Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Immortality Thief – Book 1 of The Kystrom Chronicles by Taran Hunt – release date – 11th October, 2022
#science fiction #space opera #thriller
BLURB: Refugee, criminal and linguist Sean Wren is made an offer he knows he can’t refuse: life in prison, “voluntary” military service – or salvaging data in a long-dead language from an abandoned ship filled with traps and monsters, just days before it’s destroyed in a supernova. Data connected to the Philosopher’s Stone experiments, into unlocking the secrets of immortality.
And he’s not the only one looking for the derelict ship. The Ministers, mysterious undying aliens that have ruled over humanity for centuries, want the data – as does The Republic, humanity’s last free government. And time is running out.
In the bowels of the derelict ship, surrounded by horrors and dead men, Sean slowly uncovers the truth of what happened on the ship, in its final days… and the terrible secret it’s hiding.
It was the title that caught my eye – and then the premise. While I find it difficult to cope with creepy stuff here on Earth – once it’s safely out in space, I find it thoroughly enjoyable. Particularly as the extremely hostile conditions of deep space always make it much harder to simply run awaaay – which is often what I’m urging protagonists who insist on visiting deserted houses with dubious histories… isolated wilderness spots with dodgy characters… or simply getting out of bed to confront the strange noises in the night – who does that??? Anyway, back to this offering – it sounds like there are all sorts of nasties lingering in the shadows and I’m looking forward to tucking into it😊.
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I do love mysteries in space, and this seems like it will be scary! Great choice, I may have to track down a copy😁
It certainly looks as though it would be right up your alley, too. I’m aware that availability varied throughout the various Netgalley sites – but this one is still available in the UK, so you might be able to get hold of it in the States…
I love the sound of this one. I’ve been in the mood for more space operas lately. Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Thank you, Ashley – I’m looking forward to it:).
I hope you enjoy this one when you get a chance to read it! Have a great week!
Thank you, Cindy – I’m certainly looking forward to tucking into this one:)).
A derelict ship full of horrors, dangers and dead people? Count me in! 😀
Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome:)).