I write long, complicated pieces filled with exotic technology and bewildered and corrupted characters scheming against each other. It’s easy to be a saint in paradise, and the world of the Metacene is much closer to the other place. I’ve cringed at the thought of trying to give my setting a tagline (and at the general idea of ‘advertising’ anything), but a quote that clarified exactly what I want to do comes from the late great American comedian, George Carlin:
“The planet is fine, the people are fucked … I wish I could live a thousand years to watch it happen. From a distance, where I could see it all.”
So do I. If you’ve had it with saccharine positivity and typical happy endings and ideal couples and meek attempts at social commentary without any passion or bloodlust – as the real world circles around the drain in tighter, faster circles – I invite you to explore with me.
Terra Incognita
Back Cover
On a world where the horizon moves and parallel realities grind together, the Bad Time is coming. A boy named Nemed, a stern Detective named Malone, and a reformed terrorist named Larmenihar each come from a different Scape, and each will confront unpleasant discoveries and the legacy of bleak, violent history, a history that is sometimes bizarre and sometimes darkly familiar.
Mere men with guns and wits must contend with crystalline post-humans of incredible technology and strength, themselves overshadowed by stranger and more horrible beings of weaponized insanity. Knowledge of the mysterious phenomenon which created the moving Horizons overhead would be a powerful asset for any side … but the legends of the Bad Time warn against such curiosity. Under the thick glaciers of the Larch Scape a discovery is about to be made, one that is drawing the multiverse’s more advanced peoples to Nemed’s cold homeland and bringing them closer to war.
(Front cover art by Deron Douglas, DDP)
Reviews
“If you’re a fan of high concept sci-fi and are into notions of genetic manipulation, cultural conflict, sneaky double crosses, exciting fight scenes and cool technology, Terra Incognita comes highly recommended.“
-Sean Benham, author of White American
“It is a challenge, but if you’re up for a mind bending adventure -which is decidedly not spoon fed to the reader, you’re in for a real rewarding treat.”
-Ed Morawski, author of Flit
“The plot often involves dark intrigue, and foreboding mystery is well maintained throughout. The language is often evocative and the dialogue flowing and natural. Overall, Terra Incognita is a worthy read, especially for sci-fi enthusiasts looking for a highly unusual and original story.“
-Peter Fratesi, author of The Symbol