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Summary: A First Contact... with Earth’s fate hanging in the balance. Milijun, the riveting first book in Clayton Graham’s thrilling series, takes readers on a mind-bending journey to the edge of possibility. Fans of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Contact, and Arrival will be captivated by this gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and alien intrigue. 2023 Author Shout Top Pick Winner - 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading AuthorsShow.com ★★★★★ "If you are looking for a gripping tale about aliens and what would happen when they make contact with an unprepared Earth, then this is your book. If you want something deeper, something that will leave you with profound questions and thoughts, then this is your book as well." ★★★★★ "Secrets were revealed and the book ended without a cliffhanger. But what an ending it was! Methinks I wouldn’t mind so much picking up another sci-fi book by Clayton Graham." ★★★★★ "The timelessness of this book hinges on the philosophical aspects. This is more than a book about aliens trying to experiment on humans and seeing whether inter-species contact will be peaceful... It is a book about human nature, our behavior towards one another, and our ambitions for the future." ★★★★★ "Graham’s concept of how completely “alien” an alien could be is astonishing. Gone are the assumptions of “life as we know it”. Graham has conceived of life as we could not possibly imagine it." Laura and Jason Sinclair's peaceful vacation becomes a nightmare when ethereal beings descend upon Earth under the cover of darkness. Stranded in a world suddenly turned upside down, they are drawn into a shadowy conflict between covert government factions and a mysterious alien presence. As reality itself begins to fracture, the lines between friend and foe blur. Caught in a web of secrets and hidden agendas, Jason may hold the key to the alien visitors’ true purpose—but what role does he play in their mission? As the world teeters on the brink of an interstellar revelation, humanity faces a future that could change everything—whether they’re ready or not.
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Summary: A planet on the brink of annihilation. A technological breakthrough. A battle for survival that will decide the fate of two worlds. From multi-award-winning sci-fi author Clayton Graham, author of the Milijun Series, Looking for Life and Those Alien Skies, Saving Paludis is a thrilling sci-fi adventure packed with futuristic technology, high-octane paranormal action, and alien political intrigue that fans of Arthur C. Clarke will enjoy. 2020 Top Shelf Awards Winner 2018 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Finalist Book Excellence Awards - Finalist 2023 N.N. Light's Book Heaven Award ★★★★★ "In this story, the humans are the hostile invaders. A twist that definitely keeps you hooked." ★★★★★ "This is what you look for when searching for the perfect science fiction. It simply has it all… tension, aliens, colonization, and classic science fiction elements that wrap neatly together to create a cohesive book." ★★★★★ "If you like good sci-fi, good writing, and a plot that screams adventure, you'll like Saving Paludis." ★★★★★ "So well written that all scenes fall into place without as much as a delay in the flow of the book. I couldn't put it down." In the distant future, humanity has mastered space travel and colonized distant planets. One such world is Paludis, a mineral-rich planet known as Musk by its native inhabitants. When scientists from Paludis share a groundbreaking technological discovery with Earth, peace quickly gives way to deadly conflict. Caught in the crossfire, local police agent Stefan Lattanzis is thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue, rising tensions, and cosmic danger. As the situation worsens, Stefan teams up with a determined botanist and a mysterious seer. Together, they must rely on trust and teamwork to confront the growing threats to their world. The oppressed Muskans seize the chance for change, while a rogue human faction plots to exploit the new technology for its own mysterious ends. In this volatile environment, who can be trusted? With Earth threatening destruction and the Paludis economy crumbling, Stefan must risk everything to save his home—even if it means facing an unstoppable force.
