Lagrange Point: Volume 3(The Fractal Series Episodes)

Third episode in the Fractal mini-series, building on the heavily-praised worlds of Fearless and Resilient set in 2118AD, now accompanied by an awesome soundtrack. A freighter is delayed at a corporate space station between Earth and Mars. When cargo inspector, Jason Samarto, discovers illegal cargo onboard, he finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of corporate cat and mouse. FLAME TREE PRESS is the home of new fiction at Flame Tree Publishing. It brings together powerful new authors and the more established; award winners, exciting, original and inclusive voices.

About the Author :
Allen Stroud is an acclaimed British science fiction author, academic, and creative researcher. He is best known for his highly regarded space opera Fearless (Flame Tree Press 2020) and serves as Assistant Professor of Defence and Security Futures, where he leads the Creative Futures research project in collaboration with the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). With a Ph.D. in Writing Structures and World Development Techniques in Science Fiction and Fantasy, Stroud has an extensive background in storytelling across multiple mediums, from computer and roleplaying games to novels, short stories, and screenplays. A key figure in the Elite: Dangerous universe, Stroud co-founded Lave Radio, helped run the annual Lavecon convention, and authored the tie-in novel Elite: Lave Revolution (Kickstarter-funded and published in 2014, with a second edition in 2015). He later collaborated with Spidermind Games on the Elite Dangerous Roleplaying Game and contributed to Snapshot Games titles Chaos Reborn and Phoenix Point (2019). Beyond his creative work, Stroud has played a major role in the UK’s speculative fiction community, serving as Chair of Fantasycon (2017, 2018, 2021) and later as Chair of the British Science Fiction Association (from 2019). He continues to publish academic papers, reviews, and fiction exploring the intersections of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Review :
"The depths of outer space test the strength of a dynamic heroine’s inner resolve in Stroud’s smart, introspective space opera set in the year 2118. [...] With an attention to detail that will please hard science fiction fans, Stroud raises fascinating questions about the politics of space exploration. This is one to be savored." Rigorous hard SF with a powerful but flawed protagonist and a fascinating historical background, 'Fearless' is a treat for just about any Analog reader." “Fast-paced, gripping hard SF with death in hard vacuum waiting at every turn.” "Gripping, intense, military SF. Stunning and urgent." “Space battles, sabotage, and treachery envelop a gripping whodunit, as Captain Ellisa Shann strives to identify a murderer among her crew and save her ship, the Khidr, from imminent destruction. Fearless is a fabulous read from a writer who knows how to deliver.” “Fearless is a brilliant achievement, and one of the best science-fiction novels I have read in a very long time." “A wonderful, modern, inclusive and clever science fiction that deserves to be a part of anyone’s collection.” "[Allen Stroud] also brings a Clarkian feel that grounds the story in the best tradition of science fiction. He keeps the action going, and does a fine job of showing the difficulties of conflict in space. Highly Recommended.” “Allen Stroud tells a hard sf tale with white knuckle stress that doesn’t let up till the end. I want more.” “With a large cast of characters, lots of suspects, space battles and plenty of action to keep even the most ardent fans of sci-fi thoroughly entertained. Brilliant.”