Deadly Planet

The Sons of Neptune by Rod Little (click on link for reviews of that series) is a four book series about the Earth’s invasion by alien humans from a moon of Neptune. After the war, Earth is in need of new resources, so three of the characters, Sam, Bohai, and Teak, take the Starship Praihawk into deep space to see what they can find. 

Sam has the talent to create electricity in his hands. His best friend, Bohai, has the unique ability to communicate with animals. Teak is a huge spider with venom that can take down any enemy just thinking about hurting a shipmate.

The three adventurers get more than they anticipate when they are forced down to a planet that shouldn’t be there. Sam and Bohai uncover two civilizations on this world known as Cacherin. The first they encounter is the futuristic city of Maccor. When the boys discover the human-like city leadership’s best offer to them is permanent residency or death, Sam and Bohai escape with some help from a regal member of Maccor’s elite.

The boys soon stumble onto a primitive village inhabited by a race of humanoid reptile people who treat the young men from Earth respectfully and offer their assistance.

Thus, author Rod Little begins his newest YA series, Angry Galaxy with Book one, Hidden Planet, a 364-page thrilling roller coaster ride.You’ll discover the secrets of this world and the extreme difficulty visitors have of ever leaving. It’s a sci-fi adventure with a fast moving plot and many exciting scenes. Character descriptions need fleshing out, however, Hidden Planet is a fun and electrifying read.

About the Author

Over the past two decades, Rod Little has written for a plethora of science fiction, fantasy, and horror magazines. He also has six published novels to his credit. Though he travels the world with an emphasis on Southeast Asia, Little would prefer intergalactic travel. As would be expected after reading one of his books, he is a devout fan of monster movies and films with post-apocalyptic themes.

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