In the Paris of the 23rd century where everything is for sale, pure emotions are of great value to those who cannot live them. Ariel de Santos is a creator of Vivid Dreams, one of the few artists capable of shaping emotions to seduce and inspire a world that has forgotten to dream.

This is the story of Ariel de Santos, one of the most renowned living artists of the Southern European States, a man tormented by his pacts with the devil and addicted to Trank, the universal drug. Through his eyes, we will witness an escape from the past in the most ambitious human endeavor in history, a journey without return to a destination in the stars.

More than fifty million people live in the megalopolis that Paris has become in the 23rd century. The former city of light has been transformed into a corrupt and inhuman city. Most of its inhabitants live in a gray area where sunlight does not reach: the floor zero. Meanwhile, the elites, oblivious to everything, never leave the gigantic towers, forgetting the miserable existence of the filthy ones, those who live on the floor.

After the failed colonization of Mars, it seemed that there was no hope left in the world, but a group of philanthropists funded the Veluss project. A very ambitious plan: to take man beyond the solar system: thirty thousand men and women -the best ones-, they and their grandchildren, will have a new opportunity, in the Procyon system, 11.4 light years away aboard the m2210 spacecraft.

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“11.4 Sueños Luz is science fiction in its purest form. It’s adrenaline coursing through the veins. It grabs you from the first words to the last point.“on Momoko.es.

“The pace is increasing. From the first pages it grabs you but it is as you get to know more details and events that you become addicted to the novel”, Ana M, in Devoradora de letras.

“A work with a large dose of fantasy and realism at the same time, with very striking small details and loaded with social connotations. A NOVEL worthy of our masthead and that we recommend without any doubt to all those lovers of CCFF, cyberpunk or apocalyptic novels. Easy and quick to read, very addictive. “, Ciudad de Tinta.

“Nicholas Avedon is a more than competent storyteller, clear and direct, and conveniently resolves this apparent jumble of intertwined stories, all of which are properly interwoven and lead to a common outcome, with the end result of a more than recommendable science fiction novel“, Francisco José Súñer Iglesias, from ciencia-ficcion.com.

“The characters suffer and love, forgive and forget, want to start from scratch and all, absolutely all, have secrets that we discover little by little, something that I think is masterful… I’m sure you will not be disappointed”, Meykilmister, from Inkties

“Part of the magic of “11.4 light dreams” is the creation of a richly decorated universe. The book changes plot and scenarios with sufficient frequency and astonishing skill to make you never get bored of the story at any time. You get impatient as soon as you start reading it, but you don’t know if it’s because of how well written it is, or because of the intrigue that permeates every sentence written. The author thus creates a savage criticism of everything that turns us into machines, objectifies us and, above all, feeds individuality, making us forget the problems of the world.” Susana Rossignoli, from Universo la maga.

“Laugh at the Gronholm…. Method. an interesting first novel” Dreams of Elvex.

“11.4 light dreams is a novel not to be missed. If you like science fiction with touches of fantasy and cyberpunk this is your novel. It is a very agile read that grabs you from the beginning to the end. You won’t be able to put it down, especially after that incredible ending that leaves the doors open to a second part (a second part that I won’t miss). A novel that will not leave you indifferent and will captivate you.“, Sueños entre letras.

“Following Ariel on her way to the stars to leave behind a murky and fateful world becomes a thrilling adventure that will keep us on edge until the end. Lovers of cyberpunk will undoubtedly enjoy this novel, and for those who are not, it is an unbeatable way to get started in the genre. I liked it very much, highly recommended” The owl’s desk

“Very few times have I come across characters as well developed as in this story …. I highly recommend it, I know you will enjoy it as much as I did”, in Vísperas de un nuevo mundo.

“The pace of the novel is agile and fluid, that is, it hooks you from the first moment… I was fascinated by the world the author has created. Highly recommended if you want something different from what you are used to.“in I read a book

“11.4 Dreams of Light is a novel that maintains the structure of a traditional thriller, but adds a very interesting technological cyberpunk touch. The main story is not the most original that we can read today, but its secondary plots do manage to attract our attention, even taking over the novel if you like science fiction. Besides that, I would highlight that it is well written, the pace of the narration is very regular and the setting stands out for the way it is cared for and detailed.“, in Fantasy, scifi and much more.

“Perhaps where we find the biggest surprise in 11.4 Dreams of Light is in Nicholas Avedon’s storytelling ability. This skill is not negligible if we take into account that we are talking about a work, I repeat, highly atmospheric, where giving more importance to the background in which the action takes place than to the action itself for 300 pages without having to resort to straw/filler is praiseworthy.“in Dr. Motosierra’s literary autopsies.

