Harbinger

Olan Thorensen

Book 1 of Janus Harbinger

Language: English

Published: Jan 1, 2020

Description:

Harbinger (def.) : Something that foreshadows or initiates a major change. “Filled with real science, fascinating details, probing questions, and altering world views, Harbinger is a science fiction mystery and action adventure.” Unconnected lives intersecting in a bleak setting. Nothing will ever be the same. Humanity lurches into an uncertain future, dismissive of warning signs. Only the most naïve believe humanity will step back from the brink. Yet, in a place that doesn’t exist, a riddle, puzzle, hope, fear, danger, salvation—all come together.Zach Marjek has faced death in the far corners of the Earth . . . and survived where others failed. He is about to be thrust into an unimagined situation. Jaded mercenaries, an Inuit wanderer, a murderous Yupik, a young mother, a video game designer, a retired general, a new president, a Chinese marine, mathematics prodigies: these and others whose lives and fates will come together to revolve around a mystery whose consequences could range from disaster to salvation.A mystery unravels, a danger lurks and prepares to take what cannot be taken. Lives and the future hang by the thinnest of threads. “Superb and imaginative hard sf”“Brilliant;”“Mix of good hard scfi”“Sensible military and alien contact”“Outstanding and very timely”“Great story, intelligently written”“Unique first contact story, extremely engaging”