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Green Ray
No good deed goes unpunished...
Six years after the near-catastrophic hijacking of LEAP, Uma Jakobsdóttir is determined to find a safer path to environmental salvation. So, with her father’s invention back under wraps, Uma turns her attention to the $85 billion-dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet — minus any teleportation.
But when the capabilities of LEAP are discovered by the U.S. government, it sets its sights on using the device to protect the country against economic collapse. When the White House proposes a new set of rules for LEAP — ones which would only allow the teleportation of goods, not people — Uma's objections are steamrolled by powerful forces.
Then the President’s life is endangered, and the rules of the game suddenly shift again — leaving Uma in ethical turmoil as she races to stop the full power of LEAP from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world…
Click ‘buy now’ to discover Green Ray today!
Six years after the near-catastrophic hijacking of LEAP, Uma Jakobsdóttir is determined to find a safer path to environmental salvation. So, with her father’s invention back under wraps, Uma turns her attention to the $85 billion-dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet — minus any teleportation.
But when the capabilities of LEAP are discovered by the U.S. government, it sets its sights on using the device to protect the country against economic collapse. When the White House proposes a new set of rules for LEAP — ones which would only allow the teleportation of goods, not people — Uma's objections are steamrolled by powerful forces.
Then the President’s life is endangered, and the rules of the game suddenly shift again — leaving Uma in ethical turmoil as she races to stop the full power of LEAP from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world…
Click ‘buy now’ to discover Green Ray today!
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430 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2023
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About the author
O.C. Heaton
7 books70 followersI write what I love to read - globetrotting, big issue thrillers that are super well researched inside complex plots full of twists and turns.
The result of the above is The Race Is On Series, an idea I had on a trip to Iceland. The first in the series is called LEAP, which tells the tale of a device which has the power to halt global warming. The ensuing race to control the power of this machine continues in:
- Green Ray, Book 2,
- ATOM INC, Book 3, and
- Godwin's Revenge, Book 4, which launches 31st March 2025.
I have also written a prequel to The Race Is On series called MAD which you can download for FREE off my website.
I live in Leeds, UK with the love of my life and our two daughters. It rains a lot in Leeds but that works out well for me - loads of time for research and of course writing!
The result of the above is The Race Is On Series, an idea I had on a trip to Iceland. The first in the series is called LEAP, which tells the tale of a device which has the power to halt global warming. The ensuing race to control the power of this machine continues in:
- Green Ray, Book 2,
- ATOM INC, Book 3, and
- Godwin's Revenge, Book 4, which launches 31st March 2025.
I have also written a prequel to The Race Is On series called MAD which you can download for FREE off my website.
I live in Leeds, UK with the love of my life and our two daughters. It rains a lot in Leeds but that works out well for me - loads of time for research and of course writing!
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January 31, 2025
This is the second book in The Race Is On series. The writing style pulls you in from the first page and just like book one, it gets straight into the action. The story is full of detail and the plot intricately weaves together. The author is great at ramping up the tension as the story unfolds.
The story is told 6 years after the events in Leap. Once again, our strong female lead, Uma, wants to make the world a better place, but higher powers have other ideas. It seems like everyone wants to get their hands on LEAP, a device that can teleport anyone and anything across the world in the blink of an eye. Can Uma stop them, or will she have to give up on everything she believes in? It is a plot that will grab you and have you turning the pages!
The book brings sci-fi and reality close together and throws up some ethical/moral dilemmas. How far do we need to go to save the world, and what happens if we ignore the damage already caused to meet our own selfish goals?
I think this is such a fantastic series, which feels well researched and full of information that will make you think, whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat, guessing until the very end!
I can't wait for book three!
Huge thanks to the author and Love Books Tours for providing a copy of the book to review. This is my honest opinion.
The story is told 6 years after the events in Leap. Once again, our strong female lead, Uma, wants to make the world a better place, but higher powers have other ideas. It seems like everyone wants to get their hands on LEAP, a device that can teleport anyone and anything across the world in the blink of an eye. Can Uma stop them, or will she have to give up on everything she believes in? It is a plot that will grab you and have you turning the pages!
The book brings sci-fi and reality close together and throws up some ethical/moral dilemmas. How far do we need to go to save the world, and what happens if we ignore the damage already caused to meet our own selfish goals?
I think this is such a fantastic series, which feels well researched and full of information that will make you think, whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat, guessing until the very end!
I can't wait for book three!
Huge thanks to the author and Love Books Tours for providing a copy of the book to review. This is my honest opinion.
April 27, 2024
This is an exciting, twisty techno-thriller as the first book. This book deals with environmental awareness, political intrigue and global warming. It was full of adventures from the beginning. I Loved the author's flawless writing which makes everything so vivid.
The story continues as Uma Jakobsdottir, the daughter of the inventor of Leap, tries to prevent the device from the US government and a mysterious enemy. Green Ray certainly didn't disappoint us. I adored the strong FMC. The story was fast-paced and I couldn't put it down.
The writing is so brilliant and I highly recommend it to read. I loved both books and was excited to read the next one.
The story continues as Uma Jakobsdottir, the daughter of the inventor of Leap, tries to prevent the device from the US government and a mysterious enemy. Green Ray certainly didn't disappoint us. I adored the strong FMC. The story was fast-paced and I couldn't put it down.
The writing is so brilliant and I highly recommend it to read. I loved both books and was excited to read the next one.
March 12, 2024
Green Ray is book two in the Race Is On Series by O.C Heaton.
The novel continues six years after the near hijacking of Leap and Uma is still determined to find a safer path to save the environment. Her Father's invention is back under wraps. Uma is determined to use the 85 billion dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet, without teleportation. But when the president is in danger, the rules are suddenly shifted again, which leaves Uma in turmoil as she tries to stop the full power of Leap from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world.
I really enjoyed 'Leap', the first novel in the race is on series and Green Ray certainly didn't disappoint.
It's great to see a strong female character in a genre that would normally have male leads. The novel takes you on an adventure and it's action packed and so full of twists and turns that I kept guessing until the end. I couldn't put it down. A brilliant novel that I highly recommend, I can't wait to read more by the author. I highly recommend it.
❤️ Thank you to the author, O.C Heaton and @zooloobooktours for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review
The novel continues six years after the near hijacking of Leap and Uma is still determined to find a safer path to save the environment. Her Father's invention is back under wraps. Uma is determined to use the 85 billion dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet, without teleportation. But when the president is in danger, the rules are suddenly shifted again, which leaves Uma in turmoil as she tries to stop the full power of Leap from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world.
I really enjoyed 'Leap', the first novel in the race is on series and Green Ray certainly didn't disappoint.
It's great to see a strong female character in a genre that would normally have male leads. The novel takes you on an adventure and it's action packed and so full of twists and turns that I kept guessing until the end. I couldn't put it down. A brilliant novel that I highly recommend, I can't wait to read more by the author. I highly recommend it.
❤️ Thank you to the author, O.C Heaton and @zooloobooktours for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review
July 30, 2023
As always I would like to start by reviewing the cover photo. It is a really attractive piece and I must say that I signed up for this book due to its unique cover photo. It has been a rollercoaster ride full of action and adventure from the very first chapter. The author with their flawless writing skills could make me visualise the whole thing going on in front of my eyes.
Green Ray by O.C Heaton is the second book in The Race Is On series, a thrilling sci-fi adventure that explores the ethical and environmental implications of a device that can teleport anything and anyone across the world. The book follows Uma Jakobsdóttir, the daughter of the inventor of LEAP, as she tries to prevent the US government from using the device for their own interests. Along the way, she faces dangers from terrorists, spies, and a mysterious enemy who wants to destroy LEAP and everything it stands for.
