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Mirror Series #1
Mirror Image
Madison Mackenzie Rhodes, Maddie for short, would call her life "comfortable." She works in a call center, lives with her best friend of fifteen years, and spends most of her free time with her family. Her entire world is turned upside down when she finds out that she is a clone, created to hide the secret that we are not alone in this galaxy. Her counterpart, going by the nickname Mack, works for the Intergalactic Security Commission, which works with a coalition of other planets that protect each other and create technology. When an enemy rises from within the ISC that targets both Maddie and Mack, they must work together to save their lives as well as the planet.
- GenresScience Fiction Romance
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2014
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February 22, 2015
Anthology part of Nebula Nights: Love Among The Stars
A beta reader was really needed on this book. One example is a gagged John tells Maddie, "That wasn't his knee" and THEN she goes over and takes his gag off. Maddie has her arm surgically removed by bad guys and makes quips during the procedure. With a girl who didn't know aliens existed, she's rather blase about the whole thing so this was not believable. The romance was eh. I didn't see it coming. And this team, 5 people, goes to another planet, hides from the planets spaceships with plants pulled over the ship, hides in a barn and then not only kills the bad guy but saves their old commander, who says off-the-cuff wow time flies when you're tortured for two years. The arm surgery and then this, no one gets over things so easily. I could go on and on but this book to me just was not good.
A beta reader was really needed on this book. One example is a gagged John tells Maddie, "That wasn't his knee" and THEN she goes over and takes his gag off. Maddie has her arm surgically removed by bad guys and makes quips during the procedure. With a girl who didn't know aliens existed, she's rather blase about the whole thing so this was not believable. The romance was eh. I didn't see it coming. And this team, 5 people, goes to another planet, hides from the planets spaceships with plants pulled over the ship, hides in a barn and then not only kills the bad guy but saves their old commander, who says off-the-cuff wow time flies when you're tortured for two years. The arm surgery and then this, no one gets over things so easily. I could go on and on but this book to me just was not good.
May 16, 2014
Maddie lived your normal life. A normal job, steady friends. Life was
"Normal". One day Maddie's semi-charmed and normal life comes more exciting and upside down as she learns she is a clone, and when her and her clone have to join sides to save the planet, life becomes much more than everyday.
K.G Stutts first novel on interglactic delivers. It will leave you wanting more. What novel can you find that has politics, science fiction, ANNNND a paintball scene. The Paintball chapter was by far the most fun to read, and as an avid paintball/airsoft enthusiast, I could really relate to.
A book that is not only fun, but thought provoking. It is 24 meets Fringe ... Great and fun read from an amazing author, who I am proud to call a friend...
"Normal". One day Maddie's semi-charmed and normal life comes more exciting and upside down as she learns she is a clone, and when her and her clone have to join sides to save the planet, life becomes much more than everyday.
K.G Stutts first novel on interglactic delivers. It will leave you wanting more. What novel can you find that has politics, science fiction, ANNNND a paintball scene. The Paintball chapter was by far the most fun to read, and as an avid paintball/airsoft enthusiast, I could really relate to.
A book that is not only fun, but thought provoking. It is 24 meets Fringe ... Great and fun read from an amazing author, who I am proud to call a friend...
June 17, 2014
In the spirit of full disclosure I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Maddie's life takes a very unexpected twist, in this refreshing spin on the life of a clone.
I was hooked from the beginning. Maddie by far stood out most in my mind, though I adored Seth and Logan as well. The only thing I didn't care for was the open ending. Yes a series needs a good continuation thread, but it felt like many threads were unclosed.
K.G. Stutts knows how to deliver an enthralling story and capture reader's heart. Great debut novel from a promising author.
Maddie's life takes a very unexpected twist, in this refreshing spin on the life of a clone.
I was hooked from the beginning. Maddie by far stood out most in my mind, though I adored Seth and Logan as well. The only thing I didn't care for was the open ending. Yes a series needs a good continuation thread, but it felt like many threads were unclosed.
K.G. Stutts knows how to deliver an enthralling story and capture reader's heart. Great debut novel from a promising author.
June 1, 2014
Engaging first book from a promising author. Can't wait for book two!
October 26, 2014
I must say, this book is amazing. It's different from anything I've read before and I love that. I look forward to reading the rest of the series and will definitely recommend it.
March 3, 2015
What if everything you knew was a lie?
That’s the question Maddie Rhodes asks herself. An average woman leading an average life, her world is shattered when she meets herself: Agent Mack Rhodes of the Intergalactic Security Commission, from whom Maddie has been cloned. This shocking turn is only the beginning, as Maddie finds herself at the center of a conspiracy, taking her on an adventure of sci-fi intrigue and romance.
Expanding from the similarities and differences of her two main characters, K.G. Stutts has created a universe of duality; the mundane existence of Earth, and the boundless possibilities of aliens and space travel shielded behind it. The family/work scenes appropriately emphasize the ordinary, while the ISC/space scenes are presented with the appreciation of a die-hard science fiction fan. The nods to STAR TREK, STAR WARS, and other notable franchises will bring many smiles.
