Under Strange Suns

Under Strange Suns by Ken Lizzi, published by Paladin Timeless Books in December 2015, is a science fiction narrative that explores the challenges of interstellar travel amid a backdrop of conflict on Earth. The story follows Aidan Carson, a Special Forces soldier nearing the end of his enlistment, as he embarks on a quest to find the missing inventor of the Faster-Than-Light Drive. Alongside Brooklynn Vance, the inventor’s niece, Carson navigates the uncertainties of space travel while grappling with the ongoing war that shapes humanity’s future.
Readers will encounter a blend of adventure and tension as Carson and Vance search for answers in the cosmos. The novel delves into themes of conflict, loyalty, and the quest for peace, all while highlighting the complexities of human and alien interactions. With 298 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters’ struggles and the unpredictable nature of their journey. Under Strange Suns presents a vivid portrayal of a universe where the fight for survival continues against the backdrop of technological advancement and interstellar exploration.
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The inventor of the Faster-Than-Light Drive is missing, lost undertaking the first interstellar voyage. A terrorist attack leaves the Earth in a state of constant war. Amidst the global decline mankind begins emigrating to the stars. Special Forces soldier Aidan Carson is tired of fighting and his term of enlistment is ending. Brooklynn Vance, the niece of the FTL-drive’s inventor, thinks she knows where her uncle might be. Her offer to join the search gives Carson a chance at a fresh start; the starship Yuscehnkov offers a new home. Space travel is uncertain. Mechanical systems fail. People are unreliable. But war is a constant. Carson learns there is nothing new Under Strange Suns. And so he finds he must once again take up the sword, this time in defense of an alien race. Can he secure a lasting peace this time? “Ken Lizzi’s new novel [Under Strange Suns] blasts off in an action-packed flight to worlds far away, in a cross between John Carter and Star Trek, with just a dab of Starship Trooper tossed in. And it’s swords and guns and aliens, oh, my … What’s not to like?” Steve Perry, New York Times Bestselling Author
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