Existence - Sci-Fi Romance Thriller Book Launch - First Chapter Review

"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion" 

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Chapter 1 Teaser

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Summary: 

A 100 years into the future, Earth has become a desolate wasteland. Society's collapse came at the hands of pride, lust, and violence, leading to indulgences that tore the very fabric of human existence. As crime soared and the wealthy clung to their power, the poor faced dwindling lifespans and oppressive governments that crushed dissent. The sanctity of love and marriage dissolved, and a global war nearly wiped out the human race.
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In the aftermath, survivors split into two factions: the explorers who dream of new worlds, and the earthbound who cling to the dying planet. The explorers, with determination and ingenuity, built Pearth, a colossal space station destined to find humanity a new home. Seventy-five years later, with resources scarce and relationships strained, the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. In this world, love is a rare and precious commodity.

Existence tells a gripping science fiction tale of a resilient romance amidst adversity, as an explorer fights against the universe-and himself-to ensure humanity's survival. Join us in this epic sci-fi thriller, where love defies the odds and courage lights the way through the darkest voids of space. 

First Chapter Review: 

So, this book comes out 9/18. I had the privelage to read the first chapter, and let me tell you, it's a strong opener. 

You get a glimpse into this society formed from the ashes of the ones we know. The lore dump is interesting and plausable, honeslty, with all things considered, and it leaves off on a promising end note, making you crave the rest of the story. 

With how well done everything is in the first chapter, I look forward to seeing where Koa (whose name I love) winds up, considering this is shaping up to have some dystopian characteristics. 

I'm always excited to find great scifi reads, since they don't seem to get as much love as fantasy, and this is definitely one of them. I hope you're as excited as I am to read this one cover to cover. 
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About the Author: 

Prithvi is an immigrant engineer with a deep passion for physics, astronomy and history.

He combines his decades-old passion for science fiction with a lifelong enthusiasm for story telling to create a compelling protagonist in Koa Kent, a former explorer pilot and . physicist employed by the government.

The author's firsthand experience in engineering and philosophy, along with immersion in art and political history, imbues the characters in this intricately layered thriller with unparalleled authenticity and realism. An avid photographer and resident of the US since the 2010s, he has traveled across the country from Maine to Hawaii.