Announcing A New Kalquor Universe Series: Dark Empire

Hello, all. I have a surprise for you. I have quietly been working on a new series, one unlike previous Kalquor books. Welcome to the Dark Empire. 

We’re rejoining the Kalquorian Empire five years after Clans of Kalquor 12: Alien Outcast. The empire has enjoyed a period of peace since the end of the Basma’s civil war and the defeat of Bi’is. That is about to change.

So what’s different about this series? First of all, there’s an ensemble cast of characters. Clans, new and familiar, are on tap. Some will make a brief appearance in Book 1 to set up their storylines in Book 2, so don’t be confused if a clan shows up for no seeming particular reason (example: Clan Nako).

Who’s in Book 1? Old friends such as Clan Piras and Clan Tranis. Sparks will fly between new characters Clan Rihep and Earth II Governor Stacy Nichols. Young Dramok Ilid is another new character whose bravery in the face of unspeakable horror could save Kalquor. A host of more characters, whose stories will be told in coming books, will be introduced.

You might think of this series as being a book version of a television show, such as Star Trek or Game of Thrones. We’ll be hopping around as events unfold, watching multiple storylines develop against the backdrop of an encroaching danger for not only Kalquor, but the entirety of the Galactic Council of Planets…which includes Earth II.

There’s still romance and plenty of hot encounters. However, the series is hedging slightly closer to science fiction. There will be cliffhangers. Happily-for-nows instead of happily-ever-afters, much in the vein of the Shalia’s Diary series. You’ve been warned.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be posting the beginning pages of Dark Empire 1: Shadows Approach on the blog until the book’s release on August 4. This means you’ll get a good preview of what this series is about. The book releases August 4, and is available in pre-order and print now: Amazon, Amazon UK, Nook, Smashwords, Kobo, Apple, and print.

What does this mean for other series, such as Clan Beginnings, First Mataras, Clan Companions, and Clans of Europa? I plan to continue writing them as side projects, when time allows. It could be quite awhile before any new books in those series appear. Apologies to those who might wish it otherwise, but one series in particular has suffered a substantial downturn in sales. I still have to pay my bills, so I must put non-performers on the back burner, as much as I love to write them.

In the meantime, strap in, ladies and gentlemen. The Kalquorian Universe just got a lot bigger and more dangerous. Wednesday the adventure begins with the first blog sample from Shadows Approach. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it!

 

In the aftermath of the Kalquorian civil war and the defeat of the Bi’is invasion fleet, the empire has enjoyed peace. A new Earth has been born. A Kalquorian leads the Galactic Council of Planets. An era of harmony seems assured.

However, new dangers arrive on the horizon. Governor Stacy Nichols finds herself at odds with powerful opponents who want Earth II to return to the old ways that led to the demise of their original planet. They’ll do anything to stop her, especially when they discover her newfound romance with Clan Rihep of Kalquor.

After five years and a terrifying encounter with an unknown entity, Clan Piras is finally leaving their spy duties in Bi’is space. Now they must face enemies closer to home: the families of those they sacrificed while on a secret mission during the Kalquorian civil war.

A new threat to the existence of Kalquor and the entire Galactic Council of Planets arrives in the midst of these challenges, a dark menace unlike anything faced before. One young, inexperienced spyship ensign is all that stands between the galaxy and utter destruction. Can he warn the empire in time…or is it already too late?

Dark Empire 1: Shadows Approach releases August 4. Pre-order now at Amazon, Amazon UK, Nook, Smashwords, Kobo, Apple, and print.