Beyond the Shroud of the Universe (Codex Regius) - Softcover

Kennedy, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942936095 ISBN 13: 9781942936091

Publisher: Chris Kennedy Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

A mysterious race from an alternate universe has allied itself with the Jotunn, and the alliance is set on destroying the Aesir and bringing about Ragnarok. With an ability to jump between universes and unstoppable time-based weapons, the Efreet seem invincible. The Vella Gulf is the only ship to survive its first meeting with the Efreet…but only through a fluke of luck.

Worse, Lieutenant Commander Shawn ‘Calvin’ Hobbs has just found out the Efreeti home world is the same planet in their universe as Terra is in ours. If true, the Efreet could cross into our universe at any moment and annihilate the Earth without any warning. Terra lies defenseless!

Calvin and the crew of the Vella Gulf have a surprise for the Efreet, though; they have returned to Terra with the ability to cross between the universes like their enemy. Armed with personal transporters and jump modules for their ships, they’re now able to take the fight to the Efreet. But will they be in time to prevent Terra’s annihilation?

As the Efreet continue their inexorable onslaught on all fronts, Calvin only knows one thing. The answers to all of their questions lie beyond the shroud of the universe.


Books in The Theogony Series

Occupied Seattle Duology
1. Red Tide, Occupied Seattle #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0160RR8BU/)
2. Occupied Seattle, Occupied Seattle #2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0160SHB3E/)

The Theogony Trilogy
1. Janissaries, The Theogony #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59QVL0)
2. When the Gods Aren’t Gods, The Theogony #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW4OFE2/)
3. Terra Stands Alone, The Theogony #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQDWBHO)

Codex Regius Trilogy
1. The Search for Gram, Codex Regius #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IKQHPI/)
2. Beyond the Shroud of the Universe, Codex Regius #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CFC2DI/)
3. The Dark Star War, Codex Regius #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GULFO4O)

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2. A Gulf in the Past, The Progenitors’ War #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0888368RJ)
3. The Progenitors’ War, The Progenitors’ War #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096WRN6TY)

About this title

About the Author

A bestselling Science Fiction/Fantasy author and speaker, Chris Kennedy is a former school principal and naval aviator with over 3,000 hours flying attack and reconnaissance aircraft. Chris is also a member of the SFWA and the SCBWI. Chris' full-length novels on Amazon include the "Occupied Seattle" military fiction duology, the "Theogony" and "Codex Regius" science fiction trilogies and the "War for Dominance" fantasy trilogy. Chris is also the author of the #1 Amazon self-help book, "Self-Publishing for Profit: How to Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Into the Stores."

From the Back Cover

A mysterious race from an alternate universe has allied itself with the Jotunn, and the alliance is set on destroying the Aesir and bringing about Ragnarok. With an ability to jump between universes and unstoppable time-based weapons, the Efreet seem invincible. The Vella Gulf is the only ship to survive its first meeting with the Efreet...but only through a fluke of luck.

Worse, Lieutenant Commander Shawn 'Calvin' Hobbs has just found out the Efreeti home world is the same planet in their universe as Terra is in ours. If true, the Efreet could cross into our universe at any moment and annihilate the Earth without any warning. Terra lies defenseless!

Calvin and the crew of the Vella Gulf have a surprise for the Efreet, though; they have returned to Terra with the ability to cross between the universes like their enemy. Armed with personal transporters and jump modules for their ships, they're now able to take the fight to the Efreet. But will they be in time to prevent Terra's annihilation?

As the Efreet continue their inexorable onslaught on all fronts, Calvin only knows one thing. The answers to all of their questions lie beyond the shroud of the universe.

From the Inside Flap

Praise for "The Search for Gram" by Chris Kennedy:

"Chris Kennedy's Search for Gram takes humanity, the most recent newcomers to interstellar space -- and the reader -- on a roller coaster exploration of alien cultures with ancient animosities and startling technologies. There's action and skullduggery in plenty, and along the way Kennedy gives the reader a look inside questions of morality, ethics, and the true meaning of personal responsibility, not simply to others, but to one's self."

- David Weber, Author of the Honorverse and Safehold Series


From the book:

Starboard Cabin, LCAC 85, Approaching Lashkar Abad, Anti-Earth
"Oh crap," the craftmaster said, a note of awe in his voice. "Hey, Klemarczyk, what's our target again?"
The navigator didn't look up from her chart. "It's a warehouse. Just follow the wadi to the southeast, and we'll run right into it. It sits just past a small village."
"We'll run right into it?" the craftmaster asked.
"Yeah," the navigator said without looking up. "It should be right in front of us. You can't miss it."
"You mean that?"
"Holy shit..."

Edition details

• Publisher: Chris Kennedy Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942936095
• ISBN 13: 9781942936091
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 423