Quantum Cannibals (Stories from the Milky Way Book 1)

Discover the secrets of ancient tribes, the depths of quantum biology, and the power of the human spirit in Quantum Cannibals. Spanning continents, time, and dimensions, it’s a darkly intricate tale that’s equal parts satisfying puzzle and richly imagined mythology.In the Bronze Age, Chief Taiku and his wise friend Asenath, the beautiful leader of the local Ebers, are on a quest to protect their people from a ruthless, bloodthirsty invader. This first entails a greater challenge: uniting the squabbling clans. Ja'ix thinks killing Asenath will be enough to stop her, but five thousand years later his only hope is to keep her from being born.The Ebers are trapped in a stone age arctic wasteland by a wall of demons. Osnat, an eminent quantum biologist and her husband Simon are captured by a brutal Tunniq hunting party. Simon is butchered, while Osnat is adopted by Aarluk, a transgender shaman. Knowing her survival depends on burying her grief and loathing, Osnat is determined to learn all she can from the Tunniq so she can use the knowledge to wreak vengeance upon them.In the Modern Age, the barrier keeping the Ebers locked in the icy North has begun to crack, and demons start to afflict the nearest city. When an Eber named Saima is brought through the barrier to fix things the demons have damaged, he finds people warm and well-fed. But the cost of their comfort is high. The city people have given up individuality and independent thought, with conformity enforced by law. No one around him knows that Saima’s goal is to recover what the ancestors of this world stole from his people when they sent them away.Quantum Cannibals is smart writing for smart readers, where complex world-building and seemingly disparate storylines are woven into an astonishing and rewarding whole. Fans of modern classics like Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, Dan Simmon’s Hyperion, and Golden Age greats like Clarke’s Childhood’s End or Huxley’s Eyeless in Gaza will all be captivated by this unique and thrilling story. If you enjoyed the richly imagined characters and complex mythology of The Changeling by Victor LaValle, you will be enthralled by the twists and turns of Quantum Cannibals. Buy now and start your journey into the unknown today!

About the Author

Nathan Elberg is a Realtor and anthropologist who has lived and hunted with Indians and Inuit. He's studied folklore, warfare, cannibalism, shamanism, Kabbalah, primitive art and communications among other things. He's a member of the Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Association, and Chairman of the International Board of CIJR, a think-tank. He blogs occasionally at quantumcannibals.com

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