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Sparkling Death by Mark Butler
Science Fiction
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Mankind has conquered the stars, spreading out to populate the galaxy. Despite technological advancements the human desire for greed and profit at the expense of others still remains. What is the secret on Altruis 4? It is a secret that keeps its people in virtual slavery, a secret that millions will die for.
Vance Slater and his team careen from the shark-infested depths of Ligos to the pleasure palaces of Nuvo and into the limitless depths of space in an effort to find an answer. As the Confederation descends into war only Vance has a chance of stopping the hostilities, but he will have to act fast for closing in is an unstoppable foe that controls the power of absolute zero.
Featuring a fast-paced action-packed story with just a bit of sexiness, Sparkling Death will take you on a roller-coaster ride through the technology and adventure of tomorrow.
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By: PuddyRat
If you are looking for a short, fun listen, this is a good one. I saw this as a James Bond-science fiction-one man's fantasy story. Nothing is remotely realistic, the characters are a little inconsistent, but it doesn't really take away from the story (well, maybe just a little as it is a tad far-fetched). What I really liked is that there was plenty of action, in the sack and out, but the stuff in the sack was left to your imagination; that and the author obviously knew how to write without having to resort to filling his pages with streams of vulgarities. I wouldn't recommend it for children, but it is certainly acceptable for teenagers and up.By: Nicole andrews
The book was great! I couldn't put it down!By: Andy Lawson
This was great fun! From Joan the sweet spacecraft computer to the sinister Darkness and then the entrance of the Mermen. Do not venture to "Sparkling Death" unless you're ready for the fantastic outcomes of Mark Butler's extreme imagination.
Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| 1: It Looked Easy on the Vids (9.21 MB) | Vance has a close encounter with a train wreck. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| 2: Any Landing You Can Walk Away From... (8.32 MB) | Crash-Landing on any planet is bad enough. Crash-landing on Altruis IV is worse, much worse. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| 3: The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get... (7.36 MB) | The unstoppable Darkness negotiates a contract while the only friend Vance has on Altruis IV disappears. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| 4: Breaking In is Always the Easy Part (6.05 MB) | Breaking into the administration complex on Altruis IV, Vance encounters a nasty surprise. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| 5: A Trash Chute By Any Other Name (5.41 MB) | The planned fate of Altruis IV is revealed while Vance struggles to escape the deadly trap. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| 6: Running Around Like a Chicken with its (7.78 MB) | On the space station, Vance searches desperately for the bomb, while the team creates chaos. | Oct 20, 2006 |
| 7: Time for Plan 'C' (8.4 MB) | The seeds of chaos that were so carefully planted bear fruit as Vance finally confronts the bomb. | Oct 20, 2006 |
| 8: A Free People Governed Under the Rule of law. (7.59 MB) | With the danger averted, Vance travels back to Altruis IV to help set up a new government. A new menace rears its head. | Oct 26, 2006 |
| 9: Taking Out the Trash (7.69 MB) | The battle for control of Altruis IV rages as Vance searches for a quick solution. | Oct 26, 2006 |
| 10: Even the Most Beautiful Rose Has Thorns (6.06 MB) | On the trail of the woman from Altruis IV, the team lands on the pleasure planet of Nuvo where the chase takes an unexpected turn. | Nov 5, 2006 |
| 11: The Most Dangerous Game (6.69 MB) | Caught up in a big-game hunt, Vance must use all of his strength and wits to survive. | Nov 5, 2006 |
| 12: Turnabout is Fair Play (7.96 MB) | With Tffani's fate hanging in the balance, Vance leads a desperate rescue party in a race against time. | Nov 10, 2006 |
| 13: Everyone Deserves a Break Now and Then (8.22 MB) | While waiting for news, Vance and Tiffani take in the sights at a ski chalet. | Nov 10, 2006 |
| 14: The Best Beer is the Coldest. (6.67 MB) | The vacation is cut short by the unexpected arrival of the invincible Darkness. | Nov 18, 2006 |
| 15: Stealth is the Name of the Game (7.75 MB) | On Ligos, the team infiltrates the military compound and discovers just how far M.R. Industries is prepared to go. | Nov 18, 2006 |
| 16: Did Someone Mention Mermen? (11.1 MB) | Reunited with Eleanor from Altruis IV, the truth is revealed even as they make a shocking discovery. | Dec 3, 2006 |
| 17: One Friend is Worth a Thousand Enemies (4.42 MB) | Running out of options and with assassins closing in, Vance takes a desperate gamble. | Dec 3, 2006 |
| 18: A Message for M.R. (5.93 MB) | M.R. receives unpleasant news from Darkness. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| 19: Revelations (5.77 MB) | Darkness and Vance square off for the final battle. | Dec 24, 2006 |