Hoots

After a great cataclysm on earth, the technologically advanced Hybridites and the earthly Barbarians are ruled by an evil president, Zarno; both groups claim to be the original inhabitants. When Zarno plans to send the space station XRZ29B, Captain Lance L. Locke in command and a multitude of innocent Hybridites into a black hole, there is friction with many twists and turns between an archeologist, the space captain and Zarno, which evolves into a Sci-Fi thriller with action, adventure, romance and humor.

A great cataclysm has changed the face of the earth. A hybrid race is kept in ignorance of a devious ruler’s intent by claiming power through his wise owl-like all knowing “Source.” A space city with innocent Hybridites, guided by a loyal captain, is unknowingly headed for destruction. An archeologist searches the desert sands for history while his people cry out “We are not animals!” Lovers have secrets that keep them apart. These are elements in this thought provoking sci-fi with action, adventure, romance and humor that keeps the reader’s attention from the first page to the last. This is a different kind of sci-fi that brings depth of story content to the reader and provokes questions about current technology.

Martha Withington Lanser was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the youngest of seven children in a family with artistic leanings and a lot of activity which helped to feed her imagination. After high school, she attended Missouri University in Columbia, Missouri for one year before she was married. She spent several years as a housewife and mother. Later, as a single parent Martha worked in offices and sold real estate. She attended classes at Meramec Community College at night and received a Liberal Arts degree. While continuing to work and raise her children, she attended Webster University where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree. The core of her education at Webster was centered on Literature in Popular Culture and it’s Political Implications which included science fiction. Martha is married and lives in Chesterfield, Missouri. Her interests besides writing are painting, decorating, gardening and television programs that include movies, history and science. She endeavors to create interesting writing that holds a reader’s attention and provides them with entertainment and thought provoking ideas.