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Krikos: The Vertical Horizon Kindle Edition

by Rishabh Dubey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
It is 4697 A.D. and the Earth doesn't exist anymore. Humans reside in a celestial space station that is larger than the average star and is powered by the stars themselves. It is informally called a 'Star-Eater', but its official name is Krikos.

While exploring the eternity of space, humans find a possibly habitable solar system. Krikos sends out a mission under the leadership of the famed warrior, Captain Krawn Xanethius, to examine the ideal planet. Krawn soon realises that they are not alone in the Universe. But, his real ambiguity lies in the mysterious existence of a human colony in the system prior to their arrival.

A new war would engulf the Galaxy and plethora of lies shall be made known; making the anthropocentric yet existential human being question it all. The truth, though, lies in a small journal, written a thousand years before the birth of Krawn, by the creator of the Krikos and the smartest being to have ever lived - Dr. Flex D'Dustener.

Is the purpose of the Krikos to merely save humankind... Or is it much more? Embark on this journey of unknowns and get the answer to the greatest question of all - 'Why?'.
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Rishabh Dubey (1997- present) is a young author, musician and media entertainer residing in the city of Mumbai, India. He wrote his first book (Krikos: The Vertical Horizon) at the age of 15, though he could not publish it till much later (2017). His first published book, The Mangoman, was released in 2016. A Computer Engineer by profession, Dubey has released five books so far, including three novels, an anthology, and a multi-author compilation. Rishabh began an initiative called 'The Voices of Silence' to give a platform to aspiring young authors and poets of India for showcasing their work to to the common reader.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095Y6WDXK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd (May 26, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
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Rishabh Dubey (1997- present) is a young author, musician and media entertainer residing in the city of Mumbai, India. He wrote his first book (Krikos: The Vertical Horizon) at the age of 15, though he could not publish it till much later (2017). His first published book, The Mangoman, was released in 2016. An IT Consultant by profession, Dubey has simultaneously released nine books so far, including three novels, an anthology, and a multi-author compilation. Rishabh began an initiative called 'The Voices of Silence' to give a platform to aspiring young authors and poets of India for showcasing their work to the common reader. Rishabh also released his first Music Album 'Embrace the Chaos' in 2023.

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  • JEM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure ahead!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
    What a great adventure! I enjoyed a story that combined the positive aspect and negative aspect of special gifts. I look forward to reading more!
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  • James H. Garrison
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bah Humbug!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018
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    The first SciFi novel I have discarded in quite some time. Its not to say that it is bad. It was just not my cup of tea. Seemed like a exercise in literary self abuse (i.e. mental masturbation).
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  • Jin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique
    Reviewed in India on July 7, 2021
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    Krikos is an science fiction as blurb gives a brief idea about the plot so avoiding any spoiler. Here are the reasons to give this book a chance,
    Author have a unique and strong imagination, also drafting have done with almost care and have adequate synchronisation between the events. language is captive to keep reader intact and lucid. Two parallel stories are incorporated in the book and author have done justices to both which is appreciating. The overall concept is unique and intriguing. It's a long and worth reading the pace of story is moderate. In starting author explain each and every era which provides base to the story. The story required a lot of attention alike reading a research work. It also contains refreshing poems. Cover is designed perfectly with spacecraft which is enhance by beautiful space background. Highly recommended for science fiction lovers. Looking forward to read " The Mangoman " by the author.

    Line from the book:
    There is no end for there was no beginning, The end brought by change. This is eternal Stillness. Hidden in the ‘was’, the ‘is’ and the ‘will be’, The one without an end, without a change, The majesty of Stillness, Forever shall it reign.

    Ratings on scale of 5
    Concept:4
    Writing style:4
    Narration :3.9
    Language:3.8
    Characterization:3.9
    Recommend:4
    Cover:4
    Overall:4
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  • Rashi meda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in India on July 2, 2021
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    The Book, Krikos By Rishabh Dubey, is a Science Fiction Story.

    The book explains about the future of the earth.
    The book is based on future power,suspense. The book contains total of 415 pages divided into some episodes.

    By seeing the cover of the book only we can understand some of it .
    The vertical horizon is a scientific book.

    Author tries to explain the how the natural resources of the earth are reducing day by day.
    It begins in 2094 , when the human population is more that is ,it is out of control. Where there is reduce In natural resources and experience climatic changes heavily .

    This book reminds me when My grand after stories. He was saying all about the present and how it would be future.

