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The Shift
In the blink of an eye, the entire night sky changes. The human race is thrust into chaos, scrambling to figure out where in the universe they have been taken.
But for space nerd Jimmy Zarici, this phenomenon is more fascinating than terrifying. As global powers reconcile with an unprecedented event and try to quell worldwide panic, they soon discover they’re not alone in this new corner of the universe.
There are other Earths. And one of them is ruled by Nazis.
Thrown into an interplanetary conflict with an alternate timeline where the Nazi Reich won WWII, Jimmy must find a place for himself in this new reality. As the youngest recruit in the Earth Defense Force and facing an advanced space-faring army, Jimmy soon realizes their worlds are heading for a rematch – only this time, the Nazis have an entire planet to fight with…
If you love imaginative sci-fi with compelling characters, interplanetary conflict, and alternate timelines, then you won’t want to miss The Shift. This gripping novel is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Seveneves, Ender’s Game and The Man in the High Castle.
But for space nerd Jimmy Zarici, this phenomenon is more fascinating than terrifying. As global powers reconcile with an unprecedented event and try to quell worldwide panic, they soon discover they’re not alone in this new corner of the universe.
There are other Earths. And one of them is ruled by Nazis.
Thrown into an interplanetary conflict with an alternate timeline where the Nazi Reich won WWII, Jimmy must find a place for himself in this new reality. As the youngest recruit in the Earth Defense Force and facing an advanced space-faring army, Jimmy soon realizes their worlds are heading for a rematch – only this time, the Nazis have an entire planet to fight with…
If you love imaginative sci-fi with compelling characters, interplanetary conflict, and alternate timelines, then you won’t want to miss The Shift. This gripping novel is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Seveneves, Ender’s Game and The Man in the High Castle.
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2020
About the author
Mihai Pruna
2 books6 followersMihai Pruna started his career as an aerospace engineer. Currently he is running a software consulting firm. Mihai was born in Communist Romania and immigrated to the United States as a young adult. He has been an avid reader of science fiction since discovering the old Soviet classic “Andromeda Nebula” at his grandparents’ home.
Mihai Pruna enjoys board sports and tinkering with vintage electronics.
Mihai Pruna's first novel, The Shift, is now available on Amazon. With an original premise, well-developed characters, and realistic space technology, The Shift is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Ender's Game, Seveneves or The Man in the High Castle.
Mihai Pruna enjoys board sports and tinkering with vintage electronics.
Mihai Pruna's first novel, The Shift, is now available on Amazon. With an original premise, well-developed characters, and realistic space technology, The Shift is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Ender's Game, Seveneves or The Man in the High Castle.
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July 10, 2021
Great beginning!
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more in the series. The characters were well fleshed out and the story is interesting. I can't wait to read more!
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more in the series. The characters were well fleshed out and the story is interesting. I can't wait to read more!
August 15, 2020
One night in the twinkling of an eye the earth is transported into a new universe. This shift will forever alter the lives of political figures and ordinary people. Scientists find that Juno, the star around which Earth now orbits, has eight versions of earth circling around it. Earth 2 is a world where the Nazis and an Asian band of countries rule the earth. Events will bring Earth into conflict with their dictatorial neighbors. The main characters in this book are realistic and likable, and I enjoyed reading about them and their transformed lives. This book is very interesting and detailed. I liked that it was basically PG-13. I did not see graphic sex or gratuitous violence. This is great light reading for any science fiction fan, or a person who wants to try out the genre. I would recommend it.
August 1, 2020
What an interesting concept. We're all aware of the multiverse theories; every decision any of us make spawns a new universe for each choice. Well, I'm aware, so I assume so is everyone else! (Call me Zero, for I am the center of my universe.) Anyway, with all the people on this planet, and who knows how many other planets, it seems like there'd be a huge number of alternate universes!
In this novel, eight alternate Earths are snatched by powerful and mysterious entities, and placed in orbit around a Sol analog (it's not our sun, but close enough you'd not notice without instruments), all spaced out in the same orbit. I'm suggesting plural, but since we never meet them, who knows?
