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Isolating Contact
The truth has never set anyone free
It’s 2032 and mankind is quite proud of themselves. Nuclear weapons have been destroyed and humans have earned their first contact moment. There’s peace with the mysterious alien visitors right up until the portal connecting their two worlds becomes operational, and only hours later, all Hell breaks loose.
"Isolating Contact” is a fast-paced merger of science fiction and thriller told through the eyes of five strangers whose lives become entangled in an intergalactic conflict. Earth’s fate lies in the hands of a sociopath propagandist, her guerilla journalist nemesis, a hero pilot with a dark secret, a wannabe astronaut out for vengeance, and a mercenary on the lam. Sometimes as enemies and other times as allies, this collection of loners will shape the future of their species, if there’s to be one at all.
The ugly truth behind why things went so wrong is buried out there somewhere, and it may cost them everything if they go digging for it.
It’s 2032 and mankind is quite proud of themselves. Nuclear weapons have been destroyed and humans have earned their first contact moment. There’s peace with the mysterious alien visitors right up until the portal connecting their two worlds becomes operational, and only hours later, all Hell breaks loose.
"Isolating Contact” is a fast-paced merger of science fiction and thriller told through the eyes of five strangers whose lives become entangled in an intergalactic conflict. Earth’s fate lies in the hands of a sociopath propagandist, her guerilla journalist nemesis, a hero pilot with a dark secret, a wannabe astronaut out for vengeance, and a mercenary on the lam. Sometimes as enemies and other times as allies, this collection of loners will shape the future of their species, if there’s to be one at all.
The ugly truth behind why things went so wrong is buried out there somewhere, and it may cost them everything if they go digging for it.
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225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2024
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February 18, 2024
5/5*
“My heart was already a malfunctioning soulless organ,..”
-Emilia Vera.
One of the most important main characters.Callous, unforgiving, selfish, cruel, and narcissistic. A horrible combination since she was a mere child. Remington was able to write through a young girl’s eyes and do so well that you could feel her feelings and see her life and her pain and struggles.
“Those who trade strategy for spite are destined to win small battles but lose large wars.”
In this thrilling dystopian drama, a young woman’s past and present collide with explosive results. The veil of history and mystery is torn as her frozen past leads to an uncertain fiery future.
And thus begins the downfall of Humanity.
“Look at them(People). They’re sheep, and they’ll follow any wolf who presents as a shepherd.”
This is a phenomenal read! It has everything, action and adventure, drama, lies and betrayal, tragedy. I was glued to the story from the beginning, with its unexpected twists and vertiginous turns. A true rollercoaster of a ride!
And that incredible twist.. I was not expecting it at all! It came out of nowhere, all of a sudden. Wow! What a blast! I nearly had an anxiety attack. My heart was pounding at a fast rate for a long while, my breathing shallow and fast, trying to assimilate what had just transpired. I read the passages three, four times to assure myself, because I couldn’t give credit to what I had just read. Bravo, Ash Remington!
“Don’t trade your humanity for anything. Keep fighting,..”
I liked how Ash Remington divided the book between the four main characters with their own points of view throughout the story. How they started alone and how their lives were interwoven inexorably and inevitably during their lifetime. It was a different and unique experience. I really got into the characters and their crises, and drew me in from the very first page.
Dynamic, imaginative and thrilling, it is a refreshing change from the usual fare in the genre. The world-building is incredible, the storyline is fast-paced and shocking to the core! High stakes brilliantly orchestrated, deafening, heart pounding towards a final crescendo. And what an end! Can’t wait to read book-2 of the series!
I highly recommend it.
Maya Angelou once said, “Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst. Life is shocking, but you must never appear to be shocked.”
“My heart was already a malfunctioning soulless organ,..”
-Emilia Vera.
One of the most important main characters.Callous, unforgiving, selfish, cruel, and narcissistic. A horrible combination since she was a mere child. Remington was able to write through a young girl’s eyes and do so well that you could feel her feelings and see her life and her pain and struggles.
“Those who trade strategy for spite are destined to win small battles but lose large wars.”
In this thrilling dystopian drama, a young woman’s past and present collide with explosive results. The veil of history and mystery is torn as her frozen past leads to an uncertain fiery future.
And thus begins the downfall of Humanity.
“Look at them(People). They’re sheep, and they’ll follow any wolf who presents as a shepherd.”
This is a phenomenal read! It has everything, action and adventure, drama, lies and betrayal, tragedy. I was glued to the story from the beginning, with its unexpected twists and vertiginous turns. A true rollercoaster of a ride!
And that incredible twist.. I was not expecting it at all! It came out of nowhere, all of a sudden. Wow! What a blast! I nearly had an anxiety attack. My heart was pounding at a fast rate for a long while, my breathing shallow and fast, trying to assimilate what had just transpired. I read the passages three, four times to assure myself, because I couldn’t give credit to what I had just read. Bravo, Ash Remington!
“Don’t trade your humanity for anything. Keep fighting,..”
I liked how Ash Remington divided the book between the four main characters with their own points of view throughout the story. How they started alone and how their lives were interwoven inexorably and inevitably during their lifetime. It was a different and unique experience. I really got into the characters and their crises, and drew me in from the very first page.
Dynamic, imaginative and thrilling, it is a refreshing change from the usual fare in the genre. The world-building is incredible, the storyline is fast-paced and shocking to the core! High stakes brilliantly orchestrated, deafening, heart pounding towards a final crescendo. And what an end! Can’t wait to read book-2 of the series!
I highly recommend it.
Maya Angelou once said, “Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst. Life is shocking, but you must never appear to be shocked.”
March 20, 2024
true rating: 4.5
This book took me on one hell of a journey.
I didn't really know what the expect going into this, only that I was very intrigued when the synopsis explained that soon after we had first contact with aliens, and created a portal between the two planets, all hell broke loose.
However the story doesn't start with hell breaking loose. It starts with getting to know each of the main characters individual storylines. I really appreciated this because with multiple POVs, sometimes it's hard to care about each character and their storyline, but learning each of their backstory's and motives made this much more enjoyable. Once I was invested in the characters, the action came soon after and never really stopped.
