First Orbit
To save his best friend and help her overthrow a tyrannical government, Jasper Cloud must use his newfound power to repair both himself and the star ship that made her.
Jasper Cloud is the final non-person on Earth, the orphan son of the last two executed citizens in the Global Republic. He struggles daily to survive in a world where old knowledge is now illegal.
When a new light appears in the night sky, his only friend suddenly becomes a young woman with the power to undo the current reign of tyranny. But hidden enemies are already waiting, both for her and the ship empowering her.
Jasper slips through the cracks of their trap, empowered as well. If he is careful, he can refine his newfound strength further, repair the damaged ship, and rescue the woman now determined to tear down the corrupt Republic with her bare hands.
Provided he can survive, that is.
Will Wight's Cradle cultivation series meets George Orwell's 1984. Hope you enjoy.
Nathan A. Thompson
Nathan A. Thompson’s journey as a writer began with a fascination for stories that merge the fantastical with the real. Born in Michigan and raised in Texas, Nathan always had an affinity for the imaginative, gravitating toward tales that offered something beyond the ordinary. His love for storytelling took many forms over the years, including dabbling in voice work, but his heart always returned to the written word.
With a penchant for crafting complex worlds and exploring deep character development, Nathan’s work often blurs the lines between genres. His Challenger’s Call series, for example, intricately weaves the threads of fantasy and LitRPG, offering readers not just a tale of good versus evil, but one that dives into personal growth, camaraderie, and the impact of choice. Whether facing epic battles or navigating personal challenges, his characters resonate with authenticity, making their journeys feel both grand and intimate.
Soulship
In the Soulship series, Nathan A. Thompson crafts a thrilling and atmospheric universe where the boundaries between technology and humanity blur, and survival hinges on the unlikeliest of alliances. Set in the vast emptiness of space aboard a decaying, once-magnificent alien starship, the story follows Jasper Cloud, an ordinary man thrust into a perilous new reality. Stranded on this massive vessel, which now harbors dark secrets, monstrous mutations, and a solitary, damaged AI, Jasper discovers that his fate is intertwined with the fate of the ship itself.
Soulship consists of six books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
