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Within twenty-four hours, Captain Jack Donovan buries his wife and daughter—and is forced back into service for a mission he can’t refuse: extract two corporate executives from a prison world in chaos.
What begins as a standard op for his elite recon team unravels into a deadly game of cat and mouse. An unseen enemy anticipates Jack’s every move, pulling him deep into a conspiracy spanning alien technology, rogue AIs, and ruthless corporations with powers that defy imagination.
In a universe where trust is treason and silence hides the enemy, Jack must choose between the orders he swore to follow and the truth that could save—or end—humanity.
Silent Rift is a fast-paced military science fiction thriller—perfect for fans of The Expanse, Halo, and Old Man’s War. Prepare for intense action, dark secrets, and a haunting mystery that reaches beyond the stars.
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“This was a one-way trip into hell anyway. It was likely that none of them would survive this.” —RECOMMENDED by the US Review
 “For any reader who is a massive fan of projects like The Expanse, Mass Effect, and Dead Space, this is the perfect book for you. The imagery the author infuses into the story really allows the haunting nature of the threat Colbosh and his allies face come to life, and also allows the powerful sci-fi themes and atmosphere to feel fully alive on the pages, bringing readers back to it time and time again.” —Pacific Book ReviewÂ
The year is 2280. The Colonial Earth Systems, a sphere of stars made up of a dozen planets is still recovering from a decade long war with a race known as the Artrans. During the conflict, a nomadic race of aliens once imprisoned by the human military help turn the tide of battle. Due to their bravery and self-sacrifice, the Colonial Earth Systems gives them a world of their own - a planet with an artificial atmosphere generator. When someone sabotages it - Colbosh, an alien mercenary, finds himself the lone survivor of his race. Driven by vengeance, he seeks out those responsible only to find himself on the run from the vengeful Colonial Earth Forces.
With the aid of a few old allies and enemies from Colboshs past; he begins to piece the genocide back together. As each piece falls in place, the veil of an unknown enemy is revealed and Colbosh finds himself trapped in the middle of another war. A war with an unknown force that is capable of exterminating all life in the galaxy.
Copy of power play (3).mp4In the vast expanse of space, Jason Alexander Xavis emerges from the shadows of time, a lone traveler adrift in the cosmos. Discovered by the intrepid crew of the Orion's Belt, Jason's presence aboard the colony ship stirs whispers of mystery and intrigue.
As the crew extends a welcoming hand, Jason grapples with the enigma of his own existence. He is the sole survivor of a long-forgotten expedition launched from Earth centuries ago, with no memory of what befell his fellow travelers or his own past. But amidst the uncertainty, a beacon of hope emerges as he finds solace and companionship among the crew of the Orion.
Yet, their sanctuary in the stars is soon shattered by the threat of the enigmatic Locorran Empire, a lost human colony wielding technology of unparalleled power. As the galaxy trembles in the wake of their arrival, Jason is thrust into a whirlwind of conspiracy and intrigue, his fate intertwined with the destiny of humanity itself.
With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, Jason embarks on a perilous journey across the stars, guided by love, fueled by loss, and driven by the relentless pursuit of truth. Along the way, he will confront the shadows of his own past and grapple with the essence of what it means to be human in a universe teetering on the brink of chaos.
In a galaxy-spanning epic of adventure and discovery, Jason Alexander Xavis will defy the boundaries of time and space, forging a path towards redemption and unlocking the secrets that lie at the heart of the cosmos.
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C. L. Roberts is a dynamic new voice in the world of science fiction and fantasy literature. His debut novel, "The Last Days of Colbosh," has garnered significant critical acclaim, establishing him as an author to watch in the genre. Roberts's storytelling prowess and imaginative world-building have captivated readers and critics alike, earning him accolades and recognition.
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