Also by James Monaghan:
- The Phoenix Odyssey - Episodes 5 & 6 (Nanowrimo Edition)
- The Phoenix and the Hunters of the Hall
- Our Own Personal Gaia
- Poe Tader's Revenge
- The Endless Road
- The Phoenix and the Watchers' Bargain
- Interfacing
- Phatal Attraction
- U5h3R
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The Day We Sold Our Children
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Published: Oct. 19, 2011
Words: 5,260 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465791344
Short description
A short story from the pen of speculative fiction writer James Monaghan. They came bearing gifts. Our children were their price. When the alien Hegemony invades our solar system, they promise to take humanity to the stars. But when they claim a whole generation of children, will mankind decide it is too steep a price to pay?Extended description
A short story from the pen of speculative fiction writer James Monaghan.They came bearing gifts. Our children were their price.
When the alien Hegemony invades our solar system, they promise to take humanity to the stars. But when they claim a whole generation of children, will mankind decide it is too steep a price to pay?
A Mirrormask Fiction of invasion
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: When not lost in a good book, James Monaghan can usually be found writing them. In his home in France, he tries to juggle life with his wife and little baby boy, the two loves of his life, while putting down in words the stories he has imagined since he was a child.
Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.
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scifi, children, short story, science fiction, slavery, sci fi, sale, near future, priceAvailable ebook reading formats
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