Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A REMOTE WORLD. A PERILOUS QUEST. A DARING HEROINE.
Six months after defeating the Bikashi threat to the allied planets, Commander Hickory Lace leads her team, space pilot Jess Parker and the young genius Gareth Blanquette, back to the alien planet, Prosperine. Every living thing on the ground, under the sea, and in the air, is dangerous to humans, doubly so when there's an embargo on bringing modern weapons to the surface.
This time, the fabled Sword of Connat-s ra-Haagar has gone missing and Hickory must find and return it to the temple in Avanaux.
The quest takes Hickory to the rugged country of Erlach where she faces the malevolent Riv-Amok, then deep into the mountains where the rebel leader, Sequana, has overthrown the rightful king and is rallying the northern clans to war.
Hickory must find a way to restore the king to his throne, and rescue the mysterious Teacher from Sequana's dungeons. Only then can she hope to defeat Sequana and win back the Sword.
Rise of the Erlachi is book 2 in the epic science fiction fantasy adventure, The Prosperine Trilogy featuring commander Hickory Lace of the Alien Corps.
Book1, Avanaux, and the dramatic conclusion to the trilogy, The Scarf are available in print and ebook editions.
If you enjoy epic science fiction with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this captivating story by PJ McDermott.
Buy Rise of the Erlachi today and see why readers are calling McDermott a 'contemporary Asimov.'
Synopsis
It's been six months since Hickory learned how to use her empathic skills and defeated the alien threat to Earth.
Now, a new menace has risen. Sequana, the leader of Prosperine's rebel forces, has taken the sword of Connat-s ra-Haagar from the temple and is using its ancient power to incite the northern clans to war.
Hickory, Jess, and Gareth are ordered to return to Prosperine and get it back. This time they've got company - the two Dark Suns, Jakah, and Saurab, are along for the ride.
Their mission takes them into the rugged country of Erlach where they join up with the rightful King of Erlach, meet again the mysterious teacher, and come face to face with the terrifying Riv-Amok, a malignant telepathic beast.
Hickory must find a way to restore the King to his throne and rescue the teacher from Sequana's dungeons. Only then can she hope to defeat Sequana and win back the Sword.
Rise of the Erlachi is book two in the epic science fiction series Prosperine, featuring commander Hickory Lace of the Alien Corps.
Other books in the series include The Alien Corps, and The Scarf.
If you enjoy epic science fiction with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this captivating story by PJ McDermott.
Buy Rise of the Erlachi today and see why readers are calling McDermott a 'contemporary Asimov.'
Synopsis
A scifi mystery for young adults that's guaranteed to keep you guessing until the last page.
Six months ago, Hickory learned how to use her empathic skills to defeat the alien threat to Earth.
But now, a new menace has arisen. The sword of Connat-s ra-Haagar has been stolen and the rebel leader, Sequana, is using its ancient power to incite the northern clans to war.
Hickory, Jess and Gareth are ordered to return to Prosperine and get it back. This time, they've got company - the two mischievous Dark Suns, Jakah and Saurab, are along for the ride.
The mission takes them into the rugged country of Erlach where they join up with the rightful King, meet the mysterious Teacher and come face to face with the Riv-Amok, a malignant telepathic beast.
Rise of the Erlachi is book two in the science fiction space adventure, Prosperine, and is available in paperback and eBook. If you enjoy scifi books with strong female characters, then you'll love this highly recommended scifi series that's guaranteed to keep you guessing until the last page.
Join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth
Although Rise of the Erlachi is a great read, PJ McDermott's fantastic space adventure series is best read in chronological order:
- Prelude: Born of Fire (also available as an audio book)
- Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audio book)
- Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi
- Book 4: Fractured Prophecy
What Amazon readers are saying about this young adult sci fi mystery:
"A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action "
"Great characters; storyline with action, drama, and fast-paced intrigue; and unique description of an alien planet, society and it's population. Highly recommended. I would get other books in the series."
"McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better "
"This is a full-blown outer space action adventure. Well described characters and a story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover."
Synopsis
High adventure with likable characters, heroic deeds, and amazing worlds
The Galactic Alliance built an empire on the back of its Surfboard(R) FTL technology. But the reliance on a rare catalyst to achieve light speed has left the G.A. vulnerable. For years, their enemies have sought to gain an advantage by stirring up dissent on the Alliance planets located on the galactic rim. On her last mission, the Alien Corps' Hickory Lace was sent to Prosperine and formed a friendship with the alien mystic, Kar-s r-Sephiryth. Together, they prevented the Bikashi/Pharlaxian coalition from overthrowing Prosperine's government.
However, the Pharlaxian leader escaped capture, and now he's inciting the northern clans to war. The G.A. wouldn't be interested, except Sequana has stolen a high-tech symbiotic weapon that, in the wrong hands, could become a serious threat to Earth. Hickory and her team are sent to Prosperine to get it back.
If you enjoy the classic scifi stories of Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein, and Anderson, you'll love The Prosperine Series.
Author's note: although, Rise of the Erlachi can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure, to get the most from the series, it would be best to start with volume 1, The Alien Corps.
The Prosperine Series comprises:
Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audiobook)
Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (also available as an audiobook)
Book 3: The Scarf
Book 4: Fractured Prophecy