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Ally or Alien: A Sci-Fi Novel
The peace between the militarized Earthlings and the cybernetic Martians is collapsing.
When an unknown alien life form crash-lands on Mars, the tenuous cease-fire between the militarized earthlings and cybernetic Martians is pushed to the brink. To prevent a second intergalactic war between the humanoid factions, Bellrock, a semi-retired veteran of the first war, is paired with a leading scientist of the newly enlightened human race. Their mission is to gauge the alien's threat level without escalating tension between the already embittered factions.
When the inevitable conflict explodes, Bellrock discovers the real danger has been lurking beneath the Martian surface…
"Cool story, fun writing style and page-turning chapters. I read it in one sitting." --Amazon customer
"This is the first work I have read by Mars Dorian and it is unequivocally an extremely fun ride!" --Annette Thomas
"Provocative and insightful genre fiction." --David M. Brown
"Crazy characters, lots of action, all set in a suspenseful, futuristic universe" --Amazon customer
"The innovation and energy Mars puts into his work is astound. I have yet to be disappointed and every new book is better than the last." --Cotey Bucket
When an unknown alien life form crash-lands on Mars, the tenuous cease-fire between the militarized earthlings and cybernetic Martians is pushed to the brink. To prevent a second intergalactic war between the humanoid factions, Bellrock, a semi-retired veteran of the first war, is paired with a leading scientist of the newly enlightened human race. Their mission is to gauge the alien's threat level without escalating tension between the already embittered factions.
When the inevitable conflict explodes, Bellrock discovers the real danger has been lurking beneath the Martian surface…
"Cool story, fun writing style and page-turning chapters. I read it in one sitting." --Amazon customer
"This is the first work I have read by Mars Dorian and it is unequivocally an extremely fun ride!" --Annette Thomas
"Provocative and insightful genre fiction." --David M. Brown
"Crazy characters, lots of action, all set in a suspenseful, futuristic universe" --Amazon customer
"The innovation and energy Mars puts into his work is astound. I have yet to be disappointed and every new book is better than the last." --Cotey Bucket
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2015
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About the author
Mars Dorian
9 books28 followersMars Dorian is a recovering world traveler, a web-based illustrator and an indie sci-fi author.
He's created artwork for startups and popular podcasts such as The Unmistakable Creative and written viral articles for renowned marketing blog 'Grow' by Mark Schaefer.
He loves telling compelling stories using words and pictures, dealing with future technologies and how they impact human lives...forever. His books tackle futuristic topics such as privatized military, human/alien contacts and cybernetic humanity.
When Mars is not busy getting lost in the worlds he has created, he can be contacted via his website www.marsdorian.com/contact
He's created artwork for startups and popular podcasts such as The Unmistakable Creative and written viral articles for renowned marketing blog 'Grow' by Mark Schaefer.
He loves telling compelling stories using words and pictures, dealing with future technologies and how they impact human lives...forever. His books tackle futuristic topics such as privatized military, human/alien contacts and cybernetic humanity.
When Mars is not busy getting lost in the worlds he has created, he can be contacted via his website www.marsdorian.com/contact
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December 30, 2015
An interesting & riveting story about two distinct human races (species?) who have to combine their forces to deal with a new life form. The militarized humans prefer war, the cybernetic Martians want a technology-enhanced negotiation.
A slow and steady beginning that ultimately leads to a constant suspense ride. So if you're not compelled by the first chapters, read on. It gets much better. Especially the main character, Bellrock, grew beyond the soldier archetype and surprised me with his interesting background story.
The story is an interesting mix between space opera pulp and soft-science/serious sci-fi thriller. The combo works for most of the time, especially in the suspenseful showdown.
Another sci-fi gem from Mars Dorian but I preferred "Fear The Liberator" from the same author.
Still, if you want entertaining and smart sci-fi, check this one out. It's a fast-paced read.
A slow and steady beginning that ultimately leads to a constant suspense ride. So if you're not compelled by the first chapters, read on. It gets much better. Especially the main character, Bellrock, grew beyond the soldier archetype and surprised me with his interesting background story.
The story is an interesting mix between space opera pulp and soft-science/serious sci-fi thriller. The combo works for most of the time, especially in the suspenseful showdown.
Another sci-fi gem from Mars Dorian but I preferred "Fear The Liberator" from the same author.
Still, if you want entertaining and smart sci-fi, check this one out. It's a fast-paced read.
December 22, 2015
My newest book about two human factions--the Earthlings and the Martians--that have to deal with an unknown alien life form invading the solar system.
I wanted to tell a story about two completely different factions, both in terms of technology and ideology, and how they would react toward an unknown alien. The space opera thriller is full of unique characters, crazy sci-fi tech and revelations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I wanted to tell a story about two completely different factions, both in terms of technology and ideology, and how they would react toward an unknown alien. The space opera thriller is full of unique characters, crazy sci-fi tech and revelations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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