Ash · Farpointe Initiative Book One

An Ancient Peace is Shattered...

...and a desperate escape begins.

Peace has reigned over Aereas for five hundred years. After millenia of conflict, the Am'Segid people have turned their once war-ravaged planet into an idyllic utopia healing the sins of their fathers.

After a summer spent laboring at an archaeological dig, Calier is looking forward to returning to his city, his family and his post as a professor at the university. A historian, he knows better than most what a blessing it is to live in this time of unprecedented peace and cooperation. However, his worst fears are realized as he witnesses the brutal destruction of the city by a mysterious invading army.

Thrust into a confusing new world of death, carnage and war, Calier must navigate the enemy infested streets of the city he calls home. Separated from his loved ones and with no knowledge of their survival, Calier is forced to make the impossible decision of leaving them in fate's hand. His fate lies along another road. A road that leads out of the city and into the beautiful, but wild Aerean wilderness.

Rescuing Berit, an injured young woman, Calier feels the added weight of responsibility to return her to her family. Leaning upon Maltoki, a former graduate student, for help, Calier looks for safety and answers to where the black uniformed army comes from and why they have turned Aereas into a planet of war once again.

Q: How would you describe the Farpointe Initiative Series?

A: It's part science fiction survival story and part science fiction invasion story. Ash is straight up pedal to the floor, get out of the city, action-adveture. As the series progresses, we see the bigger story. Who are the invaders and what are their plans not only for Aereas, but for the Am'Segid people as well.

Q: Where did the idea for the planet of Aereas come from?

A: I think in all of us there is this yearning for something better. We all know our world is broken, yet we can't seem to get it together and fix it. So I imagined a world where the people were pushed to the brink, and then decided to turn back and build something better for themselves. Honestly, it's just the world I would want to live in. That's where Aereas came from.

Q: Why do you write science fiction?

A: Uhh, I was unaware there were any other kind of books. Just kidding. Ever since I was young, I've loved space ships and stories about other planets. It stretches my imagination and makes me think about what might be out there beyond our solar system.

Q: What does it mean to you when someone buys your books?

A: Honestly, a sense of wonder. I mean, it has been a dream of mine for a long time to write and publish books. When someone I don't know takes the time to buy, read, and leave a review; it humbles me. To all you readers, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Farpointe Initiative Series Science Fiction Categories:

Science Fiction Action Adventure

Science Fiction Exploration

Science Fiction First Contact

Science Fiction Warfare

Science Fiction Thriller

Science Fiction Colonization