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Written Works of D.K. Spencer
Imagination Run Wild
Five Stars!
D.K. Spencer ... has written a fast-paced, entertaining, and intriguing story ... thrilling and highly creative ... humor, unexpected events ... kaleidoscoping ... well-designed ... not to be missed. Very well done and highly recommended!
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-Bruce Miller of TeamGolfWell.com
Available now!
First Edition 2021
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Available in Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook
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60 Pages
Songs of the Etonic
By D. K. Spencer
A starship that runs on molten uranium?
....Roger that.
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A boisterous crew?
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....Affirmative.
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A Theremin?
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A Jacobs Ladder?
....Flubber???
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What else will Cal find on this twenty-seven month deep-space adventure?
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Songs of the Etonic, by D.K. Spencer, is a thrilling, contemporary rendering of a nostalgic voyage, humorously depicting the early 1950’s and ‘60’s optimism of interstellar space exploration.
Fresh out of the Academy, Cal must learn to fit-in on an antiquated, intergalactic space freighter with a much older, multi-racial crew. With the rocket’s destination and mission kept secret, Cal works closely with his crewmates to keep operations safe and running smoothly.
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When sabotage is discovered that could end in a catastrophic explosion, the Chief Engineer risks his life to save the ship, and Cal jumps-in to help. Can they stop a core meltdown to save the starship and crew?
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How will Cal preform under pressure, being the “new kid” on “this old bucket of andirons?”
And what are the Songs of the Etonic?
Pick up this weirdly fun, high-octane Space Adventure to find out!
Five Stars! A Delightful, Nuanced Sci-Fi Novella
Verified Purchase Reviewed February 19, 2022
Posing as a straight-ahead sci-fi tale, Songs of the Etonic has a swashbuckling sense of fun with a gritty underbelly. In the 60s, there was a promise of flying cars and a bright, shiny future...in a way, this story hits closer to home, with an engineering team that is more akin to coal stokers on a steamship. There are parallels to current politics, culture, and changing gender roles, and even questions about crew member's motivations.
The author packs a lot of goodness into 47 pages, and the book will appeal to young readers as well as adults who are looking for a fun, multi-layered diversion. Highly recommended.