Back to the characters for a second though, these characters were so uniquely different and well-rounded. They weren't just cookie-cutter copies of the same character pasted over and over. No, multiple genders, races, ages just types of people were represented (also there was a fun loving dog). There were even unlikeable main characters, but even then you still root for them. When the storylines for each character started to mix, I only became that more invested because this ragtag group are the underdogs for sure. The intermingling of friendships and kinds of relationships between the characters was well done too. Nothing felt forced upon me as a reader, everything developed naturally and I was along for the ride.
The writing in this was also phenomenal. Due to the complex nature of the plot and characters, I think the simplicity of the writing helped make this story so successful for me. Don't get me wrong, I love eloquence in books sometimes... but the writing in this was straight forward and easy to understand without all the fancy adjectives and overly descriptive prose (or intense knowledge dumping) that can bog me down in following whats going on. That being said, there is still plenty of description alongside all the action.
This was a rollercoaster of emotion and action which led me to being incredibly invested in these characters and the future of this world. And I guarantee if you give this book a chance and hop on this rollercoaster ride, you will be invested too. You won't see the twists coming and will be left surprised.
Thank you to the author Ash Remington for letting me be apart of the ARC team and giving me a chance to support your debut novel! I'm so excited to read what you write next!
This book took me on one hell of a journey.
I didn't really know what the expect going into this, only that I was very intrigued when the synopsis explained that soon after we had first contact with aliens, and created a portal between the two planets, all hell broke loose.
However the story doesn't start with hell breaking loose. It starts with getting to know each of the main characters individual storylines. I really appreciated this because with multiple POVs, sometimes it's hard to care about each character and their storyline, but learning each of their backstory's and motives made this much more enjoyable. Once I was invested in the characters, the action came soon after and never really stopped.
Back to the characters for a second though, these characters were so uniquely different and well-rounded. They weren't just cookie-cutter copies of the same character pasted over and over. No, multiple genders, races, ages just types of people were represented (also there was a fun loving dog). There were even unlikeable main characters, but even then you still root for them. When the storylines for each character started to mix, I only became that more invested because this ragtag group are the underdogs for sure. The intermingling of friendships and kinds of relationships between the characters was well done too. Nothing felt forced upon me as a reader, everything developed naturally and I was along for the ride.
The writing in this was also phenomenal. Due to the complex nature of the plot and characters, I think the simplicity of the writing helped make this story so successful for me. Don't get me wrong, I love eloquence in books sometimes... but the writing in this was straight forward and easy to understand without all the fancy adjectives and overly descriptive prose (or intense knowledge dumping) that can bog me down in following whats going on. That being said, there is still plenty of description alongside all the action.
This was a rollercoaster of emotion and action which led me to being incredibly invested in these characters and the future of this world. And I guarantee if you give this book a chance and hop on this rollercoaster ride, you will be invested too. You won't see the twists coming and will be left surprised.
Thank you to the author Ash Remington for letting me be apart of the ARC team and giving me a chance to support your debut novel! I'm so excited to read what you write next!
February 23, 2024
I don't know what I had in mind going into this book, but whatever it was blew it. I felt SO many feelings, while being gripped by the plot of an ever changing Earth. I laughed, I cried, I audibly gasped, I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN. It was one hell of a ride. I don't think I will ever forget it.
You have multiple POVs of first contact of an alien race coming to Earth and the aftermath that ensues. The intertwining of them all through different perspectives and the author writes emotions so well you feel then yourself.
This was a sci thriller with a dash of romance and dollop humanity and its emotions… please pick this up. Its unlike anything you have ever read.
I received an advance review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
You have multiple POVs of first contact of an alien race coming to Earth and the aftermath that ensues. The intertwining of them all through different perspectives and the author writes emotions so well you feel then yourself.
This was a sci thriller with a dash of romance and dollop humanity and its emotions… please pick this up. Its unlike anything you have ever read.
I received an advance review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 24, 2024
This book was not what I expected it to be. What I expected: a sci fi novel about first contact with an alien life form and the events that follow. What it is: a sci fi novel about first contact with an alien life form, and the diverse human interactions that lead to the events that follow.
The exploration of the characters involved in this book are what set it apart from other sci fi novels. The characters are so well developed and we really get to see into each and every one’s psyche, so you understand exactly why they do what they’ve done. The aliens were also characterized wonderfully.
The world building of the future (2032) Earth and the alien world is also very well written, dropping you right in the middle of these two. Though not fast paced, this book does have quite a bit of action, suspense and definitely fits in the thriller category.
Totally recommend this sci fi thriller for any sci fi fans who also appreciate human and emotional exploration mixed in. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The exploration of the characters involved in this book are what set it apart from other sci fi novels. The characters are so well developed and we really get to see into each and every one’s psyche, so you understand exactly why they do what they’ve done. The aliens were also characterized wonderfully.
The world building of the future (2032) Earth and the alien world is also very well written, dropping you right in the middle of these two. Though not fast paced, this book does have quite a bit of action, suspense and definitely fits in the thriller category.
Totally recommend this sci fi thriller for any sci fi fans who also appreciate human and emotional exploration mixed in. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 19, 2023
I loved this book and its entire world! It gave me such a futuristic feel and i loved the subtle autistic references and pink Floyd references! This book had me putting myself in the characters shoes and really using my brain! I couldn’t put it down. If you’re looking to dip your toe into sci fi this is where to start . I loved this author. She will always be an auto buy for me!
I got a free e copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
I got a free e copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
February 29, 2024
When Exposing your Feelings is Good
Isolating Contact by Ash Remington is one of those rare books where the end may appear to be a disaster and yet, in the short term anyway, you will be left with a glow in your heart.
Another trope unusual to Science Fiction is the hint of a Universal Spirituality being the road to recovering our Humanity. There was much that surprised me in this ostensibly violent and xenophobic space opera.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new species, new ways of being in our own species and how both change in the next book, as this is billed as The Contact Series. With all of the unique characters we already have met, and the technology presented, there are so many different dimensions this story could go into, I cannot wait to find out what happens to them all.
Isolating Contact by Ash Remington is one of those rare books where the end may appear to be a disaster and yet, in the short term anyway, you will be left with a glow in your heart.