The book is a fast-paced and engaging read, with well-developed characters and a complex plot that keeps you guessing. The author does a great job of blending fact and fiction, incorporating real-world events and issues into the story. The book also raises some thought-provoking questions about the moral and ecological consequences of technological innovation, and how far we are willing to go to save the planet.
I enjoyed reading Green Ray by O.C Heaton, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes science fiction, thrillers, or environmental stories. It is a sequel to LEAP, but it can also be read as a standalone novel. I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did! 😊
Green Ray by O.C Heaton is the second book in The Race Is On series, a thrilling sci-fi adventure that explores the ethical and environmental implications of a device that can teleport anything and anyone across the world. The book follows Uma Jakobsdóttir, the daughter of the inventor of LEAP, as she tries to prevent the US government from using the device for their own interests. Along the way, she faces dangers from terrorists, spies, and a mysterious enemy who wants to destroy LEAP and everything it stands for.
The book is a fast-paced and engaging read, with well-developed characters and a complex plot that keeps you guessing. The author does a great job of blending fact and fiction, incorporating real-world events and issues into the story. The book also raises some thought-provoking questions about the moral and ecological consequences of technological innovation, and how far we are willing to go to save the planet.
I enjoyed reading Green Ray by O.C Heaton, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes science fiction, thrillers, or environmental stories. It is a sequel to LEAP, but it can also be read as a standalone novel. I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did! 😊
March 15, 2024
Green Ray is the second book in the Race is On series and it certainly packs a punch, arguably more than the first book Leap. This time we focus a little more on Uma Jakobsdottir and I honestly love her. It’s so brilliant to see a strong female character and one who is in STEM to boot. On top of this she’s turn part eco-warrior in hopes of turning LEAP into a green source to renew the planet.
Now at first I thought this would be an awesome but perhaps ‘simple’ plot from the blurb but let me tell you Heaton weaves a brilliant tale that is far from simple or as simple as government bad. There are numerous twists and turns as well as high-octane action. All packaged in a brilliant techno-thriller with elements of an eco thriller too. I was honestly hooked from the first chapter once again. I have to say for me Heaton has mastered the hook chapter or first chapter grabbing you and not letting go. This in part is of course down to his writing but also how we are put right in the action.
The other thing Heaton is great at, in my opinion, is characters. Even the bad ones or morally grey are engaging, believable and in a way likeable for that. You can understand, if not at all agree, why they are acting this way. But my favourite is Uma. I honestly adore her and how Heaton writes her.
Green Ray has the added bonus that it could be read as a standalone but also works perfectly as a sequel. If you love techno-thrillers, a touch of a scifi, a lot of action and amazing characters this is for you. I’ve not read a techno-thriller that is so realistic it could actually happen and had me questioning what if for a very long time but Heaton’s The Race is On Series is certainly that!
Now at first I thought this would be an awesome but perhaps ‘simple’ plot from the blurb but let me tell you Heaton weaves a brilliant tale that is far from simple or as simple as government bad. There are numerous twists and turns as well as high-octane action. All packaged in a brilliant techno-thriller with elements of an eco thriller too. I was honestly hooked from the first chapter once again. I have to say for me Heaton has mastered the hook chapter or first chapter grabbing you and not letting go. This in part is of course down to his writing but also how we are put right in the action.
The other thing Heaton is great at, in my opinion, is characters. Even the bad ones or morally grey are engaging, believable and in a way likeable for that. You can understand, if not at all agree, why they are acting this way. But my favourite is Uma. I honestly adore her and how Heaton writes her.
Green Ray has the added bonus that it could be read as a standalone but also works perfectly as a sequel. If you love techno-thrillers, a touch of a scifi, a lot of action and amazing characters this is for you. I’ve not read a techno-thriller that is so realistic it could actually happen and had me questioning what if for a very long time but Heaton’s The Race is On Series is certainly that!
March 18, 2024
Green Ray by O.C. Heaton.
Book two of the race is on series.
No good deed goes unpunished...Six years after the near-catastrophic hijacking of LEAP, Uma Jakobsdóttir is determined to find a safer path to environmental salvation. So, with her father’s invention back under wraps, Uma turns her attention to the $85 billion-dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet — minus any teleportation.But when the capabilities of LEAP are discovered by the U.S. government, it sets its sights on using the device to protect the country against economic collapse. When the White House proposes a new set of rules for LEAP — ones which would only allow the teleportation of goods, not people — Uma's objections are steamrolled by powerful forces.Then the President’s life is endangered, and the rules of the game suddenly shift again — leaving Uma in ethical turmoil as she races to stop the full power of LEAP from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world…
A brilliant read. I love this series. I love the cover too. Action from the first page. Couldn't put it down. Very intense. Each chapter had a date and time as well as short chapters. I did feel like I was there watching everything happen. Very well written and planned. I still love the main character Uma. The author certainly draws you in and I did like the short chapters. I'm certainly looking forward to the next book. 5*.
Book two of the race is on series.
No good deed goes unpunished...Six years after the near-catastrophic hijacking of LEAP, Uma Jakobsdóttir is determined to find a safer path to environmental salvation. So, with her father’s invention back under wraps, Uma turns her attention to the $85 billion-dollar Green Ray fund with the intention of renewing the planet — minus any teleportation.But when the capabilities of LEAP are discovered by the U.S. government, it sets its sights on using the device to protect the country against economic collapse. When the White House proposes a new set of rules for LEAP — ones which would only allow the teleportation of goods, not people — Uma's objections are steamrolled by powerful forces.Then the President’s life is endangered, and the rules of the game suddenly shift again — leaving Uma in ethical turmoil as she races to stop the full power of LEAP from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world…
A brilliant read. I love this series. I love the cover too. Action from the first page. Couldn't put it down. Very intense. Each chapter had a date and time as well as short chapters. I did feel like I was there watching everything happen. Very well written and planned. I still love the main character Uma. The author certainly draws you in and I did like the short chapters. I'm certainly looking forward to the next book. 5*.
May 1, 2024
I thought book 1 was great, but this one exceeded the first for me! You can read this as a stand-alone, but I would recommend reading the first one for a better understanding and to immerse yourself in this series!
We are back with Ethan and Uma with Uma taking centre stage as our main character, I loved their character development in this book and how much they have developed from the first book!
This book takes place 6 years later from Leap and does not lack in suspense, pace, and action. I did find this a little bit slower paced than the last one. However, OC Heaton does a fantastic job with his writing that keeps us as the reader gripped and wanting to know what happens next. With short chapters packed full of action and detail, you are in for a thriller of a read!
I'm looking forward to book 3 in the next few weeks!
We are back with Ethan and Uma with Uma taking centre stage as our main character, I loved their character development in this book and how much they have developed from the first book!
This book takes place 6 years later from Leap and does not lack in suspense, pace, and action. I did find this a little bit slower paced than the last one. However, OC Heaton does a fantastic job with his writing that keeps us as the reader gripped and wanting to know what happens next. With short chapters packed full of action and detail, you are in for a thriller of a read!
I'm looking forward to book 3 in the next few weeks!
March 13, 2024
This is Book 2 of the 'Race is On' Series.
While this book is nearly 100 pages longer than Leap (Book 1), Green Ray still manages to cram in a lot!
The cover is, again, very eye-catching with this cover being in green and found it intriguing. The Blurb too really pulls you in.
One massive positive to these books so far is that while there are multiple POVs and you do feel like you're jumping around characters, the chapters are short, so you don't feel like you are overwhelmed.
The story picks up with Uma who is an extremely strong and resilient Scientist (great to see such a powerful female main character) having been traumatised by the events of Leap, she is now trying to safeguard Leap to stop it getting into the wrong hands while also ultimately trying to safeguard the environment and battling her own problems like panic attacks etc.
