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Suggested reading order for The Chaos Series:

The Chaos Machine*
The da Vinci Butterfly (optional)
Second Contact*
Mankind 2.0*
Colony Ship New Hope
The Goddess of the Gillani
The Race at Valli Ha'i
Vacation on New Haven
Before the Fall (part 1 of 2)
After the Fall (part 2 of 2)

*Combined in "The Chaos Trilogy"

Other standalone works:

Raising Miss Ellie (A Boomer Novella)
The Conqueror (A Valentine's Day Short Story)
Stranded in Eloi (A Humorous Romance)
HELP US (A Humorous Short Story)

I've been an avid science fiction fan for most of my life, but only as a consumer and never a contributor. Several years ago, I decided to change that by publishing my first novel. For roughly twenty years, I had been toying with the basic story line and various plot devices and I finally managed to put my thoughts into words.

I personally believe that it's possible to have an engrossing science fiction novel without sex, violence, and mass destruction. I also like to think the best of mankind and that good always wins out over evil. That rational minds might persist whenever conflict occurs. That we can all somehow learn to get along with each other. And that a little bit of humor never hurt anyone.

The reality, of course, is that the statistical distribution of true psychopaths within a population of seven-plus billion people guarantees that the world will never be free of those who want to harm others. However, there are plenty of stories out there with a plethora of dystopian futures to choose from. One of the benefits of writing your own stories is that you can make them anything that you want them to be. You can even solve all of mankind's problems in a kinder and gentler manner.

My first three books, "The Chaos Machine", "Second Contact", and "Mankind 2.0", have been combined into one book as "The Chaos Trilogy". While there may not be sex or violence in any of these, there is definitely love, romance, and danger. And, oh yeah, lots of food.

If you find "The Chaos Trilogy" enjoyable, "Second Contact" is chronologically followed by two more Cassiopeia Adventures: "Colony Ship New Hope (New Haven or Bust!)" and "Goddess of the Gillani." 5,341 years later, in "The Race at Valli Ha'i", some distant relatives of Cassiopeia use her legacy to save the Universe and end the Universal Depression. They return in the sequel, "Vacation on New Haven", that also revisits the characters in "Colony Ship New Hope".

A prequel to the series, "Before the Fall," describes the early history of Shoomar leading up to the departure of the colony ship New Hope. "After the Fall" completes the story of what finally happened to Shoomar after the colony ship left for New Haven.

There is an orphan chapter to "The Chaos Machine" about how Leonardo da Vinci became a Renaissance Man. "The da Vinci Butterfly" is based on a reference that da Vinci made about a mysterious cave in his childhood.

On the other hand, if you like your stories more down-to-Earth, you might enjoy "Raising Miss Ellie." Set in present-day America, somewhere between Mobile and Memphis, it's a novella about an elderly woman who offers refuge to a young runaway. However, the more she learns about him, the more she begins to wonder what he's running from. And why.

"The Conqueror," is a short story that I wrote for Valentine's Day. It has generally been described as "cute" by everyone who has read it.

And finally, my most recent work, "Stranded in ELoi" (a Christmas romance with an unusual twist).

Whether you enjoyed reading any of my works or not, I would greatly appreciate any honest reviews on Amazon or Goodreads. It's the only way that I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

Thank you and Happy Landings!

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Raising Miss Ellie Jan 19, 2019

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"Highly recommended!" — The Prairies Book Review.

Young runaway Mig isn't like the other children. When Mary Ellen catches him stealing eggs from her henhouse, she decides to help him hide from his pursuers. Little does she know that her simple act of kindness will change the Universe forever.

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HELP US Aug 25, 2020

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A Short Story - When their life support system fails them, aliens elicit the help of a UFO enthusiast to procure a replacement part.

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Stranded in Eloi Aug 20, 2020

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A lighthearted romance that takes place in the little town of Eloi, Kansas. If you like quirky characters, you'll love the Women of Eloi as they scheme to bring Jack and Janice together with their matchmaking skills.

Beware of the WOEs!

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The Chaos Machine (The Chaos Trilogy Book 1) Aug 14, 2016

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"A fusion of advanced techno details and delightful moments of character interaction, this sci-fi adventure is sure to delight all sci-fi enthusiasts." — The Prairies Book Review.

When the crew of a Shoomaran freighter find themselves stranded on Earth in 5342 BC, they learn that the native inhabitants are destined to die out in only a thousand years. Aided by a machine that can foretell the future, they are able to make minor changes from time-to-time in order to keep mankind on the path to survival. However, in spite of all of their efforts, the clock will finally run out for everyone in less than a year from now. Unable to find a solution on their own, they turn to those that they have watched over for more than seven millennia. But will the humans be able to find a way to save the solar system from annihilation?

The Chaos Machine is the first book of The Chaos Trilogy*. It was originally intended to be a stand-alone novel, but continues with Second Contact. The third book, Mankind 2.0, bridges the first two books and ties everything together.

Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

* "A trilogy of exuberant and lucid tales ..." — Kirkus Reviews.

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The Conqueror (A Short Story) Feb 15, 2019

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A different kind of Valentine's Day Massacre.

