Albert Nothlit, an engineer with a profound love for science fiction, delves into the future possibilities offered by science while simultaneously exploring the enduring mystery of consciousness. His writing is deeply shaped by his personal journey in seeking representation as a gay man, which fuels his desire to celebrate otherness and unique voices. Through his narratives, often featuring characters who face and overcome hardship, Nothlit conveys the joy and pride found in being different, emphasizing how every distinct perspective enriches the tapestry of human artistic creation.
Human colonists aren't the only intelligent life on planet New Skye. When a wurl queen kidnaps Elias's brother, Elias and Tristan must brave the alien wilderness to rescue him. And in the vast ocean they must cross lies something ancient that should not be disturbed....
Clincher: A man must do what's right to save his colony while being pursued by armed soldiers and his former best friend. They came to New Skye in search of a better future. The colonists, descendants of the brave people who set out to reach a new planet, found a beautiful world, rich beyond their wildest expectations. Except for one thing. Crops will not grow in the soil of New Skye--not the way they should--and humans cannot eat the native animals. Desperate feats of botanical engineering have kept the colony alive, but time is running out as food becomes more scarce. Elias Trost will not sit idly by while his colony starves. The one hope for a solution is the Life Seed, a dormant plant organism kept under lock and key at the heart of the colony. In desperation, Elias steals the Life Seed to return it to its rightful place, making him an outcast in the unforgiving winter world. Pursued by colony soldiers armed to the teeth, including his former best friend, Tristan MacLeod, Elias soon runs afoul of a far greater threat. The wurl, the deadly reptiles that besiege the colony, are tracking him too, and they appear to be more intelligent than the colonists ever knew....
They came to New Skye in search of a better future. The colonists, descendants of the brave people who set out to reach a new planet, found a beautiful world, rich beyond their wildest expectations.Except for one thing. Crops will not grow in the soil of New Skye—not the way they should—and humans cannot eat the native animals. Desperate feats of botanical engineering have kept the colony alive, but time is running out as food becomes more scarce.Elias Trost will not sit idly by while his colony starves. The one hope for a solution is the Life Seed, a dormant plant organism kept under lock and key at the heart of the colony.In desperation, Elias steals the Life Seed to return it to its rightful place, making him an outcast in the unforgiving winter world. Pursued by colony soldiers armed to the teeth, including his former best friend, Tristan MacLeod, Elias soon runs afoul of a far greater threat. The wurl, the deadly reptiles that besiege the colony, are tracking him too, and they appear to be more intelligent than the colonists ever knew….
In a future where humanity has colonized distant planets, a group of diverse characters navigates the complexities of survival and societal challenges on Haven Prime. As they confront external threats and internal conflicts, themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for belonging emerge. The story intertwines action and emotional depth, exploring the characters' struggles and triumphs as they forge connections in a harsh new world. This gripping narrative sets the stage for an epic saga of adventure and discovery.