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the antunite chronicles<\/h1>\n

An allegory for our times. A satirical series for all ages!<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

What makes this book stand out is how it sneaks in real-world themes like unity, diversity, and the dangers of power, all without ever feeling preachy or like too much. The characters are surprisingly relatable (yes, the bugs) and the story moves fast while still packing in a lot of heart.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s part sci-fi, part survival story, and part social commentary and it has just the right mix of fun and meaning. Even though it\u2019s labeled for young adults, it\u2019s honestly a great read for anyone who enjoys a smart, thoughtful story that sticks with you.<\/p>\n

KINDLE CUSTOMER<\/h4>\n

\"Terry<\/span><\/p>\n

antuna’s story<\/h3>\n

The Antunite Chronicles, Book One<\/h4>\n

u<\/span>nlikely Allies in a Brave New Alien World Battle Power and Prejudice<\/span><\/h4>\n

Antuna should have died the day she arrived in this barren land. Her heart stopped. A spider’s venom brought her back. That spider, Spifry, becomes her first real friend. She then rescues a drowning termite named Dinomite. Together with two brave honeybees, Beegan and Beebie, they form a bond that defies every rule of nature. But their world soon changes. Termites are banished. Spiders are hunted. And the military is brainwashing soldiers to hate anyone different.<\/p>\n

When war erupts, Antuna must choose between loyalty to her colony and the friends who saved her life. Can love survive when society demands hate?<\/p>\n

Find out in Antuna’s Story, a heartbreaking science fiction tale featuring found family, star-crossed friends, and the devastating cost of prejudice.<\/p>\n

Discover the power of friendship that transcends species today!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Terry<\/span><\/p>\n

THE RISE AND FALL OF ANTOCRACY<\/h3>\n

The Antunite Chronicles, Book TWO<\/h4>\n

A<\/span>n Epic Environmental Thriller in a Tyrannical Cyborg World<\/h4>\n

The spent lands cover seventy-five percent of Poo-ponic. Few trees are left. The soil has turned to ash. The air reeks of sulfur and smoke. And the insectoids who destroyed their planet refuse to admit what they’ve done. President Antilla insists the forests are recovering. His propaganda machine, PIN-point, broadcasts lies while dissidents disappear into toxic webs. Like her long-lost ancestor Anthiery, the activist Gretant and her loyal friend Thunbug know the truth. The atmosphere is collapsing. And no one is coming to save them.<\/p>\n

As toxic yellow clouds roll in and hundreds suffocate in the streets, a desperate group of rebels discovers a wormhole to the moon Bilaluna. But escape is just the beginning. On the moon, they must rebuild. They must remember. And they must never let greed destroy a world again. Can they create a society that values nature over profit before it’s too late?<\/p>\n

Find out in The Rise and Fall of Antocracy,<\/em> a powerful climate-fiction thriller featuring an environmental apocalypse and rebel resistance. Grab your copy to witness the fight for survival today!\"Terry<\/span><\/p>\n

ANTUNITES UNITE<\/h3>\n

The Antunite Chronicles, Book THREE<\/h4>\n

G<\/span>enetic and Social Engineering Meet Espionage in a Dystopian Cyborg World<\/h4>\n

On Antalonia, your shell color is your destiny. Red ANTs rule. Browns serve. Blacks scrub floors with brains engineered to stay dim. It’s a system perfected over generations through genetic manipulation, mind-control drugs, and propaganda so effective that the oppressed worship their masters.<\/p>\n

But the Czar makes one fatal mistake: he never suspects the two brightest Scarlets in his regime are actually black-shelled spies from the moon Bilaluna who can turn themselves red.
Rose and her twin brother Jasper have spent years infiltrating the elite, learning the secrets of ‘histrionics, bionics, and socionics’ – the trinity of control that keeps millions enslaved. Now they’re ready to reverse-engineer the empire’s darkest methods and ignite a revolution.<\/p>\n

But when the Czar discovers Rose’s true colors, will her rebellion burn bright enough to topple a regime three generations in the making?<\/p>\n

Find out in Antunites Unite, an allegorical YA sci-fi epic featuring rebellion against tyranny, political intrigue, and the ultimate infiltration.<\/p>\n

Grab your copy to shatter the system today!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Terry<\/span><\/p>\n

CYBORG CONTACT<\/h3>\n

The Antunite Chronicles, Book FOUR<\/h4>\n

A<\/span>n Action-Packed Alien’s Road Trip Across a Fractured and Climate-Ravaged A<\/span>merica<\/h4>\n

Dee didn’t plan to become the world’s most wanted illegal alien. He just wanted to find his friends.<\/p>\n

A cyborg ANT from Bilaluna, Dee crash-lands in a Mexican cenote and embarks on an epic road trip from the Yucatan to the Yukon across a splintered near-future America. He travels with only a syntax generator and a bag of cicadas and has little understanding of human politics. He befriends Earth insects and Indigenous guides, rescues kidnapped teens, and battles the elements and a trigger-happy border patrol. His key ally? Seka, a brilliant Blackfoot chemist with a sordid past, a spirit strong enough to tame grizzlies, and a heart warm enough to melt his hard exoskeleton.<\/p>\n

