Synopsis:
The Moon was once colonized. Now it lies silent—mostly.
When a mysterious radio signal echoes from the abandoned colony of Serenitatis, the Vatican dispatches an elite squad of space marines to investigate. Paladin-Captain Samuel Cohen’s mission is simple: locate survivors, uncover the signal’s source, and get out. But beneath the sterile domes, something ancient stirs—an adversary that challenges not only the mission but the very foundations of his faith.
A gripping new novella that explores the resilience of the human—and holy—spirit in the darkness of the void. For fans of Event Horizon and Richard Paul Russo’s Ship of Fools.
Review:
Let’s start with the obvious. Orders of Magnitude is a book firmly ensconced in the Incensepunk genre, so exploring themes of religion, belief and faith within a science fiction context. For those that find that a turn off, stop right there. Why? Because Kordov is a superb author of skill and dark verve, who takes you on a ride that you will never forget. Park your concerns aside, pull up a comfort cushion and get ready for a ride that will have your heart thudding in your hollow chest.
This novella packs a punch.
An exploration of dark, shadowed themes on a surreal moon base full of holo-demons, wicked priests, staunch nuns and the Vatican’s Space Marines. Yeah – you read that right. This is a planned exorcism in space, and it certainly isn’t pretty or straightforward, with the author’s powerful turn of phrase and skill for both action and fear-filled introspection forging a novella of creepy style, and dare I say it, gothic horror in space. In Samuel, we have a character who recognises his own flaws, and faces a hidden enemy who seeks to exploit them at every turn. His strength lies in the rigorous order he belongs to, his past, and acknowledging his flaws. A superb, quick read and it comes highly recommended.
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