Of course, in Book 2, the US Government has heard of Leap, and they want it, so we are now introduced to the political world!
This is once again action-packed with old and also new faces popping up!
Ad always, OC Heaton throws in lots of theory, ethical quandrums, and philosophical thoughts, which shows how much effort he must have put in to consider all eventualities of Leap. He must have spent hours meticulously researching so that while this is just a story... the scientific theory behind it is plausible to the reader!
Something new to add is the religious elements, which add a whole new layer to the overall story!
This book is medium paced in that it doesn't overwhelm you with a bombardment of information but is fast-paced and furious enough to keep the interest of the reader.
I can't say too much more otherwise it will spoil the book, but once again, I highly recommend it!
𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘
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While this book is nearly 100 pages longer than Leap (Book 1), Green Ray still manages to cram in a lot!
The cover is, again, very eye-catching with this cover being in green and found it intriguing. The Blurb too really pulls you in.
One massive positive to these books so far is that while there are multiple POVs and you do feel like you're jumping around characters, the chapters are short, so you don't feel like you are overwhelmed.
The story picks up with Uma who is an extremely strong and resilient Scientist (great to see such a powerful female main character) having been traumatised by the events of Leap, she is now trying to safeguard Leap to stop it getting into the wrong hands while also ultimately trying to safeguard the environment and battling her own problems like panic attacks etc.
Of course, in Book 2, the US Government has heard of Leap, and they want it, so we are now introduced to the political world!
This is once again action-packed with old and also new faces popping up!
Ad always, OC Heaton throws in lots of theory, ethical quandrums, and philosophical thoughts, which shows how much effort he must have put in to consider all eventualities of Leap. He must have spent hours meticulously researching so that while this is just a story... the scientific theory behind it is plausible to the reader!
Something new to add is the religious elements, which add a whole new layer to the overall story!
This book is medium paced in that it doesn't overwhelm you with a bombardment of information but is fast-paced and furious enough to keep the interest of the reader.
I can't say too much more otherwise it will spoil the book, but once again, I highly recommend it!
𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
April 27, 2025
Thank you to Zooloo’s Book tours and the author OC Heaton himself for sending me a copy of this book along with some goodies in exchange of my honest review.
In the 2nd book of the series – GREEN RAY by UK based author OC Heaton, the billionaire philanthropist and investor from the first novel; Ethan’s own fund is now being handled by Uma, the scientist who initiated, controlled and owns LEAP – the quantum teleportation technology that was aimed at combating climate change. GREEN RAY is the story that takes place 6 years after the adventure of stealing LEAP, where now Uma is looking to save the world and make it greener by handling Ethan’s fund. But everything turns grey once again as the US government gets a whiff of what LEAP is truly capable of. World giants in power, covert extremists and multiple missions arise in this action-packed thriller. This story begins with great intensity and follows Arabs, spies, US government officials, scientists and armed men through sun, sand and rocks. How far will the people in power go, how many rules will they break, how much will they decieve each other to realise their own selfish goals?
Trigger warning: alcoholism, sexual assault, explosions, graphic descriptions of deaths, gore and violence oozes from this book so if you are prone to getting triggered by such aspects, this book may be uncomfortable for you.
This book, the 2nd installment of the Race Is On series, pleasantly surprised me with its strong opening unlike the 1st book. This is what a first chapter should be like – burying its claws deep into the reader’s mind. So much new information and facts that make you want to breathe the story in. Absolutely loved the fat-tailed man-killers. This is what thrillers should be like. A very well written beginning. The characters were very interesting to me this time around. The character descriptions were well-written. It was a nice surprise to see that Ethan wasn’t dead after all. There’s a nice bridging between the first book with this second book and it makes the 2nd book function well as a standalone as well as a sequel which is nice, as flashbacks and descriptions of the past are added to every character to avoid much confusion. It does its job in helping readers out without letting them get lost in all the heavy and intense drama. It was very interesting to read the motivations, the mindset and willpower of terrorists in such detail. It really made me understand the psyche of people whose moral compasses are incorrectly set. Tensions linger between Ethan and Uma while new chemistry brews between Uma and Forsyth, a charming new character introduced in this book.
More than the chase, the thrill and the excitement there’s bloodshed and violence in this book as well, similar to the first book. This book also had the same problem of having to follow too many characters around but at least with the main ones I was able to somewhat emotionally relate and understand. The constant rising and falling of minor characters was notable in this book too. This book features Uma under a brighter light than the previous book. She’s one of the most difficult characters to unscramble with regards to her intentions and motivations – facets like this may be great for some readers while for others it simply wouldn’t. Huge props to the writer for his descriptions of places and situations. The edge factor was once again not that strong for me personally. But if you are a patient reader and can convince yourself to turn the pages, you will get a nicely weaved story that will eventually come together. The concept of making all of the characters morally grey is interesting and has been well executed by the author but the problem I had with such characters is that as a reader I couldn’t place my trust on any one character to believe the story or find my footing to follow the story. Abdullah Al Rahman and Forsyth were two very interesting characters that made the story really move from chapter to chapter. Being a molecular biologist myself, I loved the tech and the story related to LEAPing with DNA as the key ingredient. Evnthough the first half of the book can be laggy, the second half of the book is what defines the thriller aspect of this book. It’s very fast moving and makes you really turn the pages. Doubts, lies, deceptions and more questions mount and add fuel to the narrative. It’s a story that started more strongly than it ended but nevertheless came full circle and was well rounded. If you are able to form an emotional connection with the book, I’m sure you will be impatient to get your hands on the next book. Overall Book 2 was more clear and comprehensive as well as more interesting than Book 1 and I have to say I quite enjoyed this one than the 1st. So if you were like me and had your doubts about this series, I suggest you stay patient and if you do, it does slowly get better. Excited to see what Book 3 entails.
My favourite quotes:
“But no human could resist prolonging life if they had the means to. Particularly of their loved ones”
My rating for the book: 3.7/5 ⭐s.
In the 2nd book of the series – GREEN RAY by UK based author OC Heaton, the billionaire philanthropist and investor from the first novel; Ethan’s own fund is now being handled by Uma, the scientist who initiated, controlled and owns LEAP – the quantum teleportation technology that was aimed at combating climate change. GREEN RAY is the story that takes place 6 years after the adventure of stealing LEAP, where now Uma is looking to save the world and make it greener by handling Ethan’s fund. But everything turns grey once again as the US government gets a whiff of what LEAP is truly capable of. World giants in power, covert extremists and multiple missions arise in this action-packed thriller. This story begins with great intensity and follows Arabs, spies, US government officials, scientists and armed men through sun, sand and rocks. How far will the people in power go, how many rules will they break, how much will they decieve each other to realise their own selfish goals?
Trigger warning: alcoholism, sexual assault, explosions, graphic descriptions of deaths, gore and violence oozes from this book so if you are prone to getting triggered by such aspects, this book may be uncomfortable for you.
This book, the 2nd installment of the Race Is On series, pleasantly surprised me with its strong opening unlike the 1st book. This is what a first chapter should be like – burying its claws deep into the reader’s mind. So much new information and facts that make you want to breathe the story in. Absolutely loved the fat-tailed man-killers. This is what thrillers should be like. A very well written beginning. The characters were very interesting to me this time around. The character descriptions were well-written. It was a nice surprise to see that Ethan wasn’t dead after all. There’s a nice bridging between the first book with this second book and it makes the 2nd book function well as a standalone as well as a sequel which is nice, as flashbacks and descriptions of the past are added to every character to avoid much confusion. It does its job in helping readers out without letting them get lost in all the heavy and intense drama. It was very interesting to read the motivations, the mindset and willpower of terrorists in such detail. It really made me understand the psyche of people whose moral compasses are incorrectly set. Tensions linger between Ethan and Uma while new chemistry brews between Uma and Forsyth, a charming new character introduced in this book.
