Fallen

Aston West Novellas

by T.M. Hunter

Space pirate Aston West knows all about getting caught in interstellar crossfire and trying to escape from his enemies. But in his latest escapade, he discovers that even the best plans don't always turn out the way he would expect. Stumbling across a group of natives and caught up in a crisis that he helped create, he finds himself drawn into a set of circumstances that might cost him everything, even his own life.

101 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 8, 2015

About the author

T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with travel to other worlds, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. His works have often been compared to the great pulp writers of the past, which made his multiple appearances in RAY GUN REVIVAL seem almost destined. He mainly writes in his Aston West universe, with three novels in the series (HEROES DIE YOUNG, FRIENDS IN DEED and DEATH BRINGS VICTORY) and a novella, SEEKER. His short stories have been featured in various online magazines and in several short story collections (including the DEAD OR ALIVE collection from ResAliens Press). Both Aston West and T. M. Hunter continue to win the hearts of readers everywhere.

T. M. Hunter currently lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and their two feline masters, also known as the demon-spawn. Find out more about his body of work at AstonWest.com.

Reviews

[Lyndon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sci-fi/space opera novella, Fallen by T. M. Hunter, features the author's inimitable and lovable space pirate Aston West in a slight misadventure on a secluded world where he crash lands and is mistaken for a god. Adding to the problem, one of Aston's many nemeses, Jaysen Ro, has crash landed as well. Another god has fallen from the sky. But Ro's intentions are less than noble, setting up a classic confrontation between good and evil, honor and dishonor.

Aston West fans will likely know who comes out on top, but the story telling introduces some nice twists and turns and plants some seeds that are answered in Hunter's popular Aston West novels. If you enjoy space adventure, a flawed but ultimately cheer-worthy hero, and a fun ride, I'd recommend Fallen (or any of the author's stories featuring this affable space pirate). (Disclaimer: I was given a free ebook in advance of the publication of this novella, but I would have bought it anyway as I have most of Hunters books already.)

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story featuring Aston West. In this installment we find Aston in a space battle with a rival pirate, Jaysen Ro. The fighting ends up damaging both of their ships. and they are forced to crash land on a nearby world inhabited by a primitive people. As Aston emerges from his ship he is immediately thought to be a God and is brought to a nearby village to bring wisdom. While in the village, Jaysen attacks and Aston finds himself quickly involved in the protection of the villagers. Aided by the leader's daughter, Aston again finds himself in conflict between saving the village and saving his own skin.

Having read all of T.M. Hunter's other novels, I think this a great addition to his collection of adventures. Aston is the quintessential space hero. He always finds himself stumbling into one predicament or another and the stories are always fun to read. T.M. Hunter writes extremely well. I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Aston West or to any new readers as well. Fallen is a great introduction to the series!!!