Crapkiller

She just graduated from the Space Corps Academy.

Her first job: staying alive.

Elfrida Goto was expecting a holiday on Ganymede. Not a vermin hunt.

The colony is plagued by rogue genetically engineered critters, and the newly-minted Space Corps agents are expected to pitch in. Elfrida and her best friend take up the challenge, but the hunt turns into a nightmarish ordeal when they get lost in the subterranean caverns.

And, worst of all … they're not alone.

In this explosive prequel to the Solarian War Saga, Elfrida Goto's first assignment takes her to the underbelly of the solar system, where nice girls finish last.

Interview with the Author

Q: What makes the Solarian War Saga unique?

A: I set out to write the kind of series I want to read. I love space opera! This series takes place in the 23rd century, which is an interesting period: it's neither the day after tomorrow, nor a distant future where technology is indistinguishable from magic.

In the universe of the Solarian War Saga, all the technology is extrapolated from what we have today. That said, my focus is on the characters, and I think that it's the characters who make this series unique. Elfrida Goto is a good-intentioned heroine who is basically very decent, while retaining the ability to laugh at herself. The other characters range from the holy to the downright slimy.

I'm an optimist about space colonization, so I designed the series to portray a future that's realistic and achievable—while delivering action-packed twists and quite a few laughs.

Q. You live in Tokyo. Has this influenced your stories?

A. Yes, undoubtedly. After 15 years here, I know that I will never, ever understand the Japanese (laughs). But I still went ahead and made Elfrida Goto half-Japanese, and several of the supporting characters in the series are also Japanese. On the other hand, part of the background to the Solarian War Saga is that Mt. Fuji erupted and destroyed Tokyo. I swear that's not wish fulfillment!

Q: What order should I read the books of the Solarian War Saga in?

A: Any order. Chronologically, they take place in this order:

1. Crapkiller
2. The Galapagos Incident
3. The Vesta Conspiracy
4. A Very Merry Zero-Gravity Christmas (short story)
5. The Mercury Rebellion
6. The Luna Deception (coming mid-2015!)

I designed each book as a self-contained story, so there are no loose ends, and each one can be read on its own.

Q: So, why should readers pick up this series?

A: Because each book is a fast-paced science fiction thriller that will keep you turning the pages well into the night. As a bonus, if you don't laugh at least once, I will personally refund your purchase price. That's a promise! Just get in touch with me at felixrsavage@gmail.com. Ultimately, readers who love space opera and exhilarating stories of space colonization will get a thrill out of this series.

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