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Published: Dec. 21, 2012
Words: 67,220 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301763337
Short description
The earth's first faster than light starship, preparing for its maiden voyage, receives a demand from extraterrestrials thousands of light years away. Should the demand be heeded or ignored? Earth's decision leads to terror, sin, selfless courage, combat, altruism, romance and salvation of an alien world in the distant regions of our galaxy. The crew of the Oberlux will never be the same.Extended description
No stranger to surprises, Captain Vince Stewart is slated to head up the maiden voyage of earth's first superluminal starship, the Oberlux. While preparing for launch date, the ship receives a surprising demand from an alien civilization thousands of light years distant. Can the demand be ignored or should they comply. Either choice could led to peril. A planet's civilization lies in the balance, but whose? Find out why creatures on differing worlds worship combat, fear their gods, fear their tyrants, long for peace, pray for war, relish conquest, enjoy pain, inflict torture, repluse evil, fight for freedom and search for truth across light years and time.Tags
fiction, science fiction, space, galaxy, starship, civilization, extraterrestrial, tyranny, combat, marine, captain, light year, apefrog, bloodingAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Carrol Waddle
on May 06, 2013 :
Looking forward to the next book this summer. Carrol
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
ian browne
on April 28, 2013 :
A very good book to read, fast paced, an interesting concept of a FTL drive. Looking forward to any other books from this author.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Rina Grant
on April 21, 2013 :
This is a very atmospheric book, an example of true classic sci fi where extraterrestrial settings don't outstage human dramas. The author populates his book with some memorable and very strong characters like Canella, Captain Steward and others whose longing for knowledge and justice adds an extra dimension to the story. True to Arthur C. Clarke's realistic depiction of space travel, Oberlux is a fine story written from the heart.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Carrol Waddle
on March 26, 2013 :
(no rating)
I am not a sci-fi guy but since author J. Dewayne Peirce was once my boss in a nuclear power generation plant and always friend I decided to read. It was intriguing from the first and kept me riveted in the excitement. Although I don't believe in evolution(darwinian) but believe God has given us such imaginations as Gen 11:6 alludes to that this book will keep you thinking. It is very exciting and I can't wait till next sequel. Knowing the author and some of life experience made me chuckle as I know where some of stories in book came from. If you are not a sci-fi person-you will still enjoy, I did! As you read remember it's not the gospel-the Bible is:)
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Crystal Dawn
on Feb. 15, 2013 :
This book takes you on a wild, faster than the speed of light ride to a far away galaxy. You hit both the highs and lows of alien civilizations as you meet the inhabitants of the worlds along the way. It starts out with an optimistic view of Earth's possible future and shows you some intriguing scientific inventions that may be in it. It stretches the imagination and makes you wonder what awaits us out there. Anyone who likes sci/fi should like this book.
(review of free book)