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Reader: 10th Anniversary Edition
From the future, a final plea. Out of the past, a last hope.
"Unique and altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury, haunting, thought-provoking and surprisingly philosophical" -San Francisco Book Reviews
A young girl, born to die in freakish disregard. A doomed world, enslaved to forces unseen. A final hope beyond imagining. Become a Reader, because in the end, the most unbelievable step in the adventure—will be your own.
"A gripping science-fiction epic that will propel readers toward wonder" -Foreword Reviews"An original take on various sci-fi motifs that meditates on themes of love and humanity. Stebbins does an exceptional job. A richly detailed, compelling story about the power of love." -Kirkus Reviews"Visionary" and "Enthralling" -Richard Bunning and Norm Hamilton, authors of Another Space in Time and From Thine Own WellThis edition is a 10th anniversary "complete rewrite" of the trilogy, where plot and scenes are preserved, but the text is changed to reflect the author's evolution as a writer. Overall in the trilogy, 25,000 words were removed, language was altered, and additional chapters added.
"Unique and altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury, haunting, thought-provoking and surprisingly philosophical" -San Francisco Book Reviews
A young girl, born to die in freakish disregard. A doomed world, enslaved to forces unseen. A final hope beyond imagining. Become a Reader, because in the end, the most unbelievable step in the adventure—will be your own.
"A gripping science-fiction epic that will propel readers toward wonder" -Foreword Reviews"An original take on various sci-fi motifs that meditates on themes of love and humanity. Stebbins does an exceptional job. A richly detailed, compelling story about the power of love." -Kirkus Reviews"Visionary" and "Enthralling" -Richard Bunning and Norm Hamilton, authors of Another Space in Time and From Thine Own WellThis edition is a 10th anniversary "complete rewrite" of the trilogy, where plot and scenes are preserved, but the text is changed to reflect the author's evolution as a writer. Overall in the trilogy, 25,000 words were removed, language was altered, and additional chapters added.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2026
About the author
Erec Stebbins
29 books146 followersErec Stebbins is a biomedical researcher who writes novels in a variety of genres, focusing on thrillers and science fiction. His work has been praised for its action and thrills alongside a deeper, often philosophical angle. The Internet Review of Books dubbed him "master of the thinking reader's techno thriller".
His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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May 21, 2026
What a mind bending splendid book.
Gripping story from beginning to end. Great main character and supporting cast of various aliens!
The story draws you in totally, feeling the outrage, horror, despair and hope of salvation of Ambra.
Is it all real, do we in the end believe and save our future. Count me in.
Gripping story from beginning to end. Great main character and supporting cast of various aliens!
The story draws you in totally, feeling the outrage, horror, despair and hope of salvation of Ambra.
Is it all real, do we in the end believe and save our future. Count me in.
Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 review