"Black Void: No Where to Run" by Paul Michael Yantus : Blending elements of action, mystery, tragedy and love!

Friends, today's science fiction novel under review is "Black Void: No Where to Run" by Paul Michael Yantus . It has been a pleasure reading these review request novels and sharing their contents with you during my TKR recovery.  

The author of "Black Void: No Where to Run" Paul Yantus is a technology entrepreneur who is currently engaged in writing science fiction.

In the novel, a physics experiment suddenly creates a black hole that wipes out all intended matter without leaving a trace. Researcher Dr. Andrea Coster and her team now face a terrifying reality. They have inadvertently created a deadly weapon.

When the world's intelligence agencies and shadow organizations come to know of their experiment, they rush to seize it or use it as a weapon of future destruction.

Desperate to prevent their deadly invention from being weaponized, the research team enlist the help of Jack Agnew, a hardened ex-SAS operative, to not only save their research but their lives too.

But how far can you go when you have no one you can trust? The plot of the novel dramatically portrays the attempt to prevent the new invention from being weaponized. The events ensued will leave readers wonder struck and takes them on a thrilling journey that blends elements of action, mystery, tragedy and love.

Amazon link : https://www.amazon.com/Black-Void-Nowhere-Paul-Yantus-ebook/dp/B0F3YY1YNB/

Author's website : https://paulyantus.com/

Email :  <pyantus@gmail.com>

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The "Photo Jumper" by Tony Bible : A short Review

While I am still recovering from my TKR, I have already received requests to review five foreign science fiction novels in the pipeline. Among them is a request to review a new release by author Tony Bible. What impresses me about Tony Bible is his connection to India. He built a house in Lonavala, Maharashtra for 'Habitat for Humanity in 2006' . He loves India as a beautiful country and its rich, vibrant culture. He promised that his future would have a character of Indian origin, portrayed as a suave, smart, suit-wearing gentleman.

Now about his novel series "The Photo Jumper", in which the protagonist Alister Macklamroch has a remarkable ability to transcend the boundaries of reality and step into the world of photographs. 

When his closest associate becomes the victim of a brutal murder, Alister uses his unique talent to seek vengeance.  However, maintaining the secrecy of his extraordinary gift becomes a daunting challenge, forcing him to make difficult decisions. With the support of his two unexpected companions, Alistair confronts the killer in his quest for justice.

Amid the turmoil, a photograph holds a unique significance to him, a treasure he would risk his life to protect. Yet, an unexpected encounter is on the verge of changing his fate irrevocably. 

The novel keeps readers captivated with a dramatic plot whose ending leaves readers surprised and stunned. A must-read. 

The Amazon link : https://a.co/d/3dc97Bn 

Author's website -

https://tonybible.com/

Email: connect@tonybible.com

'The Boy, The Cube, and the Elf'- A gripping novel by Brent Golembiewski.

About a month ago, while I was still in the hospital after having surgery on both knees(TKR) , I received this novel by Brent Golembiewski, a retired USAF helicopter pilot, for review. 

Now that I am back home, though I am still not comfortable enough, I have a quick look at this novel. 

Brent Golembiewski has been using his military experiences to write engaging stories for young readers. In the novel under review, he tells the story of a boy living on a space station who navigates danger and mystery to find his missing parents. 

In the gripping story of "The Boy, the Cube, and the Elf," young Niko, raised on a space station, is suddenly thrust into a world of unexpected mystery and danger. His parents have inexplicably disappeared. And a cryptic girl arrives with an urgent and important request for her missing father, but a dangerous bounty hunter is hot on his trail. Now Niko must travel through dangerous terrain to find his missing father, trusting the enigmatic girl and dodging the stalker as he pursues clues that will lead him to his missing parents. 

The story is full of adventure, trust and thrilling accounts of discovery that will keep readers hooked until the end. The novel is available on Amazon at the link given below. The author also has a website where one can get acquainted with his creative world.

Amazon link : https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Cube-Central-Fire-Book-ebook/dp/B0DN9FRSTB 

Author's website : https://authorbrentg.com/ 

Email/ brent@authorbrentg.com

Reviewd by - Arvind Mishra, Secretary, Indian Science Fiction Writers's Association

Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs selected by panelists of FeedSpot

 

I am happy to share with you that Founder of FeedSpot Mr Anuj Agarwal has notified that my blog Science Fiction in India Blog has been selected by his panelist as one of the Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs on the Web and it's rank is 68th. Clarkesworld Magazine ranks first. Entire list could be accessed here - 

https://bloggers.feedspot.com/science_fiction_blogs/

You can check the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs on the internet and I'm honored to be part of this!

This comprehensive list of science fiction blogs as given and at one place would be of great help to researchers of the genre and SF aficionados world over. 

Peering into Future: Indian Science Fiction, Artificial Intelligence and Society.

The prestigious Ramlal Anand College of Delhi University organised an event on science fiction on 19th March 2025 . Professor Urvashi Kuhad was the organizer of the entire event and also the convener of the discussion session.

The topic of the discussion was "Peering into Future: Indian Science Fiction, Artificial Intelligence and Society"! That is, peeking into the future of the interrelationship between Indian science fiction literature, artificial intelligence and society. It was a panel discussion in which the discussion took place between  Indian science fiction experts. Audience also participated enthusiastically in this discussion in an open session that followed. 