But as ICE agents close in and climate disasters escalate, Dee realizes his warning about environmental collapse might come too late. Can one alien spark the change Earth desperately needs?<\/p>\n

Find out in Cyborg Contact, an action-packed cli-fi road trip featuring first contact, political satire, and the ultimate fish-out-of-water hero. Grab your copy to ride shotgun with the galaxy’s most charming ANT today!<\/p>\n

Would you like to request an advance copy of CYBORG CONTACT to read for FREE in exchange for an honest review? Click the REQUEST AN ARC button!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The settings are amazing, the standout being an aurora above Wye Lake, where Earth\u2019s sky echoes Bilaluna. Well written and with a great message, this is the perfect read for those who enjoy eco sci-fi. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Very highly recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5 Stars for cyborg contact from Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite<\/h4>\n

\"American<\/span>\"Ciba<\/span>\"Wishing<\/span>\"Firebird<\/span>\"Incepere<\/span>\"Literary<\/span>\"Reader's<\/span>\"Second<\/span>\"Reader's<\/span>\"Readers'<\/span><\/p>\n

antuna’s story… now available in french!<\/h1>\n

\"French<\/span><\/p>\n

L’Histoire de Fourmuna<\/span><\/h2>\n
la plan\u00e8te des insectes<\/span><\/h5>\n

Imaginez que vous soyez aspir\u00e9 dans un vortex.<\/p>\n

Seriez-vous capable de survivre sur une lointaine plan\u00e8te ?<\/p>\n

Fourmuna se rend compte que les diff\u00e9rentes familles d\u2019insectes qui constituent la colonie doivent coop\u00e9rer pour prosp\u00e9rer.<\/p>\n

Elle conna\u00eet la cl\u00e9 de leur survie.<\/p>\n

Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque des forces obscures viennent semer le chaos dans son monde ?<\/p>\n

Fourmuna et ses improbables compagnons, parmi lesquels on trouve des abeilles, une araign\u00e9e et un termite, vont conna\u00eetre les difficult\u00e9s inh\u00e9rentes au conflit entre instinct et intelligence, entre altruisme et agressivit\u00e9.<\/p>\n

La diversit\u00e9 peut-elle l\u2019emporter sur la discrimination, et l\u2019inclusivit\u00e9 sur la s\u00e9gr\u00e9gation ?<\/p>\n

Cette histoire, dans laquelle les joies de l\u2019amiti\u00e9 sont assombries par les horreurs de la guerre, est une all\u00e9gorie de notre \u00e9poque, o\u00f9 des innocents sont pris pour cibles par ceux qui cherchent \u00e0 s\u2019emparer du pouvoir.<\/p>\n

Fourmuna parviendra-t-elle \u00e0 sauver ses amis d\u2019un destin funeste ?<\/p>\n

D\u00e9couvrez-le d\u00e8s maintenant !<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

the antunite chronicles An allegory for our times. A satirical series for all ages! What makes this book stand out is how it sneaks in real-world themes like unity, diversity, and the dangers of power, all without ever feeling preachy or like too much. The characters are surprisingly relatable (yes, the bugs) and the story […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

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What makes this book stand out is how it sneaks in real-world themes like unity, diversity, and the dangers of power, all without ever feeling preachy or like too much. The characters are surprisingly relatable (yes, the bugs) and the story moves fast while still packing in a lot of heart.

It\u2019s part sci-fi, part survival story, and part social commentary and it has just the right mix of fun and meaning. Even though it\u2019s labeled for young adults, it\u2019s honestly a great read for anyone who enjoys a smart, thoughtful story that sticks with you.<\/p><\/div>

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antuna's story<\/h3><\/div>

The Antunite Chronicles, Book One<\/h4>

u<\/span>nlikely Allies in a Brave New Alien World Battle Power and Prejudice<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
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Antuna should have died the day she arrived in this barren land. Her heart stopped. A spider's venom brought her back. That spider, Spifry, becomes her first real friend. She then rescues a drowning termite named Dinomite. Together with two brave honeybees, Beegan and Beebie, they form a bond that defies every rule of nature. But their world soon changes. Termites are banished. Spiders are hunted. And the military is brainwashing soldiers to hate anyone different.

When war erupts, Antuna must choose between loyalty to her colony and the friends who saved her life. Can love survive when society demands hate?

Find out in Antuna's Story, a heartbreaking science fiction tale featuring found family, star-crossed friends, and the devastating cost of prejudice.

Discover the power of friendship that transcends species today!<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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THE RISE AND FALL OF ANTOCRACY<\/h3><\/div>

The Antunite Chronicles, Book TWO<\/h4>

A<\/span>n Epic Environmental Thriller in a Tyrannical Cyborg World<\/h4><\/div>
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The spent lands cover seventy-five percent of Poo-ponic. Few trees are left. The soil has turned to ash. The air reeks of sulfur and smoke. And the insectoids who destroyed their planet refuse to admit what they've done. President Antilla insists the forests are recovering. His propaganda machine, PIN-point, broadcasts lies while dissidents disappear into toxic webs. Like her long-lost ancestor Anthiery, the activist Gretant and her loyal friend Thunbug know the truth. The atmosphere is collapsing. And no one is coming to save them.<\/p>As toxic yellow clouds roll in and hundreds suffocate in the streets, a desperate group of rebels discovers a wormhole to the moon Bilaluna. But escape is just the beginning. On the moon, they must rebuild. They must remember. And they must never let greed destroy a world again. Can they create a society that values nature over profit before it's too late?

