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All right, I am biased as one of the writers in this wonderful anthology that tracks the power and pitfalls of the Cassad Empire. Founded by a wealthy African American industrialist the Empire begins with the use of slip technology which permits travel at nearly light speed to the far reaches of the galaxy. Taking their place among the stars, Cassidy and the First One Million over Millennia create a vast Empire making allies and enemies as they go.
I so enjoyed this book. I have the second one upload on my Kindle and cannot wait to see what happens after the Knights get to the Prison.I like the Cassads and I really want to see them back on top.
Excellent collection of intriguing Space Opera stories. Just about every story shines like a star. I would often finish a story thinking "this one would make an incredible stand alone novel or series." Nice blending of different POVs on the rise and fall of a star-faring empire. All the stories by the various authors stayed consistently within the overall story, I never felt like I was taken outside the main narrative. At the same time, I still got to enjoy each author's unique take on "the Know...
The wonderful thing about speculative fiction is asking a question, then expanding upon it. What if? What happens next?So what if people of African decent had a means of leaving the planet, the solar system, and then started a diaspora, creating a space faring civilization based on African culture?it's an interesting proposition. The anthology, whether intended or serendipitous, is very tightly plotted, all the different stories fit almost seamlessly into a amazing narrative. My one minor disapp...
I really liked everything in this, but my two favorite stories were "King's Hunt" by Howard Night and "The First Doom" by DaVaun Sanders.
Great introduction - looking forward to reading more!
