Swordsman On Unium

 Swordsman On Unium 

Book Three Of The Unium Series 

Swordsman On Unium Is The Third Novella 

Of A Three-Book Sword & Planet Series 

     By     

  James Michael Moody

          

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Swordsman On Unium

Swordsman on Unium is written by James Michael Moody. The novel intends to take its readers on an otherworldly adventure full of challenges and mysteries. The story begins when a person named Greg is mysteriously anesthetized and wakes up on an unknown and incredibly outlandish planet, ‘Unium’, which is unique and very different from Earth in every imaginable way. As he gains consciousness, he is startled by this planet’s unique features and landscape, such as gigantic mountains that slice through the skies, periods of immense night darkness where even the moon dips below the horizon, and vast plains with Beast-Men on the lookout for their prey.

On this alien and distant planet, Greg meets Star, a cautious and charming young girl who lives with her veteran father, In-Kor. It is not easy for Greg to win the trust of the unearthly beauty, even though he risks his life to defend Star from a beast cat named Destra during their first encounter. However, through various instances of inquiry and confusion, they eventually form a bond. Later, Star introduces Greg to her father, In-kor, a former grandmaster swordsman who, being a veteran, is far more reluctant to trust Greg. Despite this initial hesitation, the father and daughter eventually give safe refuge to Greg, and their bond strengthens. Star exposes Greg to the many perils of Unium, from eerie humanoids to gruesome slavers. Together, they form a bond where Star serves Greg as a guide to this new planet.

The book aims to put Greg's exploration of Unium into words. The breathtaking yet terrifying realities that he witnessed while having a constant sense of dread. His anguish grows even stronger when he witnesses the Unium civilization being dominated by the oppressive trade of slaves, ruthless and extortive kings, and the menace of raids by bandits. Greg's life on this planet becomes an epitome of both awe and horror as he observes the intricacy of Unium’s society and the contrasting moral values of its inhabitants.

Swordsmen on Unium’ is a marvelous tale of survival and companionship. In the book, James Michael Moody attempts to portray a world where danger exists at all times and every step is filled with unique adventures and risks. The book makes its readers explore an alien planet and experience the profound connections that can form even in the most unfathomable of places.

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Other Books In The Unium Series

Book One

Pioneers On Unium

Book Two

Exiled On Unium

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Swordsman On Unium Published On Kindle

I am excited to inform readers that the Sci-Fi off-world adventure, Swordsman On Unium, the third book of the Unium series, was published on July 24, 2024, In eBook. A softcover and hardback format will follow soon. 

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Swordsman On Unium

‘Swordsman on Unium’ is written by James Michael Moody. The novel intends to take its readers on an otherworldly adventure, full of challenges and mysteries. The story begins when the lead character Greg is mysteriously anesthetized and wakes up on an unknown and incredibly outlandish planet, ‘Unium’, which is unique and very different from Earth in every imaginable way. As he gains consciousness, he is amazed by this planet’s unique features and landscape, such as gigantic trees that tower into the sky. Periods of cave-like darkness where even the moon dips below the horizon, and vast plains with beast men foraging for their prey. 

On this alien and distant planet, Greg meets Star, a cautious and charming young girl who lives with her veteran father, In-kor. It is not easy for Greg to win the trust of the unearthly beauty, even though he risks his life to defend Star from a beast cat named Destra during their first encounter. Through various instances of inquiry and confusion, they eventually form a bond. 

Later, Star introduces Greg to her father, In-kor, a former grandmaster swordsman who, being a veteran, is far more reluctant to trust Greg. Despite this initial hesitation, the father and daughter eventually give safe refuge, to Greg and their bond strengthens. Star exposes Greg to the many perils of Unium, from eerie humanoids to gruesome slavers. Together, they form a bond where Star serves Greg as a guide to this new planet.

The book aims to put Greg's exploration of Unium into words. The breathtaking yet terrifying realities, that he witnessed while having a constant sense of dread. His anguish grows even stronger when he witnesses the Unium civilization being dominated by the oppressive trade of slaves, ruthless and extortive kings, and the menace of raids by bandits. Greg's life on this planet becomes an epitome of both awe and horror as he observes the intricacy of Unium’s society and the contrasting moral values of its inhabitants.

'Swordsman on Unium’ is a marvelous tale of survival and companionship. In the book, James Michael Moody attempts to portray a world where danger exists at all times and every step is filled with unique adventures and risks. The book makes its readers explore an alien planet and experience the profound connections that can form even in the most unfathomable of places.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Michael Moody

James Michael Moody authorizes the off-world Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure, Unium series. Pioneers On Unium, published December 31, 2019, and Exiled On Unium, published August 25, 2022. Swordsman On Unium, published July 24, 2024. Available in eBook, large print Softcover, & Hardback. This is a globally published book. Adventure four, Survivors On Unium, is under the pen.

