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Intergalactica follows a neuropsychiatric after waking from a coma who joins an organization that is trying to find Earth 2 to save humanity, or so they say. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I needed to find the most credible way in which a situation as heightened as this could happen in reality. As we know, her coma is related to the twist at the end of the book – so it all connects in a way that is hopefully rewarding to the reader.
Was the character’s backstory something you always had, or did it develop as you were writing?
Amanda is greatly inspired by another Amanda – from the TV series Nikita. Although Amanda from Nikita, played by Melinda Clarke, is a psychopath and the main villain behind the show. I wanted to create a new character – this time a heroine, that still had her commanding presence and icy one-liners.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
I wanted the reader to reflect on our place in the universe, and to also be able to explore new worlds with actual new species and ecosystems. I feel the sci-fi genre can get too desolate and hopeless at times, and I am especially sick of barren planets.
Will there be a follow-up novel to this story? If so, what aspects of the story will the next book cover?
There are three other novels in the series, already published in Portuguese. I believe if the next three get translated, I might re-edit the entire product, revisit them, and adapt them to fit one full book. It would still be just slightly bigger than Intergalactica, so this idea has been on my mind for a while. We shall see.
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It’s launch day for NASA’s long-awaited manned expedition to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa!
Neuropsychiatrist Amanda awakens after months in a coma caused by acute meningitis…
Along with two patients, they discover themselves to be key pieces in an ever-growing puzzle involving an underground geopolitical corporation called The Firm, which plans to sabotage the mission, taking advantage of a new technology to hijack the ship and set a course for a habitable planet located seventeen light-years away from Earth.
Originally released in Brazil in 2016, the Intergalactica book series moved thousands of physical and digital copies in Portuguese. Discover a new Earth as you journey to the stars in the first volume of F. P. Trotta‘s saga.
Intergalactica
Amanda, the central character in Intergalactica by F.P. Trotta, is a neuropsychiatrist who experiences a remarkable transition. After lapsing into a coma due to meningitis, she begins envisioning a distant planet she feels destined to visit. Her extraordinary visions manifest into reality upon awakening as she becomes involved with an influential entity known as The Firm. With extensive geopolitical influence and resources, The Firm’s ambitious mission is to discover “Earth 2″—a suitable replacement for our deteriorating home planet.
Intergalactica is an intriguing science fiction narrative that taps into a growing theme in contemporary literature: humanity’s destruction of Earth and the urgent quest for a new world to colonize. This notion is grounded in a sense of urgency, reflecting a growing consensus that the need to find a new home may indeed become a real challenge.
Central to the plot is the conflict between The Firm and NASA, with the latter planning a mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. The Firm, however, has designs on hijacking the spacecraft for its own enigmatic purposes. Amanda’s quest to unravel the shadowy intentions of The Firm leads her to engage with its leadership, pretending to align with its goals and vision for humanity’s future.
The novel is not merely an exploration of space and the inevitable prospect of abandoning Earth as its resources dwindle. The more engaging narrative thread is the unveiling of Amanda’s multifaceted character. Her talents for infiltration are akin to the espionage techniques found in Jean le Carre’s novels, facilitated by her neuropsychiatrist background. Trotta’s deft ability to pen scenes from her perspective adds to the authenticity and allure of the story.
The storyline of Intergalactica transcends space travel and cosmic ambitions. Through his storytelling, Trotta subtly communicates that space itself remains indifferent to our desires and struggles. Instead, it’s our interaction, our shared goals, and our connection to each other that infuse life with meaning—even as the specter of time looms over our collective existence. In a world teetering on the brink, Trotta’s novel serves as both a thrilling adventure and a thoughtful reflection on what truly matters.
Pages: 402 | ASIN : B0C9R6TW5M
