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This week Outskirts Press proudly features J. W. DeLorie, author of three works of science fiction in the Space Gamble series, published through Outskirts Press.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
J. W. DeLorie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the third installment of the Space Gamble series, J. W. DeLorie uses his casino, engineering education and interest in history to continue the Space Gamble adventures with the SS King David. Space Gamble III captures the readers imagination as the SS King David leaves Neptune One and continues with the action and drama unfolding on a whole new world of the Space Gamble universe. J.W. DeLorie continues to use his experience to capture the characters with realistic qualities, and place them in a realistic world from Earth’s past in this original novel set in our distant future.
Space Gamble Volume 1: Perils
He worked hard to establish a lucrative casino orbiting one of the most beautiful planets in Sol’s solar system, Kennith Jackson Furgis’s hard work paid off as his dreams of a luxurious space station have been realized. Neptune One has become one of the most popular wagering establishments in the solar system and along with the success comes the troubles. Now the real work begins as Kennith J. Furgis struggles with politics, crime and family. Samuel Furgis has not seen his father in over five years, as Sam steps off the glide tube he can only think what his father’s reaction will be to his presence on this station intended solely for adult pleasures.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream, 438 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Aug 28, 2013)
ISBN10: 1478701773
ISBN13: 9781478701774
Genre: FICTION / Science Fiction / Adventure
Space Gamble Volume 2: War
Captain Donald Murray is a sixty-nine-year-old black male and the Captain of the SS King David. Captain Murray was born and raised in California and studied at numerous colleges before entering into the Western Empire’s space fleet. He was recruited by the Terran Tribune to explore deep space through the command of their newest science vessel. The only requirement Donald Murray insisted on was that he choose his own senior staff. The Terran Tribune agreed, provided that their new vessel was accompanied by a squad of marines, with the Solar Council’s approval. After several deep space missions, Captain Murray received new orders: Explore the unknown on the other side of the worm hole designated WH-12. However, Captain Murray decided to stop at the well-known wagering station Neptune One for some rest and relaxation before proceeding with his orders. His interest in the Mech fights and Grav Ball games grew over the years. He also granted his First Officer, Commander Hui Yan Li’s request for shore leave. The young Chinese woman was anxious to visit her twin sister Pastor Huiling Li before starting a mission that could last a lifetime. The patrons of Neptune One grew excited as Donald Murray announced the mission and intent of the Terran Tribune; they continued to grow more excited as he explained the garbled communications from the previous stealth droids that entered the wormhole and the presence of another habitable planet on the other side. Operator Kennith Jackson Furgis, sole proprietor of the wagering station Neptune One watched as the SS King David slowly moved away from his station to embark on their journey into the unknown. He wondered how it felt to become the first captain to explore beyond their own solar system.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream, 431 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Feb 17, 2014)
ISBN10: 1478726989
ISBN13: 9781478726982
Genre: FICTION / Science Fiction / Adventure
Space Gamble Volume 3: Messiah
Captain Donald Murray is a sixty-nine-year-old black male and the Captain of the SS King David. Captain Murray was born and raised in California and studied at numerous colleges before entering into the Western Empire’s space fleet. He was recruited by the Terran Tribune to explore deep space through the command of their newest science vessel. The only requirement Donald Murray insisted on was that he choose his own senior staff. The Terran Tribune agreed, provided that their new vessel was accompanied by a squad of marines, with the Solar Council’s approval. After several deep space missions, Captain Murray received new orders: Explore the unknown on the other side of the worm hole designated WH-12. However, Captain Murray decided to stop at the well-known wagering station Neptune One for some rest and relaxation before proceeding with his orders. His interest in the Mech fights and Grav Ball games grew over the years. He also granted his First Officer, Commander Hui Yan Li’s request for shore leave. The young Chinese woman was anxious to visit her twin sister Pastor Huiling Li before starting a mission that could last a lifetime. The patrons of Neptune One grew excited as Donald Murray announced the mission and intent of the Terran Tribune; they continued to grow more excited as he explained the garbled communications from the previous stealth droids that entered the wormhole and the presence of another habitable planet on the other side. Operator Kennith Jackson Furgis, sole proprietor of the wagering station Neptune One watched as the SS King David slowly moved away from his station to embark on their journey into the unknown. He wondered how it felt to become the first captain to explore beyond their own solar system.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream, 431 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Feb 17, 2014)
ISBN10: 1478726989
ISBN13: 9781478726982
Genre: FICTION / Science Fiction / Adventure
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