Erga Omnes

by B. F. Galligan

Overview

In Erga Omnes, B.F. Galligan delivers a profound exploration of resilience, humanity, and the overlooked casualties of war-civilians. Set against the backdrop of a speculative future, this gripping novel captures the devastating human cost of conflict through the eyes of its most vulnerable victims: children.

The story unfolds aboard a spaceship carrying colonial families before it is attacked and only the children remain alive. As they navigate the uncertainties of their new reality, the children-keenly observant, yet tragically unaware of the full scope of their peril-struggle to make sense of the chaos around them. Their innocence and imagination transform dire situations into games and stories, but the stark realities of survival and loss remain ever-present.

Through the fragmented perspective of Azhar, a survivor from a previous colonial ship, Erga Omnes immerses readers in the confusion and terror of conflict. The book captures the surreal blend of everyday moments and extraordinary danger that define the life of a refugee.

At its core, Erga Omnes carries a powerful and urgent message: "Stop killing civilians." Drawing from real-world humanitarian crises, Galligan weaves a story that resonates with the struggles of displaced families worldwide while imagining a future where interstellar expansion echoes the same ethical dilemmas and human failures of Earth's past. The book challenges readers to confront the devastating choices made in the name of "necessity" and the often-overlooked human stories behind the statistics of war.

With its unique blend of science fiction, moral advocacy, and deeply personal storytelling, Erga Omnes is a thought-provoking novel that lingers long after the last page. Perfect for fans of The Kite Runner, Half of a Yellow Sun, and speculative fiction that confronts the ethics of survival, this is a story for those who seek not just to escape but to understand, as heart-wrenching as it is unforgettable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798988951759
Publisher:	B. F. Galligan
Publication date:	12/30/2023
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.61(d)

About the Author

B.F. Galligan has written several works of fiction since 2002, but has eschewed a career as an author so that the art would never need to be influenced by the pursuit of a financial livelihood. Writing was always about the joy of the process and the thrill of words on page. While writing over the years, B.F. Galligan has been a student, a restaurant worker, an attorney, a teacher, a human rights researcher and a humanitarian living all over the United States and the world. Erga Omnes is an expression of what he has seen and learned over the years.