More than the chase, the thrill and the excitement there’s bloodshed and violence in this book as well, similar to the first book. This book also had the same problem of having to follow too many characters around but at least with the main ones I was able to somewhat emotionally relate and understand. The constant rising and falling of minor characters was notable in this book too. This book features Uma under a brighter light than the previous book. She’s one of the most difficult characters to unscramble with regards to her intentions and motivations – facets like this may be great for some readers while for others it simply wouldn’t. Huge props to the writer for his descriptions of places and situations. The edge factor was once again not that strong for me personally. But if you are a patient reader and can convince yourself to turn the pages, you will get a nicely weaved story that will eventually come together. The concept of making all of the characters morally grey is interesting and has been well executed by the author but the problem I had with such characters is that as a reader I couldn’t place my trust on any one character to believe the story or find my footing to follow the story. Abdullah Al Rahman and Forsyth were two very interesting characters that made the story really move from chapter to chapter. Being a molecular biologist myself, I loved the tech and the story related to LEAPing with DNA as the key ingredient. Evnthough the first half of the book can be laggy, the second half of the book is what defines the thriller aspect of this book. It’s very fast moving and makes you really turn the pages. Doubts, lies, deceptions and more questions mount and add fuel to the narrative. It’s a story that started more strongly than it ended but nevertheless came full circle and was well rounded. If you are able to form an emotional connection with the book, I’m sure you will be impatient to get your hands on the next book. Overall Book 2 was more clear and comprehensive as well as more interesting than Book 1 and I have to say I quite enjoyed this one than the 1st. So if you were like me and had your doubts about this series, I suggest you stay patient and if you do, it does slowly get better. Excited to see what Book 3 entails.
My favourite quotes:
“But no human could resist prolonging life if they had the means to. Particularly of their loved ones”
My rating for the book: 3.7/5 ⭐s.
March 17, 2024
The exciting novel Green Ray by O.C. Heaton is amazing. It feels like you're going on an intense sci-fi journey that will keep you gripping the whole time.
Not your typical fighter, Uma Jakobsdóttir is on a mission to save the world from the US government's evil scheme to develop a teleportation gadgets.
Under intense pressure from spies, terrorists, and an unknown enemy, Uma has to walk a dangerous line in order to save LEAP at all costs.
The thrilling and thought-provoking story of Green Ray skillfully combines fact and fiction, allowing you to consider the moral implications of technological progress.
For lovers of science fiction, thrillers, and all those who enjoy reading
Not your typical fighter, Uma Jakobsdóttir is on a mission to save the world from the US government's evil scheme to develop a teleportation gadgets.
Under intense pressure from spies, terrorists, and an unknown enemy, Uma has to walk a dangerous line in order to save LEAP at all costs.
The thrilling and thought-provoking story of Green Ray skillfully combines fact and fiction, allowing you to consider the moral implications of technological progress.
For lovers of science fiction, thrillers, and all those who enjoy reading
March 12, 2024
This is the 2nd book and is set 6 years after the aftermath of what happened with LEAP. Uma is now looking to use the fund to help with renewing the planet without using teleportation. However, the government want to use LEAP with new rules and non-human transportation.
It felt like once again Uma's ideas were overlooked and she had to fight to get herself heard. Also, having to decide what is the moral thing to do. She once again came across some awful people, but on her line of work it's to be expected.
I like how real life issues were brought into this story and it does make you wonder how far we will go to save the planet. There was a lot of science in this book, but it was explained very well. Fast paced and kept me intrigued.
It felt like once again Uma's ideas were overlooked and she had to fight to get herself heard. Also, having to decide what is the moral thing to do. She once again came across some awful people, but on her line of work it's to be expected.
I like how real life issues were brought into this story and it does make you wonder how far we will go to save the planet. There was a lot of science in this book, but it was explained very well. Fast paced and kept me intrigued.
March 4, 2024
"Green Ray" by OC Heaton is the engaging second installment in "The Race is On" series. Set six years after the tense hijacking incident of LEAP, the story follows Uma Jakobsdóttir as she strives to find a safer approach to environmental preservation. Her focus shifts to the Green Ray fund, aiming to save the planet without relying on teleportation technology.
The author skillfully presents a complex but very gripping storyline that blends environmentalism, politics, and technology. The intense ethical dilemmas faced by Uma adds depth to her character and is guaranteed to keep readers engaged. The author's writing style is immersive and well-paced, I loved the descriptions of the scenery and how the story flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter, often making me lose track of time!
Overall, "Green Ray" is a fun and thought provoking novel that offers an exciting blend of adventure, suspense, and ethical quandaries. It is a great addition to "The Race is On" series and has left me wanting to know more!
March 4, 2024
Green Ray is the second in a series and the pacing is really good. The story keeps you intrigued and wanting to know what happens next.
I think this series will be a good choice for many thriller readers, so be sure to check this one out.
This one is currently free on kindle unlimited as well 🙂
I think this series will be a good choice for many thriller readers, so be sure to check this one out.
This one is currently free on kindle unlimited as well 🙂
July 26, 2023
This is the second book in The Race Is On Series and follows on from Book one, Leap, which I reviewed earlier this year.
I feel as though this could be read as a standalone book, but as it continues with some of the same characters and uses the same invention and science, I think it would definitely be beneficial to read this as part of the series and read book 1 first.
Set 6 years after book 1, LEAP is now safely under wraps again and Una is looking at using the fund for good - renewing the planet, without the use of teleportation.
But the US government sets it's sights on using LEAP with new rules and non-human transportation.
Uma's worries were on e again ignored.
I really enjoyed book 1 and was pleased that this book continued in much the same way. There was a lot of science explained but it was so well worked into the story that it didn't feel onorous and it didn't spoil the flow of the story at all.
Uma was brilliant again. It's lovely to see a strong female lead and especially one who is promoting STEM.
Again, there were some unsavoury characters, but I love a morally grey character - or even one that I dislike - as these add colour and contrast to the book and tend to be the ones creating the tense atmospheres.
Another brilliant read which is full of action, adventure and twists that will keep you in suspense until the end.
I feel as though this could be read as a standalone book, but as it continues with some of the same characters and uses the same invention and science, I think it would definitely be beneficial to read this as part of the series and read book 1 first.
Set 6 years after book 1, LEAP is now safely under wraps again and Una is looking at using the fund for good - renewing the planet, without the use of teleportation.
But the US government sets it's sights on using LEAP with new rules and non-human transportation.
Uma's worries were on e again ignored.
I really enjoyed book 1 and was pleased that this book continued in much the same way. There was a lot of science explained but it was so well worked into the story that it didn't feel onorous and it didn't spoil the flow of the story at all.
Uma was brilliant again. It's lovely to see a strong female lead and especially one who is promoting STEM.
Again, there were some unsavoury characters, but I love a morally grey character - or even one that I dislike - as these add colour and contrast to the book and tend to be the ones creating the tense atmospheres.
Another brilliant read which is full of action, adventure and twists that will keep you in suspense until the end.
July 16, 2023
I read “LEAP,” the first book in “The Race is On” series earlier this year. It was one of my first books with the Love Books Tours, and I loved it. I was so excited when I found out that the sequel would be available later this year, and signed up as soon as the email came across my desk. And it did not disappoint.
