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OLDTOWN Fly, Sparrow, Fly
Published on July 1st, 2025
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“Drawing on themes of self-discovery in a wider universe,
A. K. Frailey's engaging historical sci-fi novels
captivate hearts and minds.”




“Readers come to understand a character's motivations,
empathize with them, and relate to their struggles.”



“Her characters often have complex backstories intertwined with historical themes, making the story both emotionally powerful and thought provoking.”


Review from IndieReader

Part murder mystery, part family drama, part science fiction epic, OLDEARTH MELCHIOR ENCOUNTER addresses themes of the line between good and evil and what makes a family…the overarching plot with the aliens ties everything together to make a cohesive, epic novel…The dialogue performs at its best when it is punchy and expressive, such as when Melchior faces his son Wilfred…”
Review from Reedsy/Discovery

OldEarth Melchior Encounter
“A remarkably effective mix of bittersweet romance and murder mystery—one that also examines the dynamics of politics and power as well as cultural conflicts via the personal perspectives of a family of intriguing, earnest characters.” ~Kirkus Review
About the author
Hi,
I'm A. K. Frailey,
a published author of eighteen books. The first five are historical sci-fi where people of ancient times struggle to find meaning in a world dominated by difficult choices. I've also published four science fiction novels, three short story collections, three inspirational non-fiction books, a children's book, and a poetry collection. My newest novel, a contemporary family drama, OLDTOWN Fly, Sparrow, Fly is due out July 1st, 2025.
Movie director and producer Cary Solomon endorsed me with the summary, “Ann’s work ranks among the best.”
I’ve been writing for over a decade and offer Friday selections of original short stories, life reflections, poetry, reading guides, and book excerpts. I homeschooled my eight kids and serve as an election judge and as the secretary/treasurer of my small town's cemetery.


One extended family traverses the course of history through Aram, Ishtar, and Neb in a world of wild beasts, craven spirits, and noble souls. Generations later, in the first century AD, Aram’s descendant, Georgios battles a world of dark secrets, deceptive promises, and hope renewed. Four hundred years later, Georgios’ descendant, Melchior, discovers that his vengeance is not as powerful as God’s plans.

Forced to leave his clan and his children behind, Ishtar staggers into a vast wilderness and encounters a desert nomad who loves him as a son. When foreign raiders approach, Ishtar must discover if he can move beyond madness, protect his people, and reclaim his family. Eager to know the source of Ishtar’s strength, a watching universe must learn if humanity can save them from a spreading darkness.

“Highly imaginative and intelligently executed, Last of Her Kind is a spellbinding science fiction that is rich in imagery, rippling with conflict, and peppered with deeply moving scenes.” ~Cristina Prescott, The Book Commentary

Found guilty of war crimes, Justine Santana, a Human-Android hybrid is shut down. Taug, an alien from Crestar, must eliminate his father’s mistake—a Human-Cresta crossbreed named Derik. When Taug awakens Justine and charges her with the assignment to kill Derik, he never suspects that she might discover the meaning of love and her intrinsic humanity. Her freedom hangs in the balance. Is she a woman—or a weapon?

A sci-fi novel that asks a profound question: What happens when humanity realizes it needs a power greater than technology? Homestead is written from the perspective of a middle-aged woman in crisis after a global technology blackout. Life events unfold in a detailed manner, allowing the reader to feel close to events without the usual third-person narrator filters. The contrast of external events and internal reflections carries the reader from a mere thriller/horror toward a renewed introspection on how we as human beings live our lives personally and as a society.

A planet-eating monster is heading to Newearth, and Cerulean is determined to find the one person who can save the planet. Allies living at home, investigating a distant planet, and flying through the universe must coordinate their efforts to fight off hostile enemies. Can humans and aliens protect their own yet build a future together?
We admire the subtle signs of life all around us and rejoice that we can be a part of our ever-changing world.
"...whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." ~St. Paul



The Lord of the Rings, touches the soul in a profound way. Why is that? What makes the heroes so attractive? Can we ever become like them? The power to be strong and valiant is not limited to Middle-earth. We have been given the same tools and gifts that they are offered if we but recognize them. The rings of power in our society tempt us and our children as well. We would be wise if we awakened to that which tries our souls. Take a look at this classic from a Christian perspective, and you might bring Middle-earth a little bit closer to home.



A collection of contemporary short stories involving families, friends, and distant relations. It is the hazards of daily life that test the soul. Nobility, bravery, decency, kindness, and mercy are the shafts of light that pierce the darkness of the human experience. Keep your eyes open and your heart aware—you might just recognize a familiar friend.

Once upon a time a young girl lived a life full of wonder and imagination. Three farm family stories in one: Tally-Ho & Family, Tally-Ho Bees & Honey, Tally-Ho & The Dear Little Critters. Wholesome family adventures: loving parents, strong, big brothers, understanding sisters, fluffy chicks, adorable kittens, and a lively possum. A wonderful read-aloud for the whole family. Gorgeous illustrations!

Spiritually uplifting poems, reflecting life’s trials and tribulations in nature and in our shared human experience. Grace shines the light of hope in the details of our lives, helping us take the next journey-step. Keep going. Hope’s embrace awaits.
REVIEWS

-Blue ink review
Author A.K. Frailey’s first installment of the OldEarth series, Aram Encounter, drops readers into a prehistoric time where clans of early hunter-gatherers, farmers, herders, and others clash and collaborate while being observed, unknowingly, by more technologically advanced galactic neighbors.

-Book life reviews
Tense encounters, crisp action, failures of leadership, and dramatic surprises power the story’s main thrust, which concerns the relationships between the ancient humans, both at the tribal and personal level. Frailey creates compelling characters in each of the human factions, especially Aram, who is haunted by loss, and bold Pele of the river clan. The stakes of their conflict are urgent, as the fate of human development hinges on them.”
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