Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets

The fate of humanity depends on seven Secrets, spoken of only in hushed whispers. By mistake, Torr, a boy on the brink of adulthood, finds himself and his friends, swept up in a battle between two evil empires struggling for power over the future of mankind.Things go from bad to worse when he's marooned alone in space with only a dying stranger for company. As chaos threatens humanity's fragile grasp on life across the solar system, Torr discovers that all is not as it seems. Embarking on a quest to discover and recover the Celestial Secrets before they fall into the wrong hands he's caught up in the adventure of a lifetime, encountering strange people and unusual creatures beyond his imagination.Prematurely thrust into an adult's world, Torr's about to attempt the impossible. Will he and his new friends survive? They don't know, but one thing's certain, finding out is going to be the most thrilling thing they've ever tried.A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls as well as their parents and guardians, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imagination.The fantastic, first installment to the space hopping epic; the Astro Saga. Follow the quest for the Celestial Secrets from the beginning. Told over a series of seven books. Each, a story in itself, it's a tale that involves dragons, dinosaurs, two evil empires, His Imperial Majesty's armed forces, clones, pirates, aliens, dazzling technological weaponry, more secrets than you can carry and a handful of children just trying to find a way to survive amid all the confusion.Growing up has never been so dangerous and the uncovering of each Secret, develops a darker and more perilous story than the previous.'Someday's it's only the humor that gets me through', Nattie Vodianova, mysterious stowaway.Suitable for children as well as young teens and recommended for parents who want to keep their children interested in reading. Designed for ongoing family interaction and debate, reading together or alone. Digestible chapters with 'just one more…' endings, frequent artwork and an open invitation for readers to write and publish their own tales and artwork set in the Astro Saga universe. Summary: Robert has published a series of illustrated science fiction novels for the young at heart.Profile: When he's not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.Current work: Robert's stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.Publication history: All seven volumes are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work. A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls and adults, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imagination. The fantastic, first installment to the space hopping epic; the Astro Saga. Told over a series of 7 books. Each, a story in itself, it's a tale that involves dragons, dinosaurs, two evil empires, His Imperial Majesty'

Is there any escape from the Tower of Neidelkreig?Continuing the thrilling quest for the Celestial Secrets, the 2nd Secret finds Torr, Nattie and Fuzz ball confronting the frozen wastes of NördStrörm. Pursued by genetically enhanced and extremely hungry polar bears with an attitude problem, their troubles appear insurmountable, until one of them decides that it's time to try something heroic.'Wait until we get our hands on him!' …The Warrior priests of NeidelkreigStill wondering how they managed to let himself get talked into this quest in the first place, Torr and his companions continue to search for answers to the mounting pile of questions that are clamoring for attention. Sometimes, when you've eliminated the impossible, only the incredible remains.'The biggest storm to hit Vissenberg in living memory!' …The VBC Weather BureauAided and hindered by Kezin, in the days before he became a Bio-Gene Agent, the hunt continues. But who is hunting who, from the brooding menace of the Weird Circus of Dr Wonderfoul to the inevitable confrontation with the infamous Lord Steal in the Tower of Neidelkrieg?'Don't muck with me monkey boy!' …Kezin, pre-Bio Gene AgentAs our heroes fight for their and humanity's survival against the forces arrayed against them, they're closely pursued by The Aztex and Carthaginian Empires, both hell bent on success at any cost. Can they continue to outwit their adversaries and recover the 2nd Secret before the lights go out for good?Can they survive the frozen wastes of NördStrörm?Another enjoyable story that mixes fantasy, adventure, science and humor in equal proportions to stretch young imaginations to breaking point… and beyond. The sensational 2nd instalment to the space hopping adventure; the Astro Saga.Follow the quest for the Celestial Secrets from its beginning in The 1st Secret, free from most ebook retailers.Buy it now!Suitable for children as well as young teens and recommended for parents who want to keep their children interested in reading. Designed for ongoing family interaction and debate, reading together or alone. Digestible chapters with 'just one more…' endings, frequent artwork and an open invitation for readers to write and publish their own tales and artwork set in the Astro Saga universe.'More cool, calculating encounters from Smithbury's keyboard. His storytelling makes compulsive reading.' … The NördStrörm Gazette Summary: Robert has published a series of illustrated science fiction novels for the young at heart.Profile: When he's not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.Current work: Robert's stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.Publication history: All seven volumes are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work. A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls and adults, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imagination. The fantastic, first insta

