In Alnitak, you will find a fast-paced journey through space as fleeing Earth colonies settle the planet Alnitak, near Orion's Belt. Human nature is never far behind mankind, and that is especially true when the founders decided that the new world government would thrive beneath the power of a monarch. Trouble always follows the crown.How would you react if you were thrust into a brand-new leadership role, unexpectedly? What if you were constantly forced to prove your worth to the people around you? Zaira is a strong and independent new queen who has amassed a technical knowledge of the kingdom that may not be rivaled. Zaira juggles improving the kingdom by investigating the suspicious death of her father until new challenges appear.There is something strange about the way the king died, and no one seems to have any answers. King Gilgamesh's daughter wants to get to the bottom of the case, but the inconsistencies never seem to end. How many people were involved in this treasonous plot? Can Zaira trust everyone at her side?The habitats that allow people to live on the inhospitable Alnitak keep malfunctioning. The shells are vital to the people on the purple planet. Who or what keeps cracking the protective layer between the atmospheric elements and every living creature on Alnitak? Can Zaira stop the breaking before people start dying?Noah and his five friends are forced to take a stand against local violence. Each individual has their own area of expertise. Can the friends work together long enough to fix their city? Read along as Noah is forced to compromise his morals as he fights his way to the answers. There is something special about this young man. Will Noah be able to harness his own gifts to fight back against the violence in his city?Purchase this book for a thrilling look at the way power and control can manipulate the human mind. You will have the chance to get to know several unique characters, watching as they progress along their own journeys to self-growth. Some of them will make it to the end of the book, and some will not. Watch as Alnitak struggles through its early history. Blood, betrayal, and love are just some of the elements in this exciting sci-fi journey deep in outer space.-This book is full of mysteries that the audience will be able to solve themselves. See if you know what's going to happen before Zaira does. Can you tell who she can trust and who is a villain? -Wonderful characters will make you feel as though you just stepped foot onto the electric purple planet, Alnitak, with all of the kings and queens from within these pages. Friends, lovers, and enemies will pop off the page in front of you. -Follow along with the trails of each character. Can Noah inspire an entire movement? Can Zaira make sense of her new job? Is Ethan a good guy?-Lose yourself to hours and hours of entertainment between these pages You will find everything you are looking for in a good book, right here.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.