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Pulau Malika: Book 1 of the Kalacite Chronicles Kindle Edition

by Craig Herdern (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.0 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
Following a family disaster, Constance retreats to a quiet remote island, only to find herself in the middle of an interstellar war.

The reality of human standing in the galaxy is revealed, disputed by a host of extra-terrestrial cultures ruled by the Slembai empire, whose agenda far exceeds simple galactic domination, and are served by the Kupusha, bent on the ultimate overthrow of their hated masters, in a cosmos populated by equally resentful lifeforms—

The Bellakorg: modified ascendents of the Mettinent’s—conquered by the Slembai—and now hiding in plain sight.

The Negavnn: leaders of thirty-seven indentured races attaining a functional intellect, in many cases following the ‘honour’ of receiving genetic manipulation by the Slembai. The vassal civilisations range from those engaged in local system hostilities, like the Galentroic and Shimionic, to those facing imminent planetary disaster, such as the Feaderai civilisation as the red dwarf star of their home planet enters a UV Flare phase.

Into this mix of conflict comes the volatile time-altering discovery of an exotic minerals reaction with earth-bound DNA. Hostilities, battles, carnage and history alteration ensue across time and space. From a volcanic island in Indonesia to the alien planet of Nuelta, the 63rd Golden Globes at the Beverley Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles in 2006, space, luxury yachts, rickety boats, and the Central Pangaea in 210006342 BC, to name but a few.

Ultimately, the actual gods and true purpose are revealed…

Book one of the Kalacite Chronicles.
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The Kalacite Chronicles

Kalacite Chronicles Book 1: Pulau Malika

Pulau Malika, book 1 of the Kalacite Chronicles.

Pulau Malika is the first book of a series charting the drastic universal consequences when terrestrial contact fundamentally alters an alien mineral. The story covers many races, history, and demands, resulting in conflict, deceit and death.

Constance begins her journey

Constance begins her journey

Constance Arbinger considers life over when her family died in a plane disaster and her husband from a heart attack soon after. Withdrawing to Pulau Malika, a small island in Indonesia, she discovers life is only just beginning…

A glossary of some of the principle characters in Pulau Malika.

Glossary of some Pulau Malika characters

Some of the characters in Pulau Malika. There are many others that are not included here.

A story across time, space and lifeforms.

Indonesia

Earth: Indonesia

Constance meets the Professor on her way to Pulau Malika

A trade mission by the Feaderai in deep space..

Deep Space: Trade mission led by a young, inexperienced Feaderai.

The Feaderai on a mission to plead for help from the universal overlords, the Slembai

The 2006, 63rd Golden Globes

Earth: The 2006, Golden Globes at the Beverley Hilton hotel

The first experience of a time travel event results in an unexpected alteration to the future...

Central Pangea, Earth 210 million years ago.

Ancient Earth: Central Pangea.

Central Pangea, Earth 210 million years ago, and a important visit by the overlords...

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About the Author

Craig is a British novelist, author of the MDS book series of which Palimpsest is his first novel. He lives in England, with his wife and his Italian sports car, spending his days writing and drinking coffee...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGXXC6BN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HFS Rundle
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1916047976
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Craig is a British novelist, author of the MDS book series and the Kalacite Chronicles, of which Pulau Malika is the first novel. Book 2 of the Chronicles, Cyrus Womack, is scheduled for publication later this year.

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  • Izzy Vega
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a perfect read for sci-fi fans
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
    The world building is very well written, the setting is incredible. The descriptions are amazing, and the story has a very well-defined rhythm, it takes it’s time to explain things to you, it leaves you with a mystery and at the end of each chapter you want to know what is going to happen next, I enjoyed every moment reading this, especially making theories. I felt like I was in a movie!

    With characters with personalities that draw you in, there are so many characters, from different races and forms of life, like the Slembai. I want to highlight that my favorite character was Hein.

    It's the first time I've read a book by Craig Herdern, he doesn't disappoint, and I loved his way of writing and how he takes us through his story. The DNA topic was very interesting to me. I appreciate that in each chapter he adds the dates and places, that helps a lot not to get confused. It also has a glossary at the end of the book, I love that detail.

    If you are looking for a fresh and original science fiction story that mixes various elements, such as different planets, artificial intelligence, action, technology, different cultures, languages, with memorable characters, among other things. Well, I recommend this book at 100%.
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  • Alicia Rowe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dinosaurs, time travel, and aliens
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
    After all of Constance's family suddenly dies she decides to make the most of her remaining years and buy the island she and her late husband always talked about. However, she soon finds herself in the middle of an interstellar war complete with time travel. Armed with this second chance she is certain she can save her family, but fate is fickle and she doesn't get what she wants. Still, the aliens aren't going anywhere and some are more trustworthy than others. The Kalacite has the unique abilities, in just the right situation, to allow for time travel, something the Slembai, the race of aliens who have carefully cultivated the current universal order, have been unable to achieve.
    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy sci-fi books as I'm sure you have noticed if you've been around this site for any length of time. I feel like I would have enjoyed this book more if the names of everything weren't so excessive. It became a pain to keep track of which was what and who was who.

    I liked the little bit of a surprise at the end regarding Constance. I don't know that I would want to continue this series. I feel like I am okay with where this ended. I know if it book one and there is enough loose ends that if you were drawn into the book you could be excited for the rest of the books. Personally, I'm just not. I'm content with how things ended with Constance and Heini. I will state that there is a glossary in the book to help keep track of things. At the end. But, in an eBook that isn't very useful in my opinion. In a physical book, sure, I could flip back and forth. Some people may not have the same struggle, just sharing my experience.

    I did like how descriptive the islands were and that Constance was able to go back in time at one point instead of just the aliens being able to go back. It made for an interesting reading segment. Also the fact that every time Evelyn made a change in the timeline her kids changed was an amusing side point to me. There were also dinosaurs at one point. Which is always a bonus to any present or future time period book.
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  • Gene McKenzie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
    This is a captivating and imaginative science fiction novel with unexpected twists that keep readers engaged. The world-building and setting are well-written and well-defined, and the characters are drawn with such personality that readers feel like they are in a movie. The author's way of writing and the story's rhythm are top-notch, and the DNA topic is thought-provoking. With the addition of a glossary and dates and places in each chapter, it is easy to follow the plot. Overall, Pulau Malika is a clever, creative, and page-turning adventure with a strong female protagonist that is definitely worth a read.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating universal saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2023
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    A clever way of telling a real-time story across the universe
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