IV. An Alien's Quest category listing. ­ The Archives of Varok

Press release: New Novel Seeks Meaning in the Face of Disillusionment

Only two decades after first contact, even Earth's people know of Haralahn, the great-fish spiritual leader on distant Ellason. Shawne Oran-ElConn-Grey determines to seek his guidance, as she struggles to tame a haunting disillusionment that followed her home from Earth. Her quest for meaning draws everyone she loves away to the Kuiper Belt and into a genetic mystery on the watery home planet of the ellls.

The fourth novel in Cary Neeper's Archives of Varok series, An Alien’s Quest completes the story of Shawne and her mixed-species family as they search for answers in Ellason's wild seas.

This multifaceted quest story has no typical hero, goal, or plot. Instead, it pulls us into a universe of wondrous planets, witty aliens, and cross-cultural/species dilemmas. With winsome humor and scientific scrutiny, Neeper threads the story with the latest in quantum physics and astronomy, while also probing the deepest questions of theology. She draws the reader personally into this quest for big answers . . .

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Within the context of an action-packed, adventure, Neeper invites the reader to join an exploration of philosophy, science, faith and social organization. Funny, exciting, imaginative and contemplative, An Alien’s Quest illuminates many of the challenges that plague contemporary Earthlings while remaining optimistic that not all is lost. An enjoyable and important read.

—Michael D. Fels, Ph.D. Odysseus Consulting Services, Inc.,
Author, Gone To Ground

What fun to read about alien worlds and get to know their non-human residents whose lives are so different and yet similar to ours, and from whom we have much to learn about saving our earth. The story is spell-binding, . . .

Press release: New Novel Seeks Meaning in the Face of Disillusionment

Only two decades after first contact, even Earth's people know of Haralahn, the great-fish spiritual leader on distant Ellason. Shawne Oran-ElConn-Grey determines to seek his guidance, as she struggles to tame a haunting disillusionment that followed her home from Earth. Her quest for meaning draws everyone she loves away to the Kuiper Belt and into a genetic mystery on the watery home planet of the ellls.

The fourth novel in Cary Neeper's Archives of Varok series, An Alien’s Quest completes the story of Shawne and her mixed-species family as they search for answers in Ellason's wild seas.