Children of Light
| Science Fiction by Rob Smith |
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Orfin and Borthid have just completed their long journey from earth
to Galcon, a planet balanced between two suns. They are met by
the ambassador who has been assigned to the planetary outpost.
The two are "Discontinueds" which means that they belong to a
class of people rendered sterile by a virus which has ravaged
earth. Through a lottery set up by the Planetary Council, they
have been chosen "Citizen Explorers," and begin a new life on
Galcon.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that things are not as
they seem. Beneath the personal stories of Orfin and Borthid lies
a struggle for control of earth's technologies. The unknown factor
is the photosynthoid creatures of Galcon. Dismissed as "Froggies"
by the ambassador, Orfin and Borthid see them as the Children of
Light. As the two protagonists navigate the terrain of the planet,
they discover their identities as Miriam and Paul. They confront
their personal demons and emerge whole through the efforts of the
shared consciousness of the Children.
Rob Smith is an Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy and religion at
Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
to Galcon, a planet balanced between two suns. They are met by
the ambassador who has been assigned to the planetary outpost.
The two are "Discontinueds" which means that they belong to a
class of people rendered sterile by a virus which has ravaged
earth. Through a lottery set up by the Planetary Council, they
have been chosen "Citizen Explorers," and begin a new life on
Galcon.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that things are not as
they seem. Beneath the personal stories of Orfin and Borthid lies
a struggle for control of earth's technologies. The unknown factor
is the photosynthoid creatures of Galcon. Dismissed as "Froggies"
by the ambassador, Orfin and Borthid see them as the Children of
Light. As the two protagonists navigate the terrain of the planet,
they discover their identities as Miriam and Paul. They confront
their personal demons and emerge whole through the efforts of the
shared consciousness of the Children.
Rob Smith is an Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy and religion at
Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
See a reader's comments below:
Reader's comment (as posted on Amazon):
What a thoroughly enjoyable, fast-paced read, as well as a great exploration by the two main human characters of
their own inner darknesses! Then there are also some excellent "baddies" - and they are great characters, too. (I
especially enjoyed "hating" the character called Mirabella Quan.) This story is not only engaging, it is so creative and
imaginative. Although it is set on a planet populated by Photosynthoid creatures, this book is by no means simply
sci-fi. In fact, it is a difficult book to categorize. Whether you enjoy action adventure, sci-fi, or a good romance; whether
you are looking for enjoyable reading or doing a bit of self-discovery, you will surely want to explore Children of Light. I
loved it and highly recommend it.
ISBN 0978516524