“Traveler” by James Lettis is now available for purchase

“Traveler” by James Lettis was proudly published by Citi of Books. Throughout the story, Earth’s survival is in question, and the Intergalactic Supreme Council (ISC), a powerful body of alien civilizations, has determined that the planet is beyond saving. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retail sites.

James Lettis grew up in Mountain View, California. He graduated from San Jose State University in 1969 and went on to teach thirty-three years of middle school in Sunnyvale, California. He taught history, photography, and physical education as well as coaching after school.

James was very proud and honored to be named Sunnyvale Elementary School District’s Teacher of the Year in 2001. When he isn’t writing, Jim enjoys photography, traveling, gardening, reading, and playing poker. He currently resides in Cave Junction Oregon, with his wife, Celia.

“Traveler” is a science fiction novel, where Earth has been devastated by a nuclear holocaust. Centuries after the catastrophe, humanity remains on the brink of extinction, struggling to rebuild on a planet now designated as YR-2910. The ISC plans to demolish Earth, but they must first decide the fate of the human survivors who cling to life there. However, Empress Cristina, a wise and compassionate leader of the ISC, overrules the vote, choosing to offer humanity one final chance at survival.

These chosen individuals, known as the “travelers,” are given the rare opportunity to escape Earth’s impending destruction. As they journey to the new planet, they are tasked with the weighty responsibility of building a peaceful society, free from the violence and conflict that have defined their past. The tension between the potential for redemption and the reality of their violent past is a key theme, raising questions about whether true change is possible and what it would take to break free from humanity’s destructive cycles.

The narrative explores whether humanity can truly overcome its destructive impulses and whether a fresh start can erase centuries of warfare and suffering. The ISC’s initial decision to exterminate humanity reflects a belief in the inevitability of violence and the impossibility of change. In contrast, Empress Cristina’s intervention represents hope—that even the most flawed species can evolve.

Ultimately, “Traveler” is a meditation on the nature of leadership and the human condition. Empress Cristina’s decision to offer humanity a second chance underscores the importance of compassionate leadership and the belief that individuals and societies can learn and grow. The story is a commentary on the capacity for change, both on a personal and collective level, and challenges the reader to consider whether humanity can overcome its darkest impulses and create a better future. In the end, the travelers’ journey is not just a physical relocation to a new planet, but a moral journey toward self-discovery, redemption, and the possibility of a brighter future for their species.