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Download or read book Dark Nebula Discovery written by Sean Willson and published by WideAsleep Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He found peace far from Sol, but danger never left his orbit. Can he help free humankind from death’s clutches? Bradley Olivaw grew tired of the lies. Breaking from his family by leaving for a colony lightyears away, he’s proud of his work contributing to the new planet and he even soothed his anger issues. But when his brother Zachary reappears and reveals his old home in Sol is under intergalactic trial, he lets his rage drive him into action. With past resentments resurfacing between Bradley and his sibling, the pair take to the stars in search of a way to save humanity. But even after they split up to cover more ground and keep from killing each other, the crimes of their species follow them… and attract lethal alien threats. Will the brothers rise up to prevent humankind’s extinction? Dark Nebula: Discovery is the absorbing second book in the Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like expanse-spanning stakes, futuristic tech, and traversing the depths of emotion, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s engulfing adventure. Buy Dark Nebula: Discovery to learn the harsh truth today! *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, space opera exploration, epic space opera, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, robots, robots scifi, artificial life, ai, artificial intelligence, galactic empires, space colonization, planetary colonization, faster than light travel, alien invasion, first contact, interstellar travel, nanotechnology FOR FANS OF: Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear, David Brin, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, James S. A. Corey, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gareth Powell, Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Nystad, James Rosone

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Download or read book Dark Nebula Isolation written by Sean Willson and published by WideAsleep Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lies crafted from good intentions. Death spreading through the stars. When the past returns to claim its due, will anyone survive? Earth Solar System, the Future. Abigail Olivaw is drowning in self-doubt. Hiding a devastating secret from the populace, the President of the Confederation of Planetary Explorers is horrified when hostile aliens arrive to announce they’re putting humanity on trial. Forced to act as her species’ defender in court, she struggles to hide her family’s hidden multi-generational history that could lead to a sentence of genocide. Epsilon Eridani Colony. Joyce Green’s passion for her job is dwarfed only by her love for her son. So when he dies from a mysterious virus that threatens the entire settlement, the Director of Colonization vows to stop at nothing to discover what triggered the deadly infection. And as she uncovers the truth bit by bit, her heartbreak fuels a berserk need for justice. Trapped by guilt over a mistake she didn’t choose, Abigail falls into a tailspin when the invaders reveal the facts of her race’s origins. And when Joyce unmasks a traitor, the rest of her people would be lucky to only die from disease. With their paths on a collision course, will the women’s consequence-laden decisions destroy humankind’s last hope? Dark Nebula: Isolation is the gripping first book in the evocative Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like emotionally complex characters, chilling twists, and eye-opening takes on technology, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s sweeping epic. Buy Dark Nebula: Isolation to launch a defense against corruption today!

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Download or read book Dark Nebula Box Set Books 4 6 written by Sean Willson and published by WideAsleep Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-06 with total page 2130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic Dark Nebula saga continues with this thrilling second box set, as the Olivaw family and their allies face new challenges, shocking revelations, and the looming specter of humanity’s extinction. Book 4, Dark Nebula: Beacon, Lync Michaels, a battle strategist with a fabricated past, grapples with her newly discovered half-human identity and leads her Ulixi people in a revolt against the human military. As she strives to unite a divided army, Lync must navigate the treacherous landscape of family agendas and interstellar politics to secure humanity’s future against the onslaught of the Galactic Alliance. Book 5, Dark Nebula: Graveyard, finds Abigail Olivaw desperately searching for allies in the shadowy tendrils of a Dark Nebula. Narrowly escaping the clutches of unknown alien forces and a mutinous crew, Abigail races against time to gather support before humanity’s final battle against annihilation. Book 6, Dark Nebula: Nursery, In the epic conclusion, Abigail becomes an unwilling host to a powerful alien parasite capable of toppling empires. As she struggles to break free from its control and protect her people, the Olivaw brothers, Bradley and Zachary, must reconcile their differences and guide their family through the ultimate test of loyalty and sacrifice. The second Dark Nebula box set masterfully weaves together complex characters, pulse-pounding action, and thought-provoking explorations of the human condition. As the stakes rise and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, readers will be captivated by the Olivaw family’s fight for survival and their quest to forge a new path for their species. With his signature blend of intricate world-building, emotionally resonant characters, and high-stakes adventure, Sean Willson delivers a thrilling continuation of the Dark Nebula series that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Dive into the electrifying conclusion of the Dark Nebula series and uncover the shocking twists, interstellar thrills, and the ultimate fate of humanity in this epic space opera. — Praise for the Dark Nebula space opera series: “…there's a lot of great science fiction if that is your thing.” — J Hansen (Book 4) “Haven’t read anything like this since Asimov.” - Chief C B (Book 5) “I couldn’t wait to get to the end to see if the Olivaw siblings could lead a ragtag band of fighters to victory over the Galactic Alliance and save humanity or not. If you like Sci-Fi and books about the stars then you will love this.” — R Dryre (Book 6)

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