by Chris Burton
* * * *
Hoskins continued his personal log.
“To my wife and son. All I can say is that I am sorry. One day I will be home again and then my journeys will be over. Please be safe and look after each other. I hold the heartfelt belief that the Kryl can be defeated. We have seen enough of this today and in the past few weeks to know that this is possible. I will stop at nothing to achieve this and to bring my crew and this ship home.”
Satisfied that the log entry was complete, Hoskins left his ready room and approached his command station.
“Helm, take us out, maximum cruising speed. Heading: the Styros Cluster.”
* * * *
Jake Carter sat at his new station—the Weaponries section on the bridge and monitored the unfamiliar controls in front of him. This was it now, he thought. I am a Jump Ship pilot no more. Now I am a Bridge Officer.
Epilogue
The two scientists now double-checked their findings but the results of their investigations left them in no doubt. The Kryl had a vital flaw in their DNA which Alpha could exploit. It was a weakness which would one day grant the people of Earth their freedom from The Kryl.
* * * *
In her Sanctuary, the Queen sat at her throne alone. She no longer had a soul mate and she missed Morvalt. However her people now had relief and her scientists had time on their side once again to find a cure. Whether she would be around to appreciate it, she did not know. Only Jake Carter knew the answer to that.
About the Author:
Chris Burton is a financial business to business advisor and part time writer, who lives on the edge of the South Downs National Park in rural Hampshire, England, with his wife, three young children, two dogs and a cat.
Alpha One—The Kronan is the second novel in the Alpha One series. Alpha One—The Jump Pilot was published by Eternal Press in December 2010 and is available in both print and e-format.
The series will eventually contain seven books: two trilogies and a one-off final book. The third book in the series is complete and is undergoing final editing before submission.
Chris has been inspired to write Science Fiction from childhood. It was always simply a case of starting and now that he has, there is a lot more to come. He hopes you enjoy the Alpha One Series of books!’
More information is available on
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Alpha One: The Jump Pilot
by Chris Burton
eBook ISBN: 9781615722426
Print ISBN: 9781615722433
Science Fiction Adventure
Super Plus-Novel of 120,000 words
War is rife in the galaxy. The Sentinels are sensitive about a region of space light years from their territorial boundaries. They are guided by the Betanica Sect, who seek to protect the galaxy and the Tri Star Region from invasion by the Kryl who are the devil incarnate.
Jake is a final year Alpha Academy student, choosing Jump Ship Command to launch his career. He and Steve are the brightest academy pilots. They are also vying for the affection of the same girl. Carla is looking for her sister, who left home 6 years ago to join the Collective, led by the sinister and mysterious Professor Winterburn. Winterburn casts a spell over everyone he meets.
The Sentinels and the Betanica Sect lock horns with Alpha in a battle to assume control of the Tri Star System. Alpha’s aim is to open the Blue Worm hole; a gateway to another galaxy. The gathering masses are joined by Winterburn and his flock, plus Jake and Steve intent on rescuing Carla from Winterburn’s clutches.
Also from Eternal Press:
The Alliance
by David Andrews
eBook ISBN: 9781615724413
Print ISBN: 9781615724420
Science Fiction
Novel of 96,000 words
An ambitious sergeant-at-arms, a vengeful pontiff and a ruthless gambler are unlikely allies, but each plays their part as First Born take their place in the struggle to limit the evil of the Federation. When Rachael, and then Kayelle join in, an alliance is formed and the Federation’s days of untrammeled expansion are done. Join the Alliance as they roam the universe, using guile and courage to bring freedom to all.
Table of Contents
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Chapter Forty-Five
Chapter Forty-Six
Chapter Forty-Seven
Chapter Forty-Eight
Chapter Forty-Nine
Chapter Fifty
Chapter Fifty-One
Chapter Fifty-Two
Chapter Fifty-Three
Chapter Fifty-Four
Chapter Fifty-Five
Chapter Fifty-Six
ChapterFifty-Seven
Chapter Fifty-Eight
Chapter Fifty-Nine
Chapter Sixty
Chapter Sixty-One
Chapter Sixty-Two
Chapter Sixty-Three
Chapter Sixty-Four
Chapter Sixty-Five
Chapter Sixty-Six
Chapter Sixty-Seven
Chapter Sixty-Eight
Chapter Sixty-Nine
Chapter Seventy
Chapter Seventy-One
Chapter Seventy-Two
Chapter Seventy-Three
Chapter Seventy-Four
Chapter Seventy-Five
Chapter Seventy-Six
Chapter Seventy-Seven
Chapter Seventy-Eight
Chapter Seventy-Nine
Chapter Eighty
Chapter Eighty-One
Epilogue
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