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The Thunderous Beginning of a New Science-Fiction-Epic

Mathias Dambacher

Born in 1993 in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, he works as an in-house lawyer at a large company in Ingolstadt.

With his debut "The White Planet - Part 1," he creates an entirely new science fiction world for his readers.

Falling into the subgenre of soft science fiction, Dambacher prioritizes building suspense, narrative elements, and the continuous development of authentic characters in his writing.

Departure to the Stars...

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Peace reigns in the world. Following the Unification War in the 22nd century, there are no longer any countries, borders, or nations striving for power.

The Council of United Continents ensures a fair distribution of available resources. The United Continental Army (UCA) maintains justice.

Humanity has reduced its numbers to a level where Earth can be sustainably inhabited.

But all this came at a price. And someone has to pay it...

The Beginning of a New Science-Fiction-Epic
A world like never before seen
A story that captivates both sci-fi veterans and newcomers alike

Mehdia has only known life in the agricultural zones far from the major core cities. The rural areas are essential for the sustenance of the population on Earth. A glorious future or a grand career is not something one would expect to find there. However, her extraordinary talents secure her a place in the crew of the Conquistador - Earth's first expedition ship set to travel to a foreign solar system - launching her into an adventure that will change her life.

Vélia, on the other hand, has had enough of adventures. As a soldier in a special operations command of the UCA, her task is to set things right when all else fails. Ironically, this happens more often than one might expect after the great Unification. Unrest, which shouldn't exist, threatens the system that maintains peace and order. Her encounter with the anarchists brings unexpected doubts. Some secrets are simply not meant to be uncovered.

Nominated for the German Literature Prize - Seraph 2023!

The SERAPH is a German jury prize dedicated to awarding the best German-language novels in the fantasy genre. Since 2012, the Phantastische Akademie has been awarding this literature prize annually in collaboration with the Leipzig Book Fair in the prize-money categories of Best Novel, Best Debut, and since 2018, Best Independent Title.

In the year 2023, "The White Planet - Part 1" was one of nine books nominated in the category: Best Independent Title!

Nominated for the German Book Prize - Skoutz-Award 2023!

Every year, Skoutz honors German stories that have particularly appealed to them during the current book year. The jury, composed of the previous year's award winners, and the Skoutz readers make these selections. The origin of the story is completely irrelevant. Whether the book is from a major publisher or self-published by the author, whether it's written by a seasoned author or is a debut – only the story counts.

In the year 2023, "The White Planet - Part 1" is one of nine books nominated on the Midlist in the category: Science-Fiction!