxy to the Hyacinth planet itself.
Whether you're new to The Burns Series or a veteran reader, brace yourself for an unputdownable military, science fantasy adventure that you will remember long after the final page is turned.
'OCTAVIA' is a tension-filled story of shipboard intrigue, fascinating characters, thrilling action, and the capricious meddling of cosmic powers.
You’ve never read a science-fantasy thriller like it.
Click ‘Buy’ to download your copy. See you aboard the Herculaneum.
503 pages, Paperback
Published June 20, 2024
About the author
M.M. Holt
6 books19 followersM.M. Holt is a mysterious figure who lives partly in the real world, but more often in his imagination.
He writes science fiction, horror and adventure novels, often involving a Navy lieutenant named Alex Burns who struggles to keep his sanity in a future world gone mad with political correctness. This same Alex Burns also fights alien invaders. Sometimes Burns's great seafaring ancestors also appear in the books. They are also named Alex Burns, and in their own times, they also battled invaders from beyond the stars. Battling aliens and dystopian regimes is like a family tradition.
M.M. Holt is relentless traveler. He can usually be found writing in cafes by the sea, or in a bar on the edge of a crowded street, usually in far flung cities. If you see him, he'll be the handsome yet enigmatic stranger pounding the keyboard of his laptop, pausing only to sip black coffee and glance warily over his shoulder. He knows the Accord Of Nations is always one step behind.
He writes science fiction, horror and adventure novels, often involving a Navy lieutenant named Alex Burns who struggles to keep his sanity in a future world gone mad with political correctness. This same Alex Burns also fights alien invaders. Sometimes Burns's great seafaring ancestors also appear in the books. They are also named Alex Burns, and in their own times, they also battled invaders from beyond the stars. Battling aliens and dystopian regimes is like a family tradition.
M.M. Holt is relentless traveler. He can usually be found writing in cafes by the sea, or in a bar on the edge of a crowded street, usually in far flung cities. If you see him, he'll be the handsome yet enigmatic stranger pounding the keyboard of his laptop, pausing only to sip black coffee and glance warily over his shoulder. He knows the Accord Of Nations is always one step behind.
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June 7, 2024
The best of the four books!, and the other 3 were great
Octavia is the best of MM Holt’s four books in the series in my opinion. It’s not only a page turner full of action, MM Holt beautifully develops the character of Sinistra as she transforms to the magnificent Octavia. In the first 3 books, she seemed an evil manipulative creature/beauty with only destruction and dominance as her motive. However, in book 4 , Octavia , MM Holt takes us through her past, and the reader begins to understand the makings of this character, not unlike other Villains, think the Joker. Bravo MM Holt, keep them coming, and bring us back the other amazing character Alex Burns . Superb.
Octavia is the best of MM Holt’s four books in the series in my opinion. It’s not only a page turner full of action, MM Holt beautifully develops the character of Sinistra as she transforms to the magnificent Octavia. In the first 3 books, she seemed an evil manipulative creature/beauty with only destruction and dominance as her motive. However, in book 4 , Octavia , MM Holt takes us through her past, and the reader begins to understand the makings of this character, not unlike other Villains, think the Joker. Bravo MM Holt, keep them coming, and bring us back the other amazing character Alex Burns . Superb.
June 19, 2024
Excellent book!
Thank you for this excellent book. I really enjoyed it, especially after reading the first three books in the Burns Series. It was good to see where Octavia came from and how she became who she is. Looking forward the the next installment, if you're planning one.
Thank you for this excellent book. I really enjoyed it, especially after reading the first three books in the Burns Series. It was good to see where Octavia came from and how she became who she is. Looking forward the the next installment, if you're planning one.
September 9, 2024
Unputdownable
If you haven't read the other books in this series I thoroughly recommend you start now.
If it is correct the wokes take over the world.
If you haven't read the other books in this series I thoroughly recommend you start now.
If it is correct the wokes take over the world.
November 26, 2024
I found Octavia to be an absolute page turner . I loved the clever transformation of characters in their alien universe . It was impossible to guess what would come next .
MM Holt has reached a new level of story telling !!
August 6, 2025
amazing
Great read…I’ve read all four books this month and await more, hopefully, from this series.. thank again
Matt D New Orleans
Great read…I’ve read all four books this month and await more, hopefully, from this series.. thank again
Matt D New Orleans
September 12, 2025
interesting book
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
January 11, 2025
Past future past
Young alien Naval officer has difficulty adapting to new body and has problems with senior officers because she is of the lower class. and more competent than they are., reminiscent of British military until mid 20th century. Use of Latin makes for a rather ponderous read.
Young alien Naval officer has difficulty adapting to new body and has problems with senior officers because she is of the lower class. and more competent than they are., reminiscent of British military until mid 20th century. Use of Latin makes for a rather ponderous read.
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