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A BIG SHIP AT THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE

Alex White

This is the first book in a new science fiction adventure trilogy that seamlessly blends fantasy elements with a classic space opera plot, reminiscent of Rogue One and Firefly.
Furious and fun, the first book in this bold, new science fiction adventure series follows a ragtag group of adventurers as they try to find a legendary ship that just might be the key to clearing their name and saving the universe.

Boots Elsworth was a famous treasure hunter in another life, but now she's washed up. She makes her meager living faking salvage legends and selling them to the highest bidder, but this time she got something real - the story of the Harrow, a famous warship, capable of untold destruction.

Nilah Brio is the top driver in the Pan Galactic Racing Federation and the darling of the racing world - until she witnesses Mother murder a fellow racer. Framed for the murder and on the hunt to clear her name, Nilah has only one lead: the killer also hunts Boots.

On the wrong side of the law, the two women board a smuggler's ship that will take them on a quest for fame, for riches, and for justice.

With a treasure-hunt-of-the-week format, each book in the series will be a jumping on point for new readers, and will be published quickly, three books in twelve months, to keep the momentum high.


Alex White was born and raised in the American south. He takes photos, writes music, and spends hours on YouTube watching other people blacksmith. He values challenging and subversive writing, but he'll settle for a good time.
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Published 2018-06-26 by Orbit

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Published 2018-06-26 by Orbit

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A crazy blend of SF and fantasy concepts, with exciting characters and a brilliant universe - highly recommend!

This universe's thrilling combination of technology and magic traps two tough women in a fight for their lives, and although Nilah has a better life to fight for, Boots is marvelously stubborn. Guaranteed to make you wonder what kind of sigil you'd draw in their world.

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is a rollicking fun ride. I enjoyed it a lot, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is a raucous genre-buster that careens through a series of hear-stopping curves and roars to a podium finish. Bratty, brilliant racer Nilah and hard-boiled cynic Boots are as winning a pair of strong female characters as I've met in years. A pacy plot, a diverse supporting cast, and a vivid set of worlds round out this highly entertaining series opener. Alex White is going to be leading the pack for years to come.

Racing! Treasure and smuggling! A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is a gripping quest for justice among salvage and magic--I really loved it.

A clever fusion of magic and sci-fi makes this book a total blast. I was hooked from page one.

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is perfectly paced, full of intense, inventive action and refreshingly honest characters. It's the seamless hybrid of fantasy and sci-fi that you didn't know you always needed. Do you miss Firefly? Do you want it back? Well, sorry, not gonna happen. But this book is damn close.

To call this book fast-paced or action-packed is underselling it. Buckle up, readers: this is a ride you won't want to get off until the end.

An exciting, fast-paced, magic-fueled treasure hunt across the galaxy.

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe starts in high gear and never lets up. Boasting action, intrigue and deadly fusions of technology and magic, you have to remember to put the book down now and then to take a breath!

White combines magic and space opera to create a fast-paced adventure with charismatic characters and formidable enemies in a realized universe of greed and power... This novel is a welcome addition to the combination of space adventure and fantasy.

An entertaining throwback with some fun worldbuilding and two great lead characters.