Fade to Black: The Trasaron Chronicles [Paperback]

Jon Batson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2009 | Series: The Trasaron Chronicles

First in The Trasaron Chronicles series, Fade to Black tells the story of three unlikely heroes who struggle to stay alive in a hostile environment while plotting to retake their home planet, Earth. This character driven sci-fi saga takes the reader on a page-turning adventure that explores survival, interpersonal relationships, and quality of life when many of earth's population are "displaced" elsewhere. Always riveting and often humorous, Fade to Black captivates the reader in an ever-evolving tale set on an inhospitable world.

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About the Author

Jon Batson is three-time winner of the Lower Cape Fear Short Story Contest and has twice won Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future contest. He has completed four novels and three short story collections. Jon lives with his wife in Raleigh, NC., where he is outlining his next novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (July 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 144864500X
• ISBN-13: 978-1448645008
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,590,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jon Batson is a prolific writer, talented entertainer and the driving force behind Midnight Whistler Publishers (MWP), an independent press located in Raleigh, NC. An award-winning author, he is a four time winner of the Lower Cape Fear Short Story Contest and twice awarded Honorable Mention in the internationally known Writers of The Future Contest for science fiction writers. His six novels and three short story collections are intentionally provocative and refreshingly entertaining. As a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Jon has five Hollywood produced musicals, two CDs and a collectible vinyl record to his credit. Jon lives with his wife, Eileen, in Raleigh, North Carolina and is currently writing his next novel. Visit www.MidnightWhistler.com and www.TheRealJonBatson.com Email [e-mail]