11.4 Dreams of Light, in short, is a futuristic cyberpunk dystopia on the one hand and a thriller with an unexpected ending on the other. The story shows us, at the hands of tormented characters who yearn for the freedom they have never had, a world where the need to escape from reality leads its inhabitants to experiment with drugs, to play virtual reality video games, to try to feel their dreams while awake, and even to embark on a journey of dozens of years to reach another planet. A novel that is waiting for you, friend of science fiction, to explore it in search of adventure, complex characters and much more. Do you dare to embark on this journey?on the edge of the letters.

“A great futuristic dystopia with a great unexpected ending,” Alba, from Treasurer of Books.

“11,4 Light Dreams has two traits that interest me in any read: a good pace that is able to grab the reader and a mix of genres that works very well in this case (cyberpunk science fiction, fantasy, erotic novel and crime novel)…. Is this a saga? The author will have to say/decide, but 11.4 light years has an ending that leaves you both satisfied and wanting more.”, in Books in vein.

“11,4 light dreams is a different novel. Not for better, not for worse. It is simply different. It does not have a unique label to assign to it because although it is science fiction, it flirts with other genres… it is the product of someone who wanted to dump many of his literary concerns in a single volume. A novel that mixes cyberpunk, noir, fantasy and space opera”, Carlos Perez Casas.

“You’ve totally hooked me. And not only for this first book but also for the following ones.“, Sihaya, fremen paradise

“…the placid reading in which we are immersed is thanks to a rather elegant, firm and disciplined style on the part of the author… a very good first novel“, Eloi Puig of Kraken Library.

“Although science fiction is not your genre, this book does not stay only in the relationship with technology or that everything revolves around this; but goes beyond with interpersonal relationships, suspense, love …. In short, a work that I really enjoyed, more with each page I was reading. I want the second part! “, in LectoraDreams

“It keeps the intrigue all the time, it puts masks on its characters so that you never end up knowing them and they fool you over and over again, and it makes you reach an ending that you didn’t expect and that honestly leaves you with your mouth open….. 8.5/10”, in‘Naya’s World‘.

“…designer drugs, individuals willing to prey on the weaknesses of others, novel forms of leisure, unwanted but passionate romance, sex, snuff, misery, promises of a different and surely better future…”, in
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“much more than a science fiction novel, it is a story full of well-developed plots, characters that never cease to surprise and plot twists that take your breath away. It is proof that quality does not have to go hand in hand with fame or popularity.” Secrets of ink

“…sometimes you find great writers who are very worthwhile and it makes me very angry that no one, with enough “power” to bring them to light does not notice them, the “talent scouts” do not know where they get to when publishing one or another work, because if there were a prominent book in bookstores that would be “11.4 dreams light”, Lorena Gil in Flight of crows.

“11, 4 Sueños Luz is an opera prima that reads quickly, that captures the interest of its audience and that evidences its creator’s command of the literary genre that those of us who read these lines love so much”, Elwin Álvarez in El cubil del cíclope.

“…of books that tell stories calmly, despite having action and some mystery and stories that start one way and end another way you couldn’t imagine.“, Maria, from Knitting in Klingon.

“I wish all works with an indie label were like this“, Miriam Beizana of alibreria.com.

“Nicholas Avedon has emerged as a superb storyteller capable of handling the tempo of his work with almost Swiss precision.” Javier Miró, of Libros-Prohibidos.com

“…past the first third of the book, you realize that your teeth are clenched, your neck is tense and you have a compelling need to look at the next pages.” Aesteria project.

“Something that gives a different feel to this book is the story of the character’s origins, his evolution and the reason for his actions. I really enjoyed such a real, sensible and nuanced character.”, The Book Reader.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve read something I liked so much,” Daniel Hinojosa.

“The main character is someone who gets to you, and you manage to empathize with him because he is not perfect, he doesn’t get everything right. A very interesting novel that, as I said, I liked and I recommend it to those who like science fiction.”, Jayro de exlibris

“…majestic description of the characters, who are endowed with great inner life, dreams and aspirations, so I can only say that they are built to the smallest detail“, The Fire of Reading

“11.4 Dreams of Light is the ambitious and remarkable cyberpunk novel with which indie author Nicholas Avedon has made a name for himself in the domestic literary science fiction scene”, Carlos Sibid, from Despuesdelciberpunk.com.

“Ariel, a character with a past that I would not have expected at all, and that has been a delight to discover“, in Cafeína y letras.

“…it is precisely the characters that work best in the novel. Nicholas Avedon has made a clear effort to focus on them, and the protagonist, Ariel de Santos, is the king.“, on Janmi.com

“It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a read so much, so don’t pass up the opportunity to read Nicholas Avedon,” in Libroselfo.