in the Universe of Bill Axon
Bill Axon now heads the Space Service. He shares man's dream of going to the stars, and now he's well on his way. He meets some unexpected friends, and makes some new ones. Read how that reality progresses. This story carries on closely from where 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' finished.
While driving home from a funeral, a bank branch manager stops for car troubles, gives blood while waiting for car repairs, and meets a shy, lovely girl probably half his age.
Dedicated to my fellow veterans, those who made it back and those who didn't.It's the early 1970's and Dennis is about two weeks away from rotating back to the world after his tour in Viet Nam. He's looking forward to seeing his wife again and his daughter for the first time. Join him on his "Last Patrol".
A run away leaves her alcoholic mother and heads deeper into the western states, alone and on her beloved home designed bicycle. She gets half half way and resolves herself to reaching Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Unknown to her, the future is filled with mystical and magical wonders she does not yet even suspect. Next chapter, she acquires powers far beyond her wildest imaginings.
Chad's rather illicit life is complicated when he finds out his wife, Lily has cheated. Retribution follows but Lily pays a terrible price, a price that Chad didn't intend.