The Galapagos Incident: A Science Fiction Thriller (The Solarian War Saga Book 1)
Asteroid squatters. A genocidal enemy. Saving lives has just been added to her job description…
Evicting people from their homes is a crappy job, but Elfrida Goto knows that somebody has to do it. If she can't evict the squatters from asteroid 11073 Galapagos, it'll further delay a project she cares deeply about: terraforming Venus. Unfortunately, Elfrida's remote telepresence robot isn't cooperating, and neither are the asteroid's inhabitants. When an enemy fleet attacks her home base and heads straight for Galapagos, her mission changes in a hurry.
Teaming up with a wannabe Star Force pilot, Elfrida hits on a plan to save the squatters. If she survives long enough to put it into practice, she'll go up against the most dangerous enemy humanity has ever known…
The Galapagos Incident is the first installment in The Solarian War Saga, a series of suspenseful space operas with a strong comedic edge. If you like fast-paced space thrillers, geeky references, and books that keep you thinking, then you'll love Felix R. Savage's extraordinary look into our interplanetary future. Readers of Iain M. Banks, Neal Stephenson, and Kim Stanley Robinson have discovered their new go-to space obsession.
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Interview with the Author
Q: What makes the Solarian War Saga unique?
A: I set out to write the kind of series I want to read. I love space opera! This series takes place in the 23rd century, which is an interesting period: it’s neither the day after tomorrow, nor a distant future where technology is indistinguishable from magic.
In the universe of the Solarian War Saga, all the technology is extrapolated from what we have today. That said, my focus is on the characters, and I think that it’s the characters who make this series unique. Elfrida Goto is a good-intentioned heroine who is basically very decent, while retaining the ability to laugh at herself. The other characters range from the holy to the downright slimy.
I’m an optimist about space colonization, so I designed the series to portray a future that’s realistic and achievable—while delivering action-packed twists and quite a few laughs.
Q. You live in Tokyo. Has this influenced your stories?
A. Yes, undoubtedly. After 15 years here, I know that I will never, ever understand the Japanese (laughs). But I still went ahead and made Elfrida Goto half-Japanese, and several of the supporting characters in the series are also Japanese. On the other hand, part of the background to the Solarian War Saga is that Mt. Fuji erupted and destroyed Tokyo. I swear that’s not wish fulfillment!
Q: What order should I read the books of the Solarian War Saga in?
A: Any order. Chronologically, they take place in this order:
- Crapkiller
- The Galapagos Incident
- The Vesta Conspiracy
- A Very Merry Zero-Gravity Christmas (short story)
- The Mercury Rebellion
- The Luna Deception
- The Phobos Maneuver (coming in early 2016!)
I designed each book as a self-contained story, so there are no loose ends, and each one can be read on its own.
Q: So, why should readers pick up this series?
A: Because each book is a fast-paced science fiction thriller that will keep you turning the pages well into the night. As a bonus, if you don’t laugh at least once, I will personally refund your purchase price. That’s a promise! Just get in touch with me at felixrsavage@gmail.com. Ultimately, readers who love space opera and exhilarating stories of space colonization will get a thrill out of this series.
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