Another trope unusual to Science Fiction is the hint of a Universal Spirituality being the road to recovering our Humanity. There was much that surprised me in this ostensibly violent and xenophobic space opera.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new species, new ways of being in our own species and how both change in the next book, as this is billed as The Contact Series. With all of the unique characters we already have met, and the technology presented, there are so many different dimensions this story could go into, I cannot wait to find out what happens to them all.
August 7, 2024
I always enjoy a good sci-fi book, coming from someone who is a huge fan of Dune (but only the SyFy TV version from 2000) and my all-time favorite book is Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A Heinlein. I'll say that this book was a great return to those types of complicated character environments.
Isolating Contact features at least 8 different perspectives throughout the book, some are one-time only and others are revisited repeatedly. But the POV changes are essential to the story progression and provide a view inside of each layer of activity as it unfolds.
I found myself attached to every character and their layers of complication from the villainous Emelia that heads up the One World Government controlling the population like pawns pieces to the nerdy and quirky Alexis who hosts the nightly conspiracy podcast about the "truth" behind everything. There's not too much I want to say about the plot because I'm afraid it might give away pivotal pieces to those who haven't read it and I'm not a spoiler sport.
The other thing that I absolutely LOVED about this book was it's use of music as a method for catharsis in two major events in the story. If you're from a similar generation as me then you'll remember the early 2000's and the appearance of Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory and Meteora album. I was a huge fan of these albums and there's a scene where two characters are enveloped in major trauma and start belting the lyrics to "Somewhere I Belong" from Linkin Park.
It was a powerful and relatable moment that I'm sure I won't be able to forget for such a long time. I remember as a teenager doing the dishes every night with my CD player (yes... a CD player) tucked safely in the front pocket of my hoodie and my headphones feeding up through the inside while I listened to this CD on replay for hours on end. It truly was a personal connection to this story to have this song included.
This book ends with a little bit of a cliff hanger, not too bad though and there is a second book coming this Fall which I will absolutely be reading!
Isolating Contact features at least 8 different perspectives throughout the book, some are one-time only and others are revisited repeatedly. But the POV changes are essential to the story progression and provide a view inside of each layer of activity as it unfolds.
I found myself attached to every character and their layers of complication from the villainous Emelia that heads up the One World Government controlling the population like pawns pieces to the nerdy and quirky Alexis who hosts the nightly conspiracy podcast about the "truth" behind everything. There's not too much I want to say about the plot because I'm afraid it might give away pivotal pieces to those who haven't read it and I'm not a spoiler sport.
The other thing that I absolutely LOVED about this book was it's use of music as a method for catharsis in two major events in the story. If you're from a similar generation as me then you'll remember the early 2000's and the appearance of Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory and Meteora album. I was a huge fan of these albums and there's a scene where two characters are enveloped in major trauma and start belting the lyrics to "Somewhere I Belong" from Linkin Park.
It was a powerful and relatable moment that I'm sure I won't be able to forget for such a long time. I remember as a teenager doing the dishes every night with my CD player (yes... a CD player) tucked safely in the front pocket of my hoodie and my headphones feeding up through the inside while I listened to this CD on replay for hours on end. It truly was a personal connection to this story to have this song included.
I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I've felt so long
(Erase all the pain 'til it's gone)
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I'm close to something real
I wanna find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
This book ends with a little bit of a cliff hanger, not too bad though and there is a second book coming this Fall which I will absolutely be reading!
January 29, 2024
Contains some spoilers
Really enjoyed this debut novel from Ash Remington. Isolating contact is a fast paced, twist-ridden journey exploring the human condition. Not usually a one for sci fi, I felt like there was no unnecessary technical jargon and it was much more story and character based which I loved. It was full of emotional ups and downs and I felt connected to the characters and their stories.
When the Praxi race makes contact with planet Earth, they learn to their detriment that humans are not the peaceful society they are trying to convey. They then turn on the unsuspecting residents of planet Earth and target government buildings which in turn triggers a retaliation. However, not all is as it seems and the characters gradually wake up to the possibility that they have been duped by those in command via the power of social media – a stark reminder of the dangers of believing everything we see and read!
Explored through the eyes of a handful of well written, three dimensional characters, each with their own flaws and agenda, it meant that as a reader you could see the story from several sides. From the “hero of the hour” Ranbir to the grieving and vengeful Malik to the cold hearted Emilia – we explore the world fall out from an alien invasion through their eyes. Using the different perspectives meant that we got to understand how different people had been affected in different ways and I loved experiencing their individual journeys as they discovered the truth. There could easily have been at least two books out of this such was the amount of action in the story but keeping it to one meant that the pace was rapid and interest piqued throughout – rest assured there is no filler in this book, it’s all carefully crafted.
Ash Remington has shown himself to be a great character driven storyteller and I’ll be keeping an eye out for the next book!
Really enjoyed this debut novel from Ash Remington. Isolating contact is a fast paced, twist-ridden journey exploring the human condition. Not usually a one for sci fi, I felt like there was no unnecessary technical jargon and it was much more story and character based which I loved. It was full of emotional ups and downs and I felt connected to the characters and their stories.
When the Praxi race makes contact with planet Earth, they learn to their detriment that humans are not the peaceful society they are trying to convey. They then turn on the unsuspecting residents of planet Earth and target government buildings which in turn triggers a retaliation. However, not all is as it seems and the characters gradually wake up to the possibility that they have been duped by those in command via the power of social media – a stark reminder of the dangers of believing everything we see and read!
Explored through the eyes of a handful of well written, three dimensional characters, each with their own flaws and agenda, it meant that as a reader you could see the story from several sides. From the “hero of the hour” Ranbir to the grieving and vengeful Malik to the cold hearted Emilia – we explore the world fall out from an alien invasion through their eyes. Using the different perspectives meant that we got to understand how different people had been affected in different ways and I loved experiencing their individual journeys as they discovered the truth. There could easily have been at least two books out of this such was the amount of action in the story but keeping it to one meant that the pace was rapid and interest piqued throughout – rest assured there is no filler in this book, it’s all carefully crafted.
Ash Remington has shown himself to be a great character driven storyteller and I’ll be keeping an eye out for the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2023
Absolute perfection. Isolating Contact is as captivating as it is emotional.
This is a Sci-Fi book unlike any other and was impossible to put down.
I expected the aliens, new technology, and new world order. I did not expect to have such visceral emotional reactions to the characters.
