Easy to Be a God

Easy to Be a God

Rich space opera in a mind-boggling universe.

In the 24th century, human civilization has made a great leap forward, colonizing over a thousand planets and exploring thousands more.

They also survived a bloody civil war.

Now, humanity must struggle with revolutionary changes. In the Xan-4 System, both scientists and Federation soldiers, including Sergeant Henryan Darski, temporarily on parole, secretly observe two alien races from an orbital station. The sergeant must identify a group of people who—against procedures—are trying to save one of the races. At stake is not only the survival of the Warriors of the Bone, but also Henryan’s life.

Meanwhile, in the distant New Rouen System, the Nomad, a ship from the Recycling Corps, finds a mysterious, millennia-old shipwreck while clearing the fields of long-forgotten space battles. The derelict’s advanced technology is impressive...

...but the being found onboard could shake the very foundation of human civilization…

Book one in The Fields of Long-Forgotten Battles series.

Easy to Be a God was released in ebook, trade paperback, and hardcover formats on March 15, 2022.
Trade paperback ISBN 978-1-68057-235-3
Ebook ISBN 978-1-68057-236-0
Hardcover ISBN 978-1-68057-237-7
362 pages

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Series: The Fields of Long-Forgotten Battles, Book 1
Genres: Action and Adventure Science Fiction, Space Opera
ISBN: 9781680572353
Endorsements
“With the right tech, it’s easy to be a god. But as Robert J. Szmidt points out in this impressive novel, to be a god for the right reasons, sometimes you have to spend a few years in Hell, first.”
– David Weber, author of the Honor Harrington series
“An exciting beginning to an epic saga of space exploration. Morrisey and his crew of daring, corrupt rogues will hold you breathless as they loot the wrecks of spaceships—until they find the one that could change everything in the galaxy.”
– Nancy Kress, author of Beggars in Spain
“A fast-paced tale of a piratical salvage crew who find more than they expected when they discover an ancient Alien artifact. An engaging story.”
– Jack Campbell, author of The Lost Fleet series
“The Fields of Long-Forgotten Battles series by Robert J. Szmidt shows a truly remarkable imagination, and is told with charm and originality. I highly recommend it.”
– Mike Resnick
"Robert J. Szmidt writes on a vast canvas. His stories are ambitious space opera that will capture your imagination."
– Kevin J. Anderson
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About the Author
Robert J. Szmidt

Robert J. Szmidt is a novelist, translator, and a former editor in chief of the following monthly magazines: Video Business, PlayStation Plus, Science Fiction and Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror—all of which appeared between 1992-2012. He made his literary debut in the 1980s, then his career path veered into other areas and yet he has never forgotten his roots. At the turn of the century, he went back to writing and founded his by now cult Science Fiction magazine, thus initiating a revival of interest in Polish SF. He has published more than twenty novels, a few novellas and over twenty short stories. He’s also made an appearance in a number of anthologies.

A wiz at post-apocalyptic fiction, he is—not without grounds—called The Destroyer of Worlds.

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