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The Chaos Trilogy: Better Life Through ACME Oct 24, 2017

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"A trilogy of exuberant and lucid tales ..." — Kirkus Reviews.The Chaos Trilogy is a story about the past, present, and future of humanity as it struggles to rise above its natural proclivity for self-destruction. From the dawn of the Sumerian Empire to the sunset of the Shoomaran Empire, this is the tale of how it finally succeeds.The Chaos Machine: When the crew of a Shoomaran freighter find themselves stranded on Earth in 5342 BC, they learn that the native inhabitants are destined to die out in only a thousand years. Aided by a machine that can foretell the future, they are able to make minor changes from time-to-time in order to keep mankind on the path to survival. However, in spite of all of their efforts, the clock will finally run out for everyone in less than a year from now. Unable to find a solution on their own, they turn to those that they have watched over for more than seven millennia. But will the humans be able to find a way to save the solar system from annihilation?Second Contact: When aliens from different parts of the Universe encounter each other in 5342 AB, old friendships are renewed and new friendships begin as 19-year-old Cassiopeia upends the ancient Shoomaran Empire. And when she's done, nothing in the Universe will ever be the same again.Mankind 2.0: When a solar super-storm hits the Earth, the end of the world as we know it becomes a new beginning for mankind. A society in which life is much better for everyone thanks to The ACME Corporation But is it enough to ensure mankind's long-term survival?.Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author. Happy Landings!

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Second Contact (The Chaos Trilogy Book 2) Jan 11, 2017

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When aliens from different parts of the Universe encounter each other in 5342 AB, old friendships are renewed and new friendships begin as 19-year-old Cassiopeia upends the ancient Shoomaran Empire. And when she's done, nothing in the Universe will ever be the same again.

Second Contact is the second book of The Chaos Trilogy*. It is preceded by The Chaos Machine and followed by Mankind 2.0, which bridges the first two books and ties everything together.

Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

* "A trilogy of exuberant and lucid tales ..." — Kirkus Reviews.

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The da Vinci Butterfly Sep 23, 2016

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This short story is a companion piece to The Chaos Machine. However, it was written such that it may be read separately and contains only brief references to the novel solely to provide a minimal background for the story. It is a fictional imagining about Leonardo da Vinci and his encounter with a cave in his childhood. It was an experience that changed his life forever.The Chaos Machine is the first book of The Chaos Trilogy. It was originally intended to be a stand-alone novel, but (optionally) continues with Second Contact. The third book, Mankind 2.0, bridges the first two books and ties everything together.Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

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Mankind 2.0 (The Chaos Trilogy Book 3) May 14, 2017

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When a solar super-storm hits the Earth, the end of the world as we know it becomes a new beginning for mankind. A society in which life is much better for everyone thanks to The ACME Corporation. But is it enough to ensure mankind's long-term survival?

Mankind 2.0 is the third book of The Chaos Trilogy*. It is preceded by The Chaos Machine and Second Contact. Mankind 2.0 bridges the first two books and ties everything together.

Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

* "A trilogy of exuberant and lucid tales ..." — Kirkus Reviews.

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The Race at Valli Ha'i Oct 22, 2018

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"Utterly absorbing…" — The Prairies Book Review

The Race at Valli Ha'i is the sixth book of The Chaos Trilogy and occurs 5,341 years after The Goddess of the Gillani. Five hundred years previously, the known Universe had finally run out of dark matter. As the cost of energy increased exponentially, the prolonged recession quickly deepened into a full-blown centuries-long depression. While it would only be a matter of time before another major dark lode was discovered, it was statistically unlikely to be found in time to save everyone. Unless some wildly improbable sequence of events happened to occur, the Universe was facing imminent doom.

Fortunately, Chaos moves in mysterious ways.

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Vacation on New Haven Jul 26, 2019

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"Thoroughly absorbing with its strange details and beautiful quirks…" — The Prairies Book Review

The planet New Haven was settled 5,342 years ago by colonists from the ancient Shoomaran Federation. Their goal was to transform the planet into a sustainable home for their race and to provide a platform from which they could spread throughout the galaxy and eventually the Rest of the Universe. If it weren't for one tiny little problem, they might have been able to make it on their own. Fortunately, some overly-curious triplets happen to come along and help them to advance their agenda.

Vacation on New Haven is the seventh book in The Chaos Series and it follows The Race at Valli Ha'i.

Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author.

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Colony Ship New Hope: New Haven or Bust Sep 2, 2017

by Jim Hamilton

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"Superb! An engrossing novel full of intrigue…" — The Prairies Book Review.

The crew of the colony ship New Hope left behind a dying planet in a desperate attempt to insure the continuation of their species in a distant star system. However, things didn't quite go as they had planned.

Chronologically, Colony Ship New Hope follows Second Contact, the second entry of The Chaos Trilogy. Another Cassiopeia Adventure, it is intended to be read after Mankind 2.0, the third book in the series.

Author's note: Whether you enjoy reading this or not, I would appreciate any honest reviews. It's the only way I can get any feedback as to how I'm doing as an author. Happy Landings!

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