One minute I’m shocked to my core, the next I’m crying my eyes out, just to then be laughing uncontrollably.
This ragtag group of characters had me in an absolute chokehold.
🖤Emilia Vera. She’s aggressive, damaged, off the rails, and has spent her entire life just wanting to be alone. She’s also a genius with a terrifying mind and an unmatched knack for all things digital, especially in the form of digital manipulating.
🖤Alexis X. She is devoted to running her podcast specializing in conspiracy theories, government coverups and of course, all things aliens. Her sole mission in life is exposing the truth, the only thing she is missing is the tinfoil hat.
🖤Ranbir Chopra. A handsome man that volunteers to be the first human to travel the jump point to Prius, the fifth planet of six in the solar system the Praxi call home. The world’s hero! Even if he had to tell some lies to get the position, that’s the price to pay for some fame and recognition.
🖤Malik Emmanuel. A loving devoted husband and father with unwavering faith. He is among the group of engineers who takes instruction from the Praxi’s to build the jump point from Earth to Prius, after being turned down, again, for a chance to work for NASA. His life goal has always been to make it to space, but when his dream finally comes true, it’s in a way he never expected.
🖤Maya Fontaine. She’s a rough around the edges mercenary who has a way of taking charge in whatever way necessary. Though not at the expense of having a good time. She may be tough as nails, but don’t let that fool you, she’s got quite the soft spot when needed.
What do you get when this mismatch group finds their selves having to work together? One of the best Sci-Fi story you’ll ever read.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
This is a Sci-Fi book unlike any other and was impossible to put down.
I expected the aliens, new technology, and new world order. I did not expect to have such visceral emotional reactions to the characters.
One minute I’m shocked to my core, the next I’m crying my eyes out, just to then be laughing uncontrollably.
This ragtag group of characters had me in an absolute chokehold.
🖤Emilia Vera. She’s aggressive, damaged, off the rails, and has spent her entire life just wanting to be alone. She’s also a genius with a terrifying mind and an unmatched knack for all things digital, especially in the form of digital manipulating.
🖤Alexis X. She is devoted to running her podcast specializing in conspiracy theories, government coverups and of course, all things aliens. Her sole mission in life is exposing the truth, the only thing she is missing is the tinfoil hat.
🖤Ranbir Chopra. A handsome man that volunteers to be the first human to travel the jump point to Prius, the fifth planet of six in the solar system the Praxi call home. The world’s hero! Even if he had to tell some lies to get the position, that’s the price to pay for some fame and recognition.
🖤Malik Emmanuel. A loving devoted husband and father with unwavering faith. He is among the group of engineers who takes instruction from the Praxi’s to build the jump point from Earth to Prius, after being turned down, again, for a chance to work for NASA. His life goal has always been to make it to space, but when his dream finally comes true, it’s in a way he never expected.
🖤Maya Fontaine. She’s a rough around the edges mercenary who has a way of taking charge in whatever way necessary. Though not at the expense of having a good time. She may be tough as nails, but don’t let that fool you, she’s got quite the soft spot when needed.
What do you get when this mismatch group finds their selves having to work together? One of the best Sci-Fi story you’ll ever read.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
January 29, 2024
I did not want the story to end. It was by far the best Sci-fi book that I have ever read! It made me laugh (out loud), cry, all the feels! At the end of the day when I forced myself to put it down (to do the other adulting things in life). I could not stop thinking about this story and all of the characters involved. We had quirky commentary, an impactful storyline that gets better with every turn of a page, conspiracy, alien contact, lies, deceit.. I could go on it was truly amazing! I am talking about it to everyone!.
February 3, 2025
Isolating Contact offers a unique take on the sci-fi genre, exploring an ever-changing Earth through multiple perspectives. While the shifting POVs sometimes made the pacing feel a bit uneven, the story was intriguing and fast-paced, with some truly compelling characters like Emilia and Alexis. Although I personally would have liked to see a bit more development in some areas and a stronger sense of wonder, the book was an enjoyable and exciting read overall. If you're a fan of sci-fi, aliens, and end-of-the-world scenarios, this one's worth checking out.
March 3, 2024
I really enjoyed this book
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes syi fi lots of twists and turns and wasn't so out there that it couldn't be true really liked it
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes syi fi lots of twists and turns and wasn't so out there that it couldn't be true really liked it
February 16, 2024
This was absolutely spectacular. I loved the 5+ POV, every character was amazing and well developed. The character growth was amazing. The ending tho :O
Recommend 100%
Recommend 100%
July 6, 2024
4.5 stars! This was such a good book. The growth these characters go thru by the end of this book is astounding. The ending sets you up perfectly for book two when it releases
February 2, 2024
This is my first sci-fi read of the year and its going to be hard to top it off. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did, however, the world building and the action packed plot is simply fantastic it was hard to put down. I was glued to the pages trying to get to the end to see these 5 random group of people work together to try and save humanity. It has all the elements a sci-fi novel should have plus aliens, war, political intrigue, and the POV of each one. It's so good any sci-fi lover will 1000% enjoy this. If this is author Ash Remington's debut novel, I can only imagine whats to come of future books!
January 31, 2024
Not my typical read whatsoever but holy moly it was a good one! The writing is phenomenal! I loved the switching POVs and feel as though it helped me understand a lot better while reading. The characters were great! It was just such a wild journey that actually had me emotional at times! I’m beyond glad that I decided to pick this one up and look forward to book two in the future! Thank you Ash for letting me read and review! 💗
January 31, 2024
I have been geared up to read this ARC for a couple months now. Sci-fi + Thriller novel introduces a team of random nobodies and somebodies. Cross over of scientific beliefs into a belief that God will save the human race.
When Aliens descend and make a deal, war breaks out millions of people die .. Humans retaliate and wipe out how many of the Aliens. Why and how has this unfolded there was no reason for brutality, will the conspiracist uncover the truth in time?
Emilia is broken and traumatised taken in by a random woman Penelope who trains her and teaches her academia and street skills. Emilia has ugly scars physically and emotionally, she’s named a psychopath but can she turn her hate and bitter self into one who is kind and empathetic and who will help her find this other self.
