The Accidental Adventures of Mariska Arisia

by Thomas J. Bradley

After crashing her ragtag starship, Mariska’s plan to deliver her cargo on time is waylaid on a mysterious outer rim planet and its myriad of creatures.

Now she must cross treacherous planets, navigate perilous asteroid fields, and evade space pirates, all with the help of an unlikely friend. Join her on the epic adventure she never knew she wanted.

Genres: Science Fiction

173 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2014

About the author

Thomas loves the infinite possibilities and the endless wonder of space. He is especially fond of distant galaxies with unusual aliens piloting gigantic battling spaceships—with lasers. He distinctly remembers one childhood afternoon when his parents took him to the video store and his Dad pointed to an older movie sitting on a tucked away shelf: Return of the Jedi. Thomas’s life was transformed as his newly science-fiction–infused imagination blossomed. Thomas believes that the wonder of The Universe can bring excitement and hope to anybody.

Thomas currently lives in Ottawa, Canada, where he spends his days teaching web design and development at Algonquin College and his nights with his wonderful wife, Liz, and their three excitable pups: Paddington, Corduroy, and Wellington. He has previously written two children’s stories: Bartholomew the Bragging Bullfrog and High, Low, Over & Under.

Reviews

[Liz Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly loved this book. It's full of adventure and wonder and was such a fun read.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book with a great adventure storyline. The avid sci fi fan will love all the nods to classic sci-fi books, movies and tv shows. Highly recommended!

[Maddy Daigle · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great sci fi book with a fantastic independent and resourceful female protagonist! It was so much fun joining Mariska in her space adventures!

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great adventure story! I loved reading about the different places Mariska visits on her adventure and the characters she meets along the way. A fun story and enjoyable read!

[Alpha Cyber Wizard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing story, a bit different from other more classical Sci-fi stories.

I really Loved that it started with action that didn't fade until the end.

[Cassie Slack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! The pace kept the book exciting and easy to pick up and get right into, which is great for those of us who are finding we have less and less time to read. I immediately fell in love with the characters and the universe and I hope to read more adventures with Mariska and Hal in the future!

I definitely recommend this book for all Sci-Fi/adventure lovers!

[Jed · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and imaginative sci-fi adventure with alien galaxies, giant rock friends, and space pirates.

[Chris Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome! Such a creative and lighthearted read, featuring a courageous introverted heroine. Perfect for a younger audience, or the kid in all of us. Hooray for space adventures!