    The world is been misused by the hands of the people. They are only responsible for everything.

    Finally there will be shortage of food ,water and Everything .
    Then comes the  development of Krikos - Star Easter. The story in this book is mainly around Krikos, but at different timelines. 

    The book has everything you expect with a science-fiction higher technology, speed, travel and time juggle. 

    The author explained beautifully, there is no lag in the story.
    The cover is spectacular.
    The tile is opt for the book.
    Overall it's a very nice read .
    I would suggest everyone to read this book .
    We need to know about all these things.
    Highly recommend
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  • Paro
    4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
    Reviewed in India on August 8, 2021
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    Today big countries spend billions in the race to find a other habitable planet like the Earth just incase we have to move there.
    This story take us to the time when Earth is no longer habitable for any living organism so humans have move to a space station to save human race from extinction.
    Read this space adventure story about the quest of finding a new habitable planet like Earth and what dark challenges lies ahead of the crew who had set their mission for that new planet's investigation.
    Book is written in easy and lucid language. Narration was good and characters were nicely developed.
    Ie into Sci-Fi genre.
    Title and cover completely goes with the story.
    Happy reading.
    Today, major governments are investing billions in the search for another habitable planet like Earth, just in case we need to relocate there.
    This novel takes us to a time where the Earth is no longer habitable for any living entity, and humanity are forced to relocate to a space station in order to save the human race from extinction.
    Read this space adventure narrative about the search for a new livable planet similar to Earth and the dark dangers that await the crew who has set their goal to investigate that new world.
    The book is written in a simple and clear manner. The narration was excellent, and the characters were well-developed.
    I'm a big fan of science fiction.
    The title and cover are perfect for the storey.
    Good luck with your reading.
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  • Suraj M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, dazzling and delightful read
    Reviewed in India on July 5, 2021
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    Krikos: The Vertical Horizon sci-fi tale of future humans habituated in space and thier scientific missions on enchanted discrete dark lands.
    Book contains lot of integrated stories but primely two stories are running parallel each having 21 units, narrated one by one alternatively. One part is 'Diaries of Flex' depicting creation of Krikos and another is 'Into the Dimension' is about human living on Krikos in time of 4697 A.D. Story mostly revolves around Krawn the Xanethius of Europium, during Epilion Exploration mission, lost his space ship along with his crew members and dear wife, followed by an incident of an Annaeaxian alien named Witt. Another story depicts the life of Flex Grid, his journey and sacrifice. Meanwhile there's mythological story Goddess of Hope, Galacta and her son Kronos and Krydon. Within, readers would find human emotions and poetry too rather than of imaginative futuristic story of advanced science and technology, space exploration and extraterrestrial life. For a time while reading, it would certainly make you worried for this world when you start reading, even as we are 'Earthless' human time traveling through space. 
     Sci-fi story asks much efforts, as it has every concept unknown and just a whole imagination of author's mind only so it would be tough to make content reader friendly and author Dubey efficiently maintained it throughout. However adding illustrations would make it more easier to understand new technologies. I rarely read such book and I must say I enjoyed thoroughly, despite I am not of sci-fi genre. Eventually it's awesome read to recommend all.
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  • Sukaina Majeed
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Science Fiction world that is coming and reminds you of star wars!
    Reviewed in India on June 8, 2020
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    Krikos: The Vertical Horizon by Rishabh Dubey is a story about the star eater - Krikos and the Authors own world he has made in it.
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    Disclaimer: The book is a masterpiece just like #starwars but the treatment is purely scientific which was a little hard for me to understand but is going to be a delight and a challenge for Science Fiction genre fans.
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    The author takes you through a timeline and gives a photographic image in your mind of the characters even though it's a world that may exist or not exist.
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    The emotional treatment of the book with its characters was something that I found very amusing which must have been a hard task for the author but made it all the more interesting.
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    Remember my friends, the book's history starts at 2094. It's 2020 and looking at the planet earth we could been in Rishabh Dubey's world.
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    This is a must-read if you have read star-wars or seen stars wars or imagined of a world where Homo- Sapiens don't exist. Yes,my friend that's exactly what makes this book exciting and challenging.
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    The author has paid such great attention to what transpires between countries in his timeline,in his world that at places you find yourself smiling or laughing as he looked at the present condition and invented Krikos.
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    Definitely read.
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    I personally recommend it. Also there is an index at the end to make it easy for you to understand the world.
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    Of course, there's a sequel. Don't miss it.
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