Xiao (ePub)

The future is in its third era of existence, and nothing seems to have improved. An unbearable planet, aptly named Backwater, officially known as poplar III, lies outside Imperium's law and control. It is a planet where human life is used up and discarded like disposable goods by the Mega-Corporations. As with any such planet, in any galaxy, there is a stratum of society. From the lowest of depraved to the lofty and mighty giants of government and industry. Some would say that it is the breeding that counts. In this case, it is true. Xiao, a Genetically Enhanced Human, orphaned and left to fend for himself, climbs the mean streets of Backwater to be the Kingpin of the downtown gang. Things were all well and good until a bigger fish wanted him out of the way. What that fish did not know is that there was a bigger fish swimming far below. Xiao finds that a Mega-Corp wants him out of the way so that they do not have to pay tithes to the gang when they try to move a secret past the gang and the spaceport. Xiao finds out who wants him dead but could not figure out why. It was a stroke of luck that he learned information about the secret plans and goods, which was the downfall of the Yasamata Corporation. Welcome to the future, as seen through the blind eyes of N G Daniels. This dystopic novel is the first in a planned series of books with the serial character, Xiao. Follow along as the upstart gang leader pulls his resources, uses every trick in the book to overcome his adversary, and launches himself in the vast, full galaxy with endless opportunities.