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Prodigal Sun
Action! Adventure! LGBT Heroes ...and Skinheads!
Sheriff Peggy-Ann Muller suddenly found herself hip-deep in strange events - even stranger than usual... and skinheads too - did she mention the skinheads?
Something had stirred in the darkness on the remote, usually idyllic Terran colony of Deanna - something Nazi… And it only seemed to be getting worse!
Nobody could say when it started, or how, but something had changed. Without being noticed, hate had come to Deanna and made a nest there... and a terrible plot was about to hatch!
The quirky residents of the third-rate colony faced a challenge unlike any they had seen before. Was there still time to stop it? Only Time would tell if they were up for it.
"Engela’s eye for the quirky humor of even the darkest situations sets her writing apart from the masses. Her fiction combines oddball humor, in the tradition of writers like Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, with the best of traditional science fiction." – Sarah Rutledge Fischer, Focus Mid-South Magazine
"Engela's latest work is packed with humour, challenging ideas, and science-fiction on a grand scale. It transports readers to a truly original world, filled with bizarre and memorable characters. It tackles social issues while reading like a Terry Pratchett, with some western and sci-fi elements to boot." – Matthew 'Sand-Storm' Fick.
"Prodigal Sun" is the fifth title in the Quantum Series by Christina Engela.
Sheriff Peggy-Ann Muller suddenly found herself hip-deep in strange events - even stranger than usual... and skinheads too - did she mention the skinheads?
Something had stirred in the darkness on the remote, usually idyllic Terran colony of Deanna - something Nazi… And it only seemed to be getting worse!
Nobody could say when it started, or how, but something had changed. Without being noticed, hate had come to Deanna and made a nest there... and a terrible plot was about to hatch!
The quirky residents of the third-rate colony faced a challenge unlike any they had seen before. Was there still time to stop it? Only Time would tell if they were up for it.
"Engela’s eye for the quirky humor of even the darkest situations sets her writing apart from the masses. Her fiction combines oddball humor, in the tradition of writers like Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, with the best of traditional science fiction." – Sarah Rutledge Fischer, Focus Mid-South Magazine
"Engela's latest work is packed with humour, challenging ideas, and science-fiction on a grand scale. It transports readers to a truly original world, filled with bizarre and memorable characters. It tackles social issues while reading like a Terry Pratchett, with some western and sci-fi elements to boot." – Matthew 'Sand-Storm' Fick.
"Prodigal Sun" is the fifth title in the Quantum Series by Christina Engela.
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Christina Engela
117 books45 followers"Christina Engela is a South African editor and author of horror, fantasy and science fiction novels. Her books are never short of suspense, adventure and humor, while her colorful characters and thought-provoking settings take readers into another world, making her one of the most gifted and creative storytellers. A firm supporter of the LGBT community, Christina believes that Sexual and Gender Minority characters aren’t reflected enough by authors due to a number of reasons. As such, Christina's writing isn’t stereotypical, and her characters aren’t stereotypes, regardless of their sexuality or gender." - Booksradar.com, June 21, 2021. You can find out more on ChristinaEngela.co.za
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January 2, 2020
Fun, quirky and most probably the strongest of the Quantum series!
Christina Engela has a unique way of telling a story that has lots going on without making it seem confusing or cluttered. Having read all of the previous books in her 'Quantum' series this one carves a unique but powerful path that faces many issues without any fear.
Characters who have established themselves in this colorful and fun universe are taken somewhat by surprise much like the reader as a political supremacist group looks to overthrow the current regime on Deanna. In fact everything about the 'Deannan Service league' reeks of revolt but some revolutions aren't for the greater good - a strong and relevant political message that many can relate to today.
We see Danielle Ferris; a student and transgender character who becomes directly caught up in the political overthrowing and subsequent storm. You cannot help but sympathize for her story which is one that is just of a person looking to be included and positive inclusion is a huge theme in this book much like all of Engela's works they directly and sometimes indirectly set an example that champions everyone and anyone including the minorities.
As the story unfolded it became more and more gripping as events turn for the worse. Sheriff Peggy Ann-Muller may well be in over her head even if she does express exactly what is going on through a powerful quote 'Anyone else want to be on the wrong side of history?' Powerful is probably the one word which sums up the plot of 'Prodigal Sun' but as usual there is way much more happening. I have only just realized 'Atro City' is in fact meant to be pronounced as 'Atrocity' which is just one of the many fun quirks you'll find in this great read! Left very much open and on a cliff hanger, I shall be diving right into the next story!
Christina Engela has a unique way of telling a story that has lots going on without making it seem confusing or cluttered. Having read all of the previous books in her 'Quantum' series this one carves a unique but powerful path that faces many issues without any fear.
Characters who have established themselves in this colorful and fun universe are taken somewhat by surprise much like the reader as a political supremacist group looks to overthrow the current regime on Deanna. In fact everything about the 'Deannan Service league' reeks of revolt but some revolutions aren't for the greater good - a strong and relevant political message that many can relate to today.
We see Danielle Ferris; a student and transgender character who becomes directly caught up in the political overthrowing and subsequent storm. You cannot help but sympathize for her story which is one that is just of a person looking to be included and positive inclusion is a huge theme in this book much like all of Engela's works they directly and sometimes indirectly set an example that champions everyone and anyone including the minorities.
As the story unfolded it became more and more gripping as events turn for the worse. Sheriff Peggy Ann-Muller may well be in over her head even if she does express exactly what is going on through a powerful quote 'Anyone else want to be on the wrong side of history?' Powerful is probably the one word which sums up the plot of 'Prodigal Sun' but as usual there is way much more happening. I have only just realized 'Atro City' is in fact meant to be pronounced as 'Atrocity' which is just one of the many fun quirks you'll find in this great read! Left very much open and on a cliff hanger, I shall be diving right into the next story!
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