This high-octane, sci-fi, technothriller is just as exciting, twisty, and intricate as the first book. Heaton has delivered a delightful tale full of political intrigue, religious zelous, environmental warnings, social commentary, and reminders that we still haven’t solved this whole global warning thing – and we’re rapidly losing the race. In his close to truth alternate reality, the wonderfully strong female lead from Book One, Uma Jackobsdottir returns to fight for the environment. She’s kept the whole teleportation thing underwraps, but with all the intelligence agencies in the world obviously that doesn’t last for long.
LEAP was the first “technothriller” I knowingly read, but I have dabbled in sci-fi. I find that they’re usually trying to tell you something about the world, but in a fun way. And Heaton delivers on that that well. He clearly delivers his environmental warnings without feeling preachy. I also enjoy the realistic nature of the setting. It’s not unbelievable. It’s set in our past, so it’s a slight variation of what could have been. And these days, who knows what various agencies have been hiding from us? For all we know, someone has invited teleportation and just hasn’t told us yet.
I enjoy the exploration of social issues that we might not consider. Sure, we know teleportation would help the environment, but Heaton’s story points out issues like the economy, ethics, and other issues that might arise from the invention. He is equally good at writing strong characters, both good and bad – providing excellent foil characters for our heroes to work against. Even showing the grey within those, providing motivations, obstacles, and reasoning that make it hard to fault their actions. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this and look forward to more works by Heaton.
As a long-time lover of British books, movies, and other media, I was amused to find distinctly British speech patterns in several of the American characters. A lot of people might not notice it, but having consumed so much media from both countries, I noticed and kept being a little distracted by the slight anomalies. It’s not that no Americans speak that way – I myself sometimes slip into such speech patterns when I’ve spent a good bit of time speaking to my British friends – but not as many American characters would speak this way as did in the book.
I adored both books, and very much look forward to seeing more from Heaton whether in this world or another. I am very glad that the author and Love Books Tours included me in this tour. And the cover is just absolutely stunning.
Who’s It For
Anyone who loves a good action/thriller will love this book. If you enjoy sci-fi, especially realistic sci-fi, this will float your boat. Also, if you’re upset about the state of our environment, this might make you mad, but it also might make you excited that other people care. It could honestly go either way.
Content Warning: Violence, Adult Situations/Language, Terrorism, 9/11 References, Alcohol Abuse
This high-octane, sci-fi, technothriller is just as exciting, twisty, and intricate as the first book. Heaton has delivered a delightful tale full of political intrigue, religious zelous, environmental warnings, social commentary, and reminders that we still haven’t solved this whole global warning thing – and we’re rapidly losing the race. In his close to truth alternate reality, the wonderfully strong female lead from Book One, Uma Jackobsdottir returns to fight for the environment. She’s kept the whole teleportation thing underwraps, but with all the intelligence agencies in the world obviously that doesn’t last for long.
LEAP was the first “technothriller” I knowingly read, but I have dabbled in sci-fi. I find that they’re usually trying to tell you something about the world, but in a fun way. And Heaton delivers on that that well. He clearly delivers his environmental warnings without feeling preachy. I also enjoy the realistic nature of the setting. It’s not unbelievable. It’s set in our past, so it’s a slight variation of what could have been. And these days, who knows what various agencies have been hiding from us? For all we know, someone has invited teleportation and just hasn’t told us yet.
I enjoy the exploration of social issues that we might not consider. Sure, we know teleportation would help the environment, but Heaton’s story points out issues like the economy, ethics, and other issues that might arise from the invention. He is equally good at writing strong characters, both good and bad – providing excellent foil characters for our heroes to work against. Even showing the grey within those, providing motivations, obstacles, and reasoning that make it hard to fault their actions. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this and look forward to more works by Heaton.
As a long-time lover of British books, movies, and other media, I was amused to find distinctly British speech patterns in several of the American characters. A lot of people might not notice it, but having consumed so much media from both countries, I noticed and kept being a little distracted by the slight anomalies. It’s not that no Americans speak that way – I myself sometimes slip into such speech patterns when I’ve spent a good bit of time speaking to my British friends – but not as many American characters would speak this way as did in the book.
I adored both books, and very much look forward to seeing more from Heaton whether in this world or another. I am very glad that the author and Love Books Tours included me in this tour. And the cover is just absolutely stunning.
Who’s It For
Anyone who loves a good action/thriller will love this book. If you enjoy sci-fi, especially realistic sci-fi, this will float your boat. Also, if you’re upset about the state of our environment, this might make you mad, but it also might make you excited that other people care. It could honestly go either way.
Content Warning: Violence, Adult Situations/Language, Terrorism, 9/11 References, Alcohol Abuse
July 12, 2023
Uma Jakobsdóttir is going green and hoping to use renewables to renew the planet. She is using some parts of Leap but most of it has been shelved after the failure it caused six years previously and the deaths that were suffered with using the teleportation part.
Unfortunately, the US Government finds out about the capabilities of Leap and it decides it needs this technology to stop an economic collapse. Uma Jakobsdóttir is invited to be part of it by being Energy Secretary and she gets steamrollered by being blackmailed into both the job and handing over Leap. They do state that only goods will be teleported. Can she trust them though?
Prisoners are being released from Guantanamo Bay and being sent back to their original countries, supposedly. Two brothers were hijacked from I82 by two state troopers that were not state troopers but the prisoners complied. They have not been seen since. Other prisoners are being killed in their cells.
Then one morning, as a presidential vehicle was driving to the white house and they got near a suspicious vehicle where there was white smoke coming out of the vehicle, it blew up taking the presidential vehicle with it. The driver of the presidential vehicle died, along with a few men of the art gallery that was being renovated and a few more special services men either hurt or dead. The special cargo of the car got out alive. The president held a special meeting later that morning and it turned out that they had lost track of two terror cells that could be behind this attack.
Who was behind the terror attack? Who was their target? What did they want to use Leap for?
This is quite an interesting book to read. Each chapter tells you where you are in the world or America, so it sets the scene for you. I haven’t read book one yet but I still enjoyed this book, book two. It’s quite an intriguing plot and very well written and thought out. It must have taken some time to research stuff for this book about renewables and such as I wouldn’t know where to start.
Unfortunately, the US Government finds out about the capabilities of Leap and it decides it needs this technology to stop an economic collapse. Uma Jakobsdóttir is invited to be part of it by being Energy Secretary and she gets steamrollered by being blackmailed into both the job and handing over Leap. They do state that only goods will be teleported. Can she trust them though?
Prisoners are being released from Guantanamo Bay and being sent back to their original countries, supposedly. Two brothers were hijacked from I82 by two state troopers that were not state troopers but the prisoners complied. They have not been seen since. Other prisoners are being killed in their cells.
Then one morning, as a presidential vehicle was driving to the white house and they got near a suspicious vehicle where there was white smoke coming out of the vehicle, it blew up taking the presidential vehicle with it. The driver of the presidential vehicle died, along with a few men of the art gallery that was being renovated and a few more special services men either hurt or dead. The special cargo of the car got out alive. The president held a special meeting later that morning and it turned out that they had lost track of two terror cells that could be behind this attack.
Who was behind the terror attack? Who was their target? What did they want to use Leap for?
This is quite an interesting book to read. Each chapter tells you where you are in the world or America, so it sets the scene for you. I haven’t read book one yet but I still enjoyed this book, book two. It’s quite an intriguing plot and very well written and thought out. It must have taken some time to research stuff for this book about renewables and such as I wouldn’t know where to start.
March 30, 2024
Green Ray is the second book in the Race is on series but can be read as a standalone as the
author has multiple parts within this book in which he reshares information from book one so readers aren't at a loss as to what is happening. I would still read it as a series as it is great the author is providing free copies of the series prequal novella MAD if you sign up to his newsletter, I just recently downloaded the novella and it's on my TBR!
