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The Reluctant Emissary
Shattered dreams... A shocking truth... Nothing is ever simple...
Devastated by the tragic death of his fiancée, Eshan Wallace had lost more than just the will to live in the moments that followed her accident. For his crimes against the man who took her from him, Eshan faces a grim ultimatum. Imprisonment and learn to live by the rules of criminal society or accept a year of solitary duty on Pluto's moon.
But when his decision leads to a distant listening post on the outer edge of the solar system, Eshan quickly discovers that some things are not only half-truths, some are outright lies. With the revelation of a corrupt government enslaving earth's inhabitants in the cold recesses of space and the burning desire to expose the truth about Earth's new allies, the Zeta Greys, Eshan has no choice but to join forces with the enemy if he is to reveal the conspiracy.
But who will believe a convict that joined forces with the enemy?
Can Eshan stop the global elite that wants the planet cleared of the over populating masses? Or will his past return to haunt him once again?
The Reluctant Emissary is the first installment of a must-read new sci-fi adventure series! If you like Enemy Mine by Barry B. Longyear or Of Men and Monsters by William Tenn, then you will love The Annunak Series by TM Toombs!
Devastated by the tragic death of his fiancée, Eshan Wallace had lost more than just the will to live in the moments that followed her accident. For his crimes against the man who took her from him, Eshan faces a grim ultimatum. Imprisonment and learn to live by the rules of criminal society or accept a year of solitary duty on Pluto's moon.
But when his decision leads to a distant listening post on the outer edge of the solar system, Eshan quickly discovers that some things are not only half-truths, some are outright lies. With the revelation of a corrupt government enslaving earth's inhabitants in the cold recesses of space and the burning desire to expose the truth about Earth's new allies, the Zeta Greys, Eshan has no choice but to join forces with the enemy if he is to reveal the conspiracy.
But who will believe a convict that joined forces with the enemy?
Can Eshan stop the global elite that wants the planet cleared of the over populating masses? Or will his past return to haunt him once again?
The Reluctant Emissary is the first installment of a must-read new sci-fi adventure series! If you like Enemy Mine by Barry B. Longyear or Of Men and Monsters by William Tenn, then you will love The Annunak Series by TM Toombs!
197 pages, Paperback
Published May 22, 2017
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T.M. Toombs
3 books70 followersTM Toombs states that her major accomplishments in life include getting out of bed and remembering to rinse the conditioner out of her hair. She is currently living in the oilfields of North Dakota with her hardworking husband who wishes she'd hurry up and get her writing career off the ground so he can retire and spend his days fishing. TM is the mom to a very active, non-verbal son facing the challenges of living on the Autism Spectrum.
The Reluctant Emissary is her first foray into the world of novel writing. She hopes that you enjoy it and looks forward to interacting with her readers at TMToombs.com.
The Reluctant Emissary is her first foray into the world of novel writing. She hopes that you enjoy it and looks forward to interacting with her readers at TMToombs.com.
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August 7, 2017
TM Toombs first novel is a great one. Alaska is overrun with people fleeing the overcrowded lower 48. Aliens from outer space, the Zeta Grays, have come to earth in friendship, and brought cures for cancer and other monumental unsolved problems. In exchange they are asking the earth federations to provide labor on their planet to harvest ores that will save their species, but material that will kill the aliens to mine.
A young man Eshan Wallace, in Alaska has just become engaged, but the woman of his dreams is taken from him by a distracted driver. He witnessed the tragedy and drags the driver out an beats him in his rage. He is arrested and faces manslaughter. The US military offers him the chance to serve his sentence in outer space on a Pluto moon alone and be a specimen in a study. He agrees because the life he planned is over. During his stay on the moon, he meets another alien species, the Annunaks with a different story. Will he become the Reluctant Emissary?
Terrific sci-fi read with a down to earth feel.
A young man Eshan Wallace, in Alaska has just become engaged, but the woman of his dreams is taken from him by a distracted driver. He witnessed the tragedy and drags the driver out an beats him in his rage. He is arrested and faces manslaughter. The US military offers him the chance to serve his sentence in outer space on a Pluto moon alone and be a specimen in a study. He agrees because the life he planned is over. During his stay on the moon, he meets another alien species, the Annunaks with a different story. Will he become the Reluctant Emissary?
