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Edward's childhood was during the race to the moon, living so close to Cape Kennedy that the windows rattled upon lift-off of the Apollo spacecraft. He left home at age eighteen and joined the Navy where he traveled around the world for the next five years. He grew-up quickly. Upon honorable discharge from active duty, he pursued advanced study in Economics from Florida State University. He would later pursue and achieve, another degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Tampa, just in time for Y2K.

He currently works in the IT field (but would much rather write stories for a living). He lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and their two children. They are all members of Saint Lawrence Catholic Parish.

The Prodigal Planet is Mr. Maurer's first attempt at writing fiction. He hopes you enjoy the story.

ps: Edward was taken as an online name; he is using the name of a character from the cartoon "Nancy".

favourite books

Fahrenheit 451, Stranger In A Strange Land, The Steps Of The Sun, 1984, Brave New World

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The Prodigal Planet

Edward Maurer

How would you feel if you "discovered" Earth?


For over sixty years, Earth has been sending-out its radio and television signals into deep space as a by-product of modern life. These transmissions are now beginning to find a new audience…and that alien audience is shaken by them. Eof, scientist and lone discoverer of these signals, begins the task of deciphering the signals and struggles to understand the new reality they uncover, a reality that threatens the very fabric of life on his tranquil planet of Frater. In a tormenting effort to protect and hide this discovery of Earth from his colleagues, his wife, and all of Frater, Eof is challenged by the forces of evil that wish to expand Earth’s chaos on his home planet. Find-out how Eof’s discovery is chronicled in the lives of his acquaintances and its unexpected consequences for Frater…and Earth.




 

Control Freaks

Edward Maurer

In a society where anything goes...no one is really free.


A man (Sal) who is a persecutor of threats to society has an epiphany event that now has him as one of the persecuted.

Still a work in progress...I'll add & revise as the story evolves. Unlike "The Prodigal Planet", I'm attempting to write this story from the first person perspective as I expect Sal (the main character) to be in every scene.

I hope you enjoy the story...
Edward

Part 1
Chapter 1 - Digital Breadcrumbs
Chapter 2 - Slumber
Chapter 3 - Party Like There's No Tomorrow
Chapter 4 - Seeking The Hidden Chalice (in progress...)
Part 2

 

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memphisgirl wrote 10 days ago

I will accept that prayer! L (Memphis Girl)

memphisgirl wrote 11 days ago

Teaching 1984 right now, as a matter of fact. L.

ScottTrimas wrote 11 days ago

Hi would you mind reading and commenting on my book The Chimera Facto....

memphisgirl wrote 12 days ago

I will check out your new manuscript soon. Thanks! L (Memphisgi....

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I would love to have you read , rate and if you like it , back my boo....

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I wrote 77 days ago

Dianna: Yes, that was the intent. I believe we do need to look at our ourselves and how we are treating one another. What would our "neighbors" think? God's peace... Edward view book

I wrote 81 days ago

BuddingAuthor1958: Done. I was just able to add The Prodigal Planet to the site quickly & easily for free (http://book-submit.com/ads/the-prodigal-planet/). Thank you for this lead (and the kinds words about my story). Edward view book

I wrote 116 days ago

James...yes, this was a thought of mine for a long time. The Prodigal Planet is how I thought this might play-out. However, I couched it loosely on the gospel parable of The Prodigal Son. In my story, Earth is the "son" that goes-off and does it own thing. Frater (which means "brother" Lati... view book

I wrote 119 days ago

Charmain: Thank you for the kinds words; it is a thrill when someone finds my stories entertaining. The Prodigal Planet was published back in July 2010. It is available at the below link in a variety of downloadable formats for many e-readers. You may find my second story interesting as well... view book

I wrote 512 days ago

Sherry: Your suggestions and feedback are gold. I will definitely see how to incorporate them into the story. The reason I provided a prologue (which I'm told is to be avoided if possible) was to back-fill information needed to set the environment for which Eof (and Frater) exists. ... view book

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