ABLE

by Ed Charlton

To Find alien, avoid starting war, submit expensesJim Able likes working offworld, especially since he doesn't like his boss breathing down his neck. Not trusting Jim after an ill-fated mission, she gives him a new assignment with a warning, "Don’t start a war!"Jim dives into finding an alien who doesn't want to be found. He makes an ally in the Turcanian scientist, Madhar Nect, who introduces him to the religious sect hiding his target.Too intent on notching up a successful mission, Jim is one tiny lie away from starting the war he was warned to avoid.Jim Offworld is for readers who enjoy quirky aliens, flawed humans, and heroes who work in outer space but must still submit expense reports back at the office. Join the adventure of discovering new worlds and perspectives, first contacts, and unexpected encounters.Episodes #1 thru #4 chronicle Jim's accidental and dangerous first contact on Turcanis Major V-I.Episodes #5 thru #9 chronicle a mystery leading Jim to a conflict between the neighboring planets Tanna Gul and Tanna Jorr and the secret that ties them together.

65 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2016

Reviews

[Stan Faryna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really good science fiction slash space opera. Amusing and intelligent but let us not forget that first contacts (planetary contacts) are a delicate business. Things can easily go wrong. Is Jim Able up to the task?

The internet-like messaging is brilliant. However, it may require an above average intelligence to fully appreciate.

If you loved Douglas Adam's A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you'll love Ed Charlton's Able (Episode One).

[Dr susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great sci fi adventure? episode

Most bureaucrats would not be expected to star as the main character of a sci fi adventure. But Jim Able's job isn't boring, bureaucratic, or safe. I enjoyed episode 1 and will continue with this unique adventute.

[Katie Robles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun first contact novella set on a distant moon. Charlton is a wonderful world builder. Fun characters; I'm enjoying watching their friendship develop.