Cross between the tv show morning wars ft Jennifer Anniston and real life issues with main stream media and conspiracy theorists who are always pitted against each other. Will they decide to come together for the greater good of the world or will their stubbornness and bitter, grieving hearts overshadow the real war raging in front of them.
Absolutely loved this multi POV novel by Indie Author Ash Remington. You feel that you know each character like you’ve known them for decades. There’s no missing a step or feeling confused by different story angles. Will definitely be adding this to my bookshelf and look forward to reading more in the future.
When Aliens descend and make a deal, war breaks out millions of people die .. Humans retaliate and wipe out how many of the Aliens. Why and how has this unfolded there was no reason for brutality, will the conspiracist uncover the truth in time?
Emilia is broken and traumatised taken in by a random woman Penelope who trains her and teaches her academia and street skills. Emilia has ugly scars physically and emotionally, she’s named a psychopath but can she turn her hate and bitter self into one who is kind and empathetic and who will help her find this other self.
Cross between the tv show morning wars ft Jennifer Anniston and real life issues with main stream media and conspiracy theorists who are always pitted against each other. Will they decide to come together for the greater good of the world or will their stubbornness and bitter, grieving hearts overshadow the real war raging in front of them.
Absolutely loved this multi POV novel by Indie Author Ash Remington. You feel that you know each character like you’ve known them for decades. There’s no missing a step or feeling confused by different story angles. Will definitely be adding this to my bookshelf and look forward to reading more in the future.
March 6, 2024
one word describes this story from a dystopian future, one filled with drama, back stabbing with no where to run or hide.
relying on one's enemy turned friend.
that word is wonderwall
relying on one's enemy turned friend.
that word is wonderwall
March 4, 2024
Great read from a new Indie author! Loved it!
April 1, 2024
Great read!
I don't usually like sci-fi novels with aliens but Isolating Contact's plot is well written, surprisingly feasible and definitely captivating; combine that with characters that are relatable and lovable and you've got a book that you don't want to put down! Can't wait for the next adventure!
I don't usually like sci-fi novels with aliens but Isolating Contact's plot is well written, surprisingly feasible and definitely captivating; combine that with characters that are relatable and lovable and you've got a book that you don't want to put down! Can't wait for the next adventure!
February 9, 2025
1.5/5 I grade on a curve, and a 2 is "ok".
I read an article last year, showing statistics that more people want to be writers, but fewer people want to read, and I wondered what the books written by the non readers would look like. Now I know.
I bought this after it appeared in a "Best SF of the year"- type blog post, and didn't know anything about either the book or the author, so after reading the first chapter, I was wondering to myself if this was written by someone who isn't a native English speaker, and whether this writer had an editor at all. I stopped reading briefly, noticed it's self published, which I guess increases the likelihood that it's not edited.
The language is, well, bad, with a lot of mixups, like using diffusing instead of defusing, embroidered instead of embroiled, Darth Vader gets misspelled as Vadar, stationery instead stationary, etc etc. Sometimes this gets unintentionally hilarious, during an argument someone yells
"Are you outside your mind?"
Language issues aside, the whole thing is alternating chapters of 1st person POVs, which works okay in the first half of the book, but their voices are similar enough that if they don't keep going on about their schtick, some of them are hard to tell apart.
The main plot twist is The Watchmen's, the main villain is a feminazi, the character supposed to be most likeable lists "women" as one of three "amenities" he misses, the one black character thinks he's not like other black people because he's married to a white woman (!??).
I'm not a military SF purist by any means, my suspension of disbelief doesn't hinge on alien science and technology lining up 100% with theoretical physics (I'm not even going to touch on why there's fish on an alien planet, nevermind that the air is breathable), but not even getting how the internet works right will take me right out of the story. Having one data center for the entire world is so mindbogglingly stupid for a number of reasons. The latency alone would be hell.
There's also stupidity about how wigs work, how wearing heels work, how telecommunications work, how background checks work, how sociopathy works, there's two(!) musical breaks that quote a lot of lyrics verbatim, which was annoying to read, but more importantly for the author, is copyright infringement.
I will say that the ending was nicely wrapped up, so I don't feel the need to read the second book. With a good editor this could be a passable beach read type thriller. I find myself not wanting to be too harsh, because it's self published, it feels like being cruel to someone who just started writing, but Hugh Howey started out self published, and there's so much fanfic out there with infinitely higher literary value.
For more literary versions on the same theme, try The Word For World is Forest, Watchmen, or Ender's Game.
I read an article last year, showing statistics that more people want to be writers, but fewer people want to read, and I wondered what the books written by the non readers would look like. Now I know.
I bought this after it appeared in a "Best SF of the year"- type blog post, and didn't know anything about either the book or the author, so after reading the first chapter, I was wondering to myself if this was written by someone who isn't a native English speaker, and whether this writer had an editor at all. I stopped reading briefly, noticed it's self published, which I guess increases the likelihood that it's not edited.
The language is, well, bad, with a lot of mixups, like using diffusing instead of defusing, embroidered instead of embroiled, Darth Vader gets misspelled as Vadar, stationery instead stationary, etc etc. Sometimes this gets unintentionally hilarious, during an argument someone yells
"Are you outside your mind?"
Language issues aside, the whole thing is alternating chapters of 1st person POVs, which works okay in the first half of the book, but their voices are similar enough that if they don't keep going on about their schtick, some of them are hard to tell apart.
The main plot twist is The Watchmen's, the main villain is a feminazi, the character supposed to be most likeable lists "women" as one of three "amenities" he misses, the one black character thinks he's not like other black people because he's married to a white woman (!??).
I'm not a military SF purist by any means, my suspension of disbelief doesn't hinge on alien science and technology lining up 100% with theoretical physics (I'm not even going to touch on why there's fish on an alien planet, nevermind that the air is breathable), but not even getting how the internet works right will take me right out of the story. Having one data center for the entire world is so mindbogglingly stupid for a number of reasons. The latency alone would be hell.
There's also stupidity about how wigs work, how wearing heels work, how telecommunications work, how background checks work, how sociopathy works, there's two(!) musical breaks that quote a lot of lyrics verbatim, which was annoying to read, but more importantly for the author, is copyright infringement.
I will say that the ending was nicely wrapped up, so I don't feel the need to read the second book. With a good editor this could be a passable beach read type thriller. I find myself not wanting to be too harsh, because it's self published, it feels like being cruel to someone who just started writing, but Hugh Howey started out self published, and there's so much fanfic out there with infinitely higher literary value.