Terrific sci-fi read with a down to earth feel.
April 28, 2018
The woman of his dreams, was killed right before his eyes. Eshan Wallace lost his heart that night and any semblance of control a she sought revenge on the man responsible. Now facing the consequences of his actions, Eshan must choose, prison or a journey into an unknown frontier as the lone inhabitant of an outpost on Pluto’s moon. One year and he would walk away a free man, but has Eshan chosen wisely?
Unprepared for life in out space, Eshan wasn’t prepared to actually have to confront an alien species, the Annunaks. In spite of a terrible mistake on his part, he learns that Earth’s allies, the Zeta Greys are really monsters in disguise, their intent evil.
He will have one chance to convince Earth of the truth, or die trying. He could be the Annunak’s only hope for peace with Earth, he is THE RELUCTANT EMISSARY.
T.M. Toombs has created a simple, yet direct space opera about love, loss, actions and consequences. As Eshan pays for his crime, he is given the opportunity to become Earth’s salvation…
This is one of those stories that requires sitting back and enjoying the ride without getting so lost in the improbabilities that the story is lost. Eshan is an average guy, his situation is extraordinary and yet, he rises to the occasion with flying colors! A very entertaining read that is quick and light, and besides, who doesn’t love an unassuming hero flying headlong into the unknown?
Series: The Annunak Series - Book 1
Publisher: Quasar Press (May 23, 2017)
Publication Date: May 23, 2017
Genre: Sci-fi | Space Opera
Print Length: 194 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Unprepared for life in out space, Eshan wasn’t prepared to actually have to confront an alien species, the Annunaks. In spite of a terrible mistake on his part, he learns that Earth’s allies, the Zeta Greys are really monsters in disguise, their intent evil.
He will have one chance to convince Earth of the truth, or die trying. He could be the Annunak’s only hope for peace with Earth, he is THE RELUCTANT EMISSARY.
T.M. Toombs has created a simple, yet direct space opera about love, loss, actions and consequences. As Eshan pays for his crime, he is given the opportunity to become Earth’s salvation…
This is one of those stories that requires sitting back and enjoying the ride without getting so lost in the improbabilities that the story is lost. Eshan is an average guy, his situation is extraordinary and yet, he rises to the occasion with flying colors! A very entertaining read that is quick and light, and besides, who doesn’t love an unassuming hero flying headlong into the unknown?
Series: The Annunak Series - Book 1
Publisher: Quasar Press (May 23, 2017)
Publication Date: May 23, 2017
Genre: Sci-fi | Space Opera
Print Length: 194 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 6, 2017
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A man chooses to take a year long mission to a moon of Pluto, rather than serving a life sentence for a revenge killing of the man who killed his fiance.
It seems that the alien grays are trying to forge an alliance with earth in their war against other aliens, and bring gifts of technology.
Those other aliens arrive on the moon, and our protagonist winds up the ambassador for the aliens.
Okay. Seems like the author listened to Coast to Coast AM a little too often.
A man chooses to take a year long mission to a moon of Pluto, rather than serving a life sentence for a revenge killing of the man who killed his fiance.
It seems that the alien grays are trying to forge an alliance with earth in their war against other aliens, and bring gifts of technology.
Those other aliens arrive on the moon, and our protagonist winds up the ambassador for the aliens.
Okay. Seems like the author listened to Coast to Coast AM a little too often.
May 24, 2017
I love discovering new authors who know how to tell an engaging story, and T.M. Toombs is one of the best I've read in a while. This book kept me captivated from beginning to end, and I'm so excited to know there are more installments on the way. If you enjoy reading about ordinary people struggling through impossible times, you'll love The Reluctant Emissary.
July 4, 2017
I thought that the story started off a bit slowly, but I soon found myself hooked to the point where I needed to find out what would happen next. Solid story for sure, although I did find some discrepancies in the story line and the character development. I also felt there were some areas that could have benefitted from additional description and development. That said, there was enough character and story development to draw you in and make you care about what happened to the characters. I will be waiting for the next installment of the Annunak Series and will definitely be reading it.
June 22, 2017
I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next one.
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