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Ash: Farpointe Initiative Book One
An Ancient Peace is Shattered...
...and a desperate escape begins.
Peace has reigned over Aereas for five hundred years. After millenia of conflict, the Am'Segid people have turned their once war-ravaged planet into an idyllic utopia healing the sins of their fathers.
After a summer spent laboring at an archaeological dig, Calier is looking forward to returning to his city, his family and his post as a professor at the university. A historian, he knows better than most what a blessing it is to live in this time of unprecedented peace and cooperation. However, his worst fears are realized as he witnesses the brutal destruction of the city by a mysterious invading army.
Thrust into a confusing new world of death, carnage and war, Calier must navigate the enemy infested streets of the city he calls home. Separated from his loved ones and with no knowledge of their survival, Calier is forced to make the impossible decision of leaving them in fate's hand. His fate lies along another road. A road that leads out of the city and into the beautiful, but wild Aerean wilderness.
Rescuing Berit, an injured young woman, Calier feels the added weight of responsibility to return her to her family. Leaning upon Maltoki, a former graduate student, for help, Calier looks for safety and answers to where the black uniformed army comes from and why they have turned Aereas into a planet of war once again.
Q: How would you describe the Farpointe Initiative Series?
A: It's part science fiction survival story and part science fiction invasion story. Ash is straight up pedal to the floor, get out of the city, action-adveture. As the series progresses, we see the bigger story. Who are the invaders and what are their plans not only for Aereas, but for the Am'Segid people as well.
Q: Where did the idea for the planet of Aereas come from?
A: I think in all of us there is this yearning for something better. We all know our world is broken, yet we can't seem to get it together and fix it. So I imagined a world where the people were pushed to the brink, and then decided to turn back and build something better for themselves. Honestly, it's just the world I would want to live in. That's where Aereas came from.
Q: Why do you write science fiction?
A: Uhh, I was unaware there were any other kind of books. Just kidding. Ever since I was young, I've loved space ships and stories about other planets. It stretches my imagination and makes me think about what might be out there beyond our solar system.
Q: What does it mean to you when someone buys your books?
A: Honestly, a sense of wonder. I mean, it has been a dream of mine for a long time to write and publish books. When someone I don't know takes the time to buy, read, and leave a review; it humbles me. To all you readers, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Farpointe Initiative Series Science Fiction Categories:
Science Fiction Action Adventure
Science Fiction Exploration
Science Fiction First Contact
Science Fiction Warfare
Science Fiction Thriller
Science Fiction Colonization
...and a desperate escape begins.
Peace has reigned over Aereas for five hundred years. After millenia of conflict, the Am'Segid people have turned their once war-ravaged planet into an idyllic utopia healing the sins of their fathers.
After a summer spent laboring at an archaeological dig, Calier is looking forward to returning to his city, his family and his post as a professor at the university. A historian, he knows better than most what a blessing it is to live in this time of unprecedented peace and cooperation. However, his worst fears are realized as he witnesses the brutal destruction of the city by a mysterious invading army.
Thrust into a confusing new world of death, carnage and war, Calier must navigate the enemy infested streets of the city he calls home. Separated from his loved ones and with no knowledge of their survival, Calier is forced to make the impossible decision of leaving them in fate's hand. His fate lies along another road. A road that leads out of the city and into the beautiful, but wild Aerean wilderness.
Rescuing Berit, an injured young woman, Calier feels the added weight of responsibility to return her to her family. Leaning upon Maltoki, a former graduate student, for help, Calier looks for safety and answers to where the black uniformed army comes from and why they have turned Aereas into a planet of war once again.
Q: How would you describe the Farpointe Initiative Series?
A: It's part science fiction survival story and part science fiction invasion story. Ash is straight up pedal to the floor, get out of the city, action-adveture. As the series progresses, we see the bigger story. Who are the invaders and what are their plans not only for Aereas, but for the Am'Segid people as well.
Q: Where did the idea for the planet of Aereas come from?
A: I think in all of us there is this yearning for something better. We all know our world is broken, yet we can't seem to get it together and fix it. So I imagined a world where the people were pushed to the brink, and then decided to turn back and build something better for themselves. Honestly, it's just the world I would want to live in. That's where Aereas came from.
