A visionary novel that is as complex as it is compelling.
The starry skies above are closer than ever before thanks to human innovation and sheer determination. NASA is ready to send a team to Europa to discover what the faraway moon has to offer and, while the potential is limitless, not all humankind is so forward-thinking. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Amanda Collins shocks trained medical personnel when she recovers from a coma that had her friends preparing for the worst. Though asleep on the outside, something awakened on the inside, a profound revelation for an educated woman whose eventful past shaped her hard-fought present. Her friends are interested to hear about everything she experienced while comatose, but a social night out unexpectedly escalates into a shootout followed by a manhunt for Amanda and her three allies. They are being framed by Amanda’s vindictive father, and when your dad is an ambitious genius with nearly endless resources, it is impossible to stay hidden for long. The four decide to take the fight to him and infiltrate his tightly-held company, ominously dubbed The Firm. As it turns out, The Firm has influence that reaches beyond governments, beyond NASA, and perhaps, beyond Earth. Fortunately, these friends are intelligent, resourceful, and open-minded, although just how much they can accept about the universe is about to be tested on an interstellar stage of extravagance.
A space opera of astronomic proportions, Intergalactica is a visionary novel that is as complex as it is compelling. What begins as a daughter’s quest for redemption morphs into an indescribable journey through heart, mind, and space. Discussions among the characters in the opening chapters bring into focus the limited mindset of many people and how their mentality impacts human potential. Soon enough, these conversations evolve as the motion of the story escalates to an examination of what lies beyond. Though the characters come across as jumpy or erratic in their choices, the unpredictable nature of this story keeps readers glued to the page. Amanda is a fierce woman with a lot to offer, though her condescending nature isn’t necessarily endearing. As a result of her experiences, however, her internal transformation serves to make her more likable as the storyline progresses. Eye-catching drawings scattered between the chapters help audiences form a connection with these human characters as they face the vastness of a previously hidden reality. Not constrained to any single genre, this labyrinthine novel not only breaks the mold but reshapes the idea of a traditional story arc. This metaphysical sci-fi tale is expansive, erudite, and filled with surprises. In the face of such vast imagination, readers may be left feeling contemplative and melancholy while enjoying the ethereal atmosphere of Intergalactica.
