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The Centauri Survivors
When a habitable planet is discovered just four light-years from Earth, governments and private corporations rush to build a ship to take the first humans there.
But only a few of the colonists wake up from cryosleep after the sixty-year journey, and as their ship comes into orbit around the new planet, they find themselves surrounded by death. As the survivors scramble to make sense of what has happened, they find their own lives under threat, and, pursued by their enemies, they escape to the surface of the new planet.
Caught between their human adversaries and whatever the planet throws at them. the survivors fight to stay alive, as circumstances drive them towards a final, deadly confrontation.
But only a few of the colonists wake up from cryosleep after the sixty-year journey, and as their ship comes into orbit around the new planet, they find themselves surrounded by death. As the survivors scramble to make sense of what has happened, they find their own lives under threat, and, pursued by their enemies, they escape to the surface of the new planet.
Caught between their human adversaries and whatever the planet throws at them. the survivors fight to stay alive, as circumstances drive them towards a final, deadly confrontation.
330 pages, ebook
First published July 27, 2019
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About the author
Andrew J. Chamberlain
16 books72 followersAndrew J Chamberlain is a writer and creative writing tutor. His passion is to entertain and inspire readers with a range of authentic characters, acting within a great story. His latest novel 'The Centauri Survivors' was published in 2019.
He is the presenter of "The Creative Writer's Toolbelt" a regular podcast giving practical, accessible advice.
His commercially published works include three ghostwriting projects: 'A night out with the boys' (2007) 'Once an Addict?' (2007) and 'Conquering the Dragon' (2008); all through Authentic Media. Since its publication 'Once an Addict?' has sold 100k copies.
His space opera short story series, 'The Malo Kemp Assignments', and the standalone story 'Traveller's Blues"' - which he uses as a source for examples in the podcast, are available through all ebook retailers.
More recently he helped a friend write his life story based on 50 years in show business. Mick Malcolm's "Following Me Feet: A Performer's Life" is available through Kindle.
You can find out more about Andrew, get in touch, and access creative writing resources at: www.andrewjchamberlain.com
He is the presenter of "The Creative Writer's Toolbelt" a regular podcast giving practical, accessible advice.
His commercially published works include three ghostwriting projects: 'A night out with the boys' (2007) 'Once an Addict?' (2007) and 'Conquering the Dragon' (2008); all through Authentic Media. Since its publication 'Once an Addict?' has sold 100k copies.
His space opera short story series, 'The Malo Kemp Assignments', and the standalone story 'Traveller's Blues"' - which he uses as a source for examples in the podcast, are available through all ebook retailers.
More recently he helped a friend write his life story based on 50 years in show business. Mick Malcolm's "Following Me Feet: A Performer's Life" is available through Kindle.
You can find out more about Andrew, get in touch, and access creative writing resources at: www.andrewjchamberlain.com
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February 2, 2021
I don't normally read much science fiction or YA but this book was definitely worth stepping out of my usual genres. I could really visualise the planet and its inhabitants and I cared about the journey Grace and her fellow survivors were on.
Baddies to hate and action-packed, this novel never dragged. It's an engaging read especially for lovers of YA. Looking forward to the sequel.
Baddies to hate and action-packed, this novel never dragged. It's an engaging read especially for lovers of YA. Looking forward to the sequel.
November 6, 2021
This story had so many amazing elements to it that I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. The author did a great job developing back stories throughout the novel, giving the characters even more depth as the story progressed. The author’s timing on revealing details to the reader was perfect and kept the story moving along nicely. The scenery was also described in great detail and I could really feel like I was on Zera with Grace, Dan, Brandon, Chi, and Josh. I also liked the moral elements that were included that were similar to yin and yang. Two competing forces on the planet. I can’t wait for a sequel to this novel to come out.
December 3, 2019
New world adventure
Excellent story with space travel, evil and good essence of the soul communication alien life. A brilliant reason my opinion
Excellent story with space travel, evil and good essence of the soul communication alien life. A brilliant reason my opinion
December 6, 2019
Great story
I would hope that there is another book continuing this story. Don't let it end here. Make it happen soon.
