Sacred Planet
Book One of the Dominion Series
by Austin Rogers
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Pub Date Sep 06 2016 | Archive Date Oct 01 2016
Description
Only one woman can stop it. Only one man can save her.
After centuries of expansion into the galaxy and no contact with intelligent, extra-terrestrial life, humanity is split into three superpowers, each dominating one of the spiral arms closest to Earth: Orion, Carina, and Sagittarius. Divided along political, cultural, and religious lines, these galactic mega-states have grown alien to each other over time. Inter-arm relations have eroded. Minor differences have become dangerous disparities.
Now a ruthless religious faction threatens to plunge the galaxy into a catastrophic war.
Conflict sparks when Sierra Falco, the Carinian prime minister’s daughter, is attacked on her space yacht by a powerful and shadowy enemy. As a popular advocate for peace, Sierra’s loss destabilizes the fragile balance of the galaxy. But her attackers’ plans are disrupted when a rugged band of scavengers stumble across the yacht and jump at the opportunity to make a profit. Davin, captain of the scavenger ship, is caught between the lure of fabulous wealth and the nag of conscience as he is dragged into a conspiracy bigger than he can imagine.
A race begins between those who seek to prevent war and the secretive forces who want to escalate it—apparently with Earth in their crosshairs.
In this universe, Earth—the Sacred Planet, the epicenter of human civilization—holds the coveted key to victory.
Whoever controls Earth controls the galaxy.
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781537166308 |
| PRICE | $0.99 (USD) |
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John P, Reviewer
“Sacred Planet” eBook was published in 2016 and was written by Austin Rogers. This is Mr. Rogers first publication. This is the first novel in his “Dominion” series.
I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence, Mature Language and Mature Situations. The story is set in the far future. Humanity has spread throughout the stars. There are several principal characters in this story, though the young woman Sierra Falco seems to be the most central.
Falco is the daughter of the Carinian Prime Minister. The Republic of Carina is one of the principal forces in the galaxy. The spacecraft Falco is traveling on is attacked and she is the only survivor. She is rescued by Davin the small crew of his salvage vessel. They are chased by those within the Carinian government that want war with the Sagittarians. While she is with them, she and Davin begin to develop feelings for one another.
The story also follows events that are playing out within the Sagittarian Regnum. There are political and military actions taking place within their borders and on worlds within the adjoining Voluntarist Network of planets.
Then there is Earth and the Terran Confederacy. Earth has become the religious pilgrimage point for the galaxy. For some, Earth is considered the key to controlling the universe.
I enjoyed the nearly 11 hours I spent reading this 366 page Science Fiction novel. Because of the scope of characters and the political intrigue involved it reminds me of the “Game of Thrones” and “The Wheel of Time” series. Even with the large scope of the novel, the story was fast paced. I enjoyed the story, though the writing was not quite as good as that produced by more experienced authors. The cover art is very SciFi and I like it, but does not really relate to the majority of the story. I give this novel a 4.4 (rounded down to a 4) out of 5.
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