On one of those Earths, the closest one, Germany won World War II, resulting in a radically different world society that what we have. Their technology isn't as advanced as ours, but their space exploration is far beyond what we have. They even have a lunar colony, a prison lunar colony.
As though the folks on our Earth aren't having enough trouble coping with what's happened, monitoring the Nazi Earth's radio broadcasts soon indicates that at some point, probably sooner than later, they will make a strike on our planet for our resources. And what about the other Earths....what about them?
As I said, quite the concept. Executed very well, and I look forward to the next installment.
In this novel, eight alternate Earths are snatched by powerful and mysterious entities, and placed in orbit around a Sol analog (it's not our sun, but close enough you'd not notice without instruments), all spaced out in the same orbit. I'm suggesting plural, but since we never meet them, who knows?
On one of those Earths, the closest one, Germany won World War II, resulting in a radically different world society that what we have. Their technology isn't as advanced as ours, but their space exploration is far beyond what we have. They even have a lunar colony, a prison lunar colony.
As though the folks on our Earth aren't having enough trouble coping with what's happened, monitoring the Nazi Earth's radio broadcasts soon indicates that at some point, probably sooner than later, they will make a strike on our planet for our resources. And what about the other Earths....what about them?
As I said, quite the concept. Executed very well, and I look forward to the next installment.
February 5, 2023
THE SHIFT.
A unique take on Science fiction, geopolitical strategies, and personal handling of drastic events.
What happens when your reality is suddenly SHIFTED to something completely unexpected? This is the plot of THE SHIFT. Earth, as we know it, is Shifted to a new reality. It is in orbit with 7 duplicate earths around an alien sun, all in the same orbit, equally spaced. BUT, this is not the only problem. On at least one of the planets, the Nazis did not lose World War 2! They rule their world, and continue the Third Reich, with all its horrors. Their Space program might be a little ahead of ours! And they have no morals in war.
A very good book, it is intended to launch a series. It has action, adventure, romance, and intrigue.
I liked it.
A unique take on Science fiction, geopolitical strategies, and personal handling of drastic events.
What happens when your reality is suddenly SHIFTED to something completely unexpected? This is the plot of THE SHIFT. Earth, as we know it, is Shifted to a new reality. It is in orbit with 7 duplicate earths around an alien sun, all in the same orbit, equally spaced. BUT, this is not the only problem. On at least one of the planets, the Nazis did not lose World War 2! They rule their world, and continue the Third Reich, with all its horrors. Their Space program might be a little ahead of ours! And they have no morals in war.
A very good book, it is intended to launch a series. It has action, adventure, romance, and intrigue.
I liked it.
October 4, 2020
This is an interesting and novel sci-fi novel. The concept of the multiple Earths with alternate histories took me a little while to wrap my mind around but it made an enjoyable story. The characters were great, the plot moved right along and there is obviously much more of this story to come. A good read!
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
June 26, 2021
This book was strange - never read anything multi-verse related. I quite liked it. I think if the book just followed a few characters, deeply, it would have helped ground the story more. The ending left a lot unanswered but now knowing that it’s a series, it makes much more sense as to why it was left like it was. I’d be interested in the next installment for sure.
March 19, 2022
I was a bit sceptical when I started this book; I mean .. space Nazis? But to my pleasant surprise as I started reading I got more and more engrossed in the story. I also enjoyed the multiple story lines telling of different experiences of the events unfolding. Can't wait until the next book is released, and will likely be impatient for each further book as we go
January 25, 2023
Worlds of Juno story
Enjoyed reading The Shift. Eagerly followed all the main characters throughout the book. Would recommend to anyone who reads science fiction stories. Waiting for the next edition.
Enjoyed reading The Shift. Eagerly followed all the main characters throughout the book. Would recommend to anyone who reads science fiction stories. Waiting for the next edition.
November 23, 2024
Solid, it takes a while until anything is happening, there are too many characters and some story arcs are boring. But the end is actually fun. Still not sure if I would continue with next book, but I could get persuaded.
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