For more literary versions on the same theme, try The Word For World is Forest, Watchmen, or Ender's Game.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2024
This was interesting read for me. I was not entirely sure what to expect, but the premise sounded promising. I had a good time reading this, though I do feel it could have been fleshed out a bit more here and there and bit more streamlined in other places.
Overall though, this is a story of epic proportions about earth’s greed and manipulation. Certainly a subject that seems very apt and timely. The story that the author creates here is so good and the plot really does work very well. The characters are all very different and most are really not very likeable, but I think in the end most, if not all, absolutely grow on you. They did on me anyway.
There are quite a few POVs and I do wonder whether some were really necessary, but then they may well play a bigger role in book two. As it was, it made the pacing a bit uneven and a little messy at times. It also meant I never quite got as invested in the characters as I wanted to, because I just did not spend enough time with each of them individually. That is not to say I did not care about the characters, because I found myself caring for sure. Emilia was a fantastic character with a great story arc. I also though Alexis’ was a really interesting point of view and I wished I got to know her a bit better throughout the story. I also really enjoyed the conflict within Malik and I could have easily had a bit more time with him.
I think the emotion I missed a bit in this story was a sense of wonder, and that was a little frustrating to me, as this was about first contact and ultimately space travel and a new planet. I wished there was a bit more of a feeling how extraordinary these experiences were to these characters and, in extension, the reader.
Despite a few minor complaints, I did really enjoyed the read and I was excited to pick it up every time. The story was fast paced and exciting. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series when it becomes available.
I would definitely recommend this one to science fiction lovers, but it is not too hardcore for sci-fi newbies to enjoy. I don’t read enough of it, but this worked pretty well for me.
Overall though, this is a story of epic proportions about earth’s greed and manipulation. Certainly a subject that seems very apt and timely. The story that the author creates here is so good and the plot really does work very well. The characters are all very different and most are really not very likeable, but I think in the end most, if not all, absolutely grow on you. They did on me anyway.
There are quite a few POVs and I do wonder whether some were really necessary, but then they may well play a bigger role in book two. As it was, it made the pacing a bit uneven and a little messy at times. It also meant I never quite got as invested in the characters as I wanted to, because I just did not spend enough time with each of them individually. That is not to say I did not care about the characters, because I found myself caring for sure. Emilia was a fantastic character with a great story arc. I also though Alexis’ was a really interesting point of view and I wished I got to know her a bit better throughout the story. I also really enjoyed the conflict within Malik and I could have easily had a bit more time with him.
I think the emotion I missed a bit in this story was a sense of wonder, and that was a little frustrating to me, as this was about first contact and ultimately space travel and a new planet. I wished there was a bit more of a feeling how extraordinary these experiences were to these characters and, in extension, the reader.
Despite a few minor complaints, I did really enjoyed the read and I was excited to pick it up every time. The story was fast paced and exciting. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series when it becomes available.
I would definitely recommend this one to science fiction lovers, but it is not too hardcore for sci-fi newbies to enjoy. I don’t read enough of it, but this worked pretty well for me.
January 29, 2024
"𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁"
SYNOPSIS✨
⚠️The start of World War III⚠️
🛸Set in 2032, the book is written in future POV where mankind is quite proud of themselves, having intelligence and educated youths.
🛸Nuclear weapons have been destroyed and humans have earned their first contact moment.
🛸There’s peace with the mysterious alien visitors right up until the portal connecting their two worlds becomes operational, and only hours later, all Hell breaks loose.
🛸 Emilia Vera is intelligent, broken but also unique in her own way. She is a part of OWG (One World Governance) bcoz of her past skills which were only noticed by Penelope.
🛸She has a project where the Earth's fate lies in her hands, but for that she needs to get dirty on this project to accomplish it.
🛸And as she moves further and further she realises that, the ugly truth behind why things went so wrong is buried out there somewhere, and it may cost them (Her and her team) everything if they go digging for it.
MY THOUGHTS💭
✨This was my first Sci-fiction, and honestly I wasn't aware it will turn out to be so interesting😍🩷 Also, this is the first book in the Contact series✨
✨I completely adore the writing style of the author. Especially the part, where the author had described Penelope🩷
✨The characters are well developed and felt unique in their own ways. But, Emilia is still my favourite bcoz I love strong FMC's.
✨There was everything I expect to be in a book which holds secrets - plot twists, suspence, aliens, etc.
✨The only thing which I disliked about the book was the length of the chapters, there were so long that I thought I wasn't making progress and was stuck on the same chapter for so long🫢
🩷I recommend this book to everyone, especially the ones who are a fan of Sci-fiction👽🖤✨
SYNOPSIS✨
⚠️The start of World War III⚠️
🛸Set in 2032, the book is written in future POV where mankind is quite proud of themselves, having intelligence and educated youths.
🛸Nuclear weapons have been destroyed and humans have earned their first contact moment.
🛸There’s peace with the mysterious alien visitors right up until the portal connecting their two worlds becomes operational, and only hours later, all Hell breaks loose.
🛸 Emilia Vera is intelligent, broken but also unique in her own way. She is a part of OWG (One World Governance) bcoz of her past skills which were only noticed by Penelope.
🛸She has a project where the Earth's fate lies in her hands, but for that she needs to get dirty on this project to accomplish it.
🛸And as she moves further and further she realises that, the ugly truth behind why things went so wrong is buried out there somewhere, and it may cost them (Her and her team) everything if they go digging for it.
MY THOUGHTS💭
✨This was my first Sci-fiction, and honestly I wasn't aware it will turn out to be so interesting😍🩷 Also, this is the first book in the Contact series✨
✨I completely adore the writing style of the author. Especially the part, where the author had described Penelope🩷
✨The characters are well developed and felt unique in their own ways. But, Emilia is still my favourite bcoz I love strong FMC's.
✨There was everything I expect to be in a book which holds secrets - plot twists, suspence, aliens, etc.
✨The only thing which I disliked about the book was the length of the chapters, there were so long that I thought I wasn't making progress and was stuck on the same chapter for so long🫢
🩷I recommend this book to everyone, especially the ones who are a fan of Sci-fiction👽🖤✨
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January 25, 2024Congratulations, Ash Remington, on an excellent debut novel, and thank you for the opportunity to provide an honest review.
