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First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2: The True Price of Immortality

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First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2: The True Price of Immortality by A. Ahad is a great summer read for sci-fi enthusiasts. Mr. Ahad has a true, thorough understanding of astronomy and the vision and imagination to create new worlds. He truly brings his characters to life as they struggle with saving their world while reaching out to another world. The reader is apt to go outside to gaze at the night sky and ponder what is the true price of immortality and what lies in the future for the characters that Mr. Ahad has created?

A. Ahad takes his readers on a voyage through time and space that is as informative as it is entertaining. The opening chapter, set on the planet Pritibee, introduces two young sisters with different destinies; one has the life sucked out of her and the other escapes -- to be found later on the far-flung planet of Chad. A parallel is drawn immediately between the two girls and the two planets. Pritibee is sucked out of existence by a black hole while Chad escapes -- torn out of orbit around Pritibee and flung into a cold world of darkness in deep space.
The frozen world of Chad holds uranium reserves that are vital to the continued existence of the starship Centauri Princess. When a mining expedition is sent out from the starship to plunder the reserves, the mineral scientists discover more than just uranium. In their curiosity, they re-awaken the living dead and change the course of their destinies in ways they had never thought possible.
First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2:The True Price of Immortality is an imaginative thriller that will enthral readers and leave them wanting more. I look forward to reading the next in the Centauri series by this accomplished author.

-- Shelagh Watkins

Two millennia ago, the Centauri Princess, a twelve-mile long starship, left a damaged Earth to seek colonization of a planet orbiting the Sun's nearest neighbor, Alpha Centauri. Two years prior to the events in this book, the inhabitants of this generational ark experienced a devastating attack by creatures known as the Wolf Angels. Now, this thriving community of 3,000 people is in crucial need of securing more uranium isotope to provide power to their ship, and a dangerous mining mission on the Delta iceworld that they are about to pass may be their only chance for survival.

Among the crew selected is a woman named Caroline, who has some frightening premonitions that seem to be connected with this mission. When the crew arrives only to discover a city on the dead planetoid, they realize that they have little knowledge of this world's past...and the people who inhabited it long ago. Delving into a search for answers may be the most dangerous thing they could do.

Although the author has put a lot of thought into the science surrounding this story, I must admit that his skills in facts and calculations far exceed those related to fiction writing. Regardless, I believe that this might be a fascinating story for a budding astronomer or sci-fi freak.

Reviewed by: Allison Fraclose

The First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2 is an extraordinary book. As an astronomer, Abdul Ahad uses his knowledge to create a tale of space travel that survives planet earth's Ice Age. It is full of intrigue, mystery and romance. Survival on this long journey is linked to the exploration of other planets where they encounter space aliens. This adds even more drama to the story as they continue their journey back to the new earth. The hazards of space travel makes for a suspenseful novel that whets the appetite for more.

When the Centauri Princess sends a crew to mine for minerals on the ice planet Delta, their survival and trust begins to deteriorate, after the intentional awakening of cryogenically frozen beings goes awry.

Abdul Ahad, an astronomer and writer, brings the travels of `First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2: The True Price of Immortality' to life right before your eyes. His infinite knowledge and imagination simplifies the complexity of space in rich and magnificent detail, grasping every aspect this adventure has to offer. When the laws of physics are added to the equation, the story explodes into an action packed novel making it a definite page-turner. Readers will get a taste of actually being there and experience this incredible journey first hand.

Reviewed by: Lara AbulHusn - Author of `Infested Humans'

First Ark to Alpha Centauri 2: The True Price of Immortality is the sequel to First Ark to Alpha Centauri, but because the author did such a wonderful job writing it, that the reader does not have to have read the first in order to follow the story. It is obvious from the intricately woven details and descriptions of the surrounding environments that the story takes place in, that Mr.Ahad has a very thorough knowledge of astronomy and its history. There are many characters in this book that one may have a hard time keeping track, but because they are each tightly developed and constructed, they are able to stand alone and come alive. My favorite was Felix, a pet drone that not only knew how to serve breakfast but also mow the lawn! This book will definitely be worth your while. Unlike most sci-fi writers, Mr.Ahad incorporates romance, humor and drama into his tale that makes it all the more interesting to read. It also feels more like you're watching a movie rather than reading a book because everything is so visual. Truly a great book for all ages!