I would hope that there is another book continuing this story. Don't let it end here. Make it happen soon.
May 14, 2020
A classic science fiction novel.
The year is 2125.
A habitable planet is discovered orbiting the Alpha Centauri’s star system, a mere 4 light years away from earth. Multi billionaire, Callum Mortis, builds a spacecraft, Colony Ship Aspira, in collaboration with the Federation of Nations to visit this world. Hundreds of passengers are put into cryogenic sleep for the 60 year journey. Upon arrival only 5 teenagers wake up from their cryopods. Only to discover that their parents, scientists, engineers and the rest of the crew were murdered and being thrown out the airlock into the fiery atmosphere of Planet Zera.
The survivors quickly realize that they are next. So together, they steal a shuttle craft and barely escaped to the surface of a unfamiliar alien planet with minimal supplies for survival.
Turns out, this diabolical billionaire and his lackeys had ulterior motives from the beginning to claim the planet for themselves upon arrival. But first, they must eliminate the remaining witnesses to their murderous crimes.
After playing cat and mouse through a lush, tropical jungle environment, full of dangerous, unearth like wildlife and ecosystems, the survivors eventually found unlikely allies among the planet’s indigenous population.
Together, they must stay ahead of their determined enemies and stall for time after sending out a distress signal for help at mission control back on earth.
“There’s a rescue ship, the Obama, coming for us now,” she [Grace] said. “It’s using the comm as a homing beacon.”
Will this ship emerge from a wormhole in time to save the lives of The Centauri Survivors and thwart the ambitions of a megalomaniac?
This was a classic science fiction novel. Even though it was published fairly recently (2019), it felt like this story could’ve been written 40 years ago. Still, it was worthy read if you enjoy soft science fiction.
The year is 2125.
A habitable planet is discovered orbiting the Alpha Centauri’s star system, a mere 4 light years away from earth. Multi billionaire, Callum Mortis, builds a spacecraft, Colony Ship Aspira, in collaboration with the Federation of Nations to visit this world. Hundreds of passengers are put into cryogenic sleep for the 60 year journey. Upon arrival only 5 teenagers wake up from their cryopods. Only to discover that their parents, scientists, engineers and the rest of the crew were murdered and being thrown out the airlock into the fiery atmosphere of Planet Zera.
The survivors quickly realize that they are next. So together, they steal a shuttle craft and barely escaped to the surface of a unfamiliar alien planet with minimal supplies for survival.
Turns out, this diabolical billionaire and his lackeys had ulterior motives from the beginning to claim the planet for themselves upon arrival. But first, they must eliminate the remaining witnesses to their murderous crimes.
After playing cat and mouse through a lush, tropical jungle environment, full of dangerous, unearth like wildlife and ecosystems, the survivors eventually found unlikely allies among the planet’s indigenous population.
Together, they must stay ahead of their determined enemies and stall for time after sending out a distress signal for help at mission control back on earth.
“There’s a rescue ship, the Obama, coming for us now,” she [Grace] said. “It’s using the comm as a homing beacon.”
Will this ship emerge from a wormhole in time to save the lives of The Centauri Survivors and thwart the ambitions of a megalomaniac?
