Sky
(2024)(The first book in the Solene: This Side of the Stars series)
A novel by John Ellsworth and Asa Jay
In a realm of diverse realms, darkness threatens to shatter the tapestry of unity. "Sky" weaves an epic tale where a group of extraordinary individuals come together, bound by destiny, to overcome a shadowy force that threatens to plunge their world into chaos. Led by the enigmatic Orin, a wise mentor seeking redemption, the Vanguard includes Calen and Aria, a couple whose love is a symbol of unbreakable unity. Vela, a brilliant technological innovator, merges nature and invention, while Nyra, a guardian of nature's equilibrium, stands as a beacon of harmony. Eryndor, once consumed by darkness, seeks redemption and guidance in his transformative journey. Their mission propels them through a rich tapestry of realms, where they confront inner demons and face external challenges. As they unravel the secrets held by the enigmatic Archivist, the Vanguard's bonds are tested, transformed, and ultimately solidified by the unity that binds them. Amidst self-discovery, redemption, and transformation, the Vanguard learns that unity isn't just about overcoming darkness-it's about embracing the light within themselves and each other. Their journey reaches its climax in an epic final reckoning with The Clouded, where redemption and hope shatter the deepest shadows. As Caelum is restored, the Vanguard's legacy lives on, inspiring future generations to uphold unity and diversity. The novel's pages carry readers through a world of breathtaking landscapes, intricate characters, and a narrative that resonates with the power of unity. "Sky" is a captivating tale that will enthrall lovers of epic fantasy, as it navigates the threads of destiny, transformation, and the enduring triumph of unity over darkness. Embark on a journey that will leave your heart racing and your spirit uplifted, a journey that reminds us all that unity is a thread woven into the very fabric of our existence.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
ASA JAY, Ph.D., is an aerospace engineering researcher in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames. She leads the controls team on the STMD Early Career Initiative project Thunderking to advance the guidance and control technologies to enable precision landing for deployable entry vehicles. She is also a sub-project manager on the System-Wide Safety Project, leading a team to develop the monitoring, predictive, and mitigation capabilities that will enable the safe operations of unmanned vehicles in the national airspace. Sky is her first novel. "My lifetime studies have been in the skies. It was a given my first novel would take place in...the sky." Asa lives with her two children and an assortment of barnyard personalities on her farm in British Columbia. She is a frequent NASA speaker and is currently working on her second novel in the Solene series. Her specialty-and dissertation topic-is aeronautical control surfaces in low atmospheric environments. She keeps connected to a remote super-computer from her home office for late-night forays into the atmosphere of Mars on a space vehicle on the drawing board that includes control surfaces in national airspace as well as low-atmosphere drag, braking, and steering. She prefers you use her nickname, "AJ."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
ASA JAY, Ph.D., is an aerospace engineering researcher in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames. She leads the controls team on the STMD Early Career Initiative project Thunderking to advance the guidance and control technologies to enable precision landing for deployable entry vehicles. She is also a sub-project manager on the System-Wide Safety Project, leading a team to develop the monitoring, predictive, and mitigation capabilities that will enable the safe operations of unmanned vehicles in the national airspace. Sky is her first novel. "My lifetime studies have been in the skies. It was a given my first novel would take place in...the sky." Asa lives with her two children and an assortment of barnyard personalities on her farm in British Columbia. She is a frequent NASA speaker and is currently working on her second novel in the Solene series. Her specialty-and dissertation topic-is aeronautical control surfaces in low atmospheric environments. She keeps connected to a remote super-computer from her home office for late-night forays into the atmosphere of Mars on a space vehicle on the drawing board that includes control surfaces in national airspace as well as low-atmosphere drag, braking, and steering. She prefers you use her nickname, "AJ."
- British Columbia
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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