Embargo on Hope

De: Justin Doyle

Narrado por: Christopher Dukes

Even gods have secrets...

On planet Vastire, worth is set by the sins of one's ancestors. Good families rise to the elite and the wicked fall into poverty. Unfortunately for sixteen-year-old Darynn Mark, his father incited a revolution. Now, Darynn scrounges his way through life in the slums. When Vastire is surrounded by an embargo, it gets even harder to survive.

That all changes when an alien ship slips through the embargo, seeking Darynn with an offer: finish the revolution and the embargo ends. He might have a chance thanks to mysterious magic powers, and his two companions: clairvoyant crush Fyra and soldierly alien Kaylaa.

Cutthroat killers, mystical beasts, Vampires, power-hungry priests and lords, and self-serving spies stand in their way. If the three of them can crack his father's secret, maybe they can end the embargo and save the poor. If not, another poor orphan will be added to the growing piles of dead.

©2021 Justin Doyle (P)2024 Justin Doyle

Reseñas de la Crítica

"5 Stars - This action-packed adventure will fully immerse the reader... any fan of science fiction or action-adventure would enjoy this book." - Reader's Favorite

"...a gifted story that is exceptionally compelling." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"5 Stars - ... something both sci-fi and fantasy fans will enjoy." - Jim's Sci-Fi Blog

A beautiful sci-fantasy adventure, packed with so much to love.

Embargo on Hope contains a complex universe, engaging characters, a compelling quest, and a lot more to love. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something that feels like Brandon Sanderson’s Skyward mixed with Star Wars. I say Star Wars because it’s not necessarily a hard sci-fi book where technology or ideas are the focus. It’s more like an epic fantasy tale with bits of technology to serve a fantastical story.

Amazing Adventure with so many Twists and Turns

This story was so enjoyable, and the narration was top notch. I really feel in love with the characters and their journey. Some twists were jaw dropping. Full review will come out first on the SFFIsiders blog.