This was a classic science fiction novel. Even though it was published fairly recently (2019), it felt like this story could’ve been written 40 years ago. Still, it was worthy read if you enjoy soft science fiction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2021
The Centauri Survivors was a very enjoyable return to sci-fi for me, a space opera with a subtle but unmistakeable Christian flavour. If you’ve wondered what the first human attempt at interstellar travel and settling another world might look like, this is a great depiction. Less grandiose than Star Wars and not so far in the future as Star Trek, but really enjoyable nevertheless. If anything, it is more akin to James Cameron’s Avatar, in terms of humans discovering another world and civilisation and bringing their own problems with them. It invites an introspective examination of human nature and how we deal with the ‘other’. The characters are well-developed and there’s a good dose of mystery and surprise. In-between the main action sequences it can seem a bit slow, but, having established the world and these characters, I truly hope for another instalment in this series. The alien planet of Zera deserves to be much more thoroughly explored, as all we’ve seen so far are tantalising glimpses, both of its landscapes and its inhabitants (say no more). The book feels authentic, relatable and well-researched, and interweaves a good amount of flash-back to maintain your interest during the slower parts of the narrative. I became more engrossed as it went on, to the point where I was eagerly awaiting the final revelations, and left hoping for more by the end. Well done Mr Chamberlain, more please.
December 23, 2024
Fast paced from the start! The young protagonists wake from a 60 year sleep to find themselves in the midst of a tragedy, and their own lives threatened. Escaping to the surface of an alien planet, they find new threats from the local fauna, plus the old threats are in pursuit.
Well crafted and full of mysteries, challenges and plot-twists, this is nicely aimed at it's YA target audience and a good read for other age groups (such as mine!). The first in a series, it lays a good groundwork for further adventures to come.
Well crafted and full of mysteries, challenges and plot-twists, this is nicely aimed at it's YA target audience and a good read for other age groups (such as mine!). The first in a series, it lays a good groundwork for further adventures to come.
November 25, 2020
Interesting
I just finished reading this book and it was really well written. The premise is interesting and not too sci-fi. It felt like it was just the first chapter of a great idea. Really enjoyable, and compelling, unfortunately incomplete. I still would recommend it to anyone and it earned a solid 5 stars from me.
I just finished reading this book and it was really well written. The premise is interesting and not too sci-fi. It felt like it was just the first chapter of a great idea. Really enjoyable, and compelling, unfortunately incomplete. I still would recommend it to anyone and it earned a solid 5 stars from me.
August 26, 2024
I read this over a couple of days while I was away, travelling on a train an in the hotel. It is well written and the story is gripping. The characters are believable, each one with a different talent that helps the group as a whole survive.
I want to know what happens next but it does have a decent conclusion rather than leave you on a too much of a cliff hanger.
I want to know what happens next but it does have a decent conclusion rather than leave you on a too much of a cliff hanger.
March 13, 2025
Parts of this I liked a lot. Other parts less.
December 5, 2024
❤️🪐🛸🤗BEAUTIFUL CRUSH !!
Year 2125, Alpha Centauri B system:
Inside the cryopod, young Grace awoke with her limbs restrained for safety.
A painful sting dug into her arm.
Grace took a deep breath and opened her eyes.
She remembered that she was on board the colonizer ship "Aspira".
She had just woken up from a very long sleep...
***********
A real crush for this exciting science fiction/colonization story full of action and twists and turns!
The original universe of the alien planet is very captivating, the characters are endearing and the plot is mysterious until the end!
Personally, I loved this read and I can't wait to read the rest of their adventures (if there is one).
I highly recommend!
Year 2125, Alpha Centauri B system:
Inside the cryopod, young Grace awoke with her limbs restrained for safety.
A painful sting dug into her arm.
Grace took a deep breath and opened her eyes.
She remembered that she was on board the colonizer ship "Aspira".
She had just woken up from a very long sleep...
***********
A real crush for this exciting science fiction/colonization story full of action and twists and turns!
The original universe of the alien planet is very captivating, the characters are endearing and the plot is mysterious until the end!
Personally, I loved this read and I can't wait to read the rest of their adventures (if there is one).
I highly recommend!
February 2, 2020
Nice story with great characters
I chose this book for the author more than anything else, YA fiction wouldn't normally be my genre but I really did enjoy the story and characters were so well developed. Left me wanting to know what comes next. Part of a series maybe?
I chose this book for the author more than anything else, YA fiction wouldn't normally be my genre but I really did enjoy the story and characters were so well developed. Left me wanting to know what comes next. Part of a series maybe?
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