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Facets of the Nether: A Science Fantasy Space Opera Novel (The Dissolution Cycle Book 2) Kindle Edition

by William C. Tracy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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The Dissolution approaches, and all will change.



"Science fantasy with fantastic queer rep" -J.S. Fields, Author of the Ardulum Series

The Dissolution approaches.

Sam has saved the Assembly of Species, but at a terrible cost. Locked in his apartment, his memories gone and his best friend abducted, he is once again crippled with anxiety. Meanwhile, Enos struggles to free her brother from imprisonment, alone for the first time in her life. Her true species has been revealed, and there are hints the deadliest of her kind survived an ancient war.

But the Nether contains more secrets. A musical chime disrupts daily life, signaling changes to its very fabric. To solve this mystery, Sam must face his anxiety and confront truths about his memories and unique abilities. Only then can he save his friends from the machinations of the Life Coalition, by understanding the reality behind the Facets of the Nether.

If you like epic fantasy, space opera and music-based magic, you'll love William C. Tracy's Dissolution Cycle. Download Facets of the Nether today and discover the diverse cultures, genders, and alien species of an epic science fantasy space opera!

The Dissolution Cycle (Epic Space Opera, LGBT):
Book 1: The Seeds of Dissolution
Book 2: Facets of the Nether
Book 3: Fall of the Imperium

There’s more adventure in Tales from the Dissolutionverse! These books can be read in any order:
Book 1: The Five Hive Plateau (Adventure, Alien contact) - FREE
Book 2: Tuning the Symphony (Coming of Age, Adventure)
Book 3: Merchants and Maji (Intrigue, Steampunk adventure)
Book 4: The Society of Two Houses (Sherlock Holmes-esque murder mystery)
Book 5: Journey to the Top of the Nether (Jules Verne-style adventure, kid-friendly)

Genres: Space Opera / Fantasy / Science Fiction / Steampunk / LGBT Bisexual Non Binary

Market: New Adult and Adult
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 4
    The Dissolution Cycle
  3. Print length
    339 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. Publication date
    June 22, 2020
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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    On Kindle Scribe
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"Epic space-time physics through sound." - Helgaleena, editor of Dark Roast Press Lovers Daily

"Science fantasy at its best." - J.S. Fields, Author of the ARDULUM SERIES

"A absolutely wonderful addition to this brilliant series, I'm hooked and I cannot wait to dive into book three." - Joscelyn Smith

"I love this series!! This book is even better than the last in this series. I really enjoy the characters and the music based magic! I can't wait for the next book!!" - Angie Hill

About the Author

William C. Tracy writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy (spacewizardsciencefantasy.com).

His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic, including ten books and an RPG. He also has a standalone epic fantasy with seasonal fruit-based magic through a LGBTQ+ small press. He is currently working on The Biomass Conflux, a hard sci-fi trilogy with generational colony ships and a planet covered by a sentient fungal entity.

William is an NC native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master's in mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003 and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board gamer, a beekeeper, a reader, and of course, a writer.

You can get a free Dissolutionverse novelette by signing up for William's mailing list at williamctracy.com/newsletter-signup/

Follow him on Twitter @wctracy for writing updates, cat and bee pictures, and thoughts on martial arts

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088SLCNKH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Space Wizard Science Fantasy; 1st edition (June 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3226 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1735076805
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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William C. Tracy writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy, which is open to submissions (spacewizardsciencefantasy.com).

His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic, including ten books and an RPG. He also has a standalone epic fantasy with seasonal fruit-based magic through a LGBTQ+ small press. He is currently working on a hard sci-fi trilogy with a generational colony ship and a planet covered by a fungal entity.

William is an NC native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master’s in mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003 and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board gamer, a beekeeper, a reader, and of course, a writer.

You can get a free Dissolutionverse novelette by signing up for William's mailing list at http://williamctracy.com

Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wctracy or Mastodon at https://wandering.shop/@wctracy for writing updates, cat and bee pictures, and thoughts on martial arts

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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kaysa
5.0 out of 5 stars science fantasy at its best
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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Tracy's music-based science fantasy series continues with Facets of the Nether, in which the three apprentices: Sam, Enos, and Inas, must do what their mentors cannot - confront the Life Coalition and solve the mystery of the Drains.

Each apprentice must face their own unique fear to do so. Sam, having lost his parents and his memories while battling the last Drain, must once again find a way to manage his anxiety while still sorting out his powers. Inas must live life alone for the first time after the abduction of his sister. Enos must glean all the information she can about her people--before she is eaten alive by them.

As always, elements of science and magic are woven seamlessly together in this second book in the Dissolution cycle. Old favorite characters return, such as Rilan and Origon, as well as the wayward apprentice Rey. Worldbuilding isn't shortchanged either, and aspects of the various novellas are wound into the book to continue building the elaborate 'Nether'.

Fans of space opera and music-based magic systems will be well at home in Facets of the Nether. Queer rep remains strong in this book, with an m/m romance line, and lots of various nonbinary characters.
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Book Fanatic
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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I loved Seeds of Dissolution for the complexity of the plot and so many cool characters from the ten worlds. This continues the story with many of the same characters plus many new, interesting ones. Don't ask me to pronounce or spell their names. It just drew me in, again, into this wild, zany universe. Highly imaginative. I won't say anything more for fear of leaving spoilers. If you like part space opera in some other universe described so differently from ours(I don't know what physics apply there) and defined by the music of the universe this one is for you. It is very difficult for me to place in one sub-genre. Worth reading. It also includes an appendices of characters, species, Houses and a timeline which in and of themselves were interesting reading. Great artwork! Massive, wild story.
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Sara Codair
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters and magic system!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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Another great installment in the Dissolution Cycle!

It was great to be back in the Nether with Tracy’s fantastic cast and fascinating music-based magic system. I love all the different alien species, and how so many different pronouns are accepted in this world.

Tracy is a master at creating deep and engaging characters, each with their own distinct voice, then weaving their stories together. I was on the edge of my seat throughout most of the book and can’t wait for the next installment.

If you like science fiction and fantasy, I highly recommend you pick up this book.
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Helgaleena
5.0 out of 5 stars epic space-time physics through sound
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
If you thought book 1, The Seeds of Dissolution, was complex, you will get even more complexity from book2, Facets of the Nether. Our hero Sam entered the first book by using a skill he didn't know he had, then saved that place, the Nether, using yet another unknown talent shared by no other magi there. In this one, a Nether-wide chiming heralds a thinning between segments of the universe, called here 'facets', and an opening bridge between two of them by a being who can teach Sam what his harmonics are actually about. It seems that in Facet One they have lost knowledge of the two melodies that Sam hears, known as Matter and Time. They also have many more of the shape-shifting species like Inas and Enos, his beloveds....

The trouble is that the 'Dissolution seeds' the insurgents have developed are opening a hole into yet another Facet, bent on complete destruction of the entire Nether and everything it touches. Getting Enos away from them sets Dissolution in motion, far too soon. Can the Facets pool their resources before it's too late? Let's hope so.
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Joscelyn Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
A absolutely wonderful addition to this brilliant series, I'm hooked and I cannot wait to dive into book three.

*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book*
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Angie Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
I love this series!! This book is even better than the last in this series. I really enjoy the characters and the music based magic! I can't wait for the next book!! I received a free copy for an honest review.
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J's Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great space opera
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
Facets of the Nether has great world building, great characters that are very multidimensional, and captivating story - overall great series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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