Federation : A First-Contact Thriller About Humanity's Greatest Test
Language: English
Published by Vinci Books Aug 2026, 2026
Series: Book 1 of 1 - Federation Trilogy
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Neuware - A gripping, provocative vision of humanity's future. Alien-utopia-meets-human-chaos, outsider-POV mystery, political sci-fi. First contact wasn't the miracle we hoped for. It was the test we failed. When a galactic empire of 250,000 worlds unexpectedly discovers Earth, their simple request, 'Take me to your leader' throws humanity into chaos. With no unified government and no shared vision for the planet's future, world powers scramble to respond. The aliens' society is unlike anything humanity has ever imagined: a seemingly utopian civilisation supported by AI automatons and built on a philosophy that challenges every political and economic system on Earth. The visitors offer astonishing technology, peace, and a place among the stars. Yet every gift comes with a test, and every test exposes another of Earth's failures. As global tensions rise, one question looms: Are these visitors humanity's greatest opportunity. or its greatest threat Federation is Book 1 of the Federation Trilogy, blending near-future political intrigue, first-contact tension, and thought-provoking social commentary. Will human beings turn their backs on the AI utopian dream For fans of first-contact sci-fi and mystery woven into alien diplomacy. _________________________________________ Praise for The Federation Trilogy ????? A brilliant story of what happens when a space faring Federation discovers Earth for the first time. ????? It was a riveting read in the present world context ????? An excellent Sci-fi thriller, intelligently and realistically told. ????? This is an excellent book by an author with a style and imagination similar to that of Asimov and Clarke. ?????I am an avid sci fi fan and absolutely love them. ????? Remarkable well written books. a truly grounded and yet out-there series.…
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- Title
- Federation : A First-Contact Thriller About Humanity's Greatest Test
- Author
- Tony Harmsworth
- Publisher
- Vinci Books Aug 2026
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1036710602
- ISBN 13
- 9781036710606
- Item weight
- 338 grams
- Dimensions
- 199x132x29 mm
- Series
- Book 1 of 1: Federation Trilogy
A gripping, provocative vision of humanity’s future. Alien‑utopia‑meets‑human‑chaos, outsider‑POV mystery, political sci‑fi.
First contact wasn’t the miracle we hoped for. It was the test we failed.
When a galactic empire of 250,000 worlds unexpectedly discovers Earth, their simple request, “Take me to your leader” throws humanity into chaos. With no unified government and no shared vision for the planet’s future, world powers scramble to respond. The aliens’ society is unlike anything humanity has ever imagined: a seemingly utopian civilisation supported by AI automatons and built on a philosophy that challenges every political and economic system on Earth. The visitors offer astonishing technology, peace, and a place among the stars. Yet every gift comes with a test, and every test exposes another of Earth’s failures.
As global tensions rise, one question looms: Are these visitors humanity’s greatest opportunity… or its greatest threat?
Federation is Book 1 of the Federation Trilogy, blending near‑future political intrigue, first‑contact tension, and thought‑provoking social commentary. Will human beings turn their backs on the AI utopian dream? For fans of first‑contact sci‑fi and mystery woven into alien diplomacy.
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Praise for The Federation Trilogy
★★★★★ A brilliant story of what happens when a space faring Federation discovers Earth for the first time.
★★★★★ It was a riveting read in the present world context
★★★★★ An excellent Sci-fi thriller, intelligently and realistically told.
★★★★★ This is an excellent book by an author with a style and imagination similar to that of Asimov and Clarke.
★★★★★I am an avid sci fi fan and absolutely love them.
★★★★★ Remarkable well written books… a truly grounded and yet out-there series.
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About the Author
Biography: Tony is now retired from his career in tourism, but is still considered to be one of the foremost authorities on the mystery at Loch Ness. He conceived designed, created and co-founded the Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; was administrative coordinator of Operation Deepscan during 1986/7; created the Macbeth Experience multi-media exhibition in Perthshire, became Bursar of Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness where he designed and wrote the highly acclaimed Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre and also the Loch Ness Story Diorama; invented the award-winning board game, Nessie Hunt; scripted the Polygram video Loch Ness Monster Story; wrote Mysterious Monsters of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness The Monster, the latter being reprinted on eight occasions. His Loch Ness, Nessie and Me book, containing over 300 pages and more than 200 photographs and illustrations, is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about Loch Ness. It has also been described as the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject.
The last paragraph should give you confidence that Tony can tell a good story!
Although born and brought up in England, he is descended from King Robert the Bruce. His mixed heritage has resulted in him being a rather strange combination of Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland supporter. Neither team seem to ever win anything! Although, perhaps, this year? As this last sentence demonstrates, he is also a great optimist!
Tony has a background in sales and industry holding down management posts with Loyds, Top Rank, Granada, Wella and Lenthéric Morny (BAC). These posts were in Manchester and the south of England. He moved to Drumnadrochit in 1978 to follow up several years' interest in Loch Ness. In 1980 it was his idea to set up the Loch Ness Exhibition and he went on to have a very successful career designing visitor centres, exhibitions and multi-media presentations.
He now writes science fiction full time and if the reviews are to be believed, he is very good at it. His style is similar to that of John Wyndham and Arthur C Clarke, but some reviewers say his work is similar to Asimov, Heinlein and Bradbury too.
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