The Gambit

by Alexander Ferrick

In the year 2178, the greatest calamity in human history occurred; a fleet of advanced alien ships massacred our astronauts on Mars, and then set their sights on Earth. If it had not been for the visionary leadership of Mathias King, the wealthiest tech CEO on Earth, Humanity would surely have been annihilated by the alien menace. With his new, more advanced star ships and his genetically enhanced soldiers, King was able to drive the aliens away from the Earth, and even lead a counter-offensive across the galaxy. All humans owed King their lives, so it was only fitting that he take over the global government. It was only fitting that he make service in his military mandatory. It was only fitting that he surveil every conversation on Earth... At least, that's what we were told.Ten years after the alien invasion, a young orphan named Zain finds himself forcibly recruited into King's army, and as he climbs the ranks and sees the war first hand, he begins to wonder if he is really fighting on the right side, or if he has been lied to about his alien foes from the very beginning. Experience Part 1 of the critically acclaimed Crystal Helix Trilogy!

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2019

About the author

Alexander attends college part-time, while working to support both his retired father, and his extremely problematic addiction to writing. He has been accused of being both cynical and naive, both shy and arrogant, and both cold and overly-emotional. All of which he categorically denies... sometimes. When Alexander is not writing or thinking about writing, he is asleep.