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David Chandra

    David Chandra meticulously crafted the expansive universe of his debut novel over nine years. This foundational work draws from early conceptual seeds, including ideas that emerged in his 2017 short story. The author delves into profound themes and philosophical inquiries, weaving them into a compelling narrative. His careful approach to writing results in a distinctive literary voice, offering readers a unique and thoughtfully constructed world.

    Experimentum
    • 2018

      Experimentum

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      It's nerve wracking when pieces of a puzzle can decide the fate of two worlds... Earth, Indonesia 1965 Panic rises as kidnapping reports were increasing, mostly kids and teenagers. Andi witnesses the abduction of his friend Liem by two unidentified species, but no one believes him. Desperate to save Liem, Andi and schoolmate, Tuti, set out to solve these disappearances and retrieve him. They slot the pieces of this puzzle together, cracking intricate symbols bordering the wormhole that Liem had taken through. Planet of Orixa Erales works at the Department of Machinery in the Top Secret Division to supplement her mother's expensive medical bills. Her latest 'project' is wheeled in - a young human named Liem - Erales begins to question the purpose of these experiments. Horrific truths about the laboratory unravel- and how it connects to the schemes of the Emperor. To save something precious, battle lines need to be crossed - and conquered.

      Experimentum