Titanborn | Rhett C. Bruno
In this gritty and innovative science-fiction thriller in the vein of Philip K. Dicks Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, turmoil on one of Saturns moons rattles Earths most powerful citizensand draws one planet-hopping rogue into a fight he never saw coming. Malcolm Graves lives by two rules: finish the job, and get paid. After thirty years as a collector, chasing bounties and extinguishing rebellions throughout the solar system, Malcolm does what hes told, takes what hes earned, and leaves the questions to someone elseespecially when it comes to the affairs of offworlders. But his latest mission doesnt afford him that luxury. After a high-profile bombing on Earth, the men who sign Malcolms paychecks are clamoring for answers. Before he can object, the corporation teams him up with a strange new partner whos more interested in statistics than instinct and ships them both off to Titan, the disputed moon where humans have been living for centuries. Their assignment is to hunt down a group of extremists: Titanborn dissidents who will go to any length to free their home from the tyranny of Earth. Heading into hostile territory, Malcolm will have to use everything hes learned to stay alive. But he soon realizes that the situation on the ground is much more complex than he anticipated . . . and much more personal. Praise for Titanborn "Sci-fi noir at its finest! Drop what you're doing and start reading Titanborn!"David Simpson, author of the bestselling Post-Human series A fun romp around the solar system. Raw and gritty. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Dont miss out on this sci-fi gem!M. Pax, author of the Backworlds series An exciting tale of a futuristic mystery with universe-changing potential that can be enjoyed on a visceral level . . . All science fiction fans should do themselves a favor and pick this book up.Examiner.com Malcolm is a classic hard-bitten hero, Zhaff is an intriguing presence, and the plot moves along briskly. This solar-systemspanning mystery will scratch the genre itch.Kirkus Reviews [Rhett C.] Bruno expertly weaves action, capitalism, smuggling, fragile alliances, and revolution around the hard choices of a life-worn man who regrets always following orders.Publishers Weekly [Bruno] has done a good job with Titanborn, and is definitely a science-fiction author to keep your eye on in the future.Sci-Fi and Scary Revolution, rebellion, conquest, corporate greed, and individual ethics versus the good of a larger community: its all there, and more, neatly tucked into a cohesive narrative that hardly stops to take a breath. . . . The prose is as compelling, witty, and atmospheric as the best hard-boiled future noir can be. . . . This up-and-coming author may have to quit his day joba career in architectureor give up sleep, to keep up with reader demand.Perihelion
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