Alex Albrinck

**Three novels ON SALE! Regular price $7.98** Be sure to grab book 4, Birth of the Alliance, on sale today as well! A sprawling tale blending science fiction, high technology, and fantasy, The Aliomenti Saga traces the rise and proliferation of a secret group of supernaturally gifted men and women through the life of their most dynamic member, Will Stark. A QUESTION OF WILL (Book 1)Will Stark is a phenomenally successful businessman, happily married, with a young son he adores. When he arrives home on his 35th birthday, he finds the guards to his gated community murdered, his home ablaze with his family inside, and his life nearly ended by those responsible. Will is immersed in the culture of the Alliance, a splinter group of the Aliomenti. He'll learn their secrets... and more about himself and his destiny than he ever imagined possible. PRESERVING HOPE (Book 2)Will meets a young girl named Elizabeth Lowell, resident of a hidden village, daughter of the leader of that village, and one forced against her will to bear the burden of learning the secrets the villagers seek to learn. Elizabeth has secrets of her own, though, and Will must ensure that the revelation of those secrets doesn't result in the girl's death... as it did for her mother. ASCENT OF THE ALIOMENTI (Book 3)Drawing upon his business and life experiences, Will transforms the Aliomenti into a global financial powerhouse awash in technological advances that would astound their human peers. But when power and wealth turn to paranoia, Will must decide if the group can be saved--or if the actions of the Leader of the Aliomenti mean a permanent separation is inevitable. Enjoy the first three novels of the Aliomenti Saga, a seven book epic sci-fi series featuring elements of cyberpunk, nanotech, Jedi-like mental powers, time travel, secret societies at war, elements of fantasy, and even a trained assassin with blood-red eyes. Book 1: A Question of Will Book 2: Preserving Hope Book 3: Ascent of the Aliomenti Book 4: Birth of the Alliance*** Book 5: Preserving Will Book 6: Stark Cataclysm Book 7: Convergence ***Continue the journey with Birth of the Alliance, on sale now!

The Aliomenti Saga Box Set (Books 1-3)

Be sure to grab Retaliate (Episode 4) as well for uninterrupted reading! --- In the distant future, humanity staggers as wave after wave of population decimating catastrophes push humanity near its extinction point. A gift from the past provides them a way forward, and soon the human race is exploding its numbers, recreating civilization, generating art and commerce, and expanding its technological capabilities. The growing human civilization also bring back the concepts of war; East and West wage an eternal detente, neither side willing to attack, neither willing to announce peace. In the midst of resounding success, a dark force conspires against humanity: the unleashing of a shockingly deadly, destructive weapon that will leave humanity on the brink of extinction once more. Five people must deal with the launch of this weapon, work to survive, atone for their role in its creation, and try to discover and thwart the plans of those who launched it. Before it's too late. Before everything is gone.--- This series is set in the same universe as The Aliomenti Saga. Consider downloading The Aliomenti Saga Box Set for further reading enjoyment!

Episodes 1-3

The Ravagers Box Set

They murdered his wife and son. They burned down his house. They beat him within an inch of his life. And then they realized they had the wrong man. They should have killed him when they had the chance. Will Stark is a self-made multi-billionaire, happily married and a proud father. He arrives home to find his house destroyed and his family murdered, and is himself rescued from certain death by a mysterious trio. His rescuers are part of a splinter faction of a centuries-old secret society that has developed incredible technological advances, and unlocked the method to release humanity's innate potential, and skills long thought the realm of magic. Will was mistakenly believed to be a key dissident and fugitive, on the run from the primary group, known as the Aliomenti. Society believes him dead, and Will elects to work from the shadows to learn the secrets of the Aliomenti, secrets that can help him seek his own form of vengeance. Or, perhaps, become the man they'd sought all along. THE ALIOMENTI SAGA is a story arc of seven full-length novels in a series straddling the realms of science fiction and fantasy. It contains heroes with Jedi-like mental powers, evil telepathic villains, and advanced nano based technology that will excite the most hard-core cyberpunk fan. The series thus far: BOOK 1: A Question of Will BOOK 2: Preserving Hope BOOK 3: Ascent of the Aliomenti BOOK 4: Birth of the Alliance BOOK 5: Preserving Will BOOK 6: Stark Cataclysm BOOK 7: Convergence

