“The Eight Planets of Cycronox & “First Contact

Two landmark stories. One universe-changing moment. In this stunning double-feature volume, Daniel R. Bingamon brings readers to the birthplace of the Prosian-Human alliance and to the long-forgotten ruins that shaped Prosian history. The Eight Worlds of Cycronox Follow the Prosian deep-space explorers as they chart eight mysterious planets orbiting a distant star. Ancient Garapr'seēn relics, atmospheric machines, and impossible engineering lead them toward the greatest discovery of all: a fully preserved ship from the distant past - the Akrati. Arrival in Larotey 2105 AD. Earth attempts its first FTL jump... and fails. The Explorator emerges far from home, dying and alone, until a Prosian rescue ship answers its desperate call. Guided to the lush world of Prose, the humans must bridge language, culture, and fear - and ultimately choose whether to return to Earth or help build a new city: Prosiana. A perfect entry point into the SS Scavenger Universe. Science fiction fans will love the rich world-building, cultural depth, alien language, and heartfelt sense of first contact written with awe and optimism. This volume is ideal for readers of interstellar exploration, xenolinguistics, and uplifting human-alien stories. Categories: First Contact, Space Exploration, Alien Civilization, Galactic Archaeology, Hard Sci-Fi with Heart. If you enjoy Clarke, Le Guin, or C.J. Cherryh - you'll feel at home here.

Pagina's: 215, Paperback, Independently published