Heirs of the New Earth
David Lee Summers returns to Podiobooks.com with Heirs of the New Earth. In this free serialized audiobook:
The Earth has gone silent. John Mark Ellis and the crew of the Sanson are sent to investigate. When they arrive, they find vast alien machines known as Clusters in orbit. Fearing the worst, they land and discover that the once overcrowded, polluted Earth has become a paradise of sorts. The problem is over half the population is dead or missing and the planet’s leaders don’t seem to care. As Ellis works to unravel the mystery, sudden gravitational shifts from the galaxy’s center indicate something even worse is in the offing. Can Ellis save the galaxy from the heirs of the new Earth?
“This is a well-crafted and thoughtful piece of science fiction. Highly recommended.” Mark Anthony Brennan, Author, Editor and Publisher
“In Heirs of the New Earth, David Lee Summers has come up with a creative vision of the future.” S. Derrickson Moore, Las Cruces Sun-News
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March 1st, 2009 at 8:45 am
David, I’ve really enjoyed the series. I’ve recommended it to some other sci fi fans. I can’t wait for the next chapters. More, more more! Please.
March 1st, 2009 at 11:46 am
I really appreciate that, Suzanne. Thanks! I uploaded chapter 15 (episode 16) last night, so it should appear shortly. I’m working on the final chapter today. Hope you enjoy the conclusion.
May 14th, 2009 at 10:19 am
i was wondering who or what the “star cruisers” are that you mention at the end of each podcast?
May 16th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
The Starcruisers are the band that Steve Starcher (the guy who composed the music for Children of the Old Stars and Heirs of the New Earth) and David Lee Anderson (the guy who introduced me to Steve) both play in. You can check out their music at http://www.myspace.com/starcruisers
March 23rd, 2013 at 8:43 pm
I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to everyone who listened to Heirs of the New Earth in its time at Podiobooks. I just renewed my contracts for the novel and my publisher is actively seeking an audio production company, so the podcast edition was taken down this weekend to make sure I’m complying with the updated contracts. Here’s hoping an audio edition will be back soon and better than ever! Thanks for the comments and support for the past few years.