Tales of the Dissolutionverse

Change one note and the universe changes with the Symphony. Rilan's fledgling skills are pushed to their limits as she investigates a secret that could bring down all six houses of the maji.One apprentice will become a full majus, while the other will wait months for another suitable challenger. Rilan Ayama is skilled in using her song to change the Grand Symphony of the universe, but her opponent Vethis is crafty and not above a little bribery. Though Rilan is counting on the support of her closest friend Origon, he remains absent. She has only a cryptic note saying important matters of his family take precedence, and he needs her help. The mystery pulls Rilan's attention away from the most important test of her life and into a search for Origon's brother, which leads Rilan and her friend across the wilds of one of the ten homeworlds.If you like space opera, fast-past adventure, music-based magic, and coming-of-age trials, then you'll love this introduction into William C. Tracy's Dissolutionverse. Pick up Tuning the Symphony to discover the music today!Read the rest of the Tales of the Dissolutionverse! These books can be read in any order:Book 1: The Five Hive Plateau (Adventure, Alien contact) - FREEBook 2: Tuning the Symphony (Coming of Age, Adventure)Book 3: Merchants and Maji (Intrigue, Steampunk adventure)Book 4: The Society of Two Houses (Sherlock Holmes-esque murder mystery)Book 5: Journey to the Top of the Nether (Jules Verne-style adventure, kid-friendly) William C. Tracy writes tales of the Dissolutionverse: a science fantasy series about planets connected by music-based magic instead of spaceflight.He currently has five books out, from a coming of age story, to tales of political intrigue, to a Sherlock Holmes-like mystery, to a Jules Verne style adventure, to the first book of an epic space opera, titled THE SEEDS OF DISSOLUTION. Several books include LGBT-friendly elements as well.William is a North Carolina native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master's in mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003, and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board gamer, a reader, and of course, a writer.In his spare time, he cosplays with his wife such combinations as Steampunk Agent Carter and Jarvis, Jafar and Maleficent, and Doctor Strange and the Ancient One. They also enjoy putting their pets in cute little costumes and making them cosplay for the annual Christmas card.follow him on Twitter for writing updates, cat pictures, and thoughts on martial arts.

The crystal wall of the Nether could never be climbed, until now!Natina grew up studying the artifacts found by her mother, a famous explorer. She'd be comfortable helping her parents research at home, if only her mother were home more often. Now her mother wants Natina to join the expedition to climb the incredibly high walls of the Nether. The discovery of an ancient steampunk beetle that can drill into the mineral of the Nether means they will become the first to ever reach the top of the wall, if they survive.The Nether's walls are smooth like crystal, any fall will mean certain death, and no one knows what or who may lurk above the clouds. There are even rumors of another team of explorers following them, trying to steal their glory. It could be the chance of a lifetime for Natina, and a good way to learn how her mother became the most famous explorer of the ten species. The only risk is a fall to her death!If you love Jules Verne-style adventure, discovering new sights, and perilous action, you'll love this new voyage in William C. Tracy's Dissolutionverse. Pick up Journey to the Top of the Nether for a riveting read today!Read the rest of the Tales of the Dissolutionverse! These books can be read in any order:Book 1: The Five Hive Plateau (Adventure, Alien contact) - FREEBook 2: Tuning the Symphony (Coming of Age, Adventure)Book 3: Merchants and Maji (Intrigue, Steampunk adventure)Book 4: The Society of Two Houses (Sherlock Holmes-esque murder mystery)Book 5: Journey to the Top of the Nether (Jules Verne-style adventure, kid-friendly)

Mandamon Feldo holds a dark secret in his past. Now he must hunt for one who would destroy the only home he has.Instead of meeting a high-profile diplomat to present his newest invention, Mandamon Feldo finds the diplomat dead in a pool of blood. Even worse, the diplomat held a now-missing list of members of The Society of Two Houses, a secret organization existing inside the maji. An organization to which Mandamon owes his life.If the list gets out, the Society will crumble under the weight of the secrets it holds. Mandamon would be left friendless and homeless, at the mercy of those who see only the crimes the Society has committed, not the progress it has created. Between ancient shut-ins with dangerous knowledge, mechanical constructs perilously close to sentience, and even Mandamon's own friends, who would betray The Society of Two Houses?It's up to one man to solve the murder before the information is released.If you like deduction skills, murder investigations, fast-paced action, and clever characters, you'll love this stand-alone thriller in William C. Tracy's Dissolutionverse. Buy The Society of Two Houses today and dive into a Sherlock Holmes-style murder mystery, with magic and aliens!Read the rest of the Tales of the Dissolutionverse! These books can be read in any order:The Five Hive Plateau (Adventure, Alien contact) - FREETuning the Symphony (Coming of Age, Adventure)Merchants and Maji (Intrigue, Steampunk adventure)The Society of Two Houses (Sherlock Holmes-style murder mystery)Journey to the Top of the Nether (Jules Verne-type adventure, kid-friendly)