Shanna (The To'Ach'an Cycle)

Through chance, a young Earthman becomes bonded with an intelligent spaceship and then forced into exile from the To’Ach’an, a space-faring race who built the ship. Years later he is forced out of exile by a brutal attack on a young girl he is sworn to protect. In a universe ruled mostly by corrupt officials of an out of control Empire, he must somehow face his own inner demons, and lead his ship into battles which will ultimately determine the fate of thousands of planets. Along the way, Earth must face exposure to a widespread galactic civilization they didn’t even know existed, and traditions held sacred for thousands of years must be challenged.

Bill Nolan lives in Willcox, Arizona, on 5 acres in the country, along with his wife, Sara, three dogs, one African Senegal parrot, eight turtles, and a few hundred fish. The property is certified as wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Animals which have visited our ponds include mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, kit foxes, gray foxes, coati mundis, skunks, javalinas, cottontails, jack rabbits, lots of lizards of various kinds, box turtles, and half a dozen kinds of snakes, including, of course, rattlesnakes. It is Arizona, after all. We have also identified over 100 species of birds. Bill has taught College for over 30 years, and is very active in community affairs.