Proxima Rising
Proxima Rising
by Atharva Inamdar
Proxima Rising is a science fiction book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on First Contact. Set against the backdrop of speculative futures or alternate realities, this book pushes the boundaries of imagination. Science fiction has always been the genre that asks "what if" and then follows the answer wherever it leads. Written in 2015 and published in 2017 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 44,097 words across approximately 176 pages.
The first contact focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader science fiction genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 44,097 words (approximately 176 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 3.7 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A science fiction book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
Proxima Rising was written in 2015, when Atharva Inamdar was 18 and developing what would become The Vomit Method — marathon writing sessions of 20 hours a day, 15 days straight, to finish a book. The science fiction work from this period reflects a writer pushing hard to find his voice. Science fiction accounts for 25 books in the catalog, exploring futures and alternate realities from an author whose own reality has been stranger than most fiction.
Publication History
Published on March 21st, 2017, Proxima Rising was one of 8 titles released that month. Originally written in 2015, it reached publication 2 years later — not unusual for a catalog where some books waited years for the right moment. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-532-8. 2017 saw 89 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
Proxima Rising is one of 25 books in the science fiction category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other science fiction titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The first contact focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-7184-532-8
- Year Written
- 2015