Overview

Britain in the fifth century was a land torn by war, while Melchior was a man torn by choice. His son is accused of murder, his daughter is forced to marry a brutal king, and his sister is driving him mad, but a prophetic vision saves him from despair. A father will endure great trials to ensure his children's happiness. Threatened by a mystery race, an inter-alien alliance committee decides it must destroy the planet to keep Earth's resources from falling into the wrong hands. But faithful friends fight for humanity's right to prove their worth.

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""A remarkably effective mix of bittersweet romance and murder mystery-one that also examines the dynamics of politics and power as well as cultural conflicts via the personal perspectives of a family of intriguing, earnest characters."" Kirkus Review ""OldEarth Melchior integrates historical and science fiction in unique and intriguing ways."" Reedsy/Discovery Review ""The murder mystery and the drama with Adele-feel like distinct, separate stories...the overarching plot with the aliens ties everything together to make a cohesive, epic novel."" IndieReader ""...a beautifully-written historical saga populated by well-developed characters who remain sympathetic despite their weaknesses and flaws."" Carolyn

Author Information

A. K. Frailey has written a historical sci-fi and science fiction series, short story collections, inspirational non-fiction books, a children's book, and a poetry collection. She has been writing for over fifteen years and has published 17 books.She was an Elementary Education teacher who taught in Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, and Wood River, IL. She also trained teachers in the Philippines for the Peace Corps and later earned a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University.Ann homeschooled all her children and currently manages her rural homestead with her kids and their numerous critters. In her spare time, she serves as an election judge and secretary/treasurer of her small town's cemetery.

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