On Whetsday

by Mark Sumner

Generations ago, the cithians of planet Rask rescued Denny's ancestors from a disaster that rendered Earth uninhabitable. Since that time, the cithians have cared for their human guests, feeding them and housing them and expecting nothing in return except obedience to a few simple rules. The generosity of the cithians is all Denny has ever known. He never doubted their good intentions until the day he danced into a secret—a secret that could mean death for Denny and his small adopted human family...and the end of humanity forever.

268 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2016

About the author

Sometimes credited as Mark C. Sumner or M.C. Sumner.

Reviews

[Paul Darden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick and easy read. The main character was well done others a bit sketched in. Very original premise. The resolution relied on deaus ex machina but still a good read.

[Harry Lane · Rating 3 out of 5]

YA adventure, short, quick read. Characters are quirky and interesting, if somewhat shallow. Extra points for the original premise, which I will not spoil by describing.