Space … the final frontier … At the summer camp where I live and work, this year’s theme is a Star Trek/Star Wars style space opera mash-up, so I spent the past three weeks helping build a starship bridge set for our drama (it looks amazing, by the way), and now spend my afternoons piloting said “starship” in said drama, so I assume that may be why I have space on my mind. I drift through it in my dreams. Catch myself humming the Star Wars theme. And expect either Spock or Darth Vader around every corner—don’t ask me why.
So when I went to set up this month’s giveaway post, I found myself selecting a genre I hadn’t exactly been planning on picking quite yet. But the old brain has a mind of its own apparently, and so this month, we’re focusing on deep space science fiction. *grins* To be completely honest, I tend to be more of a fantasy reader myself, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t enjoyed my fair share of sci fi.
For these giveaways, I always try my hardest to choose books that I’ve read and enjoyed, and once I had settled on the genre, the giveaway choice practically leapt into my hands. This is a series I can completely and totally recommend. Not only is it well written and well thought out, but it is narrated by a character that you can’t help empathizing with and it bears a beautiful Christian message that is natural and rooted in the story.
It’s the Dark Trench Saga by Kerry Nietz! The best part of all? The first book is currently free on ebook, and I’m offering you a chance to win ebook copies of books two and three! Enter through the Rafflecopter below, but first … a bit about the series.
A Star Curiously Singing, Book One
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Sandfly is a debugger. He is property. Bought and paid for by his master, a relatively benign lord in a future Earth living under sharia law. All other faiths but one have been banned. And the word of the great Imam is supreme. Sandfly just wants to debug his master’s robots and avoid the mental pain shocks sent from the remote triggers owned by all the masters. But now he’s been called into Earth orbit. Apparently the masters have a new spacecraft—one capable of interstellar flight. And on its maiden voyage, the only robot on board went mad and tore itself limb from limb. Why? Better question: does it pose any risk to humans?
When Sandfly reviews the bot’s files and replays its last moments, he hears something strange playing in the bot’s ears as they orbit Betelgeuse. He hears singing. Is it just solar winds interfering with the robot’s wiring? Or is it something else? As Sandfly pieces together the clues, the masters spread the trap before his feet. Everyone is racing to the same conclusion, but only one side welcomes what that singing represents.
Find out more about The Superlative Stream (Book Two) and Freeheads (Book Three).
Allison Ruvidich says
Oh, cool! I have this on my Kindle, and I've been dying to read it. That title? Gorgeous. I'm not entering this one, because if I enjoy the first book sufficiently to want to read the next two, I would rather support the author and pay for them. : ) Thank you for recommending!
Gillian Bronte Adams says
I know. It was the title that first grabbed my attention. But one I read the book, I knew I had to read the rest. :)
Clare says
Star Wars!
Cally Declan says
I'm more of a Star Trek fan than Star Wars. Muahahah. I grew up with Star Wars, but I've found that the Star Trek tv show keeps my attention better. :-)
p.s. I am so sorry if this comment was posted like 100 times, I couldn't get it to post on my side.
Yaasha Moriah says
I am so pumped to read A Star Curiously Singing now! The description is very attention-grabbing. Now I know what I'm reading next! I'm a super sci-fi fan. If you like "hard sci-fi" you should also try A Deepness in the Sky. It's not Christian, so not all the content is family-friendly, but I enjoyed it because it involves hidden identities, plots and counter-plots, aliens that you can really connect with, and a whole lot more. Thanks for hosting this give-away!
Gillian Bronte Adams says
Oh that does sound interesting! I love books with unique titles. :)
Yaasha Moriah says
Also, I'm a fan of both Star Wars and Star Trek. If I had to choose one, I'd say Star Trek because, as a girl, I had quite a crush on Spock… :-)
Galadriel says
I've only seen one episode of Trek, so I really shouldn't say
Sparks of Ember says
Oh yes. Back in the 90s I worked my way through every Star Wars and Star Trek (mostly TOS) book our library had. And they had quite a collection. Hubby has been reading some of the newer Star Wars stuff and I think I'm glad I stopped when I did, before the kids grew up and the HEAs got messed up! And of course, I've seen every movie/episode except the Enterprise series.
Cathrine Bonham says
I prefer Star Trek. I like Star Wars but Star Trek is where it's at.
Previously I have read Amish Vampires in Space by this author and loved it. A star Curiously singing is in my Kindle waiting to be read.
Nightingale says
BOTH! I can't choose. :) They're both so good in different ways, though lately I'm more excited about Star Wars because of the new series. (Force Awakens! Woop-woop!)
Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I've had Kerry Nietz on my reading list for some time now.
Have fun with your VBS! Such a great opportunity to influence young lives and have fun doing it.
Sparks of Ember says
Don't ask me how but somehow my tweet got this giveaway linked here down in the Arts & Entertainment section: http://paper.li/cherry_LA/1315513342?edition_id=06e60850-0ae7-11e5-ad01-0cc47a0d1605
Dom says
How do you choose? When I was young I loved Star Wars, but with the new reboot of Star Trek how could I not like it better?
Polaris Northstar says
These books sound really cool…and I am not even that into "space books" (more of a fantasy fan;).
As for star trek vs star wars…I probably like them both the same ;).
Gillian Bronte Adams says
I'm with you on that. I'll read the random science fiction, but I'm definitely more into fantasy. :)
Kathryn MacKinney says
Star Wars all the way!!!
Rachelle O'Neil says
I'm not a huge fan of the old Star Trek series, but I do love the new movies. But I love Star Wars equally as much, probably just a bit more. :D I'm not usually a sci-fi person, but these books do look interesting!
Elizabeth says
I haven't watched either :) I know *gasp*
Those books sound amazing!
I just got back from camp this afternoon and I am ready to sleep! It was great to see you there. The set did look great! I had an AMAZING week :) I think I'm going on work crew next year!
http://www.frontiercamp.org
Gillian Bronte Adams says
Oh I bet you were super tired! I'm glad you had an awesome week at camp! You should totally join work crew. You would do a great job. :)
myself says
Honestly I'm more of a Firefly & Dr Who fan when venturing into the realm of space adventures.
Gillian Bronte Adams says
Yes to Firefly! Always a favorite. I've never been able to fully get into Dr. Who, but that may just be because I've never had the time to fully devote myself to watching a season. I feel like with most shows you have to watch at least a full season to truly get the full effect.
songbird says
My favorite would have to be Star Trek, The Trouble with Tribbles.