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In the Depths of Darkness Kindle Edition

by Sean Fletcher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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For fans of Brandon Sanderson's Skyward and Victoria Roth's Carve the Mark comes the first book in an epic science fantasy series about four dangerous outcasts up against a galaxy-full of enemies...


There are no choices when the Earth Alliance arrests you. Alyx Starburn knows this all too well.

Either he joins a new branch of the military, created to rehab convicts like him to defend Earth against alien threats, or he rots in a quarry on a backwater planet a thousand light-years away.

It isn’t a hard decision.

Soon, he’s teamed up with three other outcasts: Killian, calm under fire, but haunted by his past; Vaness, an icy-eyed killer who’d just as soon shoot you than smile; and Jess, alluring, friendly, with a roundhouse kick as deadly as the secrets she carries.

But they have all been deceived.

Without warning, the group is thrown into a galaxy far deadlier than they could have ever imagined. One where alliances are built on lies, secrets hunt you from the shadows, and those you trust the most could actually be the greatest enemy of all...

An epic science fantasy full of pulse-pounding action, a star-crossed romance, and galaxy-sweeping adventure. Perfect for anyone looking for incredible worlds and characters to get lost in!


This is Space Opera in all its glory. Things go boom. Humans meet aliens (sometimes to humorous effect). There’s a little romance and a lot of adventure.
~ OutlawPoet, Amazon Vine Reviewer


This is one for lovers of dystopian fiction and the sci-fi addicts alike. I looked forward to reading it in every spare moment and it certainly wasn’t easy to put down when I actually needed to get some work done!
~Sarah, Amazon Reviewer


I was blown away by this book. It is a great story but it was the characters that grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. Their interactions with one another and with the people around them will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like space fantasy with lots of action you will love this book
~ Naniphy, Amazon Reviewer
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A Top 10 Best YA Book Finalist, San Francisco Writing Contest 2017
This is Space Opera in all its glory. Things go boom. Humans meet aliens(sometimes to humorous effect). There's a little romance and a lot of adventure.
~ OutlawPoet, Amazon Vine Reviewer

This is one for lovers of dystopian fictionand the sci-fi addicts alike. I looked forward to reading it in every spare moment and it certainly wasn't easy to put down when I actually needed to get some work done!
~Sarah, Amazon Reviewer

I was blown away by this book. It is a great story but it was the characters that grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. Their interactions with one another and with the people around them will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like space fantasy with lots of action you will love this book
~ Naniphy, Amazon Reviewer

This is a truly great read, a break from reality! The characters are well-developed. There are numerous twists and turns in the plot, which I was not expecting.
~ Servangirl, Amazon Reviewer

I loved this book! Sean Fletcher writes an excellent, action-packed romp through space with a vivid imagination. His characters have more baggage than an airport! They were developed and quirky, pensive, hateful, heroic, and most of all, believable! This roller coaster of a read never slows down and has so much going on. You won't be disappointed reading this if you are looking for a book with fun and often edge-of-the-seat action.
~ Dingy Deb, Amazon Reviewer

About the Author

Sean Fletcher was born in the broiling, arid state some people lovingly refer to as Texas. He is the author of the I Am Phantom series, as well as the sci-fi adventure trilogy In the Depths of Darkness. He has taught writing classes at the Pacific Northwest Writers Association conference, writing groups, libraries, and writing workshops. When not making things up and putting them on paper, he can be found hiking, biking, or traveling. You can visit him on his website: https: //seanfletcherauthor.com, or on his Facebook page: http: //www.facebook.com/seannfletche

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYPS19Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Epic Worlds Publishing (December 3, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1326 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 383 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Sean Fletcher was born in the broiling, arid state some people lovingly refer to as Texas. He is the Amazon bestselling author of a number of YA fantasy series, in addition to other forthcoming books whose characters will not give him a moment's peace until they get their turn in the spotlight. When not making things up and putting them on paper, he can be found hiking, biking, or traveling, sometimes all at the same time.

