The book marketing and self-publishing company ReadersMagnet will showcase “The Tesserene Imperative: Book Two of the Imperative Chronicles” by Mark Terence Chapman at a celebrated outdoor book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. This event, which is the biggest of its kind in the Midwest, will occur along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026.
“The Tesserene Imperative” is the story of the prospecting ship Shamu and her crew of five. Following multiple micrometeoroid strikes in a distant asteroid belt, Shamu is left adrift. Nearly out of air and water, with no hope of rescue, they must rely on their wits and dogged determination to stay alive. Should they survive, there lies in the shadows of a tiny moon, a discovery that could vastly improve the fate of humanity-if it doesn't kill everyone first!
Although part of a series, “The Tesserene Imperative” is an engaging standalone novel that will appeal to fans of character-driven, thought-provoking science fiction.
Mark Terence Chapman, author of five novels and five nonfiction books, has a passion for blending hard science fiction with powerful human stories, leavened with humor. Drawing on a lifelong fascination with space exploration, technology, and the resilience of the human spirit, Mark crafts adventures that are as emotionally engaging as they are thought-provoking. He also likes to throw in an occasional plot “left turn” readers' won't see coming. His writing is marked by authentic characters, sharp plotting, and a sense of wonder about the universe. When not dreaming up new worlds, Mark enjoys reading, astronomy, and sharing his curiosity about the cosmos with others. He invites readers to join him on journeys where imagination and possibility know no bounds.
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Book Details
- Book Title: “The Tesserene Imperative: Book Two of the Imperative Chronicles”
- Author: Mark Terence Chapman
- Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror
- Publisher: Empty Sea Intergalactic Publishing
- Published Date: August 1, 2014
Author's Biography:
Mark Terence Chapman is an accomplished author, admired for his masterful fusion of hard science fiction with insightful, emotionally driven storytelling. Fueled by a lifelong curiosity for space exploration, technology, and the indomitable human spirit, Mark crafts stories that sweep readers across the universe while grounding them in the very real struggles and triumphs of the human condition. His novels explore themes of courage, resilience, and hope, all while posing thought-provoking questions about humanity's place among the stars.
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