TMV

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.

60 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2017

Reviews

[Katie Robles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new (and very cool) alien teams up with Able to stop a disaster. I can't wait to read book 4!

[Dr susan]

Good, unique sci fi adventure

The world building is great, and the aliens are believable. The story is intriguing and a great 'what if' scenario. I'm enjoying this series.