Featured Indie Book on Indie Author News: Science-Fiction / Space Opera Novel Framandi Alliance by Rashid Ahmed.
Framandi Alliance unfolds at the beginning of 2001. A gripping space adventure, the story is narrated from the perspective of an evolving 3rd generation AI. The book begins with an elaborate prologue outlining the history of a secretive group that had set its sights to solve the world's most wicked problems, but soon finds itself becoming the protectors of Earth.The Book has been self-published via Amazon and is available as eBook, Paperback, and Audiobook - 394 pages - released in November 2019.
About the Book
- "Rashid Ahmed is a compelling new voice within science fiction adventure. The Framandi Alliance is a wonderful first insight into the mind of this emerging author. The characters are well developed and fleshed out to make the action believable but also importantly so the reader can engage with them. There is a fantastical element to the storyline and yet it also feels quite plausible and somewhat frightening. Well written and enjoyable to read.[...]" - Anthony Redden
Tasked with exploring an anomaly in space, Icelandic transhuman twins Jón and Ásta along with the crew of Átt, make first contact with a species seeking passage through the solar system. They learn of an ancient, ongoing, intergalactic confrontation, between the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy and Milky Way.
As galaxies merge, territorial conflicts have been reignited. And, it’s consuming civilizations.
Allying with the knowledgeable Framandi, the crew undertake a multi-system journey, confronting the advanced Gigils, a species that could devastate Earth. The alliance salvages a relic Kilig infiltration spacecraft, leftover from an ancient battle, and installs a second-generation human AI named Kei to operate the ship.
Merging with the existing AI aboard the Kilig vessel, Kei’s objectives change as it realizes that wetware enhances its abilities. The AI attempts to infiltrate and subjugate Framandi and Gigil minds; then turns its attention to Earth.
Now, all independent, intelligent life is vulnerable. Jón and Ásta must overcome vastly superior odds, to protect the world they love.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "Rashid Ahmed is a compelling new voice within science fiction adventure. The Framandi Alliance is a wonderful first insight into the mind of this emerging author. The characters are well developed and fleshed out to make the action believable but also importantly so the reader can engage with them. There is a fantastical element to the storyline and yet it also feels quite plausible and somewhat frightening. Well written and enjoyable to read.[...]" - Anthony Redden
- "What impressed me most about this story was the author’s knowledge and incorporation of a wide array of biological, scientific, metallurgical, molecular, astrophysical, AI, quantum computing, trans-human, space tech, and advanced weaponry details seamlessly and believably woven throughout. You think: Is this science-fiction? Or science-forecasting? - Amazon
- "The world of this book is so extensive, the characters are enthralling and the story is simply soul-gripping.[...]" - Valerie (Amazon)
- "I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I look forward to the author’s next offering. Rogue AI, alternate history, genetic engineering, deep space travel, aliens, conspiracy, intrigue, and worm holes.[...]" - Laurence Nelson Oliver
About the Author
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| Author Rashid Ahmed |
Rashid Ahmed is a science fiction author and digital marketing specialist.
He’s always been interested in technology, its evolution and impact. Having held various advertising and marketing roles, he’s evolved into a weaver of stories.
Aimed at readers who like immersive experiences, Rashid’s writing balances concept detailing with extrapolated science and reader comprehension.
His interests also include economics, sustainability and ecosystem restoration.
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Link to the Paperback Framandi Alliance on Amazon
