Blackwell

Books of Klyv #1

by Michael E. Gunter

BLACKWELL is a story about loyalty, friendship, conviction, and a danger that threatens to destroy it all. When visitors from another world show up at their Wyoming ranch, Rick and Jane Blackwell are amazed; first, by the proof that extraterrestrial intelligent life really exists, and second by the friendship that so easily forms. As the shock subsides and the language barrier is crossed, they settle into a new way of life. But when a stranger shows up, everything Rick thinks he knows falls under the shadow of doubt as he becomes an unwitting pawn in an ancient battle from another world. Has he been tricked into believing a lie? Will the truth be his demise or his salvation? Can he act in time to save his wife and new daughter? And what if the world found out what really happened at the Blackwell Ranch?BLACKWELL is your invitation to take another look up, and in, and imagine the possibilities.“A down-to-earth novel about aliens! BLACKWELL brings to mind Close Encounters and ET, in that the setting and characters are almost mundane in their familiarity, then along come these out-of-this-world beings. Michael Gunter has written a smart, fun and entertaining novel that’s full of heart.” – Marjorie Preston (Author, editor, and columnist for Beach Reads) “An almost perfect blend of the familiar and the exotic…A story that is impossible to put down…Appealing to an audience from eighteen to eighty, the science is believable and the events move quickly to create a story that will force you to choose between reading and sleep. I highly recommend this book for those who desire a tale to engross their imagination and challenge the way they understand people.” – James L. Grieme, (Pastor)BLACKWELL is also available in all e-book formats.

441 pages, ebook

First published August 11, 2011

About the author

There is a lot more to life than meets the eye. This idea has been the driving force behind my writing for two decades. My realistic science-fiction imagines life on other worlds, interplanetary friendship and the possibilities offered by time travel into the past. My non-fiction books explore the reality of faith, spirituality and the Christian experience.

Born in California, I spent my early years in Alaska and Nevada. After completing my formal education at Charleston Southern University and Southeastern Baptist Teological Seminary, I served as an associate pastor at local churches in Wyoming, Tennessee and Virginia. I am a full-time writer and play the electric guitar.

Reviews

[Stacy Deyerle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am honestly not a fan of sci fi. I am, however, a fan of character driven fiction.
I was a Stephen King fan for years based primarily on how my attachment to the characters compelled me through his books.
Reading Blackwell was reminiscent of that reading experience for me.
Well drawn characters, excellent pacing, an intriguing story, and a thought provoking faith perspective.
One of the most unique books I've read in awhile.

[Matt Beams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was terrific. I finished it quickly, but never updated my Goodreads. It's one of those books that's going along quickly and that I have to slow down while reading because I don't want it to end. There are lots of little places during the book where really exciting things got me all worked up! I thought the pacing was great. Can't wait for volume 2.

[Kim Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blackwell

This is an amazing story and series. I highly recommend it. It has a spiritual aspect that is fresh and inspiring thru a fictional tale about others from another world.

[M.B. Dahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story--had me thinking about the characters long after I finished the book. Now I'm looking forward to continuing in the series!