Periodic East - by Gabriel L Rodríguez (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It's been six years since First Contact was assumed to be made with another intellectual species, but everything known came to an end when The Blast occurred and the world entered Nuclear Winter. A young man named Tiberius reluctantly leads a small group of survivors through the New Ice Age and finds a human-like footprint in the snow, the first sign that their group is not alone in the Ice Jungle. Hundreds of miles above Earth, Icarus is a state-of-the-art satellite space station that shines like a burnt pixel in the tundra sky. Onboard, Sam is a Liaison facing his own demons when he finds himself simultaneously the only person in the space station and believes he has discovered a stowaway.

Review Quotes

"Periodic East is an exhilarating journey of human morality and perseverance that persists in our past and future. Rodríguez revolutionizes the science fiction genre and creates a relatable and fresh story sure to transcend time."

- Marcela Rondon, Highlights Newsmagazine

"A read full of intrigue that forces you to turn the pages to discover the mysteries of a dystopian world, through the interactions of human survivors on an orbiting space station and the pursuit of an alien who might pose more questions than answers. Periodic East seamlessly combines space operas and fast-paced dystopian thrillers. It's a must-read for fans of sci-fi in general."

- JP McDonald, Author of Beyond Forsaken Worlds

"A refreshing take on dystopia elements, Periodic East pulls you in from the first page and transfers you to a vivid world of human survival and hard decisions. A gem to sci-fi-readers who want a fast, captivating read!"

- KaliVictoria, Author of the Trials of Fate series

"A great introduction to a series, Rodríguez paints a thrilling tale of a post-apocalyptic adventure full of action, mystery, and aliens. He immerses us inside his world with his deeply developed characters and vivid descriptions. I can't wait to see what happens in the next installment."

- Vincent J. Hall II, Author of The Drinks Between Us

"Rodríguez writes an entertaining and thought-provoking novella, plunging and leaving the reader in a dystopian sci-fi world awaiting the sequel."

- C.V. Shaw, Author of The Spell

'With mysteries at large in space and on the frozen Earth, Periodic East brings us the first installment in a series of alien strangeness. I'm interested to know what happens next."

- Katherine Franklin, Author of The Empyrean

"Periodic East gives the reader a thrilling and imaginative look into the future. The novella is a tale of human tenacity, curiosity, and survival."

- Maria Jose Cestero, Highlights Newsmagazine

"A hopeful story of the unthinkable future, Periodic East gives us the lesson of living the moment with the flow. Rodríguez's flowing storytelling is exciting, and I am hoping that we will hear Periodic East's voice about the universal living organisms speaking to our current selves."

- Eva Ellis, Author of Car I Am: #7Days

"Absolutely riveting. Beautifully written. Periodic East kept me on my toes and I couldn't bring myself to put it down."

- Alexandrea Lamadore, Starred Review