Author F. Jay Falone returns with a new chapter in his science fiction book series, unveiling The Saromen Empire: Book 2 of the Time Messenger Series. In this time travel sci-fi novel, Falone builds upon the themes of diplomacy, survival, and identity that shaped the series’ debut, while introducing deeper questions about collective consciousness, the origin of humanity, and the dynamics of an alien alliance on the brink of collapse.
Set in a galaxy marked by shifting loyalties and escalating tensions, The Saromen Empire delves into an uneasy partnership between humans, the telepathic Tarsi, and the insect-like Saromen. Once defined by a strict collective mind, the Saromen now face internal divisions that could either destabilize their species—or redefine their future.
This installment intensifies the high-stakes conflict, blending elements of a space war novel with moments of psychological and philosophical reflection. With the fate of three civilizations in question, the storyline moves from tense interstellar standoffs to intimate character studies, balancing the scale of a futuristic space opera with grounded, emotional arcs.
As the fragile peace begins to unravel, time travel once again emerges as a pivotal force. Characters are pushed to confront not only each other, but their pasts, possible futures, and what it truly means to belong in a galaxy where trust is scarce and survival demands more than firepower.
Readers have highlighted the book’s imaginative world-building and its take on the alien race sci-fi genre. On Amazon, one reader wrote: “The Saromen Empire... dives into space with three different groups about to go to war. The story's all about time travel, secrets, and who can still trust each other. The author mixes big ideas with action, history, and figuring out who you are.”
Another reader noted the unique portrayal of the Saromen Empire sci-fi species: “The way the author does the worldbuilding in this book is incredibly detailed... especially with the Saromen and their collective consciousness. I loved this. The idea of a unified mind beginning to splinter is explored in a really compelling way that makes you think.”
A third review described the novel as “a science fiction with a layered meditation disguised as an interstellar thrill ride.”
The plot’s themes span identity, morality, and geopolitics across time and space. By incorporating questions around artificial intelligence, hive minds, and human ancestry, The Saromen Empire aligns with broader currents in collective consciousness fiction. At its core, however, the book remains a space empire novel driven by character decisions and consequences, where the outcome of a galactic standoff rests on understanding rather than domination.
Published by Bookside Press Corp., the book is now available in paperback and as a sci-fi Kindle edition, making it accessible to fans of indie sci-fi authors and readers of space empire books seeking new voices in the genre.
About the AuthorF. Jay Falone writes science fiction that intersects speculative storytelling with emotional realism. The Time Messenger series follows Air Force Colonel Jenks, Professor Einstein, and scientists Dominic Costa and Maria D’Luce as they uncover hidden truths through time travel, scientific discovery, and first contact with alien life. Falone lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Christine, and their children, Mekala and Nicholas.
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