The Aliomenti Saga - Book 1

A Question of Will

The Aliomenti Saga Box Set

He's provided for each of them the opportunity to lead a life of health, wealth, and power far beyond their imagination. By his own example, he's shown them that such gifts are meant to be shared, used to make the world a better place. And he's never asked them for anything in return, showing a willingness to risk even his own life to live to his own ideals. Now Will Stark needs their help. He's helpless, he's uneducated, and he's about to meet men who can utterly destroy him. And they'll need to make sure that's exactly what happens. Prodded by memories and with the aid of future hindsight, they'll work tirelessly, take on alternate personalities, and ensure that the plan is carried out in its entirety. In the process, they'll learn that selfless sacrifice can demand a heavy price. They'll know that even high technology can't overcome the human spirit. And they'll understand that, even with perfect hindsight, surprises beyond expectation can -- and do -- occur.

The Aliomenti Saga - Book 5

Preserving Will

A technological scourge ravages the land, razing buildings, roads, and living creatures without remorse, transmuting the dust of the destroyed into more of the destructive force, spreading like a swarm upon those powerless to stand in its way.Five people will do all they can in a desperate attempt to survive what the few have unleashed upon the many. In the process, they'll learn more about themselves and those they've loved and worked with than they'd ever known--or wanted to know.And they'll learn that there's far more to their thirty-sixth century world--and the blotted-out sections of history--than they ever imagined.

Detonate

New to the series? Start with Episode One, Activate. [Book 3 of 4] Five characters seek survival and understanding as the world around them crumbles, dissolved to dust by The Ravagers, microscopic machines with only one goal. Total destruction. They'll need their wits, courage, and strength to survive, for the Ravagers aren't the most destructive force they'll face. Sometimes, greater destruction comes from within, from learning more about yourself than you ever feared, getting answers to questions best not answered. Sometimes, answers don't bring enlightenment. They bring death.

The Ravagers - Episode 3

Deviate

Centuries of calamities took humanity to the brink of extinction. Now, with the aid of a time capsule, the human race is once more populating the Earth, resurrecting technologies lost centuries earlier. With those innovations, though, come civilization's need to fight for control. Just as humanity seemed poised for a return to stability, they'll learn that some among them seek a return to extinction. They need only find the right time, and the right person, to put their plans in motion.

Activate

New to the series? Start with Episode 1, Activate. --- [Book 4 of 4] In a world dominated by a secretive cabal manipulating humanity to their own genocidal ends, a tiny resistance group emerges. Each member of the resistance will fight back to the best of his or her ability. Some will find they’ve more power and knowledge than they’d ever dreamed. Some must determine how best to live a life scarred by a past full of lies, deceit, and impulsive decisions that have harmed millions. Some will fight far away from the only home they’ve ever known. Some will fight with knowledge and cunning over brute force and explosive violence. And all of them will find, in their own way, that in a world where death has become the norm, retaliating against the powers that be can be the biggest — and last — mistake of your life.

The Ravagers - Episode Four

Retaliate

New to the series? Start with Episode 1, Activate. [Book 2 of 4] A technological scourge ravages the land, razing buildings, roads, and living creatures without remorse, transmuting the dust of the destroyed into more of the destructive force, spreading like a swarm upon those powerless to stand in its way. Five people will do all they can in a desperate attempt to survive what the few have unleashed upon the many. In the process, they'll learn more about themselves and those they've loved and worked with than they'd ever known--or wanted to know. And they'll learn that there's far more to their thirty-sixth century world--and the blotted-out sections of history--than they ever imagined.

