The Fifth Kind: Awakening

Dark Nova #2

by James D. Prescott

In Chile's Atacama Desert, a startling discovery threatens the very fabric of reality. Satellite imagery reveals an anomaly, thirty kilometers wide, radiating a power that appears to mutate everything in its path—and it's growing.Is this merely a Drax ploy designed to reassert their control over humanity, or is it a cosmic event beyond anyone's understanding?Soon, Dr. Shepard, Colonel Peters, and their elite team are dispatched to investigate the phenomenon. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits.From the shocking secrets of a reclusive Japanese billionaire to the crimson dunes of the Red Planet, this pulse-pounding odyssey will challenge everything you thought you knew about our place in the cosmos.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Space

373 pages, Paperback

Published December 19, 2023

Reviews

[Peter R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than the first book, plenty of surprises. Can’t wait to read the finale.

[Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't wait to read the next book in this series. The end of July feels so far away right now, which is when the next book comes out. The book has so many twists and turns that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. So, strap yourself in and get ready for a fun and wild ride.

Although this book has some pretty complex concepts that pair well with the Sci-Fi genre, I still found it to be an absolute joy to read. I hope others enjoy this book as much as I did!

[Rae Anne Bowen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awakening was not as good as Arrival. First, because the author forgot that Dr. Shepard was the one who told Jake he would be getting new legs from Darpa, but she was surprised to see him with the new legs. Why would he have to tell her something she already knew.

Second, I don't care who you are or how bad a mom you may be, but to just throw off the loss of a child is not something a mother can do. You could not possibly sideline the grief from losing a child that you carried in your womb for nine months. No way, no how, not buying it!

[Philip Spick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read.

I have read a lot of books so do not tend to over rate books in reviews. This, the second in the series, was an entertaining read so I would recommend it. The plot is well thought out and the characters portrayed decently. If you like sci-fi with some mystery, this is good entertainment.

[Nicole Maxwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the 2nd book more then the 1st. I think the writing is better in this one. It felt there was more depth, which I liked. The story is fast paced and there is always action. I like how Douglas’s POV and Shepard’s POV sort of overlap in relation to the information you discover and learn. It’s hard to accomplish doing 2 POV correctly but this author did a great job.

[Robert Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book is mind blowing. Some of the technology talked about is years to the future if not centuries. Amazing what Mr Prescott's mind has conjured up. I was glued to this book, couldn't put it down. I recommend reading this to all that love fiction. Great story.

[Dean Gainer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meandering story.

Found myself skipping multiple pages just to get to something that moved the story along without jumping from person to person and reading the same impossible situation over and over again. Maybe I'm just impatient but at half way I'm giving up.

[Rebecca Lorraine]

Continues a less believable fiction

My instinct showed a lower believable rating in both the characters and the story overall. Despite these thoughts, it provides a level of entertainment.

[Memo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the second book better than the first. The author's imagination, mixed with lots of interesting real facts and elements, creates a great mix for this story. Ready for book 3 to be released soon!

[Dan Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

riveting

As usual Mr Prescott has woven a tail of mystery and suspense. The series does not lack go edge of your seat reading with a splash of science.
Great read. Excited to read Book 3.

[Howard Richter · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very interesting look at us

It is a very interesting look at humans and maybe where we came from. quite a few people we are not alone. What happens if they are right and we are really offspring of the races. I highly recommend this series books

[Bala Ganeshan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring

The book dragged on and on. It started with great promise. However, soon it just seem to go into ridiculous theories. Anytime a problem happens, the author cooks up a new solution to the problem...At the end I was just left scratching my head...

[Barb Valentine · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to take over a planet

This shows how to take over a population, harvest it and destroy it when done with it. Not too pleasant for those harvested. Thank goodness we have a group to help us for a price.

[James W. Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting with multiple twists and surprises

A sci adventure story with a lot mystery in it, often trying to figure out who is good and who is evil.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some interesting concepts presented in this book. The action was exciting. It will be hard waiting for the final book in the series.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

thought provoking

What an interesting concept that some humans are not really human at all. Cannot wait to see how he wraps this up in book 3.

[Vinnie Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book!

[Charles Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Stuff

Answered more questions but also created many more. Action packed and full of surprises. Looking forward to the next book.

[Jessi Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

loving this series!

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this part 2 to be better than the first book. I personally find the premise of the series interesting but it’s delivered in a subpar way with some plot holes but it is otherwise very fun read, think about it as a 90s era afternoon made for tv special and you will enjoy it.