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April #1
Facets of April
After the polar ice caps melt in the Thaw, the Corporations take control of the flooded zones and create virtual utopias over the great cities of the past that rest below the waves.
April Yale is accepted into college, in the stilted mega-city of Greater York, to study programming and robotics for the Frame, the massive worldwide information net which hosts countless Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality locations.
On her first day of class, her father vanishes and corporate agents and military come asking questions about him and his location, claiming he has stolen top secret experimental military technology.
April's life changes forever as she and her college professor, Doctor Adya Konda, go in search of April's dad, both on the Frame and across the mega-metropolis. Truths are uncovered that may be too much for April to handle.
April Yale is accepted into college, in the stilted mega-city of Greater York, to study programming and robotics for the Frame, the massive worldwide information net which hosts countless Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality locations.
On her first day of class, her father vanishes and corporate agents and military come asking questions about him and his location, claiming he has stolen top secret experimental military technology.
April's life changes forever as she and her college professor, Doctor Adya Konda, go in search of April's dad, both on the Frame and across the mega-metropolis. Truths are uncovered that may be too much for April to handle.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2020
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Erik Schubach
209 books440 followersInternational bestselling author of #lesfic f/f romance, scifi, urban fantasy, paranormal & more. Consummate geek & sarcasm connoisseur. Any pronouns are fine.
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Amazon: https://amzn.to/30ACXSq
Audible: https://adbl.co/2SrFqu1
Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDN0is
Blog: https://bit.ly/2EZMIC7
iTunes: https://apple.co/2Sx6FDI
GooglePlay: http://tiny.cc/udycvz
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Sw0Q9u
Bestsellers:
Fantasy:
Scifi/Paranormal:
Urban Fantasy:
Romance/Romantic Comedy:
With over 100 titles to choose from from various series and genres, I'm sure I've written something for you. Check out the whole list here .
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July 12, 2020
The future is here
I really like the world building in this one I find that it’s a weird mix of what everyone assumes the future would be like under these very businesslike things. It was an enjoyable read!
I really like the world building in this one I find that it’s a weird mix of what everyone assumes the future would be like under these very businesslike things. It was an enjoyable read!
July 5, 2020
Excellent!
This was a great read. Action from start to finish. I loved the characters and the story caught me right from the start. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book!
This was a great read. Action from start to finish. I loved the characters and the story caught me right from the start. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book!
July 31, 2020
Fantastic as always
With a new main character and futuristic universe to play in Eric has produced a fast paced sci-fi that leaves me yearning for more. This story is like a race car accelerating from 0-100 then slams on the brakes at the end!
With a new main character and futuristic universe to play in Eric has produced a fast paced sci-fi that leaves me yearning for more. This story is like a race car accelerating from 0-100 then slams on the brakes at the end!
July 7, 2020
New series
Great start for this new series by Mr Schubach. I love the characters and this new world created by his imagination. I’m ready for book 2.
Great start for this new series by Mr Schubach. I love the characters and this new world created by his imagination. I’m ready for book 2.
August 1, 2021
A very interesting book with lots of action
The story takes place in a post apocalyptic sci-fi world, where people spend much of their time in Vertual environments, and corporations rule the world.
It’s a fast paced book, with lots of action and drama, but also technical details, and a little sprinkle of romance. I think it’s these intricate details, that really brings the book to life. Our main protagonist is April who has just started college. When her father goes missing, she teams up with one of her college professors and tries to find him. Quickly they are fighting for their lives, and running from corporations and governments alike.
It’s a very interesting book, taking place in a very detailed and well build world. You can see that the author has put a lot of work into making it come to live. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but not a large one. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I loved the book and ones I got started I couldn’t stop. I bought the ebook version of the book and was given the audio version for free. Since I loved the book, I am leaving a voluntary review.
The story takes place in a post apocalyptic sci-fi world, where people spend much of their time in Vertual environments, and corporations rule the world.
It’s a fast paced book, with lots of action and drama, but also technical details, and a little sprinkle of romance. I think it’s these intricate details, that really brings the book to life. Our main protagonist is April who has just started college. When her father goes missing, she teams up with one of her college professors and tries to find him. Quickly they are fighting for their lives, and running from corporations and governments alike.
It’s a very interesting book, taking place in a very detailed and well build world. You can see that the author has put a lot of work into making it come to live. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but not a large one. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I loved the book and ones I got started I couldn’t stop. I bought the ebook version of the book and was given the audio version for free. Since I loved the book, I am leaving a voluntary review.
August 1, 2021
I've been totally obsessed with VR and was excited to enjoy a queer book with that as the subject. I did like it, but I would have liked to see the characters more emotional within their interactions with one another.
January 6, 2022
I really enjoy reading books by this author. I have yet to read one that I didn't enjoy. This one was no exception. It had some action and intrigue along with a little bit of romance. Hopefully there is another book in the works to continue this adventure.
May 9, 2022
On a scale of one to five platypuses, I give this a solid four. It is a good start to a series even though I figured out the "twist" rather quickly. I look forward to the next installment.
January 1, 2024
I really enjoyed the first half of the book, the main character borrows quite a lot from the author’s ‘Fixit’ books, but that was OK as I liked these books as well.
Unfortunately towards the end of the book the author goes into teenage comic book mode. I realise his prospective audience are probably fans of DC and Marvel comic movies and love over-the–top villains, but I’m afraid I get really fed up of the protagonists resorting to ridiculous banter during a fight instead of just eliminating the threat at the first opportunity.
Unfortunately towards the end of the book the author goes into teenage comic book mode. I realise his prospective audience are probably fans of DC and Marvel comic movies and love over-the–top villains, but I’m afraid I get really fed up of the protagonists resorting to ridiculous banter during a fight instead of just eliminating the threat at the first opportunity.
July 31, 2021
( Format : Audiobook )
"April, that was awesome."
On her first day of college, April's father disappears and two military-type men try to retain her. What did they want and where is her father?
Good writing and visual effects, intriguing story and humour, but, for this reader, too contaminated with kissie kissie girlie crushes.
Narration by Leslie Gray was brisk, a little robotic - deliberate? - and some of her character voices certainly added colour but hardly good, though the editing could have been better with several slightly disjointed points where repeated phrases were removed.
My thanks to the rights holder of Facets of April, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy of the book via Audiobook Boom. This is the first of an ongoing series but, enjoyable as I found much of the book, I doubt that I will continue with the next.
"April, that was awesome."
On her first day of college, April's father disappears and two military-type men try to retain her. What did they want and where is her father?
Good writing and visual effects, intriguing story and humour, but, for this reader, too contaminated with kissie kissie girlie crushes.
Narration by Leslie Gray was brisk, a little robotic - deliberate? - and some of her character voices certainly added colour but hardly good, though the editing could have been better with several slightly disjointed points where repeated phrases were removed.
My thanks to the rights holder of Facets of April, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy of the book via Audiobook Boom. This is the first of an ongoing series but, enjoyable as I found much of the book, I doubt that I will continue with the next.
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