"Isolating Contact" is a wonderful introduction to the power of science fiction to address the issues that confront today’s society, but in a way that is non-threatening and insightful. War, conspiracies, corruption, greed, isolation, loneliness, and the shared need to connect in meaningful ways are hallmarks of the human condition, and Ash explores these themes in a very organic way.
The principal characters that people this near-future world are well-developed, wonderfully quirky, and always relatable, but they have all been battered by losses and unfulfilled needs. I laughed and cried my way through their journeys of self-discovery, rooting for their successes and cringing at their failures.
Action abounds in this tightly plotted, fast-paced novel, with enough suspense, underhanded politics, and personal betrayals to satisfy fans of thrillers. A bit of romance is woven into the story, too, so fans of that genre will also find themselves smiling. I did find myself wanting to know more about the aliens and their culture. Maybe that will be in book two (please).
As an avid reader and writer of science fiction, my sole criticism is on the science side. The level of tech is accessible for those who don’t normally read the genre, but some of the physics fell a bit short which is my reason for the 4-star rating. That being said, it does not disrupt the heart of this well-written story.
I recommend giving Isolating Contact a read and look forward to Ash Remington’s future novels.
"Isolating Contact" is a wonderful introduction to the power of science fiction to address the issues that confront today’s society, but in a way that is non-threatening and insightful. War, conspiracies, corruption, greed, isolation, loneliness, and the shared need to connect in meaningful ways are hallmarks of the human condition, and Ash explores these themes in a very organic way.
The principal characters that people this near-future world are well-developed, wonderfully quirky, and always relatable, but they have all been battered by losses and unfulfilled needs. I laughed and cried my way through their journeys of self-discovery, rooting for their successes and cringing at their failures.
Action abounds in this tightly plotted, fast-paced novel, with enough suspense, underhanded politics, and personal betrayals to satisfy fans of thrillers. A bit of romance is woven into the story, too, so fans of that genre will also find themselves smiling. I did find myself wanting to know more about the aliens and their culture. Maybe that will be in book two (please).
As an avid reader and writer of science fiction, my sole criticism is on the science side. The level of tech is accessible for those who don’t normally read the genre, but some of the physics fell a bit short which is my reason for the 4-star rating. That being said, it does not disrupt the heart of this well-written story.
I recommend giving Isolating Contact a read and look forward to Ash Remington’s future novels.
November 18, 2023
Wow, what a read! I've not read a lot of purely sci-fi books but this has definitely pushed me into reading more of the genre.
'Our first contact was an isolating contact'
It's 2032, and we've had our first contact with alien lifeforms. Not the green little aliens that we'd expect, but an advanced civilisation. But as ever, human greed and want for power changes this first contact into an isolating one. The fate of the world is in the hands of Emelia, an incredibly intelligent, yet sociopathic propagandist.
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
What can I say, I was hooked from the start. This is a fantastic debut from Ash and I already can't wait to read Addictive Contact when that's released.
The storyline was so captivating, and each individual character had their own personality. I loved the little misfit team that saves the world, my favourites were - Emilia, damaged, extraordinarily intelligent and sociopathic; Ranbir, the poster boy for the mission; and Alexis, a conspiracy theory guru.
'Intelligence isn't a gift Emilia'.... 'It's an isolating curse. Intelligence has made the pair of us awkward guests at the party of society'.
The emotions I felt when something happened to our favourite alien friend! The whole storyline is so suspenseful and action packed - I highly recommend!
Thank you to Ash for this copy. This review is voluntary... now I'm going to go play Stellaris and make contact with aliens.
'Our first contact was an isolating contact'
It's 2032, and we've had our first contact with alien lifeforms. Not the green little aliens that we'd expect, but an advanced civilisation. But as ever, human greed and want for power changes this first contact into an isolating one. The fate of the world is in the hands of Emelia, an incredibly intelligent, yet sociopathic propagandist.
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
What can I say, I was hooked from the start. This is a fantastic debut from Ash and I already can't wait to read Addictive Contact when that's released.
The storyline was so captivating, and each individual character had their own personality. I loved the little misfit team that saves the world, my favourites were - Emilia, damaged, extraordinarily intelligent and sociopathic; Ranbir, the poster boy for the mission; and Alexis, a conspiracy theory guru.
'Intelligence isn't a gift Emilia'.... 'It's an isolating curse. Intelligence has made the pair of us awkward guests at the party of society'.
The emotions I felt when something happened to our favourite alien friend! The whole storyline is so suspenseful and action packed - I highly recommend!
Thank you to Ash for this copy. This review is voluntary... now I'm going to go play Stellaris and make contact with aliens.
August 3, 2024
Isolating Contact is the first book in The Contact series. It’s 2032 and nuclear weapons have been destroyed. Since there is no threat to them anymore aliens see this as the opportune time to make first contact with Earth. A portal is set up between the two worlds so they can work together, but nothing goes as planned. It will be up to a ragtag group of individuals to get to the bottom of what is really going and possibly save Earth in the process.
I am not a huge sci-fi fan and wasn’t expecting to be pulled into this book like I was. Aliens are not usually my thing, but this book turned out to be able so much more than just contact with aliens and the fall out of that. This book focuses more on what was going on on Earth and the way the new perfect world isn’t so perfect after all. I really enjoyed the layout of this story with the rotating POVs and really enjoyed all of the main characters. They were all so different, but their stories worked together well. There were times where the story was a little slow, but I really did enjoy this read. There are so many layers to this book and it made for a great journey. Since I’m not a typical sci-fi fan and enjoyed this book, I’d say it’s good for someone like me who is open to sci-fi every now and then, but isn’t a hard core sci-fi fan. I look forward to seeing what else comes for this series!
I am not a huge sci-fi fan and wasn’t expecting to be pulled into this book like I was. Aliens are not usually my thing, but this book turned out to be able so much more than just contact with aliens and the fall out of that. This book focuses more on what was going on on Earth and the way the new perfect world isn’t so perfect after all. I really enjoyed the layout of this story with the rotating POVs and really enjoyed all of the main characters. They were all so different, but their stories worked together well. There were times where the story was a little slow, but I really did enjoy this read. There are so many layers to this book and it made for a great journey. Since I’m not a typical sci-fi fan and enjoyed this book, I’d say it’s good for someone like me who is open to sci-fi every now and then, but isn’t a hard core sci-fi fan. I look forward to seeing what else comes for this series!
