Project Center of the Universe

by A.W. Richey

What if entire galaxies came into orbit around an immense section of space… what could possibly have that kind of power? Wouldn’t you want to know what created such a phenomenon that defies all logic? Join David Quinton and his intergalactic colleagues on the expedition of the century as they travel across the universe to discover the truth of this scientific abnormality. Will they discover the answers to any of the universe’s age old mysteries? Is this an act of omnipotent power or will they be able to explain the unexplainable? Join the incredible journey of the IASS Traveler where danger awaits in this galaxy and beyond. When scholars realized the galaxies were orbiting around an uncharted area of space, they did everything they could to discover what might be hidden in Sector 619.3. David has dedicated his life to science and the exploration of the unknown. Fascinated by the center, he has researched its existence and its effect on the universe. The crew have a limited window of opportunity as their galaxy veers closer to the center than it will be for the next six hundred years. So it’s now or never…

211 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2015

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like a story that “goes boldly where no one has no one has gone before.” Project: Center of the Universe delivers an entertaining, fast-paced space adventure about a scrappy ship and her crew that explores the unknown regions at the center of the galaxy, in Sector 619.3. While the story goes “boldly,” it traverses territory that feels very familiar. In fact, fans of Star Trek and the pulp fiction that spawned it will quickly recognize the characters and situations presented in the book. That is not necessarily a bad thing though as the author keeps the action moving and doesn’t drown the plot in technobabble. The writer also keeps the dialogue light and I like the dynamic in the relationships between the main characters. If you enjoy space opera, you’ll find this an enjoyable romp.

[Kyla Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

PCotU had an intriguing premise, a diverse cast of interesting characters, and an equally riveting expanded future setting that fit the fresh plot. I quickly got wrapped up in the mystery at the heart of the story and had to know how it all ended. I wasn’t disappointed by the ride. The intensity of the stakes didn’t up from beginning to end.
My only problem with the story was that there was often dialogue with no hint of the setting and sometimes characters popped in and out of a scene seemingly at random. I do wish some of the characters where more developed. Some of the action lost its punch because I wasn’t as invested in the characters as I should have been.

[Jeffrey R Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

Such a waste

He had such a good premise and turned it into a collection of items borrowed from Star Trek and some bad romance novels. And what's with the ending, or lack thereof. I suggest he invest more time, a few hundred more pages, hope for some original thought and try again.