Discovery: Strange Eons: Book One

“Cosmic game board like no other. Astonishing. Brilliant. Unsettling. Stunning.” - Janny Wurts, author of the series, The Wars of Light and Shadow
In 1992, at the dawn of the age of technology, disgraced ex-game show host Manny di Martini schemes for a comeback with a deep-sea television special in the South Pacific. He quickly finds himself in over his head, attracting the attention of a cosmic being who will lead Manny to a television broadcast event much bigger than the entire planet bargained evidence of a slumbering alien in a ruined city at the bottom of the ocean. One look at the monster on TV, and humans collectively freak out.

The narrative leaps between a cast of unforgettable characters, revealing their connections to cosmic gods who play with their lives. If humanity can’t save itself, and the cosmic beings do not have humans’ best interests in their cold hearts, humanity will have to pull itself together to prepare for a war that not only threatens Earth, but the very fabric of reality.

“Discovery transcends genre to explore the big questions about our place in all this vastness. And we might not want to hear the answers.” - Philip Chase, author of the series, The Edan Trilogy
“The power of J.A.J. Minton’s imagination and storytelling cannot be overstated.” — Esmay Rosalyne, Grimdark Magazine
“Once this cosmic mystery/thriller has you in its tentacles, it doesn't let go. J.A.J. Minton is a serious talent and has made a wonderfully rich contribution to the world of story with Discovery.” -Jacquelyn Hagen, author of the series, The Riverfall Chronicles
“This book helped us ‘discover’ one J.A.J. Minton created a masterpiece. The plot is fresh and thrilling from start to finish. World-building is brilliantly realized. Discovery blew our minds; all two remaining brain cells. We gawk in supreme awe. 5/5 stars.” - Austin & Richard, 2 to Ramble