*A Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Book of 2023***

In this action-packed space-opera adventure, one disadvantaged hero must ask himself: How do you defeat a galactic empire that can read your every thought?

The Majority always gets what it wants. Thomas Hill just wishes it didn’t want him. There’s no way to escape a galactic mob of mind readers, no way for him to blend in with his foster family and other average Americans.

Because Thomas invented a way to save his own life. His custom medicine halts the progress of his degenerative neuromuscular disease. Newscasters proclaim him the next Einstein, but mere humans have no idea his bioengineered processing capacity rivals that of a supercomputer. They just think he’s smart.

However, there are other bioengineered supergeniuses in the Majority. In fact, it’s shepherded by them. Some—such as the teenager known as the Upward Governess—are secretly trying to devise opportunities to break free from social constraints so they can invent weapons of planetary annihilation and become unchallenged masters of all living things.

If Thomas is going to end the utopian tyranny of supergeniuses and their sycophants and slaves, he’ll need more than cunning. He’ll need social skills. Oh, and power. Lots and lots of power.

It’s a good thing his friendly foster sister has befriended a colossal superhuman. Ariock is oblivious to his own dangerous powers and wrongly assumes he’s just an overgrown loser. Superhumans like him are doomed to die as entertainment fodder for the Majority—unless Thomas can figure out a way to trick thirty trillion telepaths . . .

The first volume of the hit sci-fi fantasy series—with more than 750,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

“Thoughtful explorations of morality, altruism, justice and mercy, and the idea that godlike powers come with godlike responsibilities add depth and breadth to this auspicious entry in SF literature’s mutant-superman genre. . . . An Earth-shaking opening to the chronicle of a rapacious galactic empire.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Engaging from the start, this complex space opera features relatable, believable characters; highly original, meticulous world building; and difficult ethical and moral dilemmas. Both young adult and adult readers are sure to be absorbed by Thomas’ intergalactic journey. Luckily this is just the first installment of an epic series.” — Booklist

Review

"Abby Goldsmith's Torth saga is a shining magnum opus that showcases passion for a project that spans a galaxy. Goldsmith has dedicated the bulk of her career to the crafting of this story that's captured the imagination of so many readers." - Jason Denzel, Fantasy Author

★★★★★ "This Story Will Blow Your Mind."

★★★★★ "I love this story! The premise is so fascinating, and the worldbuilding (universe-building?) is very detailed without being overt exposition. Even sections of direct exposition are masked behind Thomas connecting with literal trillions of other minds and learning via them. The story feels like a slow start, when all of a sudden __ bam! plot! __ And then we're lost in the galaxy with no idea where we are, when we are, or who's gonna make it out."

★★★★★ "The sci-fi elements are intriguing and well thought out. It's definitely a must-read."

★★★★★ "The first of its merits is how unique it is. While I've seen the themes used elsewhere, they mesh together into an epic scifi thriller that I was certainly not expecting at the beginning."

★★★★★ "This almost feels like the best and strangest sci fi murder mystery where the murder of a civilisation is pending!"

★★★★★ "As an author, this shows exceptional ability. As a reader, this thing should be treated like a loaded nuke."

★★★★★ "Literally the Best Novel I've Ever Read."

Torth series:
Book 1: Majority
Book 2: Colossus Rising
Book 3: World of Wreckage
Book 4: Megacosmic Rift
Book 5: Greater Than All
Book 6: Empire Ender

About the Author

Abby Goldsmith is the author of the Torth series, originally released on Wattpad and Royal Road with 750,000+ reads. She continues to write novels and has sold short works to Escape Pod and Writer's Digest Books, having attended the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop. Goldsmith is a 2D and 3D game animator, has lived on all three coasts of the United States, and is married to her favorite reader.