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Dark Reaction
Twenty-six-year-old Kim Hart is happy living alone with her dog Loki and working at The Jade Castle restaurant. Apart from her occasionally waking gasping for breath—a condition she believes is related to sleep apnea—her life is great.
One night during a robbery after hours, Kim hears her friend's voice inside her head—Run. Later, he tells her that she was able to hear him telepathically through their Companions, an entity within each person composed of a community of microorganisms.
Suddenly, Kim finds herself thrust into a new world on the brink of destruction. The health of Companions has been faltering for decades, and Darachnids — dark matter parasites from the fourth dimension — are multiplying. If Darachnids continue to feed on the chemicals produced by glands responsible for positive emotions in vertebrates, crime and violence will continue to rise globally. Everyone is affected—except Kim.
As things reach a boiling point and crime is at an all-time high, Kim must race against the clock with Nekxus, a global company dedicated to studying the fourth dimension. They must determine why her Companion is so healthy and how she resists infestation from Darachnids...before humanity plummets into an apocalyptic wasteland.
One night during a robbery after hours, Kim hears her friend's voice inside her head—Run. Later, he tells her that she was able to hear him telepathically through their Companions, an entity within each person composed of a community of microorganisms.
Suddenly, Kim finds herself thrust into a new world on the brink of destruction. The health of Companions has been faltering for decades, and Darachnids — dark matter parasites from the fourth dimension — are multiplying. If Darachnids continue to feed on the chemicals produced by glands responsible for positive emotions in vertebrates, crime and violence will continue to rise globally. Everyone is affected—except Kim.
As things reach a boiling point and crime is at an all-time high, Kim must race against the clock with Nekxus, a global company dedicated to studying the fourth dimension. They must determine why her Companion is so healthy and how she resists infestation from Darachnids...before humanity plummets into an apocalyptic wasteland.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2023
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May 4, 2023
The storyline is a creative blend of science fiction and thriller elements featuring a relatable main character, a threat to humanity posed by dark matter parasites, and a global company studying the fourth dimension. The plot is well-developed and engaging, with opportunities for action, suspense, and exploration of complex scientific concepts.
Kept me gripped throughout so giving it a 5 star
Kept me gripped throughout so giving it a 5 star
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May 12, 2023The premise of “Dark Reaction” by Jody Swannell is intriguing, with an interesting blend of science fiction and apocalyptic themes. The idea of Companions and their importance to human emotions is unique and provides a fresh take on the genre.
Kim Hart is a relatable protagonist, and the inclusion of her struggle with sleep apnea adds a layer of realism to her character. The sudden revelation of her telepathic abilities and her unique resistance to the Darachnids provides a strong hook for the story.
The conflict of the story, the struggle against the Darachnids and their threat to human emotions and society, is well-executed. The stakes are high, and the race against time creates tension and urgency.
The inclusion of Nekxus, a global company dedicated to studying the fourth dimension, adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the story. Overall its a master piece.
Kim Hart is a relatable protagonist, and the inclusion of her struggle with sleep apnea adds a layer of realism to her character. The sudden revelation of her telepathic abilities and her unique resistance to the Darachnids provides a strong hook for the story.
The conflict of the story, the struggle against the Darachnids and their threat to human emotions and society, is well-executed. The stakes are high, and the race against time creates tension and urgency.
The inclusion of Nekxus, a global company dedicated to studying the fourth dimension, adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the story. Overall its a master piece.
May 1, 2023
What a fun read.
This page turner has a very interesting premise. Even though it is SciFi, who is to say
that it isnt real? Overall, I am very pleased with this book and I am glad that I read it.
I am definitely recommending this one.
This page turner has a very interesting premise. Even though it is SciFi, who is to say
that it isnt real? Overall, I am very pleased with this book and I am glad that I read it.
I am definitely recommending this one.
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