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Motes Paperback – July 9, 2013

by Tilmer Wright Jr (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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A speck of dust floats in the air, illuminated by a sunbeam. To a daydreamer like Thom Finch, that speck is an imaginary commander leading his army against an equally imaginary foe. The reality is something even Thom’s fertile imagination cannot fathom. He must somehow convince himself, his family, and his best friend that his sanity is intact and that what he is seeing is real. The Mu’ahi are tiny in comparison to humans – each one as small as a dust mote. Their planet is isolated in a bubble of space that is desperately bereft of resources. The survival of their race is at stake. They are scavengers searching for treasure over ten light years from home.
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    410 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 9, 2013
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.93 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1484855000
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1484855003
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"A wonderful read, Wright brings together science, technology, and faith seamlessly to bring us a thrilling adventure." ***** - Red City Review

"Motes by Tilmer L Wright Jr. is the best kind of science fiction. It's entertaining, revelatory, surprising, and unexpectedly human. The prose is provocative and his world-building is both exceptional and brilliantly realized." - Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Tilmer Wright, Jr. was born in Kingsport, Tennessee. He attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. The past three decades have seen him working in various roles within Information Technology at a variety of companies in three states. He currently lives in Tarpon Springs, FL with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys guitar, piano, art, reading and - when he has the time - writing.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 9, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 410 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484855000
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484855003
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.93 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Tilmer Wright, Jr was born in 1965 in Kingsport, Tennessee. His mother was a dedicated homemaker and incredible loving mother of three - of which Tilmer was the youngest and the only boy. His father, Tilmer Sr., worked at a glass manufacturing facility and was just the best dad a kid could have.

Growing up he enjoyed most of the same things other little boys born in the 1960s did. He loved to play baseball and ride his bicycle all over the hilly terrain surrounding his family home. Life was pretty good. Sure, there were only four channels to watch on TV (and one of those was a grainy UHF-based ABC affiliate.) But there was some magic contained in that quartet. Many hours were whiled away sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of a monolithic console television set that was comprised of more wood than electronics. Beaming from its convex low-resolution screen were such fantastic offerings as "Batman", "Looney Tunes" and "The Wild Wild West". Young Tilmer (known as Timmy in those days) would hop up excitedly after watching James West and Artemis Gordon foil the diminutive, but evil, Dr. Loveless. Off he would dash to his room where, in his closet, he would find the old cardboard box that had once housed the vacuum cleaner. This box held all of his most precious toys. Digging frantically, he would eventually find his trusty chrome-plated six-shooter cap pistol, reeking of burned powder from previous conquests. Minutes later, the pistol would be loaded with a fresh roll of red paper caps and Timmy would blaze out the back door, across the patio and into the large, grassy back yard. There, in his soaring imagination, he would find the nefarious Dr. Loveless and bring him to justice, all the while humming "The Wild Wild West" theme song as loudly as possible.

Tilmer has since retired the old chrome six-shooter and his wild west secret agent days are behind him. Since graduating from Florida State University in 1987 with a degree in Computer Science he has gotten married (and stayed married), fathered two beautiful daughters, and worked in a variety of Information Technology roles across the southeastern United States. Today, he lives in Knoxville, TN. He loves to write and even loves to edit. He loves music and plays the piano and guitar (both poorly.)

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LjC
5.0 out of 5 stars I hope this book’s becomes a movie!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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Beautifully written book with an excellent storyline and such interesting characters! It makes a wonderful read for both adults and young adults. I won’t add any spoilers to my review, but it made me laugh and cry, imagine what other worlds may be out there and think more in depth about our purpose on Earth! I couldn’t put the book down! Oh, and I will never see a mote with the same eyes ever again!
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Tedro
4.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative and thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book. I like the premise -- I would never have thought of microscopic beings visiting Earth. The story was good -- I kept reading because I continually wondered what would happen next. I like the inclusion of a spiritual dimension. I can't wait to see what this author comes out with next.
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Donna Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond My Wildest Expectations
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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The book put me in touch with the wonder I have about life and about other possible life in the universe. Mr. Wright has an amazing ability to bridge the gap between us as humans and other intelligent life. The storyline was intelligent, interesting and had a lot of humor that made it believable. I especially liked how he incorporated technology and science and faith in his narrative. My book arrived just before leaving on vacation and I loved reading in the car, kept sneaking in a chapter or two a day and finished it off on the road trip home. It was such a fascinating read that I am now reading it with my Little Sister and then it goes to my grandson to devour. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dreaming, science, technology and is full of wonder and expectation about what life offers all of us, which includes other humans, animals and who knows who else is out there wondering about us, too. This book would make a wonderful movie or series of movies. Steven Spielberg? George Lucas? Perhaps even a play? A pleased and satisfied reader, Donna Walker
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Karin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very worthy read
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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This is a well crafted story by Tilmer that takes you into a life of faith, family and duty. This easy reading book is very enjoyable and has a good message. The book flows and you don't get confused at all as Tilmer combines two worlds. The story starts with Thom on earth but switches easily to another world with the Mu'ahi. In this new world the inhabitants feel a deep sense of duty and faith to their creator. This drives them to explore new worlds as they need to in order to find raw materials need to sustain life on their planet. During one such mission they find adventure and a testing of their faith and duty.

I enjoyed the book. It was an easy read and hard to put down. The story appeals to all ages and has a good message. It is well worth getting it.
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Debbie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Worlds - One faith
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2013
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In his first novel, Mr. Wright has written a narrative rich in detail, bringing to life a people very alien to us. He has woven the two worlds together - alien and earth and found common ground between the two. First and foremost, his novel is a story of belief. He lays out God's plan for His creations in a way not usually found in fiction. In the end, it is a story of faith and the journey for the faithful.
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Laura Muntz Derr
4.0 out of 5 stars A Strong First Novel and a Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
Motes is a creative achievement that brings two worlds into conflict: the world of human beings and the world of extra-terrestrials, the tiny Mu’ahi, so small they appear like “motes” to the human eye. The human world is filtered through the eyes of Thomas, an awkward American teenager. The Mu’ahi world is communicated through the eyes of Remmi, a tiny teenager herself. Outsiders and misfits, Thomas and Remmi communicate through the language of music, and together embody the moral and spiritual potential of both worlds.
The author creates a logical structure that makes the Mu’ahi world and time travel credible. Every possible detail of spaceship and time bending is explored, but that detail is sometimes redundant and slows the arc of the story. The plot gains momentum as time runs out for Remmi. Ultimately, the book resolves conflicts between the two worlds in a climactic transformation scene. Motes is a strong first novel and a good read.
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Matthew Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013
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Was very very good. Highly recommended. if you like Syfy at all you will love this book. Tim I seriously hope that you write more many anymore I will buy them all.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Love your family? Read this!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013
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What a precious story. When reading this you feel you are right there. It gives you every detail so you know all that is taking place. The ending is amazing! Enjoy!
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars You will never view dust the same
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2016
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Excellent fun read, I'm not really in to science fiction. Magnificent twist at the end of the book, just when you think you know what the end will be there is a surprise.
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