Q: Why do you write science fiction?
A: Uhh, I was unaware there were any other kind of books. Just kidding. Ever since I was young, I've loved space ships and stories about other planets. It stretches my imagination and makes me think about what might be out there beyond our solar system.
Q: What does it mean to you when someone buys your books?
A: Honestly, a sense of wonder. I mean, it has been a dream of mine for a long time to write and publish books. When someone I don't know takes the time to buy, read, and leave a review; it humbles me. To all you readers, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Farpointe Initiative Series Science Fiction Categories:
Science Fiction Action Adventure
Science Fiction Exploration
Science Fiction First Contact
Science Fiction Warfare
Science Fiction Thriller
Science Fiction Colonization
- GenresScience Fiction
79 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2015
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February 6, 2016
I give this book five out of five stars for its breakneck pacing while binding me to the characters, providing details of a foreign planet, and vivid scenes of an attacking force. This is a short read that offers an amazing first look at the world of Aereas. A once war torn planet has lived in peace for five hundred years. Hubble pulls no punches when he tells the story of wars return to Aereas.
What I loved about this book:
1) Characters, I was rooting and morning for each one encountered. I went back and counted the number of paragraphs it took to bind me to Berit. Three, I was attached to her character in three paragraphs. Well done Hubble, very well done.
2) The Pacing, it was spot on. We are given enough calm before the storm, to meet the protagonists, enjoy the new world, and then freak out when the first bombs arrive.
3) Strong Narrative Style. The visual descriptions were lovely. The beautiful moments and the heart wrenching ones were captured. The cultural and world building details were scattered throughout the read, and not dumped in long paragraphs.
Overall it was a great start to a series and I look forward to reading more about the unfolding conflict.
What I loved about this book:
1) Characters, I was rooting and morning for each one encountered. I went back and counted the number of paragraphs it took to bind me to Berit. Three, I was attached to her character in three paragraphs. Well done Hubble, very well done.
2) The Pacing, it was spot on. We are given enough calm before the storm, to meet the protagonists, enjoy the new world, and then freak out when the first bombs arrive.
3) Strong Narrative Style. The visual descriptions were lovely. The beautiful moments and the heart wrenching ones were captured. The cultural and world building details were scattered throughout the read, and not dumped in long paragraphs.
Overall it was a great start to a series and I look forward to reading more about the unfolding conflict.
February 22, 2019
The story is great. The action is great. But, I don't think it's right when an author makes the first book of a series a novella (if even that). It was more like a short story. In my opinion, it says to me that the author is trying to hook me (which is fine) but with as little effort as possible. I would have given it 5-stars if Book One had really been "a book".
December 16, 2017
This novella is somewhat like a sci-fi version of THE AENEID: Book II with the character of Calier taking on the Aeneas role of leading his people out out their destroyed city.
June 24, 2016
Oh man! What a marvelous debut novel for Aaron and Tracie Hubble. Ash’s action jumps off the first page and doesn’t let up until the end.
In fact, as I was finishing the third chapter, I had to pause and catch my breath. I thought, “Whew! Wait, what chapter am I on?” There was just so much good stuff packed in those three short chapters that I knew I was in for a ride. And, I’m happy to say, the authors delivered.
The story is set on another planet, in another galaxy. This world, named Aereas, has one main supercontinent (similar to Pangea) surrounded by water. There are twelve large cities dotted around the landmass. The story takes place in one of them, Gadol city.
After generations of warring, and coming to the brink of annihilation, the wisest leaders left alive negotiated a Great Peace. Now five hundred years later, people living in these societies have only ever known order and harmony. That is, until one fine morning when explosions rock the city and buildings begin to fall burning to the ground…
The world building in this book is fresh and original. It starts with a unique way of naming their characters, and the overall description of their appearance. There are customs, as well as a sense of culture and history, that help flesh out the story nicely. Overall, the authors do a really great job of slowly revealing the setting in a natural way. As a reader of a lot of science fiction, I appreciate a story that doesn’t feel the need to set the stage with an “info-dump” at the beginning.
