Some Monster
by Toby Cox

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“A small eternity I did spend in near solitude, with naught but a mad-man as company. In consequence, I find it did leave me ill-prepared to approach some circumstances.” –Sam (773 AF). Lieutenant Thomas Walker’s mission was successful, but he will not be thanked for it. His rediscovery of the colony’s now-repentant ancient ene-my is not the salvation they hoped for...and may have arrived too late. The increasing threat of the monstrous, alien Others, coupled with fear-fueled unrest over a supposed alliance with the beings who forced the colony to rebuild from nothing, could all too easily spell their doom. Worse yet, it seems that Earth has not forgotten about the colony after all, and their intentions are, at best, unclear...

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Toby Cox is a Canadian author and has worked as a technical writer for over 20 years. He began reading and writing fiction when he was young and has remained an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy throughout his life. Following several life-altering events, including illness, isolation, sudden reversals of luck, and the loss of a friend, he felt called to write something that touched upon the gravity of these experiences. In this sequel to his first novel, Some Monster continues to weave themes from his own life experiences and observations. Toby has engaged in a variety of hobbies, including music composition, roleplaying games, and acting. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and two cats.

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