Sleeping Duty

Sleeping Duty by Laura Montgomery, published by Ground Based Press on June 10, 2015, is a science fiction novel that explores the challenges faced by a couple who awaken from cryogenic sleep to a drastically changed world. Gilead Tan and Andrea Fielding, having signed up to emigrate to a terraformed colony, find themselves in a wild and uncharted planet three centuries later, where humanity has regressed to a medieval level of technology and society. Gilead’s awakening reveals not only the harsh realities of their new environment but also the grim fate of their fellow colonists.

In this narrative, Gilead must navigate a feudal system ruled by a king who has his own agenda, which includes keeping Andrea in a state of suspended animation. As Gilead uncovers the truth about the colony’s past, he faces the daunting task of saving the other sleeping colonists while grappling with despair. The book delves into themes of survival, duty, and the complexities of human relationships in a transformed society. With 218 pages, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a rugged adventure filled with action and exploration of alien worlds.