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Exoputians

Aj Pagan

As the Second American Civil War wanes, Mary the Exoputian awaits her chance to contact the Folbulae-a highly advanced species of extraterrestrial, only to be hunted down by the dictator of the Sovereign States of America, Vladimir Booth.

With rising tides and thawing tundra, the Exoputians-a new species of human genetically created to live in Space and communicate with the Folbulae, land in the Republic of Texas following a missile strike on their Space station. Mary and the other Exoputians learn of the lies their progenitor taught them, training the Space-bred crew to use their novel communication to cure the planet they'd never set foot on. As Mary and the others road trip through racially segregated America, they encounter multiple attempts on their lives to follow through with their once-mission of saving the planet from the climate crisis.

Discover with Mary what's worth saving on a planet prepared to destroy her entire species.

Content Warning: This novel is about the Second American Civil War, a race war. As such, it contains references to racism, police brutality, war, profanity, hate speech, violence, violence against minorities, racial slurs, sexual violence, drug use, death/murder, descriptions of gore, school shootings, animal death, slavery, terrorism, torture, kidnapping, homophobia, child death, alcohol/ism, and possibly others.



Book Details

  • Publisher: Aj Pagan IV
  • Publish Date: Apr 17th, 2024
  • Pages: 306
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.21in - 6.14in - 0.81in - 1.43lb
  • EAN: 9798869158345
  • Categories: Science Fiction - Apocalyptic & Post-ApocalypticHorror - GeneralScience Fiction - Military

Praise for this book

★★★★ This novel starkly portrays one of the most turbulent periods in a fictionalized United States, weaving a narrative rich with violence and potent themes. AJ Pagan IV doesn't shy away from drawing bold parallels to recent U.S. events through a series of ironic and pointed critiques, showcasing a daring approach to storytelling. The story, while embracing typical sci-fi tropes, successfully engages the reader with a spectrum of characters-from the admirable Mary to others who evoke a visceral dislike. It's a narrative that skillfully elicits a wide range of emotions and provokes thought about the real-life parallels it draws. The book's direct approach to unfolding its themes and characters ensures clarity and accessibility, effectively highlighting the stark realities of abuse and corruption in governance. This straightforward use of analogies and metaphors appears intentional, serving to emphasize the urgent messages within the narrative. While I feel that a bit more subtlety could enhance the depth and richness of the story, the clear and purposeful exposition ensures that the essential themes resonate strongly with the reader.

Exoputians is undoubtedly a provocative read that stirs dialogue and reflection, making it a significant addition to the realms of sci-fi and political commentary. - Literary Titan