I initiated discussion by introducing the audience to this genre of literature in the language of common understanding. I cleared the common misunderstandings about science fiction. I told that science fiction is not a genre of science but of literature which introduces you to a parallel reality different from your known world.  This is usually the future in which the condition of human society, both at the micro and macro level, is depicted which may emerge due to fast pace of technological changes.

In a way, the science fiction writer also warns people about the dangers caused by technology through the story by making relevant predictions. He is said to possess a "prophetic vision". However, it is not necessary that all his predictions come true. They may or may not come true.

Subsequently, the speakers Sami Ahmad Khan, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Archana Mirajkar, renowned English and Marathi writer and Pragya Gautam, renowned Hindi science fiction writer and Urvashi Kuhad, professor RLM college, Delhi University concluded and also expressed her reservations on artificial intelligence in the perspective of science fiction literature. All the experts then also participated in a discussion organized in the college's radio community center Tarang.

On this occasion, Vigyan Katha Kosh published under the chief editorship of India's renowned science fiction writer Harish Goyal was also unveiled, which is the first ever praiseworthy Indian effort to compile succinctly the entire literature of Hindi science fiction. This will also inspire speakers of other science fiction languages. 

This event has taken another big initiative towards removing the fog surrounding science fiction literature in India.

Live event Broadcast :

https://www.youtube.com/live/sgoHB1UFTaU?si=vOdwSPAVJuiTZ8ga

(Ubiquitous - Literary Society of Ram Lal Anand College) 

Link for availablilty of the encyclopedia - 

[20/03, 18:18] Arvind Mishra: Indian Science Fiction Encyclopedia (of Hindi Writers) 

 https://amzn.in/d/4CmjAf6

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दिनांक 19 मार्च 2025 को दिल्ली में मेरा प्रवास यादगार बन गया। वहां दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के रामलाल आनंद कालेज के अंग्रेजी विभाग में यूबीक्युटस लिटेरेरी सोसाईटी द्वारा आयोजित विज्ञान कथा विषयक एक कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा लिया। पूरे आयोजन की कर्ता धरता और चर्चा सत्र की संयोजक थीं प्रोफेसर Urvashi Kuhad।

चर्चा का विषय था " Peering into Future : Indian Science Fiction, Artificial Intelligence and Society"! यानि भारतीय विज्ञान कथा साहित्य, कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता और समाज के अंतर्संबंधों के भविष्य में झांकना। यह एक पैनेल डिस्कशन था जिसमें भारतीय विज्ञान कथा के दिग्गजों के बीच चर्चा हुई और श्रोता दर्शकों ने भी इस चर्चा में उत्साहपूर्वक प्रतिभाग किया।

मैंने चर्चा की शुरुआत करते हुये साहित्य की इस विधा से आम समझ की भाषा में श्रोता - दर्शकों का परिचय कराया। साईंस फिक्शन को लेकर आम गलतफहमियों को दूर किया। बताया कि विज्ञान कथा विज्ञान की नहीं साहित्य की एक विधा है जो आपकी जानी पहचानी अपनी दुनिया से पृथक एक समांतर यथार्थ से परिचय कराती है। यह प्रायः भविष्य होता है जिसमें प्रौद्योगिकी बदलावों से संभावित मनाव समाज, व्यष्टि और समष्टि दोनों स्तरों की दशा दुर्दशा का चित्रण होता है।

एक दृष्टि से विज्ञान कथाकार पूर्वानुमान करके कहानी के माध्यम से लोगों को प्रौद्योगिकी जनित खतरों से आगाह भी करता है। उसका एक "प्रोफेटिक विज़न" होता है। हलांकि कोई जरुरी नहीं कि उसकी सभी भविष्यवाणियां सच ही साबित हों। वे सच हो सकती हैं और नहीं भी।

तदनंतर वक्ताओं Sami Ahmad Khan ,जवाहर लाल नेहरु विश्वविद्यालय, Archana Mirajkar, अंग्रेजी और मराठी की ख्यातिलब्ध साहित्यकार तथा Pragya Gautam, प्रतिष्ठित हिन्दी विज्ञान कथाकार और उर्वशी कुहाड़ ने कृत्रिम बुद्धि को विज्ञान कथा साहित्य के परिप्रेक्ष्य में विवेचित किया। सभी विशेषज्ञों ने तदनंतर कालेज के रेडियो कम्युनिटी सेंटर तरंग में भी नियोजित एक परिचर्चा में भाग लिया।

इस अवसर पर भारत के शीर्षस्थ विज्ञान कथाकार Harish Goyal जी के मुख्य संपादन में प्रकाशित विज्ञान कथा कोष का भी अनावरण किया गया जो हिन्दी विज्ञान कथा के समग्र साहित्य को संकलित करने का एक पहला स्तुत्य भारतीय प्रयास है। जिससे अन्य विज्ञान कथा के भाषा भाषियों को भी प्रेरणा मिलेगी। 

इस आयोजन ने भारत में विज्ञान कथा साहित्य को लेकर छाये कुहांसे को हटाने की दिशा में एक और बड़ी पहल है। 

Arvind Mishra 

Secretary, Indian Science Fiction Writers'  Association