Green Ray I found has more of a triggering plotline which centres around acts of terrorism and a plan for a presidential assassination, all whilst maintaining the continuing plot from
book one regarding the technology that is LEAP, the genius tech that allows objects/people to transport. The book is well written with rich world building and great character development.
Once again there are several characters to keep up with, and the story telling can be
considering complex, but it is completely gripping and mysterious, throughout the entire novel I wasn't one hundred percent certain who the villain is, I'm still not, so I'm really looking forward to reading book three - Atom Inc.
It was interesting to see just how much could be done surrounding the LEAP technology, and for a spoiler free review this provides several interesting plot twists throughout the book, and the ending really did shock me as I did not predict Uma's behaviour. The considering
technology also comes across as very thought provoking, as it is curious if this kind of
technology could exist, and if climate change could be combatted the way Uma and Ethan are hoping to in this series!
Either way this is a fantastic read that I would recommend to fans of science fiction and
thrillers. For me this series is starting to fall more into a technothriller as there are a variety of scenes that could be considering gory, but it is still highly gripping and engrossing
3.5
author has multiple parts within this book in which he reshares information from book one so readers aren't at a loss as to what is happening. I would still read it as a series as it is great the author is providing free copies of the series prequal novella MAD if you sign up to his newsletter, I just recently downloaded the novella and it's on my TBR!
Green Ray I found has more of a triggering plotline which centres around acts of terrorism and a plan for a presidential assassination, all whilst maintaining the continuing plot from
book one regarding the technology that is LEAP, the genius tech that allows objects/people to transport. The book is well written with rich world building and great character development.
Once again there are several characters to keep up with, and the story telling can be
considering complex, but it is completely gripping and mysterious, throughout the entire novel I wasn't one hundred percent certain who the villain is, I'm still not, so I'm really looking forward to reading book three - Atom Inc.
It was interesting to see just how much could be done surrounding the LEAP technology, and for a spoiler free review this provides several interesting plot twists throughout the book, and the ending really did shock me as I did not predict Uma's behaviour. The considering
technology also comes across as very thought provoking, as it is curious if this kind of
technology could exist, and if climate change could be combatted the way Uma and Ethan are hoping to in this series!
Either way this is a fantastic read that I would recommend to fans of science fiction and
thrillers. For me this series is starting to fall more into a technothriller as there are a variety of scenes that could be considering gory, but it is still highly gripping and engrossing
3.5
March 10, 2024
With the events of the prior disaster involving LEAP far behind her, Uma is surprised, but not concerned when the US government demands her presence. Their idea of how to use her technology however is something she isn’t on board with. They don’t leave her with much choice – the word blackmail comes to mind. And all bets are off when the President’s life comes under threat, that complicates matters a little.
In the first book of the Race is On trilogy I think the reader gets introduced to the power of ideas in combination with futuristic advancements, perhaps equally to the greed and power struggles it evokes in people. Also, perhaps the realisation that with great ideas often come consequences, that positive and negative often walk hand-in-hand. The question is what are we, or in this case Uma, willing to risk as collateral – if indeed any at all.
In this second book the author wanders quite succinctly between the corridors of political power, the sway such people have, and that at the end of the day greed, corruption, and even making cutthroat decisions in the name of humanity or keeping a country or the world safe – is often no different than when criminals are making the same choices. The double-edged sword of Uma’s technology is there is no guarantee whomever wields it will do so with the best intention.
I really enjoy the way the author melds in current issues into this concept that has such a vast reach, but simultaneously creates realistic scenarios within the futuristic scope. There is a clear understanding of day-to-day issues for the common person and how the decisions of the upper echelon have an impact on those lives, whilst clearly not comprehending or wanting to understand the impact.
I’m looking forward to the third part in the trilogy – will LEAP end up being part of a bigger better solution or is the risk of misuse just too great?
In the first book of the Race is On trilogy I think the reader gets introduced to the power of ideas in combination with futuristic advancements, perhaps equally to the greed and power struggles it evokes in people. Also, perhaps the realisation that with great ideas often come consequences, that positive and negative often walk hand-in-hand. The question is what are we, or in this case Uma, willing to risk as collateral – if indeed any at all.
In this second book the author wanders quite succinctly between the corridors of political power, the sway such people have, and that at the end of the day greed, corruption, and even making cutthroat decisions in the name of humanity or keeping a country or the world safe – is often no different than when criminals are making the same choices. The double-edged sword of Uma’s technology is there is no guarantee whomever wields it will do so with the best intention.
I really enjoy the way the author melds in current issues into this concept that has such a vast reach, but simultaneously creates realistic scenarios within the futuristic scope. There is a clear understanding of day-to-day issues for the common person and how the decisions of the upper echelon have an impact on those lives, whilst clearly not comprehending or wanting to understand the impact.
I’m looking forward to the third part in the trilogy – will LEAP end up being part of a bigger better solution or is the risk of misuse just too great?
May 2, 2025
Green Ray by OC Heaton is the next installment in The Race is On Series by the author! I am thrilled that I get to read the next book and tell you my thoughts on the second book. Green Ray brings the readers to many different places this time around, including the US, Saudi Arabia, and and even Cuba. I love how every book brings us to different locations as a reader. We start in this book at an Oil Field in Saudi Arabia and a man who works there, well who has been implanted there by a 3rd party to steal something from the company. Only he gets caught in act! Then we flip to Uma, our FMC from the previous book and current CEO, who is speaking at a motor cars conference. Then Uma receives a surprise visit from the CIA and is asked to attend a top secret meeting.
The second book is a non stop thrilling ride of action and intrigue as was the first book. I love the direction that this book took with the story and the thrilling ride with Uma and LEAP. LEAP is trying to be instituted by the highest ups and Uma is unwilling to let it lose as it killed several of her friends in the past. She cares nothing for herself, just keeping LEAP out of the wrong hands is her goal. We also find out what happened to Ethan at the end of the first book. It was an interesting twist. There is so much more political intrigue in this book and new characters are introduced and old characters are reintroduced in a new way and with different mind states from the first book. The descriptiveness of the places and scenes in this book is top notch writing. I said in the first book that the writer knows how to write a well researched and intelligent book and this second installment of the series is a continuation of great writing! The ending of this book makes you want to read more of the next book and find out what happens with Uma and Ethan!
The second book is a non stop thrilling ride of action and intrigue as was the first book. I love the direction that this book took with the story and the thrilling ride with Uma and LEAP. LEAP is trying to be instituted by the highest ups and Uma is unwilling to let it lose as it killed several of her friends in the past. She cares nothing for herself, just keeping LEAP out of the wrong hands is her goal. We also find out what happened to Ethan at the end of the first book. It was an interesting twist. There is so much more political intrigue in this book and new characters are introduced and old characters are reintroduced in a new way and with different mind states from the first book. The descriptiveness of the places and scenes in this book is top notch writing. I said in the first book that the writer knows how to write a well researched and intelligent book and this second installment of the series is a continuation of great writing! The ending of this book makes you want to read more of the next book and find out what happens with Uma and Ethan!
March 4, 2024
As I read it, I jotted it down in my notes that I have to mention that this book (and series) might appeal to those who enjoyed Digital Fortress by Dan Brown. Also, as per my 1st book review, this book too has Dean Koontz, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson bookish vibe. It’s hard to explain, but it’s there for sure.
This is book two in the series, the first book was LEAP.
This one felt like there were more social, more political details involved, with the same high-speed action and deep, developed characters. Also, this one made me think more about society in general, about values in general. Yeah, I know, it’s weird. You pick up a sci-fi thriller and end up thinking so much about what would usually come from the realm of philosophy. And, to be honest, I liked that.