January 14, 2024
⭐️: 4/5
☕️: 4/5
Ok when I said I was going on vacation, really it was MARVELOUS and I did NOT want to come back. But with that, I read every single day (are we shocked? No? Ok fair enough). Ash had reached out about reading this novel and I can say, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
This is a science-fiction novel with a futuristic look on our world with very current, and real world issues we face today. I loved getting to know that characters, with this giving a Project Hail Mary vibe to it.
If you’re not a HUGE fan of science fiction but are wanting to get a feel for it, this is an excellent novel to start. HOWEVER, you have about 6-8 POVs that all have different storylines with the same overall ending goal (think Three Assassins). Ash doesn’t bog you down with the nitty gritty scientific talk (while my nerdy heart wanted more lol) but you still get a feel for the future in technology and war on alien life.
While overall, I liked reading the book, Ash, you did me dirty with that ending 🤦🏻♀️ If nothing I’ve said thus far has convinced you to read it, the last little tidbit I got for you, the dog always wins 🐶😂
☕️: 4/5
Ok when I said I was going on vacation, really it was MARVELOUS and I did NOT want to come back. But with that, I read every single day (are we shocked? No? Ok fair enough). Ash had reached out about reading this novel and I can say, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
This is a science-fiction novel with a futuristic look on our world with very current, and real world issues we face today. I loved getting to know that characters, with this giving a Project Hail Mary vibe to it.
If you’re not a HUGE fan of science fiction but are wanting to get a feel for it, this is an excellent novel to start. HOWEVER, you have about 6-8 POVs that all have different storylines with the same overall ending goal (think Three Assassins). Ash doesn’t bog you down with the nitty gritty scientific talk (while my nerdy heart wanted more lol) but you still get a feel for the future in technology and war on alien life.
While overall, I liked reading the book, Ash, you did me dirty with that ending 🤦🏻♀️ If nothing I’ve said thus far has convinced you to read it, the last little tidbit I got for you, the dog always wins 🐶😂
March 3, 2024
An Enthralling Ride
Isolating Contact is outside of the usual genre that I read, so I was already interested going into the story. The story is somewhat reminiscent of Octavia Butler’s Lilith’s Brood.
I enjoyed the military aspect of the story and how well the character Emilia was written. Her fierce exterior and hardened tongue lend to a unique character that has both the skills and the courage to lead others through precarious situations.
Remington’s writing is easy to digest and doesn’t have the same cumbersome verbiage that other books in the genre can be prone to contain. While the dialogue can be choppy at times, Remington did a wonderful job at creating such individually distinct characters.
For those who enjoy multiple POV, you’ll enjoy how the chapters are broken up, learning about the different characters lives, and how they contribute to the ‘team.’ Also, the chapter titles add a playful feeling to the reading experience.
Overall, it was an interesting read with plenty of ups and downs. If you’re looking from a Sci-fi read that has more of the traditional genre flair, then you’re sure to enjoy this one.
Isolating Contact is outside of the usual genre that I read, so I was already interested going into the story. The story is somewhat reminiscent of Octavia Butler’s Lilith’s Brood.
I enjoyed the military aspect of the story and how well the character Emilia was written. Her fierce exterior and hardened tongue lend to a unique character that has both the skills and the courage to lead others through precarious situations.
Remington’s writing is easy to digest and doesn’t have the same cumbersome verbiage that other books in the genre can be prone to contain. While the dialogue can be choppy at times, Remington did a wonderful job at creating such individually distinct characters.
For those who enjoy multiple POV, you’ll enjoy how the chapters are broken up, learning about the different characters lives, and how they contribute to the ‘team.’ Also, the chapter titles add a playful feeling to the reading experience.
Overall, it was an interesting read with plenty of ups and downs. If you’re looking from a Sci-fi read that has more of the traditional genre flair, then you’re sure to enjoy this one.
November 29, 2023
A captivating and moving science fiction dystopian.
This riveting story of a found family is a roller coaster of emotions, combining both a world in the future, otherworldly life, and humanity in love and hatred. Isolating Contact deep dives into each characters point of views, accentuating the greed and destruction of humanity, while also highlighting the greatest strength. Love. Remington clearly tells a tale of broken people, showing them at their worst, teaching us to love them as they learned to love each other. The plot consists of everything you’d expect in a Science Fiction and more, from extraterrestrials, destructive wars, titillating romance, and unlikely friendships. The characters are unlike any others, their flaws making them beautifully relatable.
This book has become my top book of the year, one that I know many others will love as much as I do. Keep writing Ash Remington, the world is going to want more.
This riveting story of a found family is a roller coaster of emotions, combining both a world in the future, otherworldly life, and humanity in love and hatred. Isolating Contact deep dives into each characters point of views, accentuating the greed and destruction of humanity, while also highlighting the greatest strength. Love. Remington clearly tells a tale of broken people, showing them at their worst, teaching us to love them as they learned to love each other. The plot consists of everything you’d expect in a Science Fiction and more, from extraterrestrials, destructive wars, titillating romance, and unlikely friendships. The characters are unlike any others, their flaws making them beautifully relatable.
This book has become my top book of the year, one that I know many others will love as much as I do. Keep writing Ash Remington, the world is going to want more.
January 22, 2024
I am not particularly given to sci-fi novels so my hopes were low for Isolating Contact. I could not have been more mistaken as this sci-fi meets thriller kept my attention completely. Remington’s novel introduces and executes his five main characters with aplomb. The diversity of mindset by the characters gives the reader a 360 view of the events as they unfold. It is anything but predictable. Throughout the destruction and mayhem that visiting aliens produce, the theme of resilience comes up time and time again, especially when you think things are slipping away. The action is set in the very near future, giving the reader a chance to envision how quickly things can change. I found myself genuinely rooting for the characters to survive and conquer which they do…for the most part. I recommend this novel to anyone needing a good, fast-paced, emotional thriller set in a time where old thinking must be replaced with new strategies for existence.
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