The Ravagers - Episode 2

Freed from the constraints of the Aliomenti, Will Stark creates a new group, an Alliance of men and women committed to using their Energy skills and technological advances to improve the lives of all. It's an act of rebellion that won't go unnoticed--or unpunished--by the Aliomenti Elites. Treachery, a desperate search for the resolution of his most vexing personal concern, and an incredible network of underground facilities drive Will to his own desperate decisions. He'll figure out how to bring new life into the world... but the asking price is steep. And permanent.

Birth of the Alliance

The world's greatest criminal. Humanity's greatest hero. To the Aliomenti Hunters, one man fit both descriptions. Will Stark has long been the Aliomenti's greatest rule-breaker. The Hunters, charged with seeking out and incarcerating such men, are perfectly successful in their roles -- with that one exception. They are feeling the pressure from their Leader: get Will Stark - or else. When they learn a startling piece of information about their most-wanted fugitive, however, they may finally have the break they need to eliminate their greatest source of shame once and for all.

Hunting Will

The world's greatest criminal. Humanity's greatest hero.To the Aliomenti Hunters, one man fit both descriptions.Will Stark has long been the Aliomenti's greatest rule-breaker. The Hunters, charged with seeking out and incarcerating such men, are perfectly successful in their roles -- with that one exception. They are feeling the pressure from their Leader: get Will Stark - or else.When they learn a startling piece of information about their most-wanted fugitive, however, they may finally have the break they need to eliminate their greatest source of shame once and for all.

Hunting Will (The Aliomenti Saga - Prequel)

It is a time of unknowns for members of the Alliance. They have no information to guide their actions, no record of the key events to influence their research. For Fil Trask and his sister, Angel, it is also a time of growing up. It is a time when they must learn the deep sacrifices it often takes to keep a family together through great trial and tribulation. And it is a time when they will learn that your greatest fears and deepest pain can have a profound and lasting influence upon the entire world.

Stark Cataclysm

Hostility has formed over the centuries. It's grown with each Hunt, each capture, each death. It's been magnified at each effort to thwart global dominion over those unable to defend against the advance of a ruthless tyrant who won't rest until the entire world is full of those who exist solely to do his will. Circumstances have prevented outright warfare. Until now. The stunning conclusion to the Aliomenti Saga, Convergence reveals who lives, who dies, and unveils the final secrets hidden for generations.

Convergence

Will Stark find himself on a mission. He must use his new Energy abilities - ablities long thought the realm of magic by humanity - and his army of self-aware nanobots to save the life a young woman named Elizabeth.

Preserving Hope

The Aliomenti village is in ruins, destroyed by one of their own, its population nearly eliminated in the calamity. From the ruins, the Aliomenti rise to international prominence, influencing buyers and sellers, warriors and bureaucrats, as they patiently and invisibly expand their empire. Will Stark serves as the driving force behind that expansion. Whether he's directly creating their innovations or offering subtle hints to others, few of their revolutionary progressions are made without his influence. But Will is dealing with his own private heartache. Even as he watches his fellow Aliomenti ascend to heights few of them imagined possible, his long journey becomes one he'll make very much alone. He's also haunted by the knowledge that what enables him to make that journey will also prevent him from seeing his most important mission to its completion. Will must persevere, fighting through his own gloom, an organization that threatens to tear itself apart, and a reunion with old friends at a most inopportune time. And he'll come to realize that his own decisions, his own inability to understand even those he knows not to trust, have enabled a tyrant to seize control of the Aliomenti in the aftermath of an explosive crisis.

Ascent of the Aliomenti

New to the series? Start with The Ravagers Box Set for the first three episodes! --- [Episode 5 of 5] They’ve fought against enemies visible and invisible, human and machine. They’ve worked to learn more of mysterious pasts… or to distance themselves from actions that imperil humanity’s survival. Now, it all ends. Good versus evil. Resistance versus empire. There will be no prisoners, no mercy. One side will survive. The other side will be… eradicated.

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