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August 1, 2020

HELLO EVERYONE!

We would like to announce the long-delayed

BOOK LAUNCH

for

SALVAGERS

A Satirical Science Fiction Novel

By John Glenn Burke

“How rich would you be if you lost all your money?”

Dax Goodman, the world’s last surviving Doctor of Theology, ­finds himself marooned on a frontier outpost far from Earth on a space station that is the ultimate expression of unrestrained, Godless capitalism. His money and possessions lost, his financial situation quickly spirals out of control, causing his travel permit to be revoked until he pays back the money he owes.

When his doctorate is mistaken for a medical degree, he is compelled to work as a medic on a grungy salvage ship crewed by eccentric, seemingly suicidal harbour workers until he can ­find his way home.

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“Rich in satire and bold in its confrontation of modern society’s values, Salvagers will entertain, engage, and challenge readers to reflect upon their place in a capitalistic society that thrives on and encourages seemingly unrestricted consumerism. Salvagers rises as more than just another science fiction novel (although there’s lots here for those who love that genre). Mr. Burke … made me laugh, think, and reflect. He possesses the ability to pace his narrative, command the English language, and generally entertain his readers.”

                                                                        — Kerry Wilson, Independent Editorial Review

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Due to Covid-19, we are unable to schedule a book release party for Salvagers. In lieu of a proper book release, we are asking anyone with an Amazon, Apple or Kindle account to help us promote the book. For instance, Amazon will not post aggregate ratings for a book unless fifty or more people post a rating on their websites, so we’re asking people to post a rating or a short review or endorsement at Amazon.ca (or Amazon.com in the United States). Some other websites have similar restrictions for new releases. Please help support local content producers!

An excerpt of the novel can be found at:

https://cantdrawstraightlines.ca/johns-pages/writing-samples/

SALVAGERS IS AVAILABLE WHEREVER GOOD BOOKS ARE SOLD

 

Available at Chapters/Indigo:

EBook Edition:     https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/salvagers/9780228830085-item.html?ref=isbn-search

Available at Apple Books:

EBook Edition:     https://books.apple.com/us/book/salvagers/id1523528868

Available at Amazon.com:

Hardcover Edition:                     https://amazon.com/dp/0228830079

Softcover Edition:                       https://amazon.com/dp/0228830060

Available at Amazon.ca:

Hardcover Edition:                     https://amazon.ca/dp/0228830079

Softcover Edition:                       https://amazon.ca/dp/0228830060

Available at Indiebound:

Hardcover Edition:          https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780228830078

Softcover Edition:           https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780228830061

Available at Barnes & Noble:

Hardcover Edition:          https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salvagers-john-glenn-burke/1137334753;jsessionid=4C1757BAA87E002763F62536BEC2D6E8.prodny_store02-va18?ean=9780228830078

Softcover Edition:               https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salvagers-john-glenn-burke/1137334753;jsessionid=E5E3B35C80C0CF9372F3F32FC9A21BE6.prodny_store02-va17?ean=9780228830061

Available at Rakuten/Kobo:

EBook Edition:   https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/salvagers

Available at Smashwords:

EBook Edition:   https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1032605

 Available at Kindle:

EBook Edition:   https://amazon.com/dp/B08CTWM8J6

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