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Quantum
Leaving work early seems like an excellent idea, until a dimensional rift appears right in front of Alice's car and a semi-trailer truck pushes her into it. A moment later, she’s in an unfamiliar environment filled with hovering robots, people in uniforms, assigned friends, and no way to return to her own world. The only possible upside is handsome ship’s Lewis. He does his best to care for the lost young woman and helps her feel at home. Unfortunately, the universe can be fickle, and Alice is about to learn how it really works, on the quantum level. A novella.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2020
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Maria Hammarblad
28 books88 followersBorn in Sweden in the early 1970's, Maria showed a large interest for books early in her life. Even before she was able to read or write, she made her mom staple papers together that she drew suns in, and proudly declared them to be the "Sun Book." They were all about the sun. This fascination with books and writing lasted through her teens, but as an adult, her career veered off towards desktop publishing and technical literature.
Even on this winding road through very different employers, she managed to always incorporate writing in her work, making a living by making user manuals and documentations for computer systems. Not until the year 2000 did she find what would be her professional home at SSAB Swedish Steel, where she worked with logistics for the better part of a decade.
During 2008 she felt that it was time for a change, and she promptly enrolled in college and relocated to Florida in November that year. This change of lifestyle gave her the peace of mind and time she needed to pursue her interest in writing fiction, and this far it has resulted in three published novels; "Kidnapped," "Touch of the Goddess," and "Undercover," and several more are on the way.
Even on this winding road through very different employers, she managed to always incorporate writing in her work, making a living by making user manuals and documentations for computer systems. Not until the year 2000 did she find what would be her professional home at SSAB Swedish Steel, where she worked with logistics for the better part of a decade.
During 2008 she felt that it was time for a change, and she promptly enrolled in college and relocated to Florida in November that year. This change of lifestyle gave her the peace of mind and time she needed to pursue her interest in writing fiction, and this far it has resulted in three published novels; "Kidnapped," "Touch of the Goddess," and "Undercover," and several more are on the way.
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November 24, 2020
3.50 / 4 Stars
A decent little sci-fi read. Alice (from earth) is pushed into a portal and lands on Lewis' spaceship. Alice becomes resigned to where she is and becomes accustomed to her new life. Lewis becomes interested in Alice, starts a relationship, has a bonding ceremony and then POOF, she disappears. Can they find her? Can she get back? How did she get there in the first place? As I said, it was a decent story...it just ended too quickly for me.
A decent little sci-fi read. Alice (from earth) is pushed into a portal and lands on Lewis' spaceship. Alice becomes resigned to where she is and becomes accustomed to her new life. Lewis becomes interested in Alice, starts a relationship, has a bonding ceremony and then POOF, she disappears. Can they find her? Can she get back? How did she get there in the first place? As I said, it was a decent story...it just ended too quickly for me.
April 15, 2022
solid 4 ****
On her way home from work Alice is transported to a space ship and no one knows why or how she got there. With no idea how to get home Alice tries to make a life with the ship's captain, Lewis, until fate steps back in.
I enjoyed the characters and the plot premise. It was an entertaining evening read. The story could easily be expanded into a full novel or the prequel for a series about dimensional travelers.
I think I've read everything Maria Hammarblad wrote and I've liked all her stories. I'm always happy to see a new book by her.
On her way home from work Alice is transported to a space ship and no one knows why or how she got there. With no idea how to get home Alice tries to make a life with the ship's captain, Lewis, until fate steps back in.
I enjoyed the characters and the plot premise. It was an entertaining evening read. The story could easily be expanded into a full novel or the prequel for a series about dimensional travelers.
I think I've read everything Maria Hammarblad wrote and I've liked all her stories. I'm always happy to see a new book by her.
November 9, 2022
Really enjoyed this novella!
The subject matter was thought provoking. I love clever and easy to read sci-fi! I would definitely read more by this author.
The subject matter was thought provoking. I love clever and easy to read sci-fi! I would definitely read more by this author.
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