Find out in The Rise and Fall of Antocracy,<\/em> a powerful climate-fiction thriller featuring an environmental apocalypse and rebel resistance. Grab your copy to witness the fight for survival today!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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ANTUNITES UNITE<\/h3><\/div>

The Antunite Chronicles, Book THREE<\/h4>

G<\/span>enetic and Social Engineering Meet Espionage in a Dystopian Cyborg World<\/h4><\/div>
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On Antalonia, your shell color is your destiny. Red ANTs rule. Browns serve. Blacks scrub floors with brains engineered to stay dim. It's a system perfected over generations through genetic manipulation, mind-control drugs, and propaganda so effective that the oppressed worship their masters.

But the Czar makes one fatal mistake: he never suspects the two brightest Scarlets in his regime are actually black-shelled spies from the moon Bilaluna who can turn themselves red.
Rose and her twin brother Jasper have spent years infiltrating the elite, learning the secrets of 'histrionics, bionics, and socionics' - the trinity of control that keeps millions enslaved. Now they're ready to reverse-engineer the empire's darkest methods and ignite a revolution.

But when the Czar discovers Rose's true colors, will her rebellion burn bright enough to topple a regime three generations in the making?

Find out in Antunites Unite, an allegorical YA sci-fi epic featuring rebellion against tyranny, political intrigue, and the ultimate infiltration.

Grab your copy to shatter the system today!<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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CYBORG CONTACT<\/h3><\/div>

The Antunite Chronicles, Book FOUR<\/h4>

A<\/span>n Action-Packed Alien's Road Trip Across a Fractured and Climate-Ravaged A<\/span>merica<\/h4><\/div>
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Dee didn't plan to become the world's most wanted illegal alien. He just wanted to find his friends.

A cyborg ANT from Bilaluna, Dee crash-lands in a Mexican cenote and embarks on an epic road trip from the Yucatan to the Yukon across a splintered near-future America. He travels with only a syntax generator and a bag of cicadas and has little understanding of human politics. He befriends Earth insects and Indigenous guides, rescues kidnapped teens, and battles the elements and a trigger-happy border patrol. His key ally? Seka, a brilliant Blackfoot chemist with a sordid past, a spirit strong enough to tame grizzlies, and a heart warm enough to melt his hard exoskeleton.

But as ICE agents close in and climate disasters escalate, Dee realizes his warning about environmental collapse might come too late. Can one alien spark the change Earth desperately needs?

Find out in Cyborg Contact, an action-packed cli-fi road trip featuring first contact, political satire, and the ultimate fish-out-of-water hero. Grab your copy to ride shotgun with the galaxy's most charming ANT today!<\/p>

Would you like to request an advance copy of CYBORG CONTACT to read for FREE in exchange for an honest review? Click the REQUEST AN ARC button!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The settings are amazing, the standout being an aurora above Wye Lake, where Earth\u2019s sky echoes Bilaluna. Well written and with a great message, this is the perfect read for those who enjoy eco sci-fi. <\/strong><\/p>

Very highly recommended.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

5 Stars for cyborg contact from Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>
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antuna's story... now available in french!<\/h1><\/div>
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L'Histoire de Fourmuna<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
la plan\u00e8te des insectes<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
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Imaginez que vous soyez aspir\u00e9 dans un vortex.<\/p>

Seriez-vous capable de survivre sur une lointaine plan\u00e8te ?<\/p>

Fourmuna se rend compte que les diff\u00e9rentes familles d\u2019insectes qui constituent la colonie doivent coop\u00e9rer pour prosp\u00e9rer.<\/p>

Elle conna\u00eet la cl\u00e9 de leur survie.<\/p>

Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque des forces obscures viennent semer le chaos dans son monde ?<\/p>

Fourmuna et ses improbables compagnons, parmi lesquels on trouve des abeilles, une araign\u00e9e et un termite, vont conna\u00eetre les difficult\u00e9s inh\u00e9rentes au conflit entre instinct et intelligence, entre altruisme et agressivit\u00e9.<\/p>

La diversit\u00e9 peut-elle l\u2019emporter sur la discrimination, et l\u2019inclusivit\u00e9 sur la s\u00e9gr\u00e9gation ?<\/p>

Cette histoire, dans laquelle les joies de l\u2019amiti\u00e9 sont assombries par les horreurs de la guerre, est une all\u00e9gorie de notre \u00e9poque, o\u00f9 des innocents sont pris pour cibles par ceux qui cherchent \u00e0 s\u2019emparer du pouvoir.<\/p>

Fourmuna parviendra-t-elle \u00e0 sauver ses amis d\u2019un destin funeste ?<\/p>

D\u00e9couvrez-le d\u00e8s maintenant !<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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