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The Alterran Legacy #4
Redemption
The Alterran planet is near its end. Its underground inhabitants are near a breaking point. Should they overrun Earth? Should they resort to a digital existence? The battle for Earth is looming. En.Lil, En.Ki and their father, Anu, battle insurgents and lead their destitute human progeny—Earthlings—in establishing the first civilizations of Sumer and Egypt. (An appendix summarizes the initial three books.)
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2021
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About the author
Regina M. Joseph
4 books23 followersI have been an avid reader my entire life. As a youth, I exhausted the science fiction section of the Zanesville, Ohio public library, falling in love with André Norton. I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The Ohio State University’s honors program, and I graduated from OSU’s Moritz College of Law with honors, where I was Managing Editor of The Ohio State Law Journal. I continue a thriving legal practice in M&A and commercial and corporate law in Toledo, Ohio, and I am blessed with a fine husband and three wonderful children, as well as a special niece.
A few years ago, I undertook a study of ancient history and discovered how little is known apart from tales labeled as mere mythology. Sumerian tablets, which have only recently been translated, tell stories of the “ones who came from the stars” to dwell among Earth people and teach them. About this time, human knowledge of agriculture exploded. Sumerian cities were sophisticated. Although the starmen possessed sophisticated technology, they were ruled by a father and his two sons. The son governing Earth was described as a mere adolescent. And so, I began to ponder current social trends that might lead to a global tech kingdom governed by a single family, and why those people might search out the primitive people of Earth and decide to nurture them. As above, so below. My ponderings led to The Alterran Legacy Series. My first installment, Colony Earth, was released in October 2012, and it won the first place 2012 global eLit Award in science fiction/fantasy. The second installment, Khamlok, was released in March 2013. The third, Resurrection, is in publication, and I am writing the last volume, Redemption.
A few years ago, I undertook a study of ancient history and discovered how little is known apart from tales labeled as mere mythology. Sumerian tablets, which have only recently been translated, tell stories of the “ones who came from the stars” to dwell among Earth people and teach them. About this time, human knowledge of agriculture exploded. Sumerian cities were sophisticated. Although the starmen possessed sophisticated technology, they were ruled by a father and his two sons. The son governing Earth was described as a mere adolescent. And so, I began to ponder current social trends that might lead to a global tech kingdom governed by a single family, and why those people might search out the primitive people of Earth and decide to nurture them. As above, so below. My ponderings led to The Alterran Legacy Series. My first installment, Colony Earth, was released in October 2012, and it won the first place 2012 global eLit Award in science fiction/fantasy. The second installment, Khamlok, was released in March 2013. The third, Resurrection, is in publication, and I am writing the last volume, Redemption.
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October 30, 2025
Redemption is a gripping conclusion to The Alterran Legacy series, blending myth, history, and science fiction. Regina Joseph masterfully explores the collapse of Alterra, the survival of humanity, and the struggles of godlike beings En.Lil, En.Ki, and Anu.
The story’s fusion of Sumerian and Egyptian myths with speculative science makes it ideal for readers who enjoy epic, thought-provoking science fiction that examines creation, power, and redemption.
The story’s fusion of Sumerian and Egyptian myths with speculative science makes it ideal for readers who enjoy epic, thought-provoking science fiction that examines creation, power, and redemption.
November 2, 2025
Regina Joseph masterfully blends myth, science, and spiritual inquiry in a story that bridges worlds. Redemption isn’t just a tale of ancient gods and civilizations, it’s a profound exploration of creation, destiny, and the choices that define both humanity and its makers. Visionary and deeply thought-provoking, this book cements Joseph’s place among the most imaginative voices in speculative fiction.
November 2, 2025
A gripping and imaginative continuation of the Alterran saga! This book masterfully weaves mythology, science fiction, and human origin into a thought-provoking narrative. The conflict between survival and morality, gods and their creations, gives every page depth and urgency. Fans of ancient mysteries and epic world-building will be captivated from start to finish.
October 31, 2025
Regina Joseph delivers a powerful and imaginative finale to The Alterran Legacy series. Redemption weaves ancient myth with futuristic science, revealing how gods and humans shaped the earliest civilizations. A bold, intelligent story that redefines the origins of humanity.
October 31, 2025
A great Book. Definitely recommended.
November 18, 2025
Regina Joseph’s Redemption masterfully reimagines the dawn of civilization through a sweeping tale of gods, humanity, and destiny. Set against the fall of the Alterran world and the rise of Sumer and Egypt, Joseph fuses mythological depth with rich world-building and emotional resonance. Thought-provoking and visionary, this novel delivers both cosmic drama and human insight a brilliant achievement in historical and speculative fiction.
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