At the end of the book you get a brief, tantalizing glimpse of the larger picture. I’m so thankful to hear that the Hubbles are actively working on books two and three and that they are slated to be released later this year. I will be eagerly awaiting them!
** I won a free copy of this book by participating in an online book fair. **
In fact, as I was finishing the third chapter, I had to pause and catch my breath. I thought, “Whew! Wait, what chapter am I on?” There was just so much good stuff packed in those three short chapters that I knew I was in for a ride. And, I’m happy to say, the authors delivered.
The story is set on another planet, in another galaxy. This world, named Aereas, has one main supercontinent (similar to Pangea) surrounded by water. There are twelve large cities dotted around the landmass. The story takes place in one of them, Gadol city.
After generations of warring, and coming to the brink of annihilation, the wisest leaders left alive negotiated a Great Peace. Now five hundred years later, people living in these societies have only ever known order and harmony. That is, until one fine morning when explosions rock the city and buildings begin to fall burning to the ground…
The world building in this book is fresh and original. It starts with a unique way of naming their characters, and the overall description of their appearance. There are customs, as well as a sense of culture and history, that help flesh out the story nicely. Overall, the authors do a really great job of slowly revealing the setting in a natural way. As a reader of a lot of science fiction, I appreciate a story that doesn’t feel the need to set the stage with an “info-dump” at the beginning.
At the end of the book you get a brief, tantalizing glimpse of the larger picture. I’m so thankful to hear that the Hubbles are actively working on books two and three and that they are slated to be released later this year. I will be eagerly awaiting them!
** I won a free copy of this book by participating in an online book fair. **
September 23, 2015
The people of Aereas are going about another beautiful day when a shocking and brutal attack threatens all they know and hold dear after five centuries of peace. The survivors of the initial attack are left with little more than questions as they face a grave and uncertain future. Among these survivors are Berit and Calier. Strangers prior to the invasion, they have little choice but to rely upon each other as they flee their shattered city and seek shelter elsewhere.
ASH opens with a bang, hooking readers with intense action, compelling characters, and allusions to the rich history of the Am’Segid people. The story progresses rapidly, often shockingly, before arriving at a clever cliffhanger that left me ready for more. With several more books slated for release over the coming months, I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on the Farpoint Initiative series. You should be, too.
ASH opens with a bang, hooking readers with intense action, compelling characters, and allusions to the rich history of the Am’Segid people. The story progresses rapidly, often shockingly, before arriving at a clever cliffhanger that left me ready for more. With several more books slated for release over the coming months, I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on the Farpoint Initiative series. You should be, too.
October 30, 2015
Good read
This was a different type book than I normally read. To be honest now I'm into the series and will be getting the next book soon . I wasn't sure at first , but the more of the book that I read the more I got into it. To me it's like a cross between when they made peace and were all happy and getting along and then out of the blue this unknown race started a war for no reason with people that had no weapons to defend themselves with. The kicker is at the end of the book they tell you who the race is . So as soon as I get caught up on some of my other books I Will be getting the next book in the series. Nice job Mr Hubble. I really enjoyed reading it.
This was a different type book than I normally read. To be honest now I'm into the series and will be getting the next book soon . I wasn't sure at first , but the more of the book that I read the more I got into it. To me it's like a cross between when they made peace and were all happy and getting along and then out of the blue this unknown race started a war for no reason with people that had no weapons to defend themselves with. The kicker is at the end of the book they tell you who the race is . So as soon as I get caught up on some of my other books I Will be getting the next book in the series. Nice job Mr Hubble. I really enjoyed reading it.
December 30, 2016
I enjoyed the Europa Collective, so I expected to like Ash as well. Ash is an excellent prequel novelette to introduce the reader to the Farpointe Initiative. It chronicles the invasion of an alien planet by what appear to be humans. The story is part of Amazon Prime reading, and I enjoyed reading the story, and look forward to reading the next story, Sojourners. I hope to see more about Calier’s people. Now I have two different Aaron Hubble series to keep my eye on.
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