Cliff Hock: Infestation Nation

by M. Rothmus

An elite hunter. A mind-bending conspiracy. Marks are elusive when deceit is deadly.

“A rollicking sci-fi romp! Rothmus has created a storyline that'll keep you entertained from the first page. Hard to put down!” – Amazon Review

Cliff Hock, an intergalactic bounty hunter, is plunged into a treacherous journey toward the newly-constructed Dyson Sphere megastructure encompassing the Sun. His hunt for Nexus Tobbs, an elusive target, steers him through pocket dimensions across the land once known as the United States of America.

But when a sudden bout of amnesia leaves him questioning his own reality, Cliff struggles to confront dangerous adversaries and figure out who his allies really are. Unraveling the puzzle behind the Dyson Sphere, Cliff must navigate this strange new world while solving a mind-bending "whodunnit" mystery that threatens to compromise his memories and his life.

Can Cliff lift the veils of corruption and lurking neo-authoritarianism infesting the Dyson Sphere’s institutions and social order?
Will he be able to uncover the truth and find Nexus Tobbs before it's too late?

Infestation Nation is a standalone novel in the Cliff Hock Universe series. Don't miss this heart-pumping "Heinlein-esque" sci-fi thriller set in a distant future where nothing is as it seems.

Start reading now. Enter the Dyson Sphere!

“A fun, interesting sci-fi novel that makes you think.” – Amazon Review

“A great concept for the sci-fi genre. I was hooked from the first page.” – Amazon Review

Rothmus is a voluntaryist sci-fi author. His novels blend the political and philosophical concepts of voluntaryism, individualism, propertarianism, liberty, and free will with the futuristic elements of science fiction and post-State societies. Originally from the Middle East, Rothmus is pursuing his doctoral studies in Europe. Find him on social

Genres: Science Fiction

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 13, 2023

About the author

Rothmus is a doctoral student in Europe. Originally from the Middle East, his writing fuses the political and philosophical concepts of voluntaryism, individualism, propertarianism, and free will with the futuristic elements of science fiction and post-State societies.

Influenced by the works of Heinlein, Asimov, Herbert, Vonnegut, Rand, and Moore, he writes in the political, metaphysical, and dystopian science fiction genres.

Rothmus is an anti-State and liberty memes thief, collector, and connoisseur. Follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/rothmus

Reviews

[Lyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid and entertaining SF.

Reading this novel is kind of like tasting a new wine and noticing the notes, hints and aromas of the influences: ah yes, I can taste the subtle inflections of Heinlein, there is the heady redolence of William Gibson, and of course the quirky but cool charm of PKD.

Actually, and I may here make my most obscure reference ever. For those of us who have not only read this book but also recall the early 70s detective show Mannix, this book reminded me of that Mike Connors show, and if there’s anyone else out there who has both read this book and recall that TV show, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

Is it just me? OK.

So, lots of goings on and writer M. Rothmus also throws in the kitchen sink to make sure we are eating our vegetables and getting a wholesome diet of science fiction / fantasy. There is the multiverse, time travel, different universes, enhanced humans and a panoply of fantastic themes to keep the pages turning.

Good times and I’ll be back for more from this talented writer.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adventure story involving multiple universes

[Tony Sommer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strange storyline

This has a strange storyline but I still enjoyed reading it. Full of action, suspense, intrigue, drama and deceit at every turn.

[Glyde · Rating 2 out of 5]

Through all the many, many years that I have been reading, mostly sci-fi, I can count on one hand the books I have put down and never finished. This is one. I feel I gave it a good effort, having read almost halfway into it, but it just didn't hold my interest. The premise is interesting, but the story-telling is too fragmented for me, with little or no resolution of obvious (and intentional) contradictions along the way.

Now I'm not saying that everyone will have the same impression. This story may well appeal to many, just not to me.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fascinating story. Non-stop action.