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All That Was Asked

Vanessa MacLaren-Wray

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Description:For the wild beast . . . freedom, even from compassion. For the person . . . all that is asked. -from the Physician’s OathVarayla Ansegwe—perpetual student, aspiring poet, and scion of the (allegedly) criminal Syndicate—didn’t volunteer for this alternate-world mission, and the crew have had it up to here with this pampered noof. But when a strange creature appears, pursued by alien hunters and desperate for help, he insists on saving its life. Ansegwe sees a kindred spirit—a courageous, imaginative intelligence—but his team leaders perceive only an injured animal. He has leverage, as heir to the expedition sponsor, but his problems multiply when he takes the alien home.To prove the creature is a person, Ansegwe breaks free of his self-indulgent lifestyle and problematic family . . . shattering rules and making discoveries that will change his world.In the words of those close to events … in various ways:“We put the boy on the team to remind the others of the stakes in that venture. But as the family motto reminds us: Every action has profit.” – Varayla Ansele, CFO, Varayla Industries“Simply unbelievable. These conspirators harbored a fugitive alien, a creature teeming with infective microbes and horrific infestations, in the heart of our most pastoral, agriculturally sensitive region.” Insake Hailaware, Special ProsecutorAll That Was Asked is first-contact science fiction centered on the joys, challenges, and sometimes-hilarious consequences of forming friendships across barriers of evolution, culture, disability, and language. Narrated in the style of a lighthearted memoir by an older and wiser Ansegwe, it never misses a chance for the main character to laugh at the mistakes of his youth—and admit how some of those errors led to great discoveries.This book is part of the Patchwork Universe collection, alternative-universe science fiction with a twist, each set in one of the myriad interconnected universes postulated by modern quantum physics. While the stories in each universe stand alone, you’ll have fun spotting cameos by characters from other stories and figuring out which side-characters have a shot at interfering with the action in more than one book.In the words of readers from our own universe:“This is a billed as sci-fi, but it’s more. It’s a story of wonder and friendship, loyalty and bravery, and ultimately, love. Time and time again, Ansegwe risks everything to save the life of his alien creature. A highly recommended read.” – Nancy Wood (Goodreads review)“I was delighted to add this book of science fiction to my usual mix of historical fiction, action adventure, political perspectives, and autobiographical insights. You, too, are invited to pick up this short gem and let your mind flow over the synergy of science, humor, and word play that stream throughout the book. Experience the main character's struggle to care for one so different from himself while he solves puzzles, persists, and even enjoys a touch of romance. In the end, his challenge is to deliver All That Was Asked” – Jane Heinze-Fry (Amazon customer review)“The characters are well-drawn and varied, the history just deep enough to whet your appetite, the relationships abstract yet rewarding (biting tongue…), and the twists and turns plentiful. If you’re in the mood for something different and refreshing, without going off the science fiction deep-end, All That Was Asked is a sure-win.” – Ryan Southwick (Goodreads review)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with All That Was Asked. To get started finding All That Was Asked, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 146

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Paper Angel Press

Release: 2020

ISBN: 1949139808

Description: For the wild beast . . . freedom, even from compassion. For the person . . . all that is asked. -from the Physician’s OathVarayla Ansegwe—perpetual student, aspiring poet, and scion of the (allegedly) criminal Syndicate—didn’t volunteer for this alternate-world mission, and the crew have had it up to here with this pampered noof. But when a strange creature appears, pursued by alien hunters and desperate for help, he insists on saving its life. Ansegwe sees a kindred spirit—a courageous, imaginative intelligence—but his team leaders perceive only an injured animal. He has leverage, as heir to the expedition sponsor, but his problems multiply when he takes the alien home.To prove the creature is a person, Ansegwe breaks free of his self-indulgent lifestyle and problematic family . . . shattering rules and making discoveries that will change his world.In the words of those close to events … in various ways:“We put the boy on the team to remind the others of the stakes in that venture. But as the family motto reminds us: Every action has profit.” – Varayla Ansele, CFO, Varayla Industries“Simply unbelievable. These conspirators harbored a fugitive alien, a creature teeming with infective microbes and horrific infestations, in the heart of our most pastoral, agriculturally sensitive region.” Insake Hailaware, Special ProsecutorAll That Was Asked is first-contact science fiction centered on the joys, challenges, and sometimes-hilarious consequences of forming friendships across barriers of evolution, culture, disability, and language. Narrated in the style of a lighthearted memoir by an older and wiser Ansegwe, it never misses a chance for the main character to laugh at the mistakes of his youth—and admit how some of those errors led to great discoveries.This book is part of the Patchwork Universe collection, alternative-universe science fiction with a twist, each set in one of the myriad interconnected universes postulated by modern quantum physics. While the stories in each universe stand alone, you’ll have fun spotting cameos by characters from other stories and figuring out which side-characters have a shot at interfering with the action in more than one book.In the words of readers from our own universe:“This is a billed as sci-fi, but it’s more. It’s a story of wonder and friendship, loyalty and bravery, and ultimately, love. Time and time again, Ansegwe risks everything to save the life of his alien creature. A highly recommended read.” – Nancy Wood (Goodreads review)“I was delighted to add this book of science fiction to my usual mix of historical fiction, action adventure, political perspectives, and autobiographical insights. You, too, are invited to pick up this short gem and let your mind flow over the synergy of science, humor, and word play that stream throughout the book. Experience the main character's struggle to care for one so different from himself while he solves puzzles, persists, and even enjoys a touch of romance. In the end, his challenge is to deliver All That Was Asked” – Jane Heinze-Fry (Amazon customer review)“The characters are well-drawn and varied, the history just deep enough to whet your appetite, the relationships abstract yet rewarding (biting tongue…), and the twists and turns plentiful. If you’re in the mood for something different and refreshing, without going off the science fiction deep-end, All That Was Asked is a sure-win.” – Ryan Southwick (Goodreads review)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with All That Was Asked. To get started finding All That Was Asked, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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