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Waiting on Delcath (Delcath - Corporate Colonization) Kindle Edition

by OA Allen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Does anything really matter when their death on a remote asteroid seems certain?

When three childhood friends Ola, Jennet, and Sikat get posted on an asteroid mining station in deep space, they know it’s going to be difficult. There’s a reason why the corporation is paying them enough to retire in their 20s. However, they don’t expect the trouble to start so soon after their arrival...nor do they expect to face the possibility of slow, agonizing death.

With all hopes of rescue shattered, the three friends are forced to confront their own mortality, morality, each other, and themselves as they try to postpone the inevitable. One amazing discovery will change everything – while turning their moment of glory into an embarrassment that the generations to come will remember.

Inspired by Jean Paul Sartre’s idea that “hell is other people”, Waiting on Delcath explores human complexity, fragility, and strength, what we might discover about ourselves under extreme pressure, and what happens when our most challenging moments are not private...when we’re remembered not for the discovery that changes the history of humankind, but for being at our most vulnerable.

Sensitive topic warnings for profanity, death, implied animal cruelty/death, childhood trauma, suicidal thoughts/attempted suicide, and possible mental health issues.

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    Delcath - Corporate Colonization
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    February 7, 2023
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Corporate Colonization
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Delcath Galactic Corporate Colonization

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BV5XHYJ5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peevish Penman Press (February 7, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 241 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BVCXMRJ6
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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OA Allen

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OA Allen blends science fiction with esoteric knowledge, writing as 'ominous anonymous.' With graduate study in Information from New Zealand, OA's works are intricately crafted worlds enriched by deep research. From childhood, libraries have been their sanctuaries, exploring the arcane philosophies, reflected in their storytelling and art.

Drawing from personal hardships—widowhood, single parenthood, and chronic illness—OA infuses their characters with real struggles, weaving tales of resilience. Current projects include a coloring book on the Mandela Effect, and "Ghost Trucker," about kidnappings amid an interdimensional labor shortage.

OA prefers the quiet life, sipping coffee and walking around Vermont’s Green Mountains with their miniature schnauzer, but is always available for conversation on social media as @PeevishPenman.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
9 global ratings
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I got sucked in from the first page
Very compelling story. You start right away with three asteroid miners in a very difficult situation. The way they deal with the isolation, the stress, and each other, is very believable.I want to flip to the back and see how it ended, but I resisted the temptation. I am glad I did not.It is a quick read. I finished it in one sitting.Highly recommended!
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
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Despite the loneliness and monotony, three miners form an unlikely bond as they face the harsh realities of their circumstances. With vivid descriptions, the narrative paints a picture of their secluded existence, marked by peculiarities and coping mechanisms. The interplay of characters, from Ola's industriousness to Sikat's detachment and Jennet's hope, brings depth to the story. As their situation takes a dramatic turn, tension builds, revealing their resilience in the face of adversity.

A must read !
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Kalleca
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun little book
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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This is a fun distraction from your everyday drama. I enjoyed digging into these three characters who shouldn't be where they are or do what they're doing. They're ordinary and the circumstances are extraordinary, which is what I like about character drive science fiction. Realistic, but the technology is in the background and the people are delightfully flawed.
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Jamie Beth Benson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting and Enjoyed It.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
When I first started reading it I didn’t think it would hold my attention to be honest. I have never been one to read books on this specific category. But I was pleasantly surprised how it sucked me in and I wanted to keep reading. I loved how the characters personalities were described so you could really get to know each one personally. I didn’t want the book to end. Will be reading the next one for sure!!!
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Dan Eveland
5.0 out of 5 stars I got sucked in from the first page
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Very compelling story. You start right away with three asteroid miners in a very difficult situation. The way they deal with the isolation, the stress, and each other, is very believable.

I want to flip to the back and see how it ended, but I resisted the temptation. I am glad I did not.

It is a quick read. I finished it in one sitting.

Highly recommended!
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Dan Eveland
5.0 out of 5 stars I got sucked in from the first page
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Very compelling story. You start right away with three asteroid miners in a very difficult situation. The way they deal with the isolation, the stress, and each other, is very believable.

I want to flip to the back and see how it ended, but I resisted the temptation. I am glad I did not.

It is a quick read. I finished it in one sitting.

Highly recommended!
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Perry Block
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Psychological Sci-Fi
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
This is very interesting short story by a young science fiction writer which should appeal to fans of the genre and those interested in the psychological interplay between characters thrust uncomfortably together into deep space.

The writing is admirable, rich in interesting turns of phrase and descriptive passages especially when describing the complex relationships among the three protagonists. One of the three religiously dusts their common living space even though the only thing to dust is the dead skin shed off their bodies, an apt metaphor for the three of them gradually shedding their inhibitions as they descend into mistrust and paranoia.

I enjoyed this short book and am looking forward to more writing from this talented author
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kick Butt Science Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
A wonderful science fiction book with a purpose, and a great story line. Loved the read. Found this one on the Horror / Science Fiction Book blog and read with my kindle unlimited subscription.
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Aphrodite Kafka
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
Quick Read, lots of thinking. An interesting take on how people react when faced with the possibility of certain death. I really enjoyed how the Author just threw things at you about each character. Surprise after surprise. The author definitely has a vivid imaginative and a talent for creating realistic emotional drama.
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Iain Benson
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2024
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I bought this because I thoroughly enjoyed the Children of Delcath, and while this doesn’t follow the same character, it didn’t disappoint, despite being read in a single sitting. Here we’re on a stranded mission with three people who had been friends until tempers frayed. The main character refers to this mission in the first book, so it’s nice to see it fleshed out. The ending it left open, much as the first book in the series was, so I feel this Delcath series has long legs, and I’m here for that.
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