Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $0.99

Save $12.00 (92%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $21.83

Save: $14.34 (66%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the authors

Lauren Cipollo
+ Follow
Matt Conant
+ Follow
See all
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Origin (Parallax Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Matt Conant (Author), Lauren Cipollo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
See all formats and editions

A conspiracy threatens everyone in the colonized worlds. Only they can stop it.


In a distant future where advancements in cybernetics and gene-splicing have resulted in a dozen different variants of humanity, three individuals find themselves entangled in a conspiracy that could doom everyone in the colonized worlds.

Paige Angstrom, a fierce and loyal Peacekeeper, yearns to shield her sister Volara from a life of corporate-indentured servitude.

Hemlocke Shaw, a gene-spliced engineer, tirelessly searches for his missing eco-activist wife.

And Emrald Re, a no-nonsense bounty hunter, embarks on a mission to find a vanished wastelander named Lewis DuCane.

Amidst deadly power outages, vanishing civilians, and stalled terraforming projects, the trio unearths a cover-up of epic proportions. The revelation sends shockwaves through their lives, forcing them to confront their own identities and become unlikely heroes in the struggle against the very architects of the Terran race.

From debut authors Matt Conant and Lauren Cipollo, the Parallax series will transport you to a universe teeming with adventure, where ordinary individuals become beacons of hope in the face of oppression.

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Parallax
  2. Print length
    391 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    April 9, 2024
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. File size
    5296 KB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
All 2 available for you in this series See full series
See included books
Total Price: $4.98
By clicking on above button, you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like Origin (Parallax Book 1)
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  1. 1
    Origin (Parallax Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    Just released
    $0.99
  2. 2
    Adaptation (Parallax Book 2)
    Kindle Edition
    Just released
    $3.99
  3. 3
    Evolution (Parallax Book 3)
    Kindle Edition
    Preorder
    $4.99
  4. Parallax    3 book series
Next page
Loading...

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CM43RF6K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aethon Books (April 9, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5296 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 391 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Lauren Cipollo

    Lauren Cipollo

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Lauren Cipollo is a screenwriter, novelist, and illustrator specializing in science fiction, fantasy and other genre fare. She designed over a dozen species and countless mechanics for the space adventure tabletop role-playing game Parallax. She then crafted the world and characters from the Parallax universe into a series of novels. The Parallax trilogy, written with co-author Matt Conant, will be released by Aethon Books. She is currently developing two projects for TV: one a family-friendly animated sci-fi series, and one a live-action sitcom based on her real-life experiences as a zookeeper.

    See more on the author's page
  2. Matt Conant

    Matt Conant

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Matt Conant is a screenwriter, novelist, director, and show creator based in Los Angeles, with specialties in comedy, sci-fi, and genre properties. He has co-developed original series for networks including Amazon Studios and HBOMax, and his involvement in development on TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 helped lead to its relaunch in 2017. He is now a writer on both MST3K (Netflix) and The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Tour. Matt runs Cinevore Studios, which has produced digital comedy series including Nerd vs. Geek, OverAnalyzers, and Victorian Cut-out Theatre.

    His first novels, the Parallax trilogy, written with co-author Lauren Cipollo, are coming in April 2024 from Aethon Books. A huge fan of tabletop role-playing games and gaming in general, Matt is featured on the Actual Play podcast Hella XP, and he is developing his own sci-fi TTRPG with co-author Lauren Cipollo based on the Parallax universe. Matt graduated Temple University Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Film & Media Arts.

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
32 global ratings
Character development on point!
5 Stars
Character development on point!
Just captivating. You can’t put it down.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Ash
5.0 out of 5 stars Character-driven Sci-Fi great for fans of Becky Chambers
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
Verified Purchase
A captivating, character-driven sci-fi tale, Origin seamlessly weaves together the stories of a beautifully diverse cast of characters exploring the stars and other worlds. Origin is an incredible debut, and a wonderful first installment of a trilogy. I can't wait to explore more!

Conant and Cipollo skillfully craft compelling, three-dimensional characters with wants and needs and desires and a wide range of perfectly human emotions that are relatable to readers from all backgrounds. Relatable, believable, and complex characters are of utmost importance to me when delving into new book worlds, especially in the scifi sphere, and Conant & Cipollo absolutely nailed it.

Beyond delivering incredible characters, Conant & Cipollo immerse you in a well-thought-out world, allowing you to explore and learn alongside the characters rather than sidetracking with exposition. It’s a delight to embark on this journey through the stars alongside Paige, Hemlock and Emrald, and I’m eager to delve even deeper when the next installment is published!

Origin is a perfect fit for fans of Becky Chambers (especially the Wayfarers series!), Christopher Paolini’s To Sleep In A Sea of Stars, the TV show Firefly, the TV show Dark Matter, and anyone who enjoys character-driven space epics or dystopian fiction with distinctly anti-corporation messaging.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Jenni Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down! Get It Now!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
Verified Purchase
Wow, let me tell you with full confidence that I literally could not put this book down once I started it. The world was so rich but also introduced in a way that lets the reader settle right in. The characters are each distinct and exciting and there is a little something for everyone. For the first book in a series, it grabs you and doesn't let go and gives enough space (pun intended) to feel satisfied but also enough cliffhangers to get you ready and eager for book 2. Would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of sci-fi, cyberpunk, dystopian YA, or dark futuristic fantasy. Also, kittens.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kristin Kartunen
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich characters and engrossing worldbuilding!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
Verified Purchase
Such a fun read! Following these characters through this densely-packed world and trying to put together these mysteries feels like playing my favorite video game or bingeing an awesome season of TV. Can't wait to see where the story goes from here! Highly recommended to fans of Mass Effect, Firefly or Andor.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Vilaphanh C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Character development on point!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
Just captivating. You can’t put it down.
Customer image
Vilaphanh C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Character development on point!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Just captivating. You can’t put it down.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
moe
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is pretty great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Verified Purchase
This book is pretty great! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Michael Scharff
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Verified Purchase
Fantastic sci-fi read!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ty
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic sci-fi adventure through the stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
This is a true sci-fi adventure and is so much fun that at the end of it, I couldn't believe I'd read it all! The story has such relatable characters and interactions that the authors had have pulled directly from their own experiences. And in true sci-fi fashion, of course there are different "types" of people. In this world, they aren't aliens, merely humans that have been spliced with animal genes. Personally, that's sometimes more believable than the other! And the strengths and weaknesses, descriptions and personalities of all the different "splices" is so creative, it was genuinely such a pleasure to read through the book.

It does leave you on a cliffhanger, but with two more books in this series planned, I don't think we'll need to be worried about being left out to dry.

If you like Sci-Fi with strong characters, believable interactions, and a genuine space-faring adventure, then Origin needs to be on your TBR or in your hands. Go pick this up right now and tell your friends, it's a fantastic journey in a familiar, yet totally foreign, universe!
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Nina
5.0 out of 5 stars Original Story, Incredible SciFi
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
Mass Effect Meets A Song of Ice and Fire. This book definitely leaves you wanting more! A fast paced original story, Origin has incredible readability and reread-ability. We follow three different POVs as they deal with the realities of capitalism is space. The world feels lived in and every character has depth and nuance. You can't help but to fall in love with their journeys. Amy Hutchins gives an incredible performance narrating each of the characters, which really brings the story and world to life. You can tell the authors were passionate in creating the little details and lore of this universe.

Incredible debut novel, I can't wait next two.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report