Beyond Kuiper: The Galactic Star Alliance

A Beyond Kuiper Standalone

By: Matthew Medney, John Connelly

Narrated by: Kyle Perrin, Dylan Sprouse, George C. Romero

Welcome to the Kuiperverse, a riveting, hard science fiction universe cocreated and written by Matthew Medney (Heavy Metal Magazine CEO, NYU adjunct professor) and John Connelly (Lockheed Martin aerospace engineer).

Starring the vocal talents of Kyle Perrin, Dylan Sprouse, and George C. Romero.

Beyond Kuiper is brought to the audio medium as an immersive sound designed and scored audiobook. Includes 21 original tracks (written and produced by Kyle Perrin and Matthew Medney) that are available alongside the Codex as bonus chapters.

The Galactic Star Alliance has been alive and well for millions of Earth years. Hundreds of thousands of worlds and trillions of beings move across the many home worlds of the Alliance. This revelation invites many questions: How is faster-than-light speed travel possible, and could cohesive, interstellar civilizations exist without it? Is it conceivable to govern a coalition not of different countries but of different species?

There are some who believe it is out there. Not as science-fantasy but as science.

We introduce Bernard William Hubert. World-renowned astrophysicist and lead scientist of the seminal company of exploration, Outer Limits. While on loan to CERN, a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions leaves Bernard as the sole survivor. While the scientific community and world look to him for answers, he simply states the unthinkable: "It has to be aliens." Inconceivable to the world, the Hubert family is investigated, and his family's name tarnished.

Disgraced and shunned, Bernard claws his way back into the equation with his new company, C.O.R.E., as they work tirelessly to design an engine capable of interstellar travel.

Follow Bernard on his road to redemption and discovery in this ensemble cast of futurism, space travel, and the fate of our species. As for the title, from where would our judges watch us?

The Galactic Star Alliance awaits your exploration.

©2020 Matthew Medney (P)2020 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

“An exercise in serious world building and storytelling seldom undertaken on this scale, especially by first-time novelists.” (Jeff Berkwitz, Sci-Fi Magazine)

“Galaxy-spanning science fiction with both smarts and hearts...and impressive, immersive world-building.” (Ron Marz, author of Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade)

“Science fiction often asks us to reckon with the current zeitgeist while enveloping the reader in a saga that takes us far, far away from our everyday problems. If done successfully, it’s truly fantastic. And Beyond Kuiper is truly fantastic sci-fi.” (Joe Trohman, creator of Fall Out Boy)

THEY DID THE DAMN THING!!!

This book....oh my....I am SUPER excited to have had the chance to listen to it right away!!! I have since received my physical book and just LOVE the artwork. Back to the story, I will say that one of my favorite sci-fi series started with Ender's Game and I mean I love that whole series of books. THIS book however reminds me so much of that series! Different stories, but gave me that same wonderful and excited feeling of being on a great adventure! I really love the characters and felt as if I was able to understand and know them very well. I did not know what to expect, but will say that I was AWESOMELY AMAZED and totally entertained by this book. The audio book was INCREDIBLE, especially the music and sounds that pulled me in as the story was being read. The score during the reading made the story more alive for me.

I will say that if you are a sci-fi junkie, you will definitely appreciate this book. I was grateful for the footnotes both in the audio and the physical book...it was like learning a new code of language and helped give me a better insight into the entire story, the characters and the settings. I am just super excited that there will be more of this journey to enjoy in the future! The only giveaway I will provide is that the story doesn't end here...so much more to come! Looking forward to it!!!

Okay... ish

Sad to report that after getting a copy of the book, reading about the first third & thinking that it would be awesome as an audio book, I’m having a tough time with the voice work. It’s not awful, but it’s not great either. Gonna go back to reading...

incredible World Building

Take a gumie, put in the ear buds and enjoy a light adventures fun original story.

Couldn’t put it down!

An amazing read for any sci-fi fan! I couldn’t put it down!! The audiobook production was on point. More please!!!

Beyond Kuiper is just the type of scifi i love!

I started listening to Beyond Kuiper on Audible because I’m always looking for new scifi & this new book was recommended by a friend. It’s a great premise for a story & a flawless execution by the authors. Following Bernard’s journey leaves me wanting to hear the story continue!