Catastrophe strikes Nautilon.Disaster looms large as pollution spirals out of control in this latest installment of the Celestial Secrets a Dystopian Science Fiction saga for children.Fun filled thrills and laughter as three children strive to stave off devastation, while continuing their quest to track down the science that's keeping humanity alive.Download it NOW!Every waste disposal and recycling unit breaks down as the same time and the bin bags soon start piling up as pollution levels go off the scale. On Nautilon a delicate ecological balance has only been maintained with blood, sweat and tears, but it's been a losing battle. An immense catastrophe now appears inevitable. As the cataclysm looms the Imperial Commonwealth steps in to attempt a mass evacuation. Can even their resources prevent an overwhelming apocalypse?To their dismay, Torr, Nattie and Fuzz Ball discover that the 3rd Secret is hidden somewhere deep inside the disaster zone. With reports of an enormous monster scouring the seas, leaving devastation in its wake, dare they continue their search in the ocean depths of Nautilon?Following their encounter with the evacuation efforts of the Imperial Navy they are quickly caught up in the intriguing mystery of a child with a strange background and an uncertain future. Joining up with the self-proclaimed best detective in the solar system, Armitage Shanks, they find themselves seeking refuge inside the ominous Fortress of Enlightenment. Hidden within they uncover secrets that question the very nature of life and reality while offering unlimited opportunity.The trail leads them deep into the dirty oceans in search of the legendary beast that might hold the key to the puzzle. But as they explore the unknown depths the tables turn and the hunters become the hunted. No matter what unexpected aid might come to their rescue the situation slides from uncertainty to alarm. With dwindling power, air and options someone must consider making the ultimate sacrifice.When they re-surface they find themselves almost within the grasp of the Empire. Will all their efforts be for nothing? Can they escape its evil grip or is this the end of everything?Excitement, humor and adventure laced with enough science to keep your interest and a story that will keep you flipping the page wanting more.What are you waiting for?Download it NOW!Get the other two volumes as well from the same ebook retailer where you got this one. Summary: Robert has published a series of illustrated science fiction novels for the young at heart.Profile: When he's not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.Current work: Robert's stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.Publication history: All seven volumes are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work. A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls and adults, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imaginat

The fourth instalment of the Celestial Secrets kicks off the action right from the start with a pirate attack that has Kiki arming the Ionic cannons. Or is it? In the Astro Saga, everything is not always as it first seems.In the Saurox theme park, inside the asteroid of Triassica, the remaining crew members of the Eos search for Nattie. She's been kidnapped by an old enemy for unspeakable nefarious purposes and it's only a matter of time before her short career comes to a sticky end.The clock is ticking.Introducing the Black Dragons, the Aztex empire's highly (ahem) trained fighting team of especially bred behemoths. Up against them are the genetically enhanced saurian inhabitants of the theme park (that's dinosaurs to the uninformed) and with the whole asteroid threatening to crack at the seams through excessive volcanic activity, it's anybody's guess who's going to come out of this one alive, (if anyone).Remember, after you've read the final page you must keep the location of the secret pirate lair secret, or…too late, they're at the door…no… stop!Buy it now before it's too late.Dragons meet dinosaurs'nuff said'Groarrrrhhhhh!'Soot, Black Dragon'Technically we're half way through, but after what happened in The Third Secret, I'm still extremely worried that we might not live to see the end of this…',Natalia Vodianova, speaking on the Grayam Thoughton show, after being nominated for a Golden Globula for her part in the Celestial Secrets.'We have to stop this now!'Dr Wonderfoul, leading bio geneticist, speaking to 'Bio Genetics today'.'This is…' Sara Blaine'..all very…' Tara Blaine'…EXCITING!', Kara Blaine[extracted from the Blaine triplet twitterbookfeed]Get the other volumes as well from the same ebook retailer where you got this one. Summary: Robert has published a series of illustrated science fiction novels for the young at heart.Profile: When he's not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.Current work: Robert's stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.Publication history: All seven volumes are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work. A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls and adults, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imagination. The fantastic, first installment to the space hopping epic; the Astro Saga. Told over a series of 7 books. Each, a story in itself, it's a tale that involves dragons, dinosaurs, two evil empires, His Imperial Majesty's armed forces, clones, pirates, aliens, dazzling technological weaponry, more secrets than you can carry and a handful of children trying to find a way to survive amid all the confusion.Growing up has never been so dangerous and the uncovering of each Secret, develops a darker and more perilous story than the previous.'Somedays it's only the humor that gets me through', Nattie Vodianova, mysterious stowaway.Suitable for children as well as young