Florida Author Ben Kilgore!
Escape from Tridon: Destination Earth by Ben Kilgore.
“Best Colonization Science Fiction” Reviewed By BookViral.
Aliens, Desperate to Save their Species, Make a Daring Flight Across the Galaxy to Earth.
Tridon’s rulers, facing their planet’s imminent destruction, launch a long-shot mission to colonize a new world. Never have their astronauts traveled so far. But the travelers soon realize their real challenge begins upon landing. Escape From Tridon is a gripping tale that whisks readers on an interstellar journey.
Drawing from his passion for science, Ben Kilgore masterfully weaves a narrative that is an adrenaline-pumping space odyssey and a poignant reflection on society.
For fans of gripping sci-fi with layers of depth, Escape from Tridon promises unforgettable twists and surprises. Dive in with Tridon’s colonists, desperate to save their species. This novel is a must-read for anyone who’s ever looked at the stars and thought about alien visitors.
The BookViral Review: A gratifyingly vivid read with depth, intrigue and an edgy narrative, Ben Kilgore leads his readers on an unforgettable journey to an Earth many thousands of years removed from the one we now know.
If Colonization Science Fiction is to be convincing it has to feel utterly plausible and yet far too many releases in the genre prove disappointing and it’s for this reason that Kilgore’s novel stands out.
An insightful writer Kilgore writes with a strong eye for detail to deliver a taut, compelling read. Fans of his previous releases Will Normal Return and Through the Raging Storm will know he has a fine eye for the pressures and poignancies of his characters which combined with his ability to craft an intricate and intelligent narrative rapidly draws his readers in.
Escape From Tridon is world-building at its most thoughtful. Vibrant, bold, yet subtly nuanced to create a genuine sense of time and place. Kilgore understands the devices of truly engaging science fiction and he owns them to take his readers on an unrestrained journey that treats the imagination. There are the requisite elements of action and adventure with the farsightedness of science fiction but there is also a strong element of social commentary as his small disparate group of colonists struggle with new cultural dynamics.
Ultimately though it’s Kilgore’s characters that must take the honours. From his protagonist Commander of the New Dawn, Nireem to supporting characters like Ecurben, Gergin and Enaida each are wonderfully observed, with each bringing a prevailing sense of gravitas to the story, whilst nicely nuanced dialogue adds much to the prevailing sense of authenticity.
With many challenges ahead, not least the presence of intelligent life with which they have yet to make contact, Kilgore has positioned Escape From Tridon as the start of a potentially epic series and he is off to a great start.
Product Details:
Paperback: 312 Pages
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing (March 5, 2024)
Language: English
Science Fiction (Colonization)
Science Fiction (Alien Invasion)
Science Fiction (First Contact)
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“Star Trek Junkies Will Love It”
Through The Raging Storm by Ben Kilgore.
A violent summer thunderstorm lights up the night in the community of Vanderpool, Texas. Joe Garner, who runs the Lost Maples General store, hears reports of something seen, and his curiosity takes over. Coming across an extraordinary discovery, suddenly Joe and his friends are confronted with a dilemma. Worse, they must deal with outsiders who will do anything to get their find. It’s a summer the people of Vanderpool will long remember.
“Through The Raging Storm” takes readers on an ambitious science fiction adventure that will spark both curiosity and wonder. After Joe and his friends make their out of this world discovery, they are hooked. They embark on a quest that only leads to more surprises and a possibility too impossible to accept. Complication builds and the outsiders are doing more than just asking questions. Join Joe and his buddies as they cope with the mystery of a lifetime. The only thing he knows for sure, is that his life has been changed forever.
Review by Ralph Roggenbuck: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Mind Stretching–Intriguing! Imaginative! Any Star Trek junkies will love it.
Strong characters, just quirky enough that you know someone like that! Enough intrigue and twists to keep it moving forward.
The last chapter is an absolute blast.I did thoroughly enjoy it. Take look at the night sky; you may get a surprise! I had one 55 or so years ago now.
Look UP!
Reality that we are still just beginning to see the edge of our own galaxy; let alone the universe!
Product Details:
Paperback: 350 Pages
Publisher: BookBaby (November 30, 2021)
Language: English
Science Fiction
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Will Normal Return by Ben Kilgore.
A struggle to survive when modern society collapses!
A small mountain community scrambles to survive a catastrophe.
A small mountain community is struck by a catastrophic event. Most in the community are evacuated by the military. A small group comes together hungry for information about what happened and why help isn’t coming. They face murders and desperate people. This is a story of survival in a lawless world until everything returns to normal.
Review by Joshua Grant: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. A struggle to survive when modern society collapses! Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021. Ben Kilgore depicts the grim tale of a small town’s struggle to survive the apocalypse in Will Normal Return! When a catastrophe plunges the world back into the Dark Ages, humanity must relearn how to survive starting with a small band of people contending with hunger, murder, and desperation. Kilgore takes a very realistic approach to the apocalypse. There are no zombies here, but that realistic tone and the image of what extremes humanity can go to, both good and bad, during times of strife really builds the tension. I also loved that philosophical look at peoples’ yearning for ‘normal’ and what exactly is normal. If you love post-apocalyptic fiction set firmly in realism, come vacate the big cities in Will Normal Return!
Product Details:
Paperback: 400 Pages
Publisher: BookBaby (August 14, 2020)
Language: English
Fantasy (Paranormal & Urban)
About The Author: Ben Kilgore studied physics at Brown University, anticipating a research career. However, he changed his career plans while doing graduate work and went to Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. That led to twenty years in corporate finance and traveling extensively. Later he started his own company engaged in software development. After a trip to Africa, he formed Iringa Hope with two friends to bring micro-finance to Tanzania.
His career has provided a catalog of experiences for his writing. He has always enjoyed “creating” and has been a student of history. The liberal arts background encouraged never left him. He has been curious about how people respond to unexpected situations and how much people see the world through the lens of their time. He is fascinated by the fact that clear warning clues almost always precede sudden developments.
He currently resides with his wife in Florida.
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