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Cliff Hock: Desert Gold
Cliff Hock is a bounty hunter in the wrong place at the wrong time. He crash lands on a deserted planet. But it's not a planet. And he's not alone.
Mellie Enyo is lightyears away. She codes quantum messaging responsible for steering Cliff to safety, but this opens its own can of worms. A galactic bounty hunter, Cliff brushes with death all the time. He's prepared to die, but he wants to know why.
He finds himself in a race against time with a cast of characters embroiled in a murderous conspiracy. Nothing is as it seems with the voluptuous blonde who shares his cell and the enigmatic cult leader-like figure known as Midas Mudd. And yet, the planet itself may be their deadliest enemy of all.
Can Cliff rely on a freak loner and his imaginary lover to help him survive?
And what does an anarchist’s bust in the courtroom have to do with the planet’s justice system?
A thrilling tale of half-truths, danger, and suspense, "Desert Gold" is a standalone novel in The Cliff Hock Universe series. With a touch of Raymond Chandler's noir and Robert Heinlein's science fiction, this high-octane sci-fi mystery thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for sci-fi mystery lovers who crave action and adventure.
Start reading now and see if you can solve the puzzle before Cliff Hock!
Mellie Enyo is lightyears away. She codes quantum messaging responsible for steering Cliff to safety, but this opens its own can of worms. A galactic bounty hunter, Cliff brushes with death all the time. He's prepared to die, but he wants to know why.
He finds himself in a race against time with a cast of characters embroiled in a murderous conspiracy. Nothing is as it seems with the voluptuous blonde who shares his cell and the enigmatic cult leader-like figure known as Midas Mudd. And yet, the planet itself may be their deadliest enemy of all.
Can Cliff rely on a freak loner and his imaginary lover to help him survive?
And what does an anarchist’s bust in the courtroom have to do with the planet’s justice system?
A thrilling tale of half-truths, danger, and suspense, "Desert Gold" is a standalone novel in The Cliff Hock Universe series. With a touch of Raymond Chandler's noir and Robert Heinlein's science fiction, this high-octane sci-fi mystery thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for sci-fi mystery lovers who crave action and adventure.
Start reading now and see if you can solve the puzzle before Cliff Hock!
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2022
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About the author
M. Rothmus
3 books9 followersRothmus is a doctoral student in Europe. Originally from the Middle East, his writing fuses the political and philosophical concepts of voluntaryism, individualism, propertarianism, and free will with the futuristic elements of science fiction and post-State societies.
Influenced by the works of Heinlein, Asimov, Herbert, Vonnegut, Rand, and Moore, he writes in the political, metaphysical, and dystopian science fiction genres.
Rothmus is an anti-State and liberty memes thief, collector, and connoisseur. Follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/rothmus
Influenced by the works of Heinlein, Asimov, Herbert, Vonnegut, Rand, and Moore, he writes in the political, metaphysical, and dystopian science fiction genres.
Rothmus is an anti-State and liberty memes thief, collector, and connoisseur. Follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/rothmus
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December 9, 2022
Not what I expected
It's difficult to write a review without spoiling the book. The worldbuilding is interesting, and the book is well-written. A lot of characters die; Desert Gold isn't a happy book. I liked Cliff, but this book isn't my cup of tea.
It's difficult to write a review without spoiling the book. The worldbuilding is interesting, and the book is well-written. A lot of characters die; Desert Gold isn't a happy book. I liked Cliff, but this book isn't my cup of tea.
February 4, 2023
Time is relative
This book initially lulled me but it's deep and meaningful in ways I can't describe. I've given it four stars but it's actually 8
It'll require a re-read.
This book initially lulled me but it's deep and meaningful in ways I can't describe. I've given it four stars but it's actually 8
It'll require a re-read.
April 8, 2023
I flew through this and finished it in 3 sittings. I was enslaved to the story while I struggled to piece my way through the puzzle. The ending did not disappoint and did a great job explaining the events in the story. However, the style of writing was too straightforward and lacked artistry. I can't wait to start book 2 of the series.
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