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The Land Taking Records #1
Salvage
After the fall, the diaspora began. Great arcs carrying the best of Humanity streaked towards new homes in the heavens. Distant stars with the potential for hosting life were the final destination of the many giant biospheres.
Centuries later, two great arcs arrived at the Palsenz system, only to discover a third Arc, long believed to have been destroyed, waiting for them, derelict. A ghost ship.
The crew of the shuttle Heimdall are tasked to deliver a group of engineers and technicians to the Argoss. Stephanie Chu, co-pilot on the shuttle ensures the salvage team gain access. Everything is by the book, no mistakes are made.
But not everything is as it seems. There is no crew, the Argoss is indeed a ghost ship. Or is it?
Centuries later, two great arcs arrived at the Palsenz system, only to discover a third Arc, long believed to have been destroyed, waiting for them, derelict. A ghost ship.
The crew of the shuttle Heimdall are tasked to deliver a group of engineers and technicians to the Argoss. Stephanie Chu, co-pilot on the shuttle ensures the salvage team gain access. Everything is by the book, no mistakes are made.
But not everything is as it seems. There is no crew, the Argoss is indeed a ghost ship. Or is it?
- GenresSpaceScience Fiction
27 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2016
About the author
M.J. Kobernus
15 books25 followersMJ Kobernus is an Anglo/American novelist and science fiction writer. He lives in a small town in rural Norway.
His first novel, The Guardian - Blood in the Sand was published in 2015 and has been well received. It is the first of a 4 books series, and was followed in 2016 with Blood in the Snow.
The MJ stands for Michael John, but no one calls him that except his mother, and then only when she is angry.
He writes Metaphysical Fantasy, and likes vintage motorcycles, vintage guitars and The Beatles.
He has been published in a number of anthologies, magazines, and e-zines. Notable amongst these is the speculative fiction anthology, NovoPulp where MJ is both a contributor and editor. NovoPulp Anthology - Volume 3
MJ is also the Editor in Chief of Nordland Publishing, a small Norwegian outfit determined to make a big splash.
Find out more about him at http://mjkobernus.com
or vitis www.nordlandpublishing.com
His first novel, The Guardian - Blood in the Sand was published in 2015 and has been well received. It is the first of a 4 books series, and was followed in 2016 with Blood in the Snow.
The MJ stands for Michael John, but no one calls him that except his mother, and then only when she is angry.
He writes Metaphysical Fantasy, and likes vintage motorcycles, vintage guitars and The Beatles.
He has been published in a number of anthologies, magazines, and e-zines. Notable amongst these is the speculative fiction anthology, NovoPulp where MJ is both a contributor and editor. NovoPulp Anthology - Volume 3
MJ is also the Editor in Chief of Nordland Publishing, a small Norwegian outfit determined to make a big splash.
Find out more about him at http://mjkobernus.com
or vitis www.nordlandpublishing.com
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March 9, 2016
First of a series of short stories. As the new stories come out, the reader will learn more about what brought them to the Palsenz system. More backstory on the characters, and even better, more conflict with the future masters of mankind.
March 5, 2016
This short story has an interesting premise and rapid action, but it loses stars for the sometimes-awkward prose, thin characterization, and overly abrupt ending. The author has a great deal of promise, but could use some editing in future.
July 5, 2016
The story pacing was too fast at its end, leaving some things lacking development, but the story concept was quite interesting and I'll probably take a look at its sequence to know how it goes on.
April 12, 2016
Interesting story that gives a glimpse into this author's style. It does have a cliff hanger ending leaving you wanting more.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews