I’m delighted to announce that my new book, The Alpha Protocol, is out today. It’s a science fiction novel in the space opera style and is the first book in a new series. It’s set a few hundred years in the future, when mankind has spread out into the galaxy. In all the time we’ve been out there, humanity hasn’t encountered any trace of aliens. Until now.
The story follows a young naval officer called Jack Samson, as he and his crew make some breath-taking discoveries that will change everything, and definitively answer the ages old question – ‘are we alone out here?’
The eBook is out today! You can get your copy of The Alpha Protocol now at these links:
While this is a new genre for me, it is one I’ve always loved to read, and has been described by one of my early readers as just like my fantasy novels, but set in space! My ARC group readers – many of whom are new to sci-fi – have really been enjoying it, which bodes well for my masterplan to turn you all into sci-fi fans! The Alpha Protocol was a lot of fun to write, so I hope you’ll take a chance on it, and if you do, that you really enjoy it.
I’m particularly pleased with the wonderful cover art created by Fred Gambino, which far exceeds what I was hoping for:
Here’s the back cover copy to give you a little more flavour on what The Alpha Protocol’s about:
Naval Officer Jack Samson thought a posting to the frontier of human inhabited space was the death blow to his career. He couldn’t have been more wrong. A routine inspection of a small merchant vessel leads to devastating loss and the discovery of strange, fascinating objects.
As astonishing discoveries unfold, a mysterious and hostile ship proves that Samson has a competitor in unlocking the secrets of an ancient alien civilisation, and that humanity might not be alone in the galaxy after all.
Due to covid postage delays, I’ve only just received paperback proofs so the paperback will be available in a couple of weeks, once I’ve had the chance to go through them. The audio will be following in June, narrated by the excellent Scott Aiello, whose performance will bring a great additional dimension to the story. I’ll be sure to let you know when they are available.
If you enjoy The Alpha Protocol, and have the time, please consider leaving a review for it over on Amazon – it really helps me out.
As a final note, I have a new fantasy novel on the way, which I’m planning to release this coming April. It takes us back to the Middle Sea with some new characters (and old), and a terrifying new enemy. I’ll let you know all about that closer to the time. Until then, I hope you’ll give The Alpha Protocol a chance!
Just finished it, and absolutely love it!!! It is un-put-downable and can’t wait for the second one. Bus rides to work were too short, as I wanted to continue reading.
Hi Rebecca,
I’m really glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know! I’m hard at work at the sequel, so hopefully not too long to wait!
Duncan
Great read and well written. Looking forward to book 2!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Duncan
Hey Shaun, I’m really glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!
Duncan
Just stumbled across this book as an Amazon recommendation and man!!!! It was great! I really enjoyed it and it had all that I was looking for and like in Sci-Fi, new worlds, ancient civilizations, discovery of alien tech, first contact and action!
Now the hardest part, waiting for the next book!
Thanks!
A new fan!
Great read, can’t wait for the sequel. Now, dare I try your other books….
Thanks! I’m glad to hear you liked it! I may be biased, but I’d highly recommend it!
Hi Duncan, awesome book I really enjoyed it! Now off to have a look at some of your other work!
Just between the two of us, I don’t suppose you have an ETA on the sequel???
Hey Clayton, I’m hoping to have it all done by the autumn, but no fixed date yet I’m afraid!
Really enjoyed this book, both times I read it! I’m sure your tired of this question, but any rough dates yet for book 2?
Hi Chad,
Spring at some point is the best I can offer at this point I’m afraid! I’m really glad to hear you liked the book!