Greetings, travelers! We are about to head to our second Otherworld stop for the week, skipping across not just space, but also time. We always like to look to the future and imagine what if, and usually in the brightest, most optimistic of ways. But whatever prosperity we might have ahead of us won’t always be tread upon a golden road. But perhaps there is some glimmer of hope out there, if the right people find the way to bring us forward. Read on to learn more about Slow Space.
Author Lucian Phillips sets his sights on science fiction that feels grounded and real in his debut, Slow Space. This isn’t a tale about alien invasions or operatic space battles, but it does feel familiar enough with those elements that it will appeal to many people who like sci-fi on a spectrum. The revelations of new life feel earned, and expressive. The conflicts resonate deeply, and because of this, they don’t feel schlocky. Phillips uses several characters that he introduces early to help shed light on the universe that he’s created, but there is much more out there beyond first appearances. It doesn’t take long to really enjoy watching these characters grow and grow closer to one another as the threads of the tale begin to interweave.
Brax Bratton has the greatest mind of his generation. A physicist and thinker to rival Einstein, he gets anxious if he has to leave his own home town. But his journey leads him far from home and in the process he loses everything.
Luis Briggs comes from a poor immigrant family with an abusive mother. He finds himself, just 11 years old, at the mercy of the powerful Destiny Space Mining Corporation with one dream. To become a Ship’s Captain.
Together, with Brax’ partner Jess, they are tossed rapidly on the winds of change, making an immeasurable impact on the future of humanity.
A sense of mystery follows the characters forward in Slow Space, thanks to the mysterious Company, but the book never feels burdened by its secrets. Instead, Phillips uses snappy chapters and breaks to reward readers, as well as point of view shifts and time jumps that help bring things closer and closer to an inflection point. Throughout everyone’s journey, readers will no doubt have a deeper appreciation for them, as the author doesn’t shy away from giving glimpses of their inner wants and desires, or their turmoil. All told, this tale is one that finds careful balance with all of its elements, a breezy jaunt across space that has epic results. If that gives you encouragement, make haste. Check out Slow Space by Lucian Phillips on Amazon today!
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