Publisher's Synopsis
Pertaining to the unquantifiable spirit or soul, there are two types of intelligent life in the universe - those that Have and those that Have Not. The Have Nots are coming!
In this captivating military science fiction novel, Earth has been conquered by the mighty Jakarien Empire. Lifetimes have been extended. Endless wars, hunger, and disease have faded into historical footnotes. Peace and prosperity, however, has its price. The Imperium's aggressive expansion required an endless supply of combatants, including skilled fighter pilots. Aliens, recruited from across the galaxy, after enduring the brutality of the Star Corps' orbiting officer evaluation school, risk death in the skies over the planet Razeier before proving themselves aboard an aging Jakarien battlecruiser. Those who make the cut will earn the title of Imperial Hunter and be awarded the Fleet's most coveted badge - Daggered Wings. Sam, a human, is one such alien. But Sam has a secret. Sworn to secrecy by his dying mother. Raised by a Jakarien prince on an alien world. Befriended and guided by a mysterious orb. Sam's true identity must remain hidden if he is to fulfill a destiny orchestrated by beings thought lost to antiquity - a civilization linked to the Imperium by a belt of three stars in a forbidden constellation. An epic tale of fast-paced adventure, there is an underlying thread of foreboding woven into the fabric of Daggered Wings - vague premonitions of a soulless destroyer that will cause your hair to stand on end. Will Sam's secret be kept safe? Or will an ancient evil succeed in stealing a destiny preordained before the birth of the Imperium? Find out in this wonderfully crafted first installment of METATALTA. Reader Reviews: Peter Andrew Jones - "I felt I was 21 again, visualizing my first E E Doc Smith cover. Created with passion, for me, it conjured memories of unfettered creativity. If it was David's intention to write a 70s-style sci-fi book, he cracked it 100%." "A fantastic story, well written and rich with detail. The constructed world feels complete like a fine puzzle." "This was a 'couldn't put down' read! Adding David E. Kinney to my long list of favorite authors of military Sci-Fi... Joe Haldeman, Larry Niven (Man-Kzin Wars!!), Poul Anderson, Gordon R. Dickson, David Drake, Robert Heinlein, Keith Laumer." "Conveyed things in a way that shows someone has been on active duty and gone through advanced training schools or an academy. It even had a sprinkling of something like Dune in some of the foreshadowing. Looking forward to the next one." "This was an outstanding science fiction read. Very much looking forward to the next book in the series... and hopefully many more after that!" "This is a riveting tale of courage and destiny. Sam's journey through a universe of infinite possibilities captivates with every turn. A must-read for fans of epic adventures." "If you are into science fiction, this would be a gem for you. I love how the author envisioned the whole story and made it a thrilling novel." If you enjoyed "Dune" by Frank Herbert, you'll love this epic sci-fi adventure by David E. Kinney. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure - buy your copy today!
