Vigilance

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The stirring finale of The Fractal series which began with the much lauded Fearless and Resilient hard-sf masterpieces. Stroud raises fascinating questions about the politics of space exploration. Publisher's Weekly In the aftermath of Phobos Station's destruction, sinister forces fight to control humanity's fragile first steps in colonizing other worlds. There are competing agendas at work. Some seek to overthrow the Corporations and Governments, others just want to see everything burn. In the midst of it all, Captain Ellisa Shann and her crew are fighting to survive and to unlock the secrets of a mysterious and ancient alien ship. Vigilance is the conclusion to the epic science fiction story that began with Fearless and continued with Resilient. What new revelations await in the ongoing Fractal Series AUTHOR: Allen Stroud is a lecturer and researcher at Coventry University. Stroud's Ph.D. was 'An Investigation and Application of Writing Structures and World Development Techniques in Science Fiction and Fantasy'. He has worked in computer games, roleplaying games, novels, short stories and scripts. He currently runs the Creative Futures research project with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

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Fast-paced, gripping hard SF with death in hard vacuum waiting at every turn. (On the Fractal Series)
"Gripping, intense, military SF. Stunning and urgent." (On the Fractal Series) -- Anna Smith Spark, author of the Empires of Dust series
Space battles, sabotage, and treachery envelop a gripping whodunit, as Captain Ellisa Shann strives to identify a murderer among her crew and save her ship, the Khidr, from imminent destruction. Fearless is a fabulous read from a writer who knows how to deliver. (On the Fractal Series) -- Ian Whates, Author of Dark Angels Rising and 2019 Winner of the Karl Edward Wagner Award
Fearless is a brilliant achievement, and one of the best science-fiction novels I have read in a very long time." (On the Fractal Series)
"The depths of outer space test the strength of a dynamic heroines inner resolve in Strouds smart, introspective space opera set in the year 2118. [...] With an attention to detail that will please hard science fiction fans, Stroud raises fascinating questions about the politics of space exploration. This is one to be savored."
Rigorous hard SF with a powerful but flawed protagonist and a fascinating historical background, 'Fearless' is a treat for just about any Analog reader." (On the Fractal Series) -- Analog Science Fiction & Fact
A wonderful, modern, inclusive and clever science fiction that deserves to be a part of anyones collection. (On the Fractal Series) -- SF Book
"[Allen Stroud] also brings a Clarkian feel that grounds the story in the best tradition of science fiction. He keeps the action going, and does a fine job of showing the difficulties of conflict in space. Highly Recommended. (On the Fractal Series)

Author Bio

AllenStroudis a lecturer and researcher at Coventry University.Stroudcompleted a Ph. D. at the University of Winchester entitled'An Investigation and Application of Writing Structures and World Development Techniques in Science Fiction and Fantasy'. He has worked in computer games, roleplaying games, novels, short stories and scripts. He currently runs the Creative Futures research project with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

Stroudwas a founding host of Lave Radio,anElite: Dangerousfan podcast that started in February 2013 and ran the annual conventionLavecon. His novel set in theElite: Dangerousgame world, calledElite: Lave Revolutionwas successfully funded on Kickstarter and published in late 2014, with a second edition published in 2015.Stroudthen supported Spidermind Games in developing theElite Dangerous Roleplaying Game.Stroudworked onChaos Rebornwith Snapshot Games and has worked onPhoenix Point, released in 2019.

Stroudwas the 2017, 2018 and 2021 chair of Fantasycon, the annual convention of the British Fantasy Society, which hosts the British Fantasy Awards. In June 2019, he became Chair of the British Science Fiction Association, taking over from Donna Bond.Stroudcontinues to write academic papers, reviews, articles and fiction in science fiction, fantasy and horror. He lives in a messy house with three cats and his partner, Karen.