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FIRST CONTACT:: ELYSIANS
FIRST CONTACT - ELYSIANS (Book Two):
Unseen Manipulators and the Dawn of Galactic Intrigue
A StorytellerUK2025 entrant!
The fragile peace forged in the wake of humanity’s captivating first contact with the Lemurians is crumbling. What was once a hard-won truce, born from ancient misunderstandings and an unexpected first contact, now teeters on the edge of collapse—not from open war, but from a silent, insidious threat lurking in the shadows.
Captain Robert Chris, still haunted by the chaos of Kepler-442, now commands the interstellar starship Protector through a galaxy far more dangerous than he ever imagined. The Lemurians, once enemies, have revealed a deeper, more chilling their fury was not an isolated outburst. A hidden power has been pulling the strings of galactic conflict—an ancient, manipulative force known only as the Elysians.
The Elysians do not conquer by war. They twist perceptions, incite mistrust, and sow chaos without showing their hand. Entire civilizations have danced to their tune, unaware of the quiet war being waged beneath the surface. Their influence is spreading, and every crisis Robert faces seems connected to their mysterious design.
As uneasy alliances form between former enemies, including the once-hostile Lemurian Empire, Robert is thrust into a high-stakes game where diplomacy, deception, and survival are in constant flux. The galaxy, already fractured, edges closer to all-out collapse. Lines between friend and foe blur. Secrets from long-forgotten galactic wars begin to surface, each hinting that the Elysians’ hand has shaped history for millennia.
Haunted by visions, cryptic dreams, and the ominous phrase “Infinity is the Key,” Robert must uncover the truth behind this shadow war before it consumes everything. He’s no longer just a scientist or explorer. He’s become the reluctant leader of a fragile coalition standing against a threat they barely understand.
This second installment in the syfy first contact series delivers an exciting first contact story that deepens into a broader captivating space opera, filled with interstellar intrigue, ancient mysteries, and the terrifying realization that humanity’s presence in the galaxy has awakened forces far beyond their control.
If you love high-stakes diplomacy, haunting alien secrets, and the slow unraveling of a cosmic conspiracy, dive into this thrilling continuation of a captivating first contact saga where survival hinges not just on strength—but on uncovering the truths hidden in shadow.
If you enjoy reading books by M.R. Forbes, LN Chaney, Stephen Arseneault or Michael R. Hicks, you won't be able to put these books down. The author is a fan of these authors and has read all of their works. My writing is heavily influenced by their storytelling prowess.
Unseen Manipulators and the Dawn of Galactic Intrigue
A StorytellerUK2025 entrant!
The fragile peace forged in the wake of humanity’s captivating first contact with the Lemurians is crumbling. What was once a hard-won truce, born from ancient misunderstandings and an unexpected first contact, now teeters on the edge of collapse—not from open war, but from a silent, insidious threat lurking in the shadows.
Captain Robert Chris, still haunted by the chaos of Kepler-442, now commands the interstellar starship Protector through a galaxy far more dangerous than he ever imagined. The Lemurians, once enemies, have revealed a deeper, more chilling their fury was not an isolated outburst. A hidden power has been pulling the strings of galactic conflict—an ancient, manipulative force known only as the Elysians.
The Elysians do not conquer by war. They twist perceptions, incite mistrust, and sow chaos without showing their hand. Entire civilizations have danced to their tune, unaware of the quiet war being waged beneath the surface. Their influence is spreading, and every crisis Robert faces seems connected to their mysterious design.
As uneasy alliances form between former enemies, including the once-hostile Lemurian Empire, Robert is thrust into a high-stakes game where diplomacy, deception, and survival are in constant flux. The galaxy, already fractured, edges closer to all-out collapse. Lines between friend and foe blur. Secrets from long-forgotten galactic wars begin to surface, each hinting that the Elysians’ hand has shaped history for millennia.
Haunted by visions, cryptic dreams, and the ominous phrase “Infinity is the Key,” Robert must uncover the truth behind this shadow war before it consumes everything. He’s no longer just a scientist or explorer. He’s become the reluctant leader of a fragile coalition standing against a threat they barely understand.
This second installment in the syfy first contact series delivers an exciting first contact story that deepens into a broader captivating space opera, filled with interstellar intrigue, ancient mysteries, and the terrifying realization that humanity’s presence in the galaxy has awakened forces far beyond their control.
If you love high-stakes diplomacy, haunting alien secrets, and the slow unraveling of a cosmic conspiracy, dive into this thrilling continuation of a captivating first contact saga where survival hinges not just on strength—but on uncovering the truths hidden in shadow.
If you enjoy reading books by M.R. Forbes, LN Chaney, Stephen Arseneault or Michael R. Hicks, you won't be able to put these books down. The author is a fan of these authors and has read all of their works. My writing is heavily influenced by their storytelling prowess.
- GenresScience Fiction
317 pages, Hardcover
Published May 17, 2025
About the author
Scott Ickes
21 books9 followersScott Ickes is a retired mechanical engineer living in Vancouver, WA, with his lovely wife Linda.
A storyteller at heart, he strives to immerse readers in the worlds he creates, hoping that they will enjoy reading about them as much as he enjoys writing about them.
Scott has always enjoyed reading the types of books that he writes. Before he retired, Scott spent approximately 130 nights a year in hotels, traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest in the United States and doing extensive business travel to many parts of the world.
After reading thousands of science fiction novels, he now writes about the worlds they inspired in his mind.
Scott began writing in February 2024. He had been diagnosed with Leukemia in September 2023. After many rounds of chemotherapy and more doctor visits than he could count, he was in remission. His immune system was severely compromised, and he was at risk of bleeding. Scott could become quite ill from simple things like a cold, etc. Thus, he was a shut-in. All of the following were off-limits to him: Stores, restaurants, woodworking, cooking, and handling a knife.
The author spent most of his time reading. On February 7, 2024, Scott’s brother died tragically in a car accident on his way to work. Due to his illness, he couldn’t go home for the funeral.
Scott confided in his wife that he was tired of reading and watching TV. She suggested that he start writing the book, which he had always thought he was capable of writing. So, that’s precisely what Scott did.
Scott’s now working on book six of this series and has ideas for another 14 books! He sincerely hopes you enjoy reading his books as much as he enjoyed writing them. If you’ve read this far, thank you for purchasing this book and the ones before it in the series!
A storyteller at heart, he strives to immerse readers in the worlds he creates, hoping that they will enjoy reading about them as much as he enjoys writing about them.
Scott has always enjoyed reading the types of books that he writes. Before he retired, Scott spent approximately 130 nights a year in hotels, traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest in the United States and doing extensive business travel to many parts of the world.
After reading thousands of science fiction novels, he now writes about the worlds they inspired in his mind.
Scott began writing in February 2024. He had been diagnosed with Leukemia in September 2023. After many rounds of chemotherapy and more doctor visits than he could count, he was in remission. His immune system was severely compromised, and he was at risk of bleeding. Scott could become quite ill from simple things like a cold, etc. Thus, he was a shut-in. All of the following were off-limits to him: Stores, restaurants, woodworking, cooking, and handling a knife.
The author spent most of his time reading. On February 7, 2024, Scott’s brother died tragically in a car accident on his way to work. Due to his illness, he couldn’t go home for the funeral.
Scott confided in his wife that he was tired of reading and watching TV. She suggested that he start writing the book, which he had always thought he was capable of writing. So, that’s precisely what Scott did.
Scott’s now working on book six of this series and has ideas for another 14 books! He sincerely hopes you enjoy reading his books as much as he enjoyed writing them. If you’ve read this far, thank you for purchasing this book and the ones before it in the series!
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