The Federation has endured for hundreds of years, but now it is dying, killed by the corruption and decadence of the Senate and the rising power of military warlords. The shipping lanes are coming apart, the colonists are revolting and outside forces are pressing against undefended borders. Now, as one warlord makes a bid for supreme power, the entire edifice is on the verge of falling apart. Two officers, bearers of a proud military tradition, may be all that stands between the Federation and total destruction.

Admiral Marius Drake has fought for years to defend the Federation against the enigmatic outsiders. Now, he is charged with putting down a rogue warlord who has risen against the Senate and challenged its authority. If he fails, the schism will eventually rip the Federation apart. But with shadowy figures moving in the background, he knows it will not be easy to save the Federation from itself.

Lieutenant Roman Garibaldi, newly-graduated from the Naval Academy, knows no other cause than the Federation. Human unity is a cause worth fighting for. But as he faces the grim reality of interstellar civil war, and the exploitation of humans and aliens underlying the Senate’s vast power, he comes to realise that the price of the Federation’s survival may be more than anyone can pay.

But with the Senate suspicious of any competent commanding officers, purging the navy on the slightest excuse, their success may condemn them to an inglorious death.

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It's all merry and bright, unless you're the janitor.

Triana Moore doesn't hate Christmas, but tinsel tidying is terrible. When her bots stop vacuuming, Triana must find out why.

Like Santa up a chimney, she zips to the upper levels of the space station to apprehend the culprit: a mystery man with a magnetic personality confusing the computers. He can't remember his own name, but he can access the most secure areas of the station with a smile, and not leave a trace.

To save Christmas, and the board of directors' all-important holiday party, Triana must enlist all her friends--and a few enemies. When they look in their stockings on Christmas morning, who will find candy and who will find coal?

The Trouble with Tinsel is a novella in the Space Janitor series. It's a stand-alone Christmas story, but makes the most sense if read after book 2, The Dust of Kaku

Hello, World! is a near-future sci-fi thriller set in Tokyo and London. Amidst a global ban on AI research, a defiant scientist, backed by a clandestine organisation races against international governments to shape the future of artificial life.

Industry Reviews

… a captivating, thought provoking, confronting read offering a unique addition to the genre

... well-paced against the thrilling twists and turns;

...excitement that drags the reader to the edge

... detailed worldbuilding; a nuanced and complex cast, and an immersive fast pace the work is memorable; well-written and worthy of attention.

-- International Publishing House

Reader Reviews:

?????????? An exciting and imaginative page-turner - "Hello World" is an absolute blast! It wastes no time getting you into the action and delivers a roller-coaster ride to a brilliant finale. Some really imaginative futuristic gadgets and concepts are the highlights of the book but the real star is the story itself- it's a big concept but it is handled really well, with an ending that is unpredictable, but totally believable.

?????????? "An incredible read, and so beautifully written. Set in a futuristic Japan, Hello, World! explores the intricacies of AI and the questions that abound, and looks at what it means to be human, in all the beauty and pain."

?????????? ”I read this virtually in one sitting. Really enjoyed this as-contemporary a take on AI dystopia as one could imagine. Definite nods to Blade Runner/Do Androids, Ishiguro and Haruki Murakami.”

?????????? “A great read - clever, entertaining, and of course topical!”

?????????? “Enjoyable futuristic romp… Just finished this in 6hrs lying next to the pool. Page turner! Fans of Richard Morgan and William Gibson will enjoy the neo-Tokyo vibes while themes of AI are explored in realistic scenarios with compelling characters. Highly recommended!”

ABOUT HELLO, WORLD!

Hello, World! is a near-term sci-fi action thriller where AI research and development takes place in Quantum Sandboxes which serve to contain the risk of opening the Pandora's Box of Superintelligence . A global summit then takes place where a vote is passed to dismantle and ban all AI Research Facilities and Initiatives, as the risk to humanity is too great. This is known as The Shutdown.

Following the ban, a leading scientist who campaigned against the Shutdown is drafted in by a secret organisation to fight against what is considered by many as our species' greatest mistake. This organisation has the money, the power, the technology and the facility to bring Artificial Intelligence to life.

There is one last Sandbox, where Superintelligence can be developed to its full potential, and where the future of man and machine hang in the balance.

The story takes place in London and Tokyo and is a race between an underground organisation and international government to unleash or to kill the potential of artificial life.

Hello, World! grapples with what it means to be human, the risks and opportunities that AI presents, and the relationships we form with one another and with machines.

And… it's action-packed with lots of cool tech.

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Silver Medal winner Global Books Awards 2024.
Highly commended Giant Leap SF competition 2018.

Praise for Dodecahedral series :
????? “Think Dune meets Classic Star Wars—and yet entirely its own beast. A thrilling ride from start to finish.” – Reader’s Favorite
????? “A masterful debut that delivers a gripping story, rich characters, and dazzling world-building. Fans of Red Rising will love this!” – Amazon Reviewer
????? “A spellbinding space opera that grabs you by the throat and never lets go. Dodecahedral is the next big thing in science fiction.” – The Book Review Directory

When their Imperial dragonship is attacked, Guy Erma, bodyguard to the King, survives. However Teodor of Earth is missing and feared dead. Why? How? Did Guy abandon his King and save himself first?

Now Guy has to find his friend and his King to clear his name. But where is he? Guy pushed his King into a VIP pod, which should have been the safest escape, but instead has disappeared somewhere on Sas Darona, a vast unexplored and under developed planet. No maps, no comms, no civilisation, to find any clues, Guy has to steal into the pirate Scavengii base deep within the broken moon - what will he find? And what next?

Meanwhile King Teodor survived but has been sold into slavery in a crystal mine. He's lost without his title, his wealth and his army and forced to work with his bare hands to bring valuable ores to the surface. Driven by a desperate need to escape back to the life he knew he befriends a group of native tribesboys, seasonal workers in the same mine. They are friendly, but how or why will they help him escape? Even if he escapes, Teodor is a world away fom his military bases to the North, how long before he comes home?

If you love complex, multi-layered science fiction action adventure as in Classic Star Wars or the detailed world building and political machinations of Frank Herbert's Dune this new award winning series is for you.

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