SOPHA

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.

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2017

Reviews

[Katie Robles · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are two sides to every story and in Sopha we get to know the leader of a mysterious religious sect. The plot thickens. What is he up to?
This is a fun series.

[Dr susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great sci fi adventure

Jim isn't perfect. The world building is great, the bureaucracy is inept, and the aliens are interesting. I enjoyed episode 2.