The Planetsider
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
- From Kindle Storyteller Award Winner, G J Ogden -
A war-ravaged planet. A crashed spacecraft. A truth that changes everything.
Ethan is a ranger, sworn to defend his walled settlement from the dangers of a shattered world. When he investigates a crashed spacecraft, he uncovers a secret that changes everything. The off-worlders are searching for a Planetsider, someone with unique abilities who might save their dying civilization.
Drawn into a bitter conflict between rival factions, Ethan defies his council and leaves the safety of his settlement in search of answers. The truths he uncovers force him to question all he thought he knew about his past and his place in the universe.
Thrust into the heart of a war that has raged for generations, Ethan faces an impossible choice. Can one Planetsider decide the fate of two civilizations?
Packed with action, mystery, and intrigue, The Planetsider is a gripping sci-fi adventure with a dystopian, post-apocalyptic twist, perfect for fans of epic space opera.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this action-packed debut, Ogden introduces Ethan, a member of the ranger force of the Forest Gate settlement on a postapocalyptic world known only as "the planet," who discovers two visitors from the moon. Ethan hopes the crash-landed arrivals can explain why some people succumb to the Maddening, an affliction that turns people into violent monsters. Unbeknownst to those still living on the planet, the destruction was caused between two moon settlements that were vying for economic dominance and remain locked in a bitter war. The more he learns, the less he trusts the outsiders, but Ethan agrees to assist them mostly because of his fascination with one of them, Maria Salus. When Ethan reaches the moon, both of the warring groups want his cooperation, and Ethan must decide the future of their communities as well as his own. Though the emotional moments are occasionally flawed, the strong action sequences and thoughtful worldbuilding make this one worth picking up for fans of plot-driven SF. (BookLife)
