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Aopato
Sonia appears to be a typical grandmother at seventy-five. She thinks her worst fears have been realized when she is forced to move into a city senior complex.
She has always felt she was different. When a tiny sphere appears out of empty space, informs her she belongs to a lost race, she is not surprised. As the device knocks her in the forehead, a whole new reality opens up, and Sonia finds herself responsible not only for the welfare of dysfunctional family, but also holding the lives of a rag-tag inter-racial band of survivors. She calls these the invisible ones: Aopato (Ah-or-atos in Greek).
Sonia's life goal will forever be the safety and happiness of those in her care. Why should it be any different now?
But there are those who oppose her, believing she has neither the skills or qualifications to carry out her function. Add to a contentious daughter and jealous brothers is the fact that the species has a natural vicious predator intent on eliminating all of their kind.
How could agape love be sufficient to conquer such hurtles? Will this struggling new remnant die at its birth?
She has always felt she was different. When a tiny sphere appears out of empty space, informs her she belongs to a lost race, she is not surprised. As the device knocks her in the forehead, a whole new reality opens up, and Sonia finds herself responsible not only for the welfare of dysfunctional family, but also holding the lives of a rag-tag inter-racial band of survivors. She calls these the invisible ones: Aopato (Ah-or-atos in Greek).
Sonia's life goal will forever be the safety and happiness of those in her care. Why should it be any different now?
But there are those who oppose her, believing she has neither the skills or qualifications to carry out her function. Add to a contentious daughter and jealous brothers is the fact that the species has a natural vicious predator intent on eliminating all of their kind.
How could agape love be sufficient to conquer such hurtles? Will this struggling new remnant die at its birth?
- GenresScience Fiction
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2013
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January 16, 2019
All I can say is WOW! This is Sci-Fi Fantasy at its best! A REAL PAGE TURNER! I would say this has to be the BEST book I've ever read! A new race: The Aopato. One body, mind, and spirit blended together with a love so great it makes your heart melt. Individually the species is threatened, but together they survive. Hidden in history for centuries, they discover each other and the powers they possess. It's a new life, but danger lurks with their enemy on the prowl. Love it! This book is a cross between AVATAR and ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN. You will not be disappointed! It should be turned into a MOVIE!!! Seriously, I am walking on a cloud right now just daydreaming about these gentle extraterrestrial people and wondering if by chance they really could be out there somewhere. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Already downloaded it to my ereader. GET THE BOOK PEOPLE!
May 31, 2014
When I read the first few chapters I must confess I found it difficult to settle into this book, as it sets off to rather a wobbly start. However, it soon settles down into the development of the alien civilisation.
The worldbuilding is plausible and very well-structured. Although quite complex in terms of relationship structures, Afseth handles this aspect very well, gradually building up the picture of how the race survives. I especially appreciated the red herrings that surrounded the climax of the story.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I did not give it five stars because I feel it could have done with some more editing to make it stand out, but it is nevertheless a memorable tale.
The worldbuilding is plausible and very well-structured. Although quite complex in terms of relationship structures, Afseth handles this aspect very well, gradually building up the picture of how the race survives. I especially appreciated the red herrings that surrounded the climax of the story.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I did not give it five stars because I feel it could have done with some more editing to make it stand out, but it is nevertheless a memorable tale.
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