La Tombola

This is a well written, unique take on sci-fi fantasy.  Or it's a character driven mystery.  Or it's an epic romance spanning decades.  It's all of these rolled into a tight, cohesive tale.  Regardless of your favorite genre, you won't be sorry you read this wonderful story.

What if God required human sacrifice? Would it be more palatable if that God talked to you, wasn't capricious and kept promises? Once I started this story I wasn't able to stop reading. The characters' questions became my questions. Does God ask too much? Am I strong enough? Do I get enough now? Can I withstand the weight of waiting for future promise? 

The story is compact, totaling less than 40,000 words. Perfect for me. For any naysayers, I assure you there is a complete emotional orchestra ready to play for you. Several moments of the story made me cry before I realized what was happening. The imagery and emotional presentation were beautifully overwhelming. Sometimes it made me sad. Sometimes it made me happy. I think some real care went into the characters in this story.

The alternate earth, space, future, science fiction type tags of any story make me very hard on the first few pages. If it doesn't quickly read approachable and comfortable, I'm out. This story is easy to read, wants to be read, and I felt like it asked me to sit down and immerse myself in the story.

This is a fantastic story. Wonderfully written. Highly recommended.
 

La Tombola is an amazing story, complex and compellingly written. When the Operation Plymouth Plantation colonists arrive at their destination, they find a paradise free from the pollution and destruction they knew they had left behind.  They started their settlement only to find that their technology was quickly failing.  Their supplies and backup ships were destroyed and they were facing a quick death in paradise.  Their rescue by the Gnos who introduce them to Mithras is only the beginning of this tale that spreads over a millennium.

This story is written with great care and love.  The plot is quite unique and inspires discussions of life, sentience, relationships and gods.  There are many times you will laugh, cry, get angry and feel great relief.  The characters express complexity and reality in well written dialogue and internal thoughts. Most of all they will capture your heart. This is one of my favourite SciFi novels on GA.