Terror Occulta [Paperback]

Victor F. Paletta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2008

In a classic tale of good and evil, in Terror Occulta, author Victor F. Paletta goes to an eerie and wicked place that is wholly unusual and utterly fascinating. His is a distant future where life on earth has taken a turn for the worst. An enemy that once hid from a more technologically advanced people turns the tide, and is now on a relentless hunt for humans. Corporal 1412 is thrown into a world of sadistic inhuman predators, but not without a few savage weapons of his own. Ironically, his love for another is his most formidable weapon, but will it be enough to foil the fray of monsters, robots, and cyborgs that want blood? In a rush of action, Corporal 1412 will be put to the test until he can do no more and fate will step in to decide if he is, indeed, man enough to fight an evil that threatens to exterminate his people. Desperate and unyielding, this gruesome epic is harrowing, shocking, and all too realistic.

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"An intriguing, fantastical view of humankind's future." —Kirkus Discoveries, November 10, 2008

"The imagination shown in this science fiction novel, first of an intended trilogy, is very impressive." —Writer's Digest, March 8, 2010

About the Author

A native of St. Louis, Victor F. Paletta graduated from Rockhurst University with a double major in political science and Spanish. Shortly after graduation, Victor started writing Terror Occulta which he also illustrated. When he is not writing or painting, he works as a translator and enjoys jogging in Forest Park.

Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (October 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439202567
• ISBN-13: 978-1439202562
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,721,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth considering for any sci-fi fan, July 10, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Terror Occulta (Paperback)

Humanity is at the top of the food chain, but will this fact remain so in the future? "Terror Occulta" is a science fiction story of the future; humanity seems to have met its match in a species of predator out to eliminate them from existence. One man alone holds the power that will return humanity to prosperity - or accelerate their extinction. "Terror Occulta" is worth considering for any sci-fi fan.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Struggle for Humanity's Soul in a Future Dystopia, August 6, 2010

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Arthur Sippo (Highland, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terror Occulta (Paperback)

Victor Paletta first novel is a story that combines elements of several SciFi genres: Military Science Fiction, Future Dystopias, Space Opera, and Allegorical Theodicy. His protagonist is Corporal 1412, a warrior trained to protect the last vestiges of humanity against a rapacious, demonic enemy bent on the subjugation and destruction of the human race. To do so successfully Corporal 1412 must tap into the depths of his own animal nature for the power to fight without losing what makes him human. The ravaged world in which this conflict is waged is populated with robots, cyborgs, humans, and monsters who all add complexity to the struggle. Corporal 1412 finds his destiny at the leading edge of the struggle, but can he defeat his enemy without destroying himself? Can he preserve human values and dignity in his fight for freedom or must he compormise them in order to win?

"Terror Occulta" is the first book in a proposed trilogy. The rich tapestry of this thrilling dystopia is ripe for further story telling. There are many more battles yet to be fought in this war and we eagerly wait for future volumes in this series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Passion, December 1, 2008

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Nicholas J. Cottini (Kansas City, KS, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terror Occulta (Paperback)

The passion, intelligence, and consideration for humanity present in Victor Paletta's first (of hopefully many) novel(s) pulls the reader into this future reality that may be revealed to be more 'science' than 'fiction'. The theme of a changed world leaves the reader with much more to digest than the story itself. Several open-ended questions stuck with this reader and led to an examination of the human consciousness itself. Highly recommended for anyone that likes to be challenged into new thought processes and consideration of issues that have yet to be answered.