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The First Nova I See Tonight Paperback – March 15, 2021

by Jason A Kilgore (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

"First Nova transports you right out of this world. Fast-paced with explosive action and ample humor, Kilgore has certainly crafted a galaxy that will steal the heart of readers." -- Danielle Novotny, author of the Remade trilogy

Space jockey Dirken Nova and his cyborg companion, Yiorgos, are hired for an "easy money" job transporting a mysterious safebox between planets. It would be enough for them to finally afford their own starship again. But the gig goes sideways when galactic pirates attack. A merciless pirate captain, a tentacled mafioso, an enigmatic cult, and a femme fatale alien lover all want the package for themselves. Who's a smuggler to trust?

This space opera is a return to the beloved "zap gun" stories of the past -- a fun, exciting, and sometimes erotic romp across the galaxy!

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  1. Print length
    247 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    March 15, 2021
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8721251306
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"First Nova transports you right out of this world. Fast-paced with explosive action and ample humor, Kilgore has certainly crafted a galaxy that will steal the heart of readers." - Danielle Novotny, author of the Remade trilogy

"A fantasy epic that feels like the stories I grew up with. It's new, yet nostalgic. Dragon of the Federation is well-crafted fiction with a fresh and exciting setting, and plenty of magic to put you under its spell." - Robert F. Nugent, author of The Chronicles of Aerothos

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z2RKZ75
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8721251306
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Jason A. Kilgore

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Web: jason-kilgore.com. Twitter: @WorldsKilgore. Jason is a multi-genre writer in speculative fiction, including horror, paranormal humor, fantasy, and science fiction. By day he is also a scientist with a global biotech company, specializing in microscopy and cell biology. He lives in Oregon and loves hiking and camping in the mountain wilderness areas and the Pacific coast. He has two teenage children, a bunch of cats, and an insatiable craving for chocolate.

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  • Stewart Margolis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good not-so-clean fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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    Kilgore has written a fast-moving space opera, full of exciting battles and unexpected alien trysts. Solid characters and writing. I enjoyed it!
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  • Danielle Novotny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transports you to another world!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
    Dirken Nova and his cyborg companion, Yiorgos, are hired for what they think job transporting a mysterious box. And when all of space is brimming with life and individuals with their own agendas, of course the two run into trouble.

    I had such a great time being transported by Dirken in this fast paced and explosive novel. The humor between Dirken and Yiorgos is sharp and clever, and their banter was well-timed between bouts of explosive action. I'm very curious what lies in Dirken and Yiorgos' backstories, as it seems they have more to explore.

    Kilgore also takes the perfect amount of page time to expand upon his multiple species and scifi locations, and the technology he's woven into the story is detailed enough to seem realistic. I never lost track of who looked like what or the setting in which the characters found themselves.
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  • Enki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly good fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
    A new direction for an author with fantastic world-building skills. After reading his fantasy series and short-stories I was hooked but I was a little nervous when I found he was venturing into a space opera - I must say I am happily surprised!

    How he is able to craft such wonderful universes across so many different genre's is just beyond me, but its all there - a fully immerse and rich universe that is presented consistently and precisely across the material - with a fun story and engaging characters to boot. Some really good characters as well, characters with stories, with flaws, with real feelings who are just trying to make it through the day.

    I can't wait for the sequel!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
    First Nova... is a romping fun book. I was pretty aggravated by the things that cropped up in my life while I was reading it that distracted me. Main character has enough of a Han Solo like flair to feel familiar, but different enough to be original and not even the slightest hint of a derivative feel.

    I think I would sum it up by saying it has all of the positive attributes of science fiction written for teens; fun, addictive, but is more sophisticated and certainly sexier. I recommend it highly. I think it would make a good film adaptation as well, but a lot of money would need to be budgeted for all of the alien effects.
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  • Margaret H. Nairn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nonstop action and thrills!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
    Jason Kilgore has a talent for science fiction, and in this one his craft really shines! It's not usually my genre, but I liked the fast-moving pace of the book and found myself drawn to the relationship between our protagonist and his quirky side-kick. If it's action and daring you're looking for, you'll be really in "the heavens" with this book!
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  • Barbara Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced space adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
    The action never stops. A fun filled space adventure full of humor and unusual characters. A well written book I highly recommend.
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  • Reader74
    4.0 out of 5 stars Space Opera with Libido
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2021
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    If you're looking for a fun space opera read and a clear cut story, this is for you. With echoes of a Han Solo style character mixed with alien sex scenes are your thing, "The First Nova I see Tonight" will keep you entertained.

    About my only criticism is that the physical alien descriptions were too frequent for me and distracting, so I just skimmed over them.

    Perfect cottage or rainy day reading for fans of the genre.
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