A Throne for an Alien

Beta-Earth Chronicles #4

by Wesley Britton

This is an alternate cover edition - ASIN: B01IK06H6C

In A Throne for an Alien, Book 4 in the Beta-Earth Chronicles series, Tribe Renbourn is once again on the run, but this time they’re not alone. Fleeing the outbreak of war in the country of Alma, they are followed by a fleet of ships as hundreds of exiles seek sanctuary.

Landing at the country of Hitalec, the Renbourns learn prophecy has foretold this island will be their new home, but once again, a throne complicates everything. A dying Queen insists that Malcolm bond with one of her daughters to connect her people with the new settlers. After her death, a new Queen and her lover seek to make the Renbourns pawns in their militaristic power grabs that boil into an ultimate confrontation.

Can one Renbourn wife team with the head of the Collective to give Beta-Earth the cure to the ancient Plague-With-No-Name before their lives upturn in a final showdown?

181 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary universe revealed by the most original storytelling you’ll ever experience. “Science fiction yes, but so much more.”

Besides his 33 years in the classroom, Dr. Wesley Britton considers his Beta-Earth Chronicles the most important work he’s ever done. “I suppose an author profile is intended to be a good little biography,” Britton says, “but the best way to know who I am is to read my novels.”

Still, a few things you might like to know about Wes include the fact he’s the author of four non-fiction books on espionage in the media, most notably The Encyclopedia of TV Spies (2009). Beginning in 1983, he was a widely published poet, article writer for a number of encyclopedias, and was a noted scholar of American literature. Since those days, for sites like BlogCritics.org and BookPleasures.com, Britton wrote over 500 music, book, an movie reviews. For seven years, he was co-host of online radio's Dave White Presents for which he contributed celebrity interviews with musicians, authors, actors, and entertainment insiders.

Starting in fall 2015, his science fiction series, The Beta-Earth Chronicles, debuted with The Blind Alien. Throughout 2016, four sequels followed including The Blood of Balnakin, When War Returns, A Throne for an Alien, and The Third Earth. Return to Alpha will be the sixth volume of this multi-planetary epic.

Britton earned his doctorate in American Literature at the University of North Texas in 1990. He taught English at Harrisburg Area Community College until his retirement in 2016. He serves on the Board of Directors for Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his one and only wife, Betty, in Harrisburg, PA.

Find out more about the Beta-Earth series on the official website -- http://www.drwesleybritton.com

Reviews

[Marganas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was excited to read the new installment in this series, and I was not disappointed. Wes Britton has continued to give readers a story which has depth, strong characterization, and compelling settings, all conveyed through his unique writing style. The book is told from a range of character perspectives, and this helps to keep the pacing of the story fast and interesting. The author uses good descriptive language so that it is easy to visualize the events, characters and settings. I like how the author explores different concepts, ideas and various aspects of life, to create a story which has a lot of layers and complexity. The series is not for the reader looking for the usual tiresome, standard sci-fi story full of aliens, explosions, far-fetched technology and spaceships. Instead, the series is for the more discerning sci-fi reader, who is looking for a story with interesting concepts, good writing and a more multi-faceted story.

[Fulluri · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Throne for an Alien - The Beta Earth Chronicles: Book Four by Wesley Briton
When I was given this book to read and give my honest opinion, I was reluctant because it is the fourth in the series. I was not willing to read all the books in the series, but I thought why not just jump to the fourth one and see if it makes sense to me. Surprisingly I was able to get the story which is perfectly crafted leading me to going back to read the others. I like the whole concept and fiction in this book. Despite it being fiction you are drawn to imagining you are in that world. The plot is well created, and characters are just amazing. A throne for aliens do not disappoint it captures your imagination, interest and maintains it throughout to the end

[Mjuhbudo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually believe I've read one of maybe even all of the others in this series. I remember this cause of the attention to detail the author went through at the beginning of the book. Even including a break down of the clan or tribe. The amount of detail is one of the first things you notice. rom that initial chart of relatives to the descriptions of scenery. To the world and characters themselves. Even the names. They're not rehashes of old staples of sci-fi or fantasy. They're fitting and unique. It has a little of everything intrigue, plague, noble ideals in a world where that's not easy to hold to. A very solid work of sci-fi. I'd say this is an author to watch. I am glad I had the chance to get it as a gift. Keep up the excellent work.

[Pinchoos · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a huge sci-fi fan, I am excited that Book 4 of The Beta Earth Chronicles is now available, and that I could find out how Malcolm’s story continues. Wes Britton has a really unique writing style that captures your attention, and while his styling may not be for everybody it is ideal for readers who are looking for something truly unique and different in the sci-fi genre. The series has a little bit of everything – an interesting range of characters, intriguing settings, different character voices, exciting technology and sci-fi concepts, and a story with depth. The novel/series give you something that standard sci-fi books don’t usually contain, and I really appreciate the effort the author has gone to, to create a story which is different, unique and very interesting.

[Misrda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed reading this series so far, and it is great that the story continues on in Book 4. The author obviously has a really strong imagination, and he has a great ability to bring the setting and characters to life. What I love about this series is that it gives the reader something different from other sci-fi series/books out there, and that it doesn’t follow the standard path. I love that the story focuses on a range of characters, that the story offers something unexpected and different from the norm, and that the series continues to surprise. The series is told through a distinctive, unusual writing technique, and this is what sets the series apart from the rest. I recommend this book and series to readers who are looking for something totally new and different.