Same short chapters and a bad case of one-more-chapter-it is, gripping and fast-paced, well-written and oh so, so well thought out. This 2nd book in the series also made me stop and look up more about the author. Who is this guy? Why is he writing like that? does he always dig so deep with his writing? Also, what I found out was just what I suspected – he does indeed research whatever he writes. And it shows. It really shows.
By now, my favorite is the fierce, strong female character of both books, Uma. Flawed, but fierce. Weird, but good. Strong, but still flawed.
This is book two in the series, the first book was LEAP.
This one felt like there were more social, more political details involved, with the same high-speed action and deep, developed characters. Also, this one made me think more about society in general, about values in general. Yeah, I know, it’s weird. You pick up a sci-fi thriller and end up thinking so much about what would usually come from the realm of philosophy. And, to be honest, I liked that.
Same short chapters and a bad case of one-more-chapter-it is, gripping and fast-paced, well-written and oh so, so well thought out. This 2nd book in the series also made me stop and look up more about the author. Who is this guy? Why is he writing like that? does he always dig so deep with his writing? Also, what I found out was just what I suspected – he does indeed research whatever he writes. And it shows. It really shows.
By now, my favorite is the fierce, strong female character of both books, Uma. Flawed, but fierce. Weird, but good. Strong, but still flawed.
March 27, 2024
‘Green Ray’ is the second book in the ‘Race is On’ series and I was looking forward to it as I read the first one a few weeks back! It did not disappoint and I think it was better than the first book - I devoured it in a few sittings. I was gripped from the get-go and the tension was heightened very quickly and didn't let go until right at the end! You could read this book as a standalone but I recommend reading ‘Leap’ first as it explains the science behind the story and you will understand Ethan and Uma a lot more.
The action picks up 6 years after the end of ‘Leap’ and we find Uma about to launch a raft of green initiatives in America using the money from the Green Ray fund. But she is soon embroiled in a mess with the US government, the President and the head of the CIA. Add in terrorists, the spies and the war it's an exciting read!
I really like Uma as she is a tough cookie, fiercely intelligent and loyal to those she loves! Plus, she cares deeply for the planet. The author has brought in a lot of topical themes and it resulted in a great thriller! I can't wait to read what happens next…
Let me know if you pick this one up!
The action picks up 6 years after the end of ‘Leap’ and we find Uma about to launch a raft of green initiatives in America using the money from the Green Ray fund. But she is soon embroiled in a mess with the US government, the President and the head of the CIA. Add in terrorists, the spies and the war it's an exciting read!
I really like Uma as she is a tough cookie, fiercely intelligent and loyal to those she loves! Plus, she cares deeply for the planet. The author has brought in a lot of topical themes and it resulted in a great thriller! I can't wait to read what happens next…
Let me know if you pick this one up!
July 15, 2023
What an excellent continuation of the series. This book had all the same ideals and great scientific backing behind it, as the first book did, which made me love it from the start.
We pick up, with the same main character and same old world falling into ruin and dismay, with some science, money and a lot of innovation to have an opportunity to bring about great change. Unfortunately, like all great things, the bigs find out and it means trouble and lots of trying to save things, whilst still saving the world a wee bitty.
I still love the main character. They are strong, intellectual and really have the world’s best interest in mind. I really loved reading along as we attempted a go away from the original LEAP and looked toward another method. It was all very realistic, but just a tiny bit in the future (though the science may already be in existence in the military).
I thoroughly enjoyed the action and the tense moments, as well as the pace the book kept. Overall, a brilliant read and an excellent continuation of the series.
We pick up, with the same main character and same old world falling into ruin and dismay, with some science, money and a lot of innovation to have an opportunity to bring about great change. Unfortunately, like all great things, the bigs find out and it means trouble and lots of trying to save things, whilst still saving the world a wee bitty.
I still love the main character. They are strong, intellectual and really have the world’s best interest in mind. I really loved reading along as we attempted a go away from the original LEAP and looked toward another method. It was all very realistic, but just a tiny bit in the future (though the science may already be in existence in the military).
I thoroughly enjoyed the action and the tense moments, as well as the pace the book kept. Overall, a brilliant read and an excellent continuation of the series.
March 5, 2024
Having read the first book in The Race is on Series, LEAP, I was looking forward to Green Ray, and let me tell you, it certainly did not disappoint.
In Green Ray, we see the continuation of the story of the LEAP project and again follow our main character, Uma, who, 6 years after the first book, still thinks she can find a safer way to save the environment. Uma plans to use the Green Ray fund to this end, but without human teleportation. However, events lead to the President being in danger and so plans may have to change, all the while Uma must prevent LEAP from falling into the wrong hands.
Green Ray deals with lots of important issues, relevant to the world today. Global warming, terrorism and the environment to name a few. It's full of actions, excitement and lots of twists and turns.
Uma is a great strong, female lead who knows exactly what she wants and has the very best intentions at heart.
I found the writing style to be good, the plot flowed well and I read this in two sittings.
Four stars from me.
In Green Ray, we see the continuation of the story of the LEAP project and again follow our main character, Uma, who, 6 years after the first book, still thinks she can find a safer way to save the environment. Uma plans to use the Green Ray fund to this end, but without human teleportation. However, events lead to the President being in danger and so plans may have to change, all the while Uma must prevent LEAP from falling into the wrong hands.
Green Ray deals with lots of important issues, relevant to the world today. Global warming, terrorism and the environment to name a few. It's full of actions, excitement and lots of twists and turns.
Uma is a great strong, female lead who knows exactly what she wants and has the very best intentions at heart.
I found the writing style to be good, the plot flowed well and I read this in two sittings.
Four stars from me.
January 27, 2025
A copy of this book was provided by Love Book Tours in exchange for an honest review
This book features alcoholism, terrorism, and sexual assault so please check the trigger warnings before reading. The terrorism scenes were particularly difficult and emotional to read, drawing from real-life events - I found this quite difficult to read anyway as it was way outside of my usual tastes, however these scenes definitely pulled me out of the experience.
I think this is a must read for sci-fi and thriller lovers, however sadly, I'm not one for sci-fi. I read this as part of pushing myself to broaden my horizons away from my usual taste of romantasy.
I found the pacing of this one to be quite slow compared to Leap (book 1) and sadly, it was difficult to keep reading.
I have to say, please don't let my review put you off this one - I'm aware it's just not in my taste and that's okay, not every book is for every reader. If this has taken your fancy, definitely take the chance and give this one a go
This book features alcoholism, terrorism, and sexual assault so please check the trigger warnings before reading. The terrorism scenes were particularly difficult and emotional to read, drawing from real-life events - I found this quite difficult to read anyway as it was way outside of my usual tastes, however these scenes definitely pulled me out of the experience.
I think this is a must read for sci-fi and thriller lovers, however sadly, I'm not one for sci-fi. I read this as part of pushing myself to broaden my horizons away from my usual taste of romantasy.
I found the pacing of this one to be quite slow compared to Leap (book 1) and sadly, it was difficult to keep reading.
I have to say, please don't let my review put you off this one - I'm aware it's just not in my taste and that's okay, not every book is for every reader. If this has taken your fancy, definitely take the chance and give this one a go
January 31, 2025
Green Ray is the second book in "The Race is On" series and picks up the story of Uma Jakobsdóttir six years on from where we left her. Having abandoned her potentially dangerous teleportation technology she is now focused on reducing the world's carbon footprint when the CIA get in touch to ask her to work with the government. However, despite Uma's wishes, no one will leave Leap well enough alone and terror attacks, political intrigue and twists ensue as she fights once again to keep the world safe from the immoral and dangerous implications of the wrong people getting their hands on her technology.
