Discovery: Strange Eons: Book One

J. a. J. Minton

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"Cosmic game board like no other. Astonishing. Brilliant. Unsettling. Stunning." - Janny Wurts, author of the series, The Wars of Light and Shadow

In 1992, at the dawn of the age of technology, disgraced ex-game show host Manny di Martini schemes for a comeback with a deep-sea television special in the South Pacific. He quickly finds himself in over his head, attracting the attention of a cosmic being who will lead Manny to a television broadcast event much bigger than the entire planet bargained for: evidence of a slumbering alien in a ruined city at the bottom of the ocean. One look at the monster on TV, and humans collectively freak out.

The narrative leaps between a cast of unforgettable characters, revealing their connections to cosmic gods who play with their lives. If humanity can't save itself, and the cosmic beings do not have humans' best interests in their cold hearts, humanity will have to pull itself together to prepare for a war that not only threatens Earth, but the very fabric of reality.

Book Details

Publisher: Keyhole Books
Publish Date: May 15th, 2025
Pages: 460
Language: English
Edition: First Printing - undefined
Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 1.02in - 1.35lb
EAN: 9798992358209
Categories: • Horror - Cosmic & Eldritch• Science Fiction - Alien Contact• Science Fiction - Androids, Robots & Artificial Intelligence

About the Author

Minton, J. a. J.: - J.A.J. Minton is the pen name for Jakob, Amy, and John Minton, a family living in North Carolina. Together, they produce and host the YouTube channel, "Talking Story: A Fantastical Fiction Channel." Between them, they have lived nine lives in theatre, comic book retail, indie filmmaking, academia, undercover shopping, dog kennel cleaning, advertising copywriting, old-school video store management, and hot dog delivery for Harlan Ellison.

Praise for this book

"This tale's characters are as fascinating as they are eccentric, and cosmic dread looms over it all. But it's much more than 'Tarantino meets Lovecraft.' Discovery transcends genre to explore the big questions about our place in all this vastness. And we might not want to hear the answers." -Philip Chase, author of The Edan Trilogy

"Once this cosmic mystery/thriller has you in its tentacles, it doesn't let go. J.A.J. Minton is a serious talent and has made a wonderfully rich contribution to the world of story with Discovery." -Jacquelyn Hagen, author of The Riverfall Chronicles series

"The power of J.A.J. Minton's imagination and storytelling cannot be overstated." - Esmay Rosalyne, Grimdark Magazine

"This book helped us 'discover' one thing: J.A.J. Minton created a masterpiece. The plot is fresh and thrilling from start to finish. World-building is brilliantly realized. Discovery blew our minds; all two remaining brain cells. We gawk in supreme awe. 5/5 stars." - Austin & Richard, 2 to Ramble

"In their electrifying debut, J.A.J. Minton weaves a genre-bending masterpiece that hurtles readers through a labyrinth of rich characters, cosmic entities, and edge-of-your-seat thrills-seamlessly blending sci-fi, fascinating cosmic horror, and heart-pounding suspense into an unforgettable page-turner." -Brian Bell, BellTube

"Discovery is a debut author's dream! In a word: SENSATIONAL. J.A.J. Minton has arrived." -Andrew Mattocks, Andrew's Wizardly Reads

"...a delectably eccentric, theatrical, atmospheric Smorgasbord of bohemian delight that pushes the boundaries of conventional fiction in all the right ways, and defies being defined..." -P.L. Stuart, author of The Drowned Kingdom saga