{"product_id":"tales-from-neptu-9781038338129","title":"Tales from Neptu","description":"John Jefferson's fans will be thrilled with this captivating anthology of five short stories and a novella, set in the expansive universe of the Devistor series. Spanning over a millennium after the alien attack known as the Disaster-a cataclysm that nearly destroyed human civilization on the planet Neptu, which is connected to Earth via a hyperspatial portal-this collection fills the narrative gaps between the first four novels with gripping tales of survival, resilience, and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A teenage girl thrust into leadership when her parents vanish under mysterious circumstances stumbles into a way to revolutionize the economy of her small atoll.\u003cbr\u003e- A repairman whose homeland is destroyed by the Disaster while he's overseas servicing a client's equipment spends his days monitoring shortwave radio frequencies from around the world, hoping to hear a sign of life but unable to respond even if he does.\u003cbr\u003e- A prominent son of a leading family is guided by a sentient computer known as Jessica to become an ordinary seaman and embark on a perilous voyage to save a distant land.\u003cbr\u003e- An enigmatic cat appears on the island of Kragnor, playing a key role in the lives of those who are shipwrecked there as they work to create a new civilization\u003cbr\u003e- A family fleeing oppression discovers a secret that unifies the fractured island of Baneirus.\u003cbr\u003e- A man who awakens three thousand years after his birth grapples with his past as a sentient computer and the memories from that time that refuse to surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection showcases Jefferson's masterful storytelling, rich world-building, and his ability to explore humanity's enduring spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. Whether you're a long-time Devistor fan or a newcomer to this universe, these stories will capture your imagination and inspire you to go deeper into this world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e FriesenPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781038338129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.71d","brand":"John M. Jefferson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507630403765,"sku":"9781038338129","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_55909a85-5265-486c-ac0b-ba0870263438.jpg?v=1778566239","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/tales-from-neptu-9781038338129","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}