With the science and stakes having been established in the first book, Green Ray moves at a faster pace and plays out like a classic political thriller with the focus on shadowy entities and hidden motives. Solid characters and plenty of action propel the story along and anyone who enjoyed "Leap" will find themselves quickly sucked back in to the world. An accomplished follow up that mixes up enough to stay fresh while feeling like a natural progression to Uma's continuing story.
With the science and stakes having been established in the first book, Green Ray moves at a faster pace and plays out like a classic political thriller with the focus on shadowy entities and hidden motives. Solid characters and plenty of action propel the story along and anyone who enjoyed "Leap" will find themselves quickly sucked back in to the world. An accomplished follow up that mixes up enough to stay fresh while feeling like a natural progression to Uma's continuing story.
March 20, 2024
A copy of this book was supplied through Zooloo's Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
This book features alcoholism, terrorism, and sexual assault so please check the trigger warnings before reading. The terrorism scenes were particularly difficult and emotional to read, drawing from real-life events.
This book really ramped up the threat level from book 1. Rather than facing moral issues that perhaps fall on the shoulders of the two main characters and the consequences that directly impact them, here we face global threats. I found the pacing slightly slower than I would've liked, with gripping, fast-paced scenes few and far between, but that could be indicative of the genre, with lots of moving parts at play; games within games that needed to be set up.
I would've liked to read more scenes from Ethan’s perspective, who took a backseat to Uma in this book as the focus on the LEAP technology ramped up. I wish the sexual assault had been handled differently, so the victim chooses to speak out rather than hide it. While the book took a realistic approach for this, I feel it's important to demonstrate the strength and support that comes from speaking out. I hope book 3 sees this dealt with in a way that enlightens and frees the victim. My feelings of the photography/video scene are largely due to my own personal experiences of a similar nature so other readers may not take such a strong stance of this story arc.
The plot developments keep me interested, as opposed to the character developments, so I'm interested to see the full impact of LEAP following the ending of Book 2 in Book 3.
This book features alcoholism, terrorism, and sexual assault so please check the trigger warnings before reading. The terrorism scenes were particularly difficult and emotional to read, drawing from real-life events.
This book really ramped up the threat level from book 1. Rather than facing moral issues that perhaps fall on the shoulders of the two main characters and the consequences that directly impact them, here we face global threats. I found the pacing slightly slower than I would've liked, with gripping, fast-paced scenes few and far between, but that could be indicative of the genre, with lots of moving parts at play; games within games that needed to be set up.
I would've liked to read more scenes from Ethan’s perspective, who took a backseat to Uma in this book as the focus on the LEAP technology ramped up. I wish the sexual assault had been handled differently, so the victim chooses to speak out rather than hide it. While the book took a realistic approach for this, I feel it's important to demonstrate the strength and support that comes from speaking out. I hope book 3 sees this dealt with in a way that enlightens and frees the victim. My feelings of the photography/video scene are largely due to my own personal experiences of a similar nature so other readers may not take such a strong stance of this story arc.
The plot developments keep me interested, as opposed to the character developments, so I'm interested to see the full impact of LEAP following the ending of Book 2 in Book 3.
January 26, 2025
We see Uma and Ethan once again in another fast-paced and suspenseful adventure. So many different characters in this with different agendas but with LEAP being central once again. It really felt like all was lost at one point and I felt like we were losing Uma. However, she and Ethan really do make a great team and they somehow made it through again!!
I feel like we've still got so much ground to cover with those two and they're both still smarting from their past lives and experiences. Intrigued to see how things develop in the next installment. They can be annoying in their approach towards each other but I feel like they're better together.
The other characters bring a range of different events to the foreground showing that there's a lot going on and lots of misdirection at play. Trust is a hard thing to come by and Uma does get mixed up in some terrible events that she holds secret for whatever that may cost her in the future.
I feel like we've still got so much ground to cover with those two and they're both still smarting from their past lives and experiences. Intrigued to see how things develop in the next installment. They can be annoying in their approach towards each other but I feel like they're better together.
The other characters bring a range of different events to the foreground showing that there's a lot going on and lots of misdirection at play. Trust is a hard thing to come by and Uma does get mixed up in some terrible events that she holds secret for whatever that may cost her in the future.
March 28, 2024
Green Ray is the second instalment in the Race Os on series. Dr. Uma Jakobsdotter is struggling to move on from the tragic events in the previous book. However, she has to continue her mission to stop the US government from using LEAP, the teleportation system created by her father, for their own less than scrupulous interests. She must draw on every ounce of her strength, as she faces spies, terrorist and unknown forces, who want to destroy LEAP and all it stands for. As ever, this book is fast-paced and action packed, making it completely engaging. I love the well developed characters and the focus on environmental issues that are relevant in the world today. The author has created a fabulous read that leaves you questioning the ethics of technology development that are happening right now. I’m loving this series and can’t wait to find out where it goes next.
July 5, 2023
I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Book One 'LEAP' in 'The Race Is On Series.'
Ghawar Oil Field, Saudi Arabia, 2nd November 2009, 21:05hours and there is a big explosions that are raging across the refinery, and that's only on the first place. Ali only intended a small explosion. Uma is in LA, but she feels she's being watched. Who are the men in black with dark glasses? Are they watching her? The action keeps coming throughout the book, the explosion just outside the White House, Uma being drugged and what does Forsyth want from Uma. I'm not telling you anything else, you need to buy the book to find out if Uma can save everything. This book will have on your toes all the way through and there's a few twists you won't expected
Ghawar Oil Field, Saudi Arabia, 2nd November 2009, 21:05hours and there is a big explosions that are raging across the refinery, and that's only on the first place. Ali only intended a small explosion. Uma is in LA, but she feels she's being watched. Who are the men in black with dark glasses? Are they watching her? The action keeps coming throughout the book, the explosion just outside the White House, Uma being drugged and what does Forsyth want from Uma. I'm not telling you anything else, you need to buy the book to find out if Uma can save everything. This book will have on your toes all the way through and there's a few twists you won't expected
July 26, 2023
"Long gone are the days when we hoped to change the energy habits of human beings by guilting them into going green. If anything, I think the green movement has suffered a bit of a backlash. People are fed up with it. It is yesterday’s cause for the majority and the only way to get it back on the agenda is to help them where it currently matters. In their pockets."
This book is political Sci-fi/thriller with climate conscious characters, terrorism and government that wants to use new technologies for different reasons, all very important themes, but it's also more than just these things.
Green Ray is second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but I will definitely go back and read first book as well, I want more information about this world, the characters and the invention of Leap.
There's going to be a third book too and I'm sure it'll be as captivating as this one.
At times there was too much politics for my liking, and not enough sci-fi, but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy the story anyway.
"Saving the world is hard work."
It sure is, and it's also hard work to come up with the story that'll keep you glued to the pages and the author did great, mixing real world problems with fictional and finding solutions for all of them, while also making sure to give us the timeframes with each chapter to help us keep track of the story.
This book is political Sci-fi/thriller with climate conscious characters, terrorism and government that wants to use new technologies for different reasons, all very important themes, but it's also more than just these things.
Green Ray is second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but I will definitely go back and read first book as well, I want more information about this world, the characters and the invention of Leap.
There's going to be a third book too and I'm sure it'll be as captivating as this one.
At times there was too much politics for my liking, and not enough sci-fi, but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy the story anyway.
"Saving the world is hard work."
It sure is, and it's also hard work to come up with the story that'll keep you glued to the pages and the author did great, mixing real world problems with fictional and finding solutions for all of them, while also making sure to give us the timeframes with each chapter to help us keep track of the story.
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