Nophek Gloss
Nophek Gloss by Essa Hansen, published by Orbit in 2020, is a science fiction debut that spans 448 pages. The narrative follows a young man named Caiden, whose planet is destroyed and family lost, as he embarks on a quest for revenge across a multiverse filled with aliens and advanced technology. With the help of a crew of misfit aliens and a mysterious ship, Caiden discovers the vastness and complexity of the universe, while also confronting the dangers that lie within it.
Readers will find a story rich in action and adventure, as Caiden vows to dismantle the regime responsible for the destruction of his home. The themes of alien contact and genetic engineering are woven throughout his journey, highlighting the challenges he faces in infiltrating the slavers’ ranks. This edition presents a compelling exploration of survival and vengeance in a breathtaking setting, appealing to fans of space opera and science fiction.
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In this dark, dangerous, roller coaster of a debut, a young man sets out on a single-minded quest for revenge across a breathtaking multiverse filled with aliens, mind-bending tech, and ships beyond his wildest imagining. Essa Hansen’s is a bold new voice for the next generation of science fiction readers. Caiden’s planet is destroyed. His family gone. And, his only hope for survival is a crew of misfit aliens and a mysterious ship that seems to have a soul and a universe of its own. Together they will show him that the universe is much bigger, much more advanced, and much more mysterious than Caiden had ever imagined. But the universe hides dangers as well, and soon Caiden has his own plans. He vows to do anything it takes to get revenge on the slavers who murdered his people and took away his home. To destroy their regime, he must infiltrate and dismantle them from the inside, or die trying.
Finalist for r/Fantasy Stabby Awards for Best Debut!
One of the most highly praised science fiction debuts of the year:
“A killer story with real heart and soul.”-Alastair Reynolds
“A fast-paced, action-filled ride through the multiverse” – Library Journal (starred)
“A strong, rollercoaster of a debut.” – Gareth L Powell
“Gripping and inventive” – Megan E O’Keefe
“Mesmerizing” – Fantasy Book Critic
“Reads like a Becky Chambers novel crossed with Firefly”–Michael Mammay
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