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The Chronicles of Spartak
Rising Son
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
May 02 2016
| Archive Date
Sep 08 2016
Jubilation Media
| Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
On the 4th of July in the year 2115, sixteen-year-old Spartak Jones is betrayed, kidnapped and sold, the first legal slave since the Civil War, just as America splinters into a bloody power struggle between the families of the ruling elite. Fighting for survival, freedom and love, the Olympic bound athlete proves to be a lethal warrior, resourceful, fearless, loyal and not shy about his sexuality. His exploits awaken a long-dormant liberal underground and he becomes a symbol of hope, a handsome flesh and blood icon for an America that used to be and might be again—if he can endure.
Dark, twisted, dystopian, uplifting, and romantic—The Chronicles of Spartak (Rising Son) delivers a 22nd century LGBT action hero who will make you cheer.
Warning:
No Apocalypse. No Zombies. No Vampires. No Magic Wands. No Dragons. Just a touch of science fiction and an extraordinary teenager battling to protect those he loves. Can he play classical piano? Of course. Can he save democracy? Maybe.
Also available in the following formats:
Hardcover, $24.95, 978-0-9966473-2-8
Ebook, $8.95, 978-0-9966473-1-1
On the 4th of July in the year 2115, sixteen-year-old Spartak Jones is betrayed, kidnapped and sold, the first legal slave since the Civil War, just as America splinters into a bloody power struggle...
Description
On the 4th of July in the year 2115, sixteen-year-old Spartak Jones is betrayed, kidnapped and sold, the first legal slave since the Civil War, just as America splinters into a bloody power struggle between the families of the ruling elite. Fighting for survival, freedom and love, the Olympic bound athlete proves to be a lethal warrior, resourceful, fearless, loyal and not shy about his sexuality. His exploits awaken a long-dormant liberal underground and he becomes a symbol of hope, a handsome flesh and blood icon for an America that used to be and might be again—if he can endure.
Dark, twisted, dystopian, uplifting, and romantic—The Chronicles of Spartak (Rising Son) delivers a 22nd century LGBT action hero who will make you cheer.
Warning:
No Apocalypse. No Zombies. No Vampires. No Magic Wands. No Dragons. Just a touch of science fiction and an extraordinary teenager battling to protect those he loves. Can he play classical piano? Of course. Can he save democracy? Maybe.
Also available in the following formats:
Hardcover, $24.95, 978-0-9966473-2-8
Ebook, $8.95, 978-0-9966473-1-1
Advance Praise
“Highly imaginative and creative, action packed, with a fascinating young protagonist who combines the physical and moral attributes of both Spiderman and Superman in his remarkable body and psyche. The pace never flags, the story holds suspense and tension in every scene. With its extrapolation of the politics and extremism of today, religious and political, The Chronicles of Spartak is a thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining achievement.”
– Katherine V. Forrest
Author of the Kate Delafield mystery series
"A riveting story with a powerful underlying political narrative--'Chronicles of Spartak' will have a strong appeal across generations."
– David Kirp
New York Times Contributing Writer
“The protagonist is a young and renowned athlete in a society that tolerates him for its entertainment. The writing is literate, direct, and a pleasure to read. There is a fascinating plot point—the return of slavery to the United States of America.”
– Dennis Myers
Reno News & Review
“Highly imaginative and creative, action packed, with a fascinating young protagonist who combines the physical and moral attributes of both Spiderman and Superman in his remarkable body and psyche...
Advance Praise
“Highly imaginative and creative, action packed, with a fascinating young protagonist who combines the physical and moral attributes of both Spiderman and Superman in his remarkable body and psyche. The pace never flags, the story holds suspense and tension in every scene. With its extrapolation of the politics and extremism of today, religious and political, The Chronicles of Spartak is a thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining achievement.”
– Katherine V. Forrest
Author of the Kate Delafield mystery series
"A riveting story with a powerful underlying political narrative--'Chronicles of Spartak' will have a strong appeal across generations."
– David Kirp
New York Times Contributing Writer
“The protagonist is a young and renowned athlete in a society that tolerates him for its entertainment. The writing is literate, direct, and a pleasure to read. There is a fascinating plot point—the return of slavery to the United States of America.”
– Dennis Myers
Reno News & Review
Marketing Plan
• Web marketing: blogs and social media
• Advertising on Facebook and Goodreads
• Available on NetGalley
• Free Advance Reading Copies
• IBPA library mail outs
• Outreach to LGBT, teen, sci-fi and communities interested in the characters and political issues raised in the novel.
• Blog tour
• YouTube video book trailer
• Reading Group Guide
• Dedicated Publisher website: www.jubilationmedia.com
• Dedicated Author website: www.stevenacoulter.com
Publicity coordinated by Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management
917-359-2803 michelekarlsberg@me.com
Order from Ingram – 800-937-8000
• Web marketing: blogs and social media
• Advertising on Facebook and Goodreads
• Available on NetGalley
• Free Advance Reading Copies
• IBPA library mail outs
• Outreach to LGBT, teen, sci-fi and...
Marketing Plan
• Web marketing: blogs and social media
• Advertising on Facebook and Goodreads
• Available on NetGalley
• Free Advance Reading Copies
• IBPA library mail outs
• Outreach to LGBT, teen, sci-fi and communities interested in the characters and political issues raised in the novel.
• Blog tour
• YouTube video book trailer
• Reading Group Guide
• Dedicated Publisher website: www.jubilationmedia.com
• Dedicated Author website: www.stevenacoulter.com
Publicity coordinated by Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management
917-359-2803 michelekarlsberg@me.com
Order from Ingram – 800-937-8000
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9780996647304 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9780996647304 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
|
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