Onset

The Cohort #1

by E.L. Russell, Enid C. Russell

The trilogy OnSet - ReSet - MindSet is a mystery, adventure story with a touch of Romance and science fiction.

*** OnSet earned an Honorable Mention in the 2012 Global eBook Awards ***

Part One of a trilogy, OnSet has been expanded, and edited over previous edition.
Part Two, ReSet will be published in February, 2014.
Part Three, MindSet, will be published September, 2014.

Confined to a wheelchair, Chloe struggles to overcome injuries from a bike racing accident. She does not associate the voices in her head with emerging powers. Instead, she fears she may have onset schizophrenia.
Can Chloe protect herself from falling into the hands of those who would control her powers and realize her true destiny?
Instead, will she be able to use these new powers to heal herself and others through re-programming her genomic settings?
Is she an aberration of nature or a member of the new species of self-evolving human, Homo Evolutis?

220 pages, ebook

First published October 11, 2011

About the author

Hi - I'm Enos L. Russell, Ph.D., educated in mathematics, and trained in research, I have spent several years as a corporate consultant for emerging technologies and as an online instructor. My writings reflect an eclectic interest in the impact new technologies may impose on individuals and social groups. My latest research into programming genetic code (Epigenetics) and brain development has led to the COHORT novels. My genre is Mystery Thriller with a dash of paranormal skills thrown in.

I have published a novella, short shorts, and flash fiction stories for downloading from smashwords under the name E L Russell

Reviews

[Vicki Ceara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet YA book about a boy whose older sister has been kidnapped. This has in turn changed the family dynamic so much, that it seems as though they are already grieving her. This makes him angry and upset—he hears conversations that he shouldn’t and has lost all faith in law enforcement.

At this point, a ghost slowly emerges from his iPad; though initially scared,he makes friends with her and believes she is giving him clues when he talks about his sister. With the help of his ghost and his best friend, he solves a huge mystery for law enforcement and rescues his sister.

It’s not a terribly frightening story for younger teens or even older children. There are no real horror aspects in the book. It reminded me of some of the Enid Blyton books that I read as a older child. The kids saved the day, despite what others thought they could do. Very empowering for a kid who grows up in a world filled with bullies, school shootings, and uncertainty about the world state.

[Patricia Pagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised and pleased by this engaging science fiction novel. The most important thing to me in any story is a connection with the characters, and I sympathized with the Russells' feisty character Chloe.

[Earth · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a good little book for kid. make me want a ghost like that in my iPad too. she become your best of friend it was kind a cool.

[Gracie Bradford · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title of the book definitely caught my attention at his book display. I was thoroughly entertained with this author's short stories about the adventures of his grandchildren.