Mobius

Mobius

Theron Mobius has worked his entire life on a Dimensional Gateway that will propel humankind into a new era of space travel. When it’s sabotaged by a mysterious entity, he uncovers a plot against humanity that’s been underway for millennia. Theron is driven against all odds to stop the entity, only to discover he’s an integral part of the entity’s sinister plan. Together with a small group of travelers, he must journey across galaxies in search of an ancient Guardian of the universe. If he fails, humankind will face oblivion. "... a boldly expansive space adventure . I say "expansive" because the tale is marked by a persistent escalation of its scope, with the scale of both the setting and plot growing ever larger." -- scifi.indieebookreviews.com ." Vale has written a true space opera , with a dizzying number of characters and concepts." -- BestThrillers.com . "Debut author Vale's plot-driven tale of the clash between science and the soul..." -- Kirkus Reviews . "A fanciful sci-fi novel..." -- Kirkus Reviews . "Readers of sci-fi may appreciate Vale's twists on traditional tropes--interplanetary travel, futuristic gadgets..." -- Kirkus Reviews ★★★★★ "A damn good read. Brilliant as well as breathtaking." --UK Amazon Customer, Reviewer . ★★★★★ " Amazing read. Hamilton watch out, you might just have some competition for best space opera. A si-tech masterpiece..."-- c. TX_MO, Reviewer . ★★★★★ "Amazing! A Unique Sci-fi Adventure... There are some unexpected twists that keep the pace moving at a nice speed." -- John Keel, Reviewer . ★★★★★ "Thought provoking and smart." -- purpledoor 6, Reviewer ★★★★★ "Outstanding, imaginative science fiction." -- D. Benem, Reviewer . ★★★★★ "A real space opera." --Lifelong Learner, Reviewer . ★★★★★ "A very compelling SciFi full of surprises." --Amazon Customer, Reviewer . ★★★★ "This is one of those rare stories that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. For me, this fell into the category of epic films like: 1. The Indiana Jones Films 2. The Star Wars Films 3. The Fifth Element 4. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy" --DragonJuggler, Reviewer Author Interview from MANYBOOKS: Please give us a short introduction to what Mobius is about. Mobius is about that universal question that haunts the human mind. Why are we here and what is our purpose in the Universe? It's a Universe spanning and hopefully mind-bending Space Opera. I also wanted to tell this story in a single novel. I love to read stand-alone books that give you a sense of completion at the end. I wanted my reader to be totally satisfied and content at the story's conclusion. What inspired you to write about a Dimensional Gateway that gets built on Earth? The Dimensional Gateway is a means to an end. I have constructed a complex plot that will hopefully keep the reader guessing till the end. The Dimensional Gateway was a way to make the plot evermore fantastical. And hell, traveling through the Universe in the blink of an eye is a much faster way to progress a story. If my characters were traveling light-speed, the story would have spanned thousands of years. Why did you pick 2969 as the setting for your story? The far-future allowed me to utilize technology that has yet to be created. My grandiose plot could not have unfolded without such technology. Tell us more about Theron Mobius. What makes him tick? Theron is a tortured soul, haunted by his past. The beginning of the story starts with Theron finding himself being experimented on in a sanitarium. There he discovers his first love and as quickly as he finds it, he loses it. Throughout his life, he is given a balance of success and tragedy. His scientific breakthroughs change the world, but his quest for love and happiness fail him. Besides writing, what other secret skills do you have? Tricking my wife to believe I'm a great cook. Why space opera? What inspired you to write one? Like Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I decided to write about the meaning of life, the Universe, and everything. However, my novel takes a more serious approach to the subject and in the end, the answer isn't "42". I chose a Space Opera because it's a limitless platform to compose a story. Your possibilities are endless of what you can write about.With Mobius, I was able to construct a story that spanned the Universe and beyond. Does writing about surreal worlds and enigmatic scenes present any particular problems? When constructing such magnificent and far-out scenes and settings, I try to make sure everything is feasible and logical. Even though a scene may be totally out-there and off-the-wall, I never want the reader to say, "that's impossible." Which of your characters has been the most challenging to write for? Absolutely the main character, Theron Mobius. I had to let the reader get into his mind and feel his emotions as he found himself in both breathtaking and tragic moments