Forbidden The Stars (The Interstellar Age Book 1)

Valmore Daniels · 07-30-2010, 03:30 PM

FREE EBOOK AT MOST RETAILERS

Forbidden The Stars
The Interstellar Age Book 1

At the end of the 21st century, a catastrophic accident in the asteroid belt has left two surveyors dead. There is no trace of their young son, Alex Manez, or of the asteroid itself.

On the outer edge of the solar system, the first manned mission to Pluto, led by the youngest female astronaut in NASA history, has led to an historic discovery: there is a marker left there by an alien race for humankind to find. We are not alone!

While studying the alien marker, it begins to react and, four hours later, the missing asteroid appears in a Plutonian orbit, along with young Alex Manez, who has developed some alarming side-effects from his exposure to the kinetic element they call Kinemet.

From the depths of a criminal empire based on Luna, an expatriate seizes the opportunity to wrest control of outer space, and takes swift action.

The secret to faster-than-light speed is up for grabs, and the race for interstellar space is on!

Visit http://ValmoreDaniels.com for more information.

JRM34857 · 07-31-2010, 09:40 PM

Just picked up a copy of "Forbidden The Stars" at Smashwords. It looks interesting.

And.... You have the coolest cover art!!!

sabredog · 08-01-2010, 09:50 PM

Looks a great read. Just added your book to my Smashwords cart.

Thanks!

Valmore Daniels · 08-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Thank you! I hope you enjoy.

Valmore Daniels · 08-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Forbidden The Stars briefly cracked the top 100 this week in the following Amazon Bestsellers Categories:

#69 Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Science Fiction > High Tech

sabredog · 08-07-2010, 12:19 PM

Purchased both books earlier this week. Both look great reads.

Valmore Daniels · 08-07-2010, 11:11 PM

Thanks, Sabredog! I hope you enjoy them!

Valmore Daniels · 08-14-2010, 02:20 PM

Forbidden The Stars was featured at Kindle Author on August 10, 2010 - http://kindle-author.blogspot.com/20...e-daniels.html for full interview.

Spalding's Racket shined a spotlight on Forbidden The Stars on Monday, August 16, 2010 - http://spaldings-racket.blogspot.com...niels-sci.html

Valmore Daniels · 08-23-2010, 06:00 PM

Blog Tour Update:

Forbidden The Stars sponsored Kindle Nation Daily on August 19, 2010 - http://kindlehomepage.blogspot.com/2...rt-for_19.html

Forbidden The Stars was spotlighted on JC Phelps Blog on August 22, 2010 - http://jcphelps.blogspot.com/2010/08...den-stars.html

sabredog · 08-23-2010, 09:29 PM

I finished "Forbidden the stars" a week or so ago. The story premise was interesting though not to my personal reading taste.

However, that said, it was a very well written novel with believable, well fleshed out characters.

Worth reading?

Absolutely.

Valmore Daniels · 08-24-2010, 12:51 PM

Well thank you for that Sabredog!

Valmore Daniels · 08-30-2010, 07:36 PM

Forbidden The Stars has been out for a month now and is doing far better than I had expected, and I know a large part is because of you.

I'd just like to thank all the MR members for being so helpful, understanding and supportive. You guys rock!

Valmore Daniels · 09-06-2010, 11:44 AM

In addition to Sabredog's testimonial, here are some things other readers have said about Forbidden The Stars:

"Just what sci-fi ought to be and so often isn't!" -- reader, Jim

"It is a solid piece of science fiction and something that reminds me slightly of the Clarke and the Herbert." -- reader, Andrew

"This is extremely imaginative and well written! Perfect sci-fi!" -- reader, Liz

CarolineNH · 09-08-2010, 08:38 AM

Added this one to my Smashwords queue!

Valmore Daniels · 09-08-2010, 12:40 PM

Thanks Caroline - I hope you enjoy the adventure!

07-30-2010, 03:30 PM	#1
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Forbidden The Stars (The Interstellar Age Book 1) FREE EBOOK AT MOST RETAILERS Forbidden The Stars The Interstellar Age Book 1 At the end of the 21st century, a catastrophic accident in the asteroid belt has left two surveyors dead. There is no trace of their young son, Alex Manez, or of the asteroid itself. On the outer edge of the solar system, the first manned mission to Pluto, led by the youngest female astronaut in NASA history, has led to an historic discovery: there is a marker left there by an alien race for humankind to find. We are not alone! While studying the alien marker, it begins to react and, four hours later, the missing asteroid appears in a Plutonian orbit, along with young Alex Manez, who has developed some alarming side-effects from his exposure to the kinetic element they call Kinemet. From the depths of a criminal empire based on Luna, an expatriate seizes the opportunity to wrest control of outer space, and takes swift action. The secret to faster-than-light speed is up for grabs, and the race for interstellar space is on! Visit http://ValmoreDaniels.com for more information. Last edited by Valmore Daniels; 05-02-2014 at 06:22 PM.

08-14-2010, 02:20 PM	#8
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	News Update *Forbidden The Stars* was featured at Kindle Author on August 10, 2010 - http://kindle-author.blogspot.com/20...e-daniels.html for full interview. Spalding's Racket shined a spotlight on Forbidden The Stars on Monday, August 16, 2010 - http://spaldings-racket.blogspot.com...niels-sci.html Last edited by Valmore Daniels; 08-16-2010 at 01:18 PM.

08-23-2010, 06:00 PM	#9
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Blog Tour Update Blog Tour Update: Forbidden The Stars sponsored Kindle Nation Daily on August 19, 2010 - http://kindlehomepage.blogspot.com/2...rt-for_19.html Forbidden The Stars was spotlighted on JC Phelps Blog on August 22, 2010 - http://jcphelps.blogspot.com/2010/08...den-stars.html Last edited by Valmore Daniels; 10-10-2010 at 02:39 AM.

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sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Looks a great read. Just added your book to my Smashwords cart. Thanks!

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Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Thank you! I hope you enjoy.

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Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Forbidden The Stars briefly cracked the top 100 this week in the following Amazon Bestsellers Categories: #69 Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Science Fiction > High Tech

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sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Purchased both books earlier this week. Both look great reads.

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Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Thanks, Sabredog! I hope you enjoy them!

08-23-2010, 09:29 PM	#10
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	I finished "Forbidden the stars" a week or so ago. The story premise was interesting though not to my personal reading taste. However, that said, it was a very well written novel with believable, well fleshed out characters. Worth reading? Absolutely.

08-24-2010, 12:51 PM	#11
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Well thank you for that Sabredog!

08-30-2010, 07:36 PM	#12
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Forbidden The Stars has been out for a month now and is doing far better than I had expected, and I know a large part is because of you. I'd just like to thank all the MR members for being so helpful, understanding and supportive. You guys rock!

09-06-2010, 11:44 AM	#13
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	In addition to Sabredog's testimonial, here are some things other readers have said about Forbidden The Stars: "Just what sci-fi ought to be and so often isn't!" -- reader, Jim "It is a solid piece of science fiction and something that reminds me slightly of the Clarke and the Herbert." -- reader, Andrew "This is extremely imaginative and well written! Perfect sci-fi!" -- reader, Liz

09-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#14
CarolineNH Expert napper Posts: 112 Karma: 77362 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Hampshire Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Pro, Kindle Fire 10	Added this one to my Smashwords queue!

09-08-2010, 12:40 PM	#15
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Thanks Caroline - I hope you enjoy the adventure!