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The Orb
Planets and people are never safe from the sharp, insidious claws of the Galactic Realm. The Realm is in possession of an ancient powerful relic known as the Orb, until it is stolen by a band of unlikely heroes- A ex wise-cracking soldier and his girlfriend, along with a scientist, and his robot have made themselves an annoying thorn in the Realm's side. As the great Realm Summit draws closer, two Galactic agents must race to locate the Orb. However, a cat and mouse game ensue, culminating in multiple twists along the way, revealing people's true identities and purposes.
Past and present collide, as each character (good and bad) battles their own flaws while trying to gain victory over their enemy. In the end, good endeavors to conquer evil, but not before a few truths are told. Chapters close while others threaten to peel open, revealing more to this space opera.
WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING;
“THE ORB is a rollicking sci-fi space opera packed with weird moment, devious twists and likable oddball characters. Fans of Firefly and Doctor Who will get a real kick out of this!” 🎙️🎙️Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Sleepers War
“Robbie's unique storytelling skill propelled me into this extreme visual story with some well-crafted heroes. If you are a fan of "Guardians of the Galaxy," this is your book! A true must read worthy of 5 stars on any planet!” 🎙️🎙️Patrick Greenwood podcaster and Author of "Shores of Okinawa."
“Sheerin delivers a knockout sci-fi epic. A thrilling space opera blended with heist elements and bio engineering, The Orb takes readers on a twisted, wild journey.”- 🎙️🎙️Brian Fitzpatrick, author of the Mechcraft series.
Past and present collide, as each character (good and bad) battles their own flaws while trying to gain victory over their enemy. In the end, good endeavors to conquer evil, but not before a few truths are told. Chapters close while others threaten to peel open, revealing more to this space opera.
WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING;
“THE ORB is a rollicking sci-fi space opera packed with weird moment, devious twists and likable oddball characters. Fans of Firefly and Doctor Who will get a real kick out of this!” 🎙️🎙️Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Sleepers War
“Robbie's unique storytelling skill propelled me into this extreme visual story with some well-crafted heroes. If you are a fan of "Guardians of the Galaxy," this is your book! A true must read worthy of 5 stars on any planet!” 🎙️🎙️Patrick Greenwood podcaster and Author of "Shores of Okinawa."
“Sheerin delivers a knockout sci-fi epic. A thrilling space opera blended with heist elements and bio engineering, The Orb takes readers on a twisted, wild journey.”- 🎙️🎙️Brian Fitzpatrick, author of the Mechcraft series.
340 pages, Paperback
Published July 12, 2024
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About the author
Robbie Sheerin
7 books23 followersRobbie is an award-winning writer who was born in Scotland and moved to the United States at age 22. In 2021, he published a collection of ten short sci-fi stories, Tales from Another Dimension. He followed this with two novels in 2024, The Orb and Across the Universe—Not Really a Beatles Story. In 2025, he released Bite-Sized Fiction as well as his first nonfiction book, Why Adopt ISO Thing?
He has been writing since 2018 and has published numerous short stories and essays in various outlets. When he’s not writing—or dreaming—Robbie works full time as a quality manager at a manufacturing company in Massachusetts. He is married, has one daughter, and shares his home with a dog determined to destroy the yard. He enjoys classic sci-fi, thrillers, espionage, and techno-thrillers, and is a proud Whovian.
Robbie won a Literary Titan Gold award in 2022 for Tales From Another Dimension.
www.robbiesheerinwriter.com
He has been writing since 2018 and has published numerous short stories and essays in various outlets. When he’s not writing—or dreaming—Robbie works full time as a quality manager at a manufacturing company in Massachusetts. He is married, has one daughter, and shares his home with a dog determined to destroy the yard. He enjoys classic sci-fi, thrillers, espionage, and techno-thrillers, and is a proud Whovian.
Robbie won a Literary Titan Gold award in 2022 for Tales From Another Dimension.
www.robbiesheerinwriter.com
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April 8, 2025
A slice of sci-fi for fans of classics like Star Wars. Rebels take on the nefarious Realm empire, seeking a new galaxy of peace and tranquility - and who can't get behind that in today's world? High speed fighter chases, blaster fights and betrayal follow. Enjoyable fun with great imagination.
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