Synthesis: Pioneer

Synthesis #0.5

by Rexx Deane, Deane Saunders-Stowe

When Calendula accepted the post of linguist aboard the Fluorescent Lightingale, she felt as though she'd been accepted as a token crew member. Little did she know what pivotal role she would play in Earth's future.

Please note, is a prequel short story to the Synthesis novel series only, and not a full-length novel.

17 pages, ebook

Published March 4, 2017

About the author

Deane grew up in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire (UK). He now lives in Herefordshire with his partner, Kris, a disability fitness instructor and wheelchair user.

Reviews

[Rose English · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 22 of my 2017 Reading Challenge

This is a very short SciFi story about 30 minutes of reading in which we get an introduction to 'The Synthesis Series', and a brief insight into the very varied crew on board the 'Fluorescent Lightingale'.

This tale centres around the linguist aboard who goes by the name of Calendula a talented young woman who uses all her senses. I particularly like how the author describes what she smells and hears upon boarding the ship.

I really do not wish to say more otherwise the story may be spoiled, but I do know that I will be moving the main story up my reading list.

[Chrissie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An introduction or taste of the concept of synthesis weave. A most enjoyable novella. Begin the journey mixing medieval magic and sci fi. This book will tempt you to read the trilogy of the adventures of Aryx and Sebastian. Dare to be different just like the characters themselves.

[Paige · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel this would have benefited from more editing. The language felt clunky, as did the dialogue. Funny premise, and the ending was definitely amusing, though it ended rather abruptly.