Published: Feb. 14, 2011
Words: 116,399 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458050199

Short description

It's 500 years in the future, and humankind has finally made contact with alien species, thanks to the opening of a bizarre portal near Titan. Philippe Trang is in charge of Earth's first diplomatic mission to the aliens. He must keep both humans and aliens in check as he uncovers layer after layer of dangerous mystery in this sci-fi adventure!

Extended description

"Trang is a clever return to the social sci-fi of yesteryear."—The New Podler Review of Books. Award-winning writer Mary Sisson brings you the tale of Philippe Trang, the first human diplomat assigned to a mysterious alien station. Haunted by a recent mission that went very wrong, Trang realizes that not everyone on Earth would like his mission to succeed—and the aliens have some nefarious agendas of their own. As he tries desperately to keep everyone from killing each other (not to mention him), strange forces threaten to destroy his very mind! If you like character-driven stories that feature a blend of drama, tragedy, comedy, and action—such as the works of Joss Whedon or Charles Stross’ Laundry Files novels—and you don't mind some really bad language, read Trang today! (107,900 words/370 pages long.)

About the Author:
Mary Sisson is an award-winning writer, editor, and journalist. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English and American Language and Literatu.. (Read more) "Trang is a clever return to the social sci-fi of yesteryear."—The New Podler Review of Books. Award-winning writer Mary Sisson brings you the tale of Philippe Trang, the first human diplomat assigned to a mysterious alien station. Haunted by a recent mission that went very wrong, Trang realizes that not everyone on Earth would like his mission to succeed—and the aliens have some nefarious agendas of their own. As he tries desperately to keep everyone from killing each other (not to mention him), strange forces threaten to destroy his very mind! If you like character-driven stories that feature a blend of drama, tragedy, comedy, and action—such as the works of Joss Whedon or Charles Stross’ Laundry Files novels—and you don't mind some really bad language, read Trang today! (107,900 words/370 pages long.)

About the Author:
Mary Sisson is an award-winning writer, editor, and journalist. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English and American Language and Literature from Harvard University, and she has a master’s degree in Journalism from New York University, where she received the Edwin Diamond Award, the department’s highest honor. She has contributed to award-winning books ranging in topic from terrorism to food to history to technology. None of this means she’s actually any more qualified to write about aliens and space Marines than the next person, but she carries on regardless. See what’s she’s up to by visiting marysisson.com!
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Tags

space opera, science fiction, series, sci fi, first contact, diplomacy, social science fiction, social sci fi, anthropological science fiction

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Review by: Bill Thibadeau on March 30, 2012 :
I found this story of the first human interaction with alien species to be interesting. I am normally not a sci-fi reader but won this book from LibraryThing.

This story was well crafted and written. The different species types and their interactions was interesting and I found myself anxious to read more to see what happens next.

I especially enjoyed the characters and their development. The author does a good job quickly establishing the many characters in a way that I was able to grasp each as individuals yet manage to keep them separate and independent.

This is a good read and should be read by all scifi buffs.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Grant McHerron on Feb. 20, 2012 :
A fascinating approach to the "first contact" scenario with a collection of aliens, bureaucracy, translation errors, scared governments, military muscle, psychic experiences and one poor diplomat stuck in the middle trying to figure it out. The story was well paced and revealed developments at a rate that kept me interested without bombarding me in the process.

Worth reading & I'm looking forward to checking out the sequel.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: trish earl on Jan. 21, 2012 :
When alien life is discovered, Philippe Trang is sent to investigate. But, he discovers things that put the whole universe in peril. Anyone who loves mystery and science fiction would love this book.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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