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C.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars A new fight against the EA is born, and it's up to Alyx and his squad to help fight.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
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After reading Sean Fletcher's other novels, I was eager to read this one as well.

It did take me a few chapters to really get into it though. Alyx and the "misfits" are chipped involuntarily, a surgery in which they could have died. But Alyx and about 20 of the "misfits" survive and are integrating perfectly with the chips in their heads. They can talk to their squads telepathically, they can SENSE enemies and know all the fighting moves and information about various EA technology that they might have to use. After being set up, and Alyx's squad was on the run from pretty much everyone in the galaxy, then it really got interesting. Who were the chipped others hunting them and why were they killing all chipped squads? How would Alyx and his squad escape every group hunting them, including the EA's very own Hunter?

Alyx's father, a fierce and famous space pirate arrives to help take them to someone who can help them. And once there, Alyx and the group find out that pretty much everything the EA has been telling everyone on Earth over the years has been lies. The "rebels" may not be so dangerous after all. In fact, they might be the right ones to help Alyx and his squad. It's also revealed that other groups in the galaxy are not what the EA has been telling everyone either.

A new fight against the EA is born, and it's up to Alyx and his squad to help fight.

I'm eager for the next one to find out how the fight progresses. :)
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Dee Arr
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story for YA Readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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“Get to know all the players on the field before you cast your net of judgment” was the advice from a famous space pirate. Alyx Starburn and his companions aren’t exactly sure of their plans, and thus proceed cautiously toward what Alyx describes as an “…unknown future, awash in the glow of the space around us, while the ship cruised ever forward and galaxies pin wheeled overhead.” The dilemma of what to do and which path to take surrounds Alyx and his three other companions of Nova Squad, and is the essential element of author Sean Fletcher’s plot.

This book is billed as a YA and my personal take was that it easily could fall into a middle school age bracket, although there are older readers who will also enjoy this story (similar to adults who enjoyed “The Hunger Games,” or the Harry Potter or Narnia books). Personally, I prefer my sci-fi more realistic; however, one can never fault a well-written book, and in this genre Mr. Fletcher excels. Although some of the plot details and relationships between characters are hard to believe, within the younger YA market they work well.

The author concentrates mainly on the characters and the interaction between them rather than the science aspect. Each character has flaws and secrets buried deep within their psyches. Unfortunately for them, there are many factions within the universe who either want them dead, desire the tech imbedded inside their brains, or both. The story races toward the end, and even though this is the first in a series, the author provides us with a definite conclusion. Four stars.
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Megan J Corcel
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have read this year
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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Amazing read! The story is so well written. Everything flows at just the right place, detailed in just the right areas & full of characters you will love (or love to hate) & a story line that will keep you from wanting to put it down!
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Dixie
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not great
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017
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It's an interesting concept, but the execution was a bit confusing. The insert chapters from the Others were strange and seemed unnecessary.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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Kind of a combo superhero/space opera as "upgraded" kids with nanotech fight against overwhelming odds. Started almost like a Heinlein space juvenile as Alyx Starborn--cheesy name, what's the matter, was Starkiller and Skywalker taken?--is pulled from the ghetto and sent to training, but then takes a bit of a superhero twist with the introduction of the "Chip". A good story, good enough that I bought the sequel. I enjoyed this author's other books as well.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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This was a very interesting story. It had so many twists and turns and kept me guessing as to how the story line would end.
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XRoel
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice surprise!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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Amazing book!! It was a nice surprise!!
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Jandee333
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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Took me awhile to get into the book but it turned out to be a book worth reading. Hurdy up with the sequel!
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Claire Buss
4.0 out of 5 stars A cross between Star Ward and Firefly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2017
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It was like a cross between Star Wars and Firefly, I loved it. Good pace, excellent space fighting, loved the pirate ship concept. The characters were believable and unique enough to not feel like every other space opera story & not too much whining about their predicament which is good, whiny characters are such a turn off. I felt that the EA could be a little more sinister, perhaps that will show up in the next book when they retaliate. The rogue soldiers was a nice touch if not a little predictable. All in all a fun read.
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