The Vassal World

by T.J. Sedgwick

PLEASE 'The Vassal World' is the second and concluding book of 'The First Exoplanet' series. In 2056, humankind discovered Gaia, an exoplanet fifteen light-years away. Hopes were high that the long search for a second Earth was over. The Western Global Alliance had the means to get there, but first contact did not turn out as planned. The year is now 2063 and they must deal with the consequences of the ill-fated Gaia missions. Earth is under siege from the hostile alien fleet in orbit. They now dominate space and have the industrial muscle to maintain their hold. Their objective is clear and the conquest and subjugation of Earth. The inhumanity witnessed on Gaia is disturbing, and a taste of things to come if the invaders prevail. With humanity’s space forces wiped out, US President, Stephen Powell, must forge an alliance with the Outcasts – an alien race that has already felt the wrath of Earth’s tormentors. They are a culture so different from anything human eyes have ever witnessed. Can these disparate species work together to defeat the vastly superior foe? The Outcasts’ network of spies and sympathizers stretches from the mining colonies of the asteroid belt, to the space stations and settlements of Gaia. Can Jake Sorensen and his team of operatives infiltrate Gaia via the smuggling routes that exist? Do they have what it takes to carry out their crucial orders and survive the mission? The only strategic weapons left on Earth are a handful of nuclear subs, which escaped the orbital assault. The USS Esperanza is the latest generation of sub, a super-weapon of her time. Captain Nathan Carter and his crew must rise to meet the ultimate challenge and head off the enemy offensive before it’s too late. As the aggressor masses for a planetary invasion, can the malignant regime be brought to heel? In the gripping conclusion to 'The First Exoplanet', how can humanity survive the onslaught and stop Earth becoming a vassal world? Who will enjoy this novel? • Readers that enjoyed 'The First Exoplanet', the first part of this two-book series • Readers that like a complex, multi-thread plot • Readers that enjoy hard sci-fi with elements of military adventure and political & strategic planning

243 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2015

About the author

T.J. Sedgwick is a British science fiction novelist based in New Zealand.

His books include the novels, 'Overlord,' (2015), 'The Second Coming' (2015) and the 'Home Planet' series (2016). His new dystopian novel, 'The Free Citizen', set in a late-21st Century American dictatorship, is planned for release in mid-2019.

All of T.J.'s books feature at least some hard sci-fi and include elements of espionage, action and some political context. His fascination with the future, technology, extra-terrestrial life and human society helps feed his ideas. His influences in fiction include Adrian Tchaikovsky, Michael Crichton, Nick Kernick, Christopher Nuttall and Robert Harris.

Reviews

[Jason Noble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just wow

Just wow. Such an amazing 2 books. Could not put them down. Some of the best science fiction books I’ve read. Highly highly recommended.

[Arnulfo Almaguer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome!

I normally don't read much Science Fiction, but for some reason the name of the first book, The First Exoplanet, caught my attention, and I was hooked. The Vassal World is a worthy sequel.
I would encourage readers who normally don't read this genre, to give this set a try.

[Kevin Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Held my interest, and provoked some thought. Really needed a copy editor.

[John Duhon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than the first

I usually read second books and they just don't live up to the excitement of the first. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. A very good read.