Meet Alex Hans Schmitt, Author
Alexander Hans Schmitt was an avid reader of speculative fiction in all its variety throughout his life. After earning degrees in philosophy and law he decided that he was better suited for the life of a writer rather than that of an environmental lawyer. Alex worked steadily on Imperiled until the onset of epilepsy and the side effects of antiseizure medication stalled his writing and his efforts to publish. He died suddenly following a seizure. He was 42 years old. Alex’s mother, Vonnie Gene Schmitt, edited Imperiled and arranged for its publication.
Imperiled: A Science Fiction Adventure
In debut novelist Alexander Hans Schmitt's epic space opera, readers embark on a gripping journey with Junior Commander Anaiya Sonra. In the far future, an unexpected betrayal throws Commander Sonra's life into chaos and ends her career as the emergency coordinator of a habitat-based space patrol force. Falsely accused of smuggling, Anaiya faces certain conviction, and a soul-destroying future, unless she takes matters into her own hands. She commandeers a starship, battles her way to the nearest rift transit fold zone, and sets out on a perilous quest for the truth.
As Anaiya's voyage progresses, she melds a dependable and resourceful crew from an unlikely bunch of castaways. Together they investigate the source of Anaiya's undoing: the unprovoked attack and destruction of an ancient freight hauler, and they uncover the mystery of the cargo that the hauler carried on that final voyage. But as they delve deeper, they discover that answers come with a devastating cost, and none of them realize the reach of the situation in which they have become enmeshed. Packed with action, Imperiled is a must-read for science fiction fans seeking an unforgettable tale of resilience and discovery.