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Stolen Earth Kindle Edition

by J.T. Nicholas (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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Firefly meets The Expanse in a future where humanity has destroyed the Earth through ecological disaster and warfare, and a totalitarian state prevents any access to their home...



Environmental disasters and AI armies have caused the human population of Earth to flee. They lie scattered across space stations and colonies, overcrowded and suffering. The Earth is cut off by the Interdiction Zone: a network of satellites that prevents any escape from the planet. The incredible cost of maintaining it has crippled humanity, who struggle under the totalitarian yoke of the Sol Commonwealth government. Many have been driven to the edge of society, taking any work offered, criminal and otherwise, in order to survive. The crew of the Arcus are just such people.
 
Through the Interdiction Zone, a world of priceless artifacts awaits, provided anyone is crazy enough to make the run. With fuel running low and cred accounts even lower, the Arcus’ survival might depend on taking the job. Yet on arrival on Earth, the crew discovers that what remains of their world is not as they have been told, and the truth may bring the entire Sol Commonwealth tumbling down…
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  5. Publication date
    September 21, 2021
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"A fascinating take on life extension treatments that goes beyond 'nifty idea' to deal with the consequences,  combined with a vividly written action-adventure.”  Elizabeth Moon

"Re-Coil is a slow-burn thriller that heats up to an intriguing set up of a transhumanist future and corporate skulduggery.” Glynn Stewart

"Perfect for fans of Altered Carbon.” Gareth L. Powell

"Re-Coil is an intriguing and fast-moving mix of bio-tech and space opera." L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

“A thriller and a thinker that’s as much sci-fun as sci-fi.” The Sunday Sport Review

“This non-stop action thriller pits workers against corporations and knows which side it’s on.” Morning Star

"A classic story of a cover-up, told in a fun, fast-paced way... Fans of James S.A. Corey’s Expanse series will enjoy this tale of high-tech mystery and shifting loyalties." Booklist Review

"Readers will be drawn in by the compassionate characters and captivating premise." Publishers Weekly

“This is a story that kicks off at breakneck speed... A compelling, multi-layered sci-fi tale.” Culturefly

About the Author

J.T. Nicholas is the author of the upcoming science-fiction novel Re-Coil and the neo-noir science-fiction series The New Lyons Sequence. When not writing, J.T. spends his time practising a variety of martial arts, playing games (video, tabletop, and otherwise), and reading everything he can get his hands on. He currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina with his wife.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FH94WD2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan Books (September 21, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2853 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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J.T. Nicholas is the author of the science fiction novels Stolen Earth (May 2021 from Titan Books) and ReCoil (available now from Titan Books) and the neo-noire science fiction series, The New Lyons Sequence (available now from Rebel Base Books).

J.T. was born in Lexington, Virginia, though within six months he moved (or was moved, rather) to Stuttgart, Germany. Thus began the long journey of the military brat, hopping from state to state and country to country until, at present, he has accumulated nearly thirty relocations. This experience taught him that, regardless of where one found oneself, people were largely the same.

When not writing, J.T. spends his time practicing a variety of martial arts, playing games (video, tabletop, and otherwise), and reading everything he can get his hands on.

J.T. currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina with his wife, a cat to which he is terribly allergic, and two Australian Shepherds who have decided that, despite weighing 50+ pounds, they are, in fact, lap dogs.

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Ron T
4.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Tale of Humanity’s Struggle Against Rogue AI’s
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
A group of space pirates takes on a job to recover artifacts from Old Earth. The only thing standing in their way is SolComm and their ring of IZ satellites.

Old Earth has been quarantined due to the six wartime AI’s that still wage war against humans with nanobot viruses they have created. Approaching the Interdiction Zone means certain death.

Captain Grayson Lynch and the crew of the Arcus will risk their lives to get past the IZ, not once but twice, in order to claim the reward. But what will they find once they reach the planet’s surface?

The author keeps the pace rolling as each phase of the mission builds to an impressive conclusion.
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MK French
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid scifi heist story with a twist
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
Review first posted at Girl Who Reads. A free copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Earth had been destroyed long ago due to environmental devastation, war, and unfettered AI reducing the rest to unlivable conditions. Survivors fled to the colonies in the rest of the solar system, crowding into an already overcrowded space. Gray captains a ship of outcasts, and they eke out a living on the Fringe of space; every calorie, bit of fuel, and a liter of oxygen must be purchased and accounted for. A risky job to return to Old Earth for artefacts would give them more than enough credits to stay afloat. Landing is one thing, but the truth of Old Earth can bring the Sol Commonwealth to its knees.

Billed as a cross between Firefly and The Expanse, this is a great sci-fi novel with little of the potential concerns of the comparators. The prologue gives us the background on Old Earth and the near coercive tactics of the Sol Commonwealth, but we almost don't even need it. We learn about fettered vs. unfettered AI concerns, the fact that everyone and everything is monitored, that living in the Fringe means they're outside SolComm's purview but piracy and privation are common. In this universe, either people are tightly regulated but dispensed the calories, oxygen, and fuel they need in SolComm, or else they scramble to stay afloat on their own with no guarantees.

We get to know each member of the crew, and I really like them, even the prickly Laurel. Each has their own reasons for staying outside of SolComm's purview, and they do have a code of honor. We see it in the first job they do when we meet them; rather than toe the line of the job, they barely break even because the station needs the stolen goods to survive. The Arcus crew knows how that is, and the eventual lure of a massive payout for stealing Old Earth artefacts could keep them going. The truth of Earth is then a sticking point; the lies that were perpetuated kept those in power at SolComm at the head of the table, so to speak. They were the ones to determine who was worthy of which resources and corruption ran rampant. Are we surprised by this? Not at all. Even if you don't get pessimistic about large government, Gray left the Navy because of orders he was expected to mindlessly carry out which targeted even the possibility of dissent against SolComm. We know from early on that corruption runs rampant.

I enjoyed Stolen Earth, and this look into the future. People are people, no matter where or when they are. These people are fascinating, not quite Robin Hood on the Fringe but still believing in honor and keeping their word. They believe in helping others when a wrong has been done, and these are exactly the kind of people I like to root for. I raced through the book to finish it because I had to know not only the big secret of Old Earth but how our crew would pull through. It's a big gamble, after all, but it's one that absolutely pays off for them and for us to read about.
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LongTooth
3.0 out of 5 stars This is a Slow Read; Not as Good as Re-Coil
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
I got this because I had enjoyed reading Re-Coil which had a nice pace to it and was a good read. This book is very slow and not as enjoyable.
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Ron Baumer
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021
A highly entertaining sci-fi novel. The plot was interesting and held my attention. I would recommend this book to all fans of Science Fiction.
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anthony philo
5.0 out of 5 stars scifi thriller
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
Thought provoking novel about what could happen to Earth with artificial intelligence and human greed. I enjoyed the book and liked the writing style of Nicholas.
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JazzFan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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Finally a science fiction book that is exceptionally well written. Great character and world building. Very good action and a well told story.
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