Rolling Thunder

by Thomas C. Stone

ROLLING THUNDER traces the adventures of T. L. O'Toole as he rescues a stranded scientist from rebellious natives on the world of Pax Noma. With a cast that includes an intelligent truck, a genetically engineered pet, a cruel cyborg, and an alien entity, he unravels the secrets of Pax Noma and finds romance in the process. ROLLING THUNDER is fast-paced sci-fi intended for a general audience.

464 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2003

About the author

My fascination for speculative fiction developed during hot Texas summers filled with baseball, fishing, and reading. In college, I was a mediocre student, studying writing, classical literature, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science.

I have worked as a teacher, technical writer, systems analyst, martial arts instructor, and various other odd jobs.

My stories are primarily in the science fiction genre depicting characters under stressful and extraordinary settings. Even in a fantastic setting, I like to focus on my characters' reactions to what is happening to them.

Reviews

[Ruth W · Rating 5 out of 5]

In each of Mr. Stone’s novels, from the first words, the reader is instantly transported to a vivid sci-fi world for a roller-coaster action-adventure replete with colorful characters, human, alien, artificial, and combinations thereof. Rolling Thunder will keep you turning pages to reveal the next turn of plot. In a style strongly reminiscent of Pulitzer-winning Philip Caputo, Rolling Thunder is entertaining, imaginative, fast-paced fun.

After you read this, hurry to read To the Stars, and Stolen Worlds, the first two books of the Harry Irons trilogy, because the eagerly awaited conclusion, Minerva’s Soul, is soon to be released.

[Gweneth Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was wonderful! I usually don't go in much for psy-fi, but since my Mom recommended the book & the author is a personal "friend, I opened it & began to read & I could not put it down! this book, it seemed, had a little bit of everything in the story. I could personally identify with the characters & got totally involved in the plot. I read it in one night!

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. Smooth uncomplicated story.