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Swordsman On Unium Review By Charlotte Hayes

This is what Charlotte Hayes, has to say about Swordsman On Unium.

Charlotte Hayes

October 28, 2025

After reading Swordman on Unium, I was genuinely impressed by how vividly you've crafted a world that feels both alien and deeply human. The story's combination of survival, trust, and courage amid danger resonates powerfully with readers who seek more than just action, they crave emotional depth and meaning. Your depiction of Greg's journey from isolation to purpose, alongside Star and In-kor, beautifully captures that timeless struggle between fear and hope that makes for an excellent book club discussion.

This book will especially appeal to book club readers aged 25-65, particularly those drawn to science fiction and fantasy that explore what it means to be human in extraordinary circumstances. The dynamic world-building of Unium, the mortal dilemma, and the evolving relationships at the heart of the story make it a perfect candidate for deep and engaging conversations among readers.

Thank you for crafting such an epic and heartfelt adventure. I have no doubt that Swordsman on Unium will inspire readers to reflect on courage, resilience, and the bonds that make survival possible, even on the most unforgiving of worlds.

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The Unium Series Plot Summaries

The series details the fate of 134 plane passengers flying through the Bermuda Triangle who are abducted by a UFO and transported to an alien world, and their subsequent efforts to survive.

Unium Series 

1. Pioneers On Unium (Book One)

This book sets the stage for the entire series.

The Abduction: The main character, Greg Vancover, and other passengers are aboard a plane flying through the Bermuda Triangle when it is captured by a flying saucer,

The Alien Plan: The aliens realize that their home planet is being destroyed by a virus. They are collecting specimens to populate three planets for experimental purposes - one of which is Unium.

The Arrival: The passengers and plane occupants are transported to the planet Unium, where the aliens promise not to interfere but will observe them.

The Settlement: The new "pioneers" must quickly adapt to survive the unknown savage environment. They built a wooden palisade frontier-style fort, called Fort America, and established their own town government.

The Downfall: Despite their best efforts, internal conflicts arise. Greg's poor decisions lead to violence, and he is eventually judged by his peers and banished from the fort. This exile forces him to survive alone in the hostile new land.

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2. Exiled On Unium (Book Two)

This book follows the consequences of the events in Pioneers On Unium.

This book focuses on the challenges and struggles of those who were banished or exiled from the safety of Fort America, including the protagonist, Greg.

• It explains their desperate attempts to survive while facing the planet's deadly predators and the other dangers of the alien landscape.
• The narrative likely builds Greg's character and skills, leading directly into his role in the third book.

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3. Swordsman On Unium (Book Three)

This book finds Greg having grown into the skillful "Swordsman" who must ally with  Star and  In-kor to confront the dangers and conspiracies of Unium.

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About The Author: James Michael Moody

James Michael Moody is the author of the Unium series. While here isn't extensive public biographical information focused solely on his fiction writing, his work in the series falls squarely into the Science Fiction/Fantasy and Action & Adventure genres.

Other works by authors with similar names suggest interests in themes of faith, personal struggle, and medical memoir, but the Unium hooks are a distinct foray into high-stakes, alien world adventures.

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Introducing Swordsman On Unium

Swordsman On Unium is a science fiction/fantasy novella that follows Greg Vancover's sudden, dramatic transition to a strange new world.

Swordsman On Unium 

Key Plot Details

Protagonist: The story centers on a man named Greg.
The Premise: Greg is mysteriously anesthetized and wakes up on an unknown and incredibly outlandish planet called Unium.

• The World: Unium is unlike Earth featuring gigantic mountains, plants, and beasts.

1. A kaleidoscope of brightly colored vegetation and animals,
2. Two moons.
3. Four hours of pitch blackness. To hours just before dusk, and another two hours just before dawn.

• The Conflict: Thrust into a desperate struggle for existence on this treacherous world, Greg must navigate a society ruled by fear, where ruthless slavers, tyrannical kings, and savage raiders prey on the weak.
• The Allies: Greg finds an unexpected lifeline in a courageous young girl named Star and her father, In-kor, a legendary swordsman.
• The Journey: Together, they confront the perils of Unium, and Greg begins to uncover a web of conspiracies that threaten the planet's fabric.

The book is an adventure of survival and self-discovery, challenging Greg's courage and redefining what it means to be a hero.

• Part of a series.

1. Pioneers On Unium
2. Exiled On Unium

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Swordsman On Unium Review By Sarah Rose

This is what Sarah Rose, Reader Engagement Specialist at Lou Vinger, had to say about Swordsman On Unium.

October 16, 2025

Hi James,

Your novel Swordsman On Unium immediately stands out an immersive blend of sci-fi and fantasy, where courage, trust, and survival are tested on an aalien world that feels both vast and vividly real. Greg's journey through Unium, alongside Star and In-kor, reads like a cinematic odyssey that deserves to be experienced visually as well as on page.

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