The heart of the story, however, isn’t about spaceships, weapons and secret technologies, but about the humanity of the characters around them. Both Maddie and Mack are initially portrayed as loners in their respective worlds, and feel very isolated. But then a strong supporting cast is slowly built around the two women. Bound together by friendship and loyalty and strengthened by experience, each person represents an important facet of the team, eventually growing together into more of a family unit. Gradually, the team wears away at the walls both Maddie and Mack have put in place, putting them back in touch with their feelings and making them whole once again.
The approach to the concepts of cloning and its ramifications is also provocative. The clones are created for the purpose of keeping the agency’s secret and protecting the families and identities of the agents. They are viewed as lesser beings than their creators are, although the genetic bond between clone and original goes beyond duplication. They are linked; if one dies, so share the other, which makes them seem more like different sides of the same people than simple copies. Taking this into account, should creating living beings as a means to protect the agents’ families and friends, and to a larger extent the entire population of Earth, be considered ethical? Should the rights of a clone matter? Maddie’s self-discovery and her development into more than just a genetic copy of Mack brings questions such as these to the forefront. She may always be a clone, but by the end she is also recognized as a fully realized individual. The interaction between Maddie and Mack is superbly handled, and it will be interesting to see how Maddie continues to mesh with her teammates.
MIRROR IMAGE is a book that takes the readers from idle to light speed, putting a new spin on classic themes and dynamics and exploring them through an assortment of varied and identifiable characters. An impressive start.
That’s the question Maddie Rhodes asks herself. An average woman leading an average life, her world is shattered when she meets herself: Agent Mack Rhodes of the Intergalactic Security Commission, from whom Maddie has been cloned. This shocking turn is only the beginning, as Maddie finds herself at the center of a conspiracy, taking her on an adventure of sci-fi intrigue and romance.
Expanding from the similarities and differences of her two main characters, K.G. Stutts has created a universe of duality; the mundane existence of Earth, and the boundless possibilities of aliens and space travel shielded behind it. The family/work scenes appropriately emphasize the ordinary, while the ISC/space scenes are presented with the appreciation of a die-hard science fiction fan. The nods to STAR TREK, STAR WARS, and other notable franchises will bring many smiles.
The heart of the story, however, isn’t about spaceships, weapons and secret technologies, but about the humanity of the characters around them. Both Maddie and Mack are initially portrayed as loners in their respective worlds, and feel very isolated. But then a strong supporting cast is slowly built around the two women. Bound together by friendship and loyalty and strengthened by experience, each person represents an important facet of the team, eventually growing together into more of a family unit. Gradually, the team wears away at the walls both Maddie and Mack have put in place, putting them back in touch with their feelings and making them whole once again.
The approach to the concepts of cloning and its ramifications is also provocative. The clones are created for the purpose of keeping the agency’s secret and protecting the families and identities of the agents. They are viewed as lesser beings than their creators are, although the genetic bond between clone and original goes beyond duplication. They are linked; if one dies, so share the other, which makes them seem more like different sides of the same people than simple copies. Taking this into account, should creating living beings as a means to protect the agents’ families and friends, and to a larger extent the entire population of Earth, be considered ethical? Should the rights of a clone matter? Maddie’s self-discovery and her development into more than just a genetic copy of Mack brings questions such as these to the forefront. She may always be a clone, but by the end she is also recognized as a fully realized individual. The interaction between Maddie and Mack is superbly handled, and it will be interesting to see how Maddie continues to mesh with her teammates.
MIRROR IMAGE is a book that takes the readers from idle to light speed, putting a new spin on classic themes and dynamics and exploring them through an assortment of varied and identifiable characters. An impressive start.
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July 12, 2014
A Copy of this Book Was Given To Me By The Author In Exchange For An Honest Review*
For the first time ever I read a few other reviews before writing this and found that I was one of several hooked sufficiently by the story to read it at one sitting. This is a debut novel and the first of a series. I thoroughly recommend it to any sci-fi readers as, as they will know only too well, most new sci-fi stories are just unbelievable rubbish. This one, however, is a well paced, well written fast moving story that will keep you interested and wishing to know what happens to each of the characters.
So – why only four stars out of five?
I can excuse a lot in a debut novel, but I have two criticisms. First, the author needs a good editor or needs to do the job better herself. As it was so good I kept reading, and I advise that you do the same even when you realise just how often the same phrases keep being used: it’s definitely worth the effort. (This is only one of the many things that I am sure my own editor would have thrown back at me – there are others.)
Second, there are, in my opinion, too many loose ends not tied up at the end. We are told there will be follow-ups and even get to read an excerpt, but I would still have preferred a cleaner ending.
Nevertheless, my advice is to GET YOUR COPY AND READ IT.
Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official.
For more information regarding our reviews please visit our Fansite: www.facebook.com/NerdGirl.ng ***
For the first time ever I read a few other reviews before writing this and found that I was one of several hooked sufficiently by the story to read it at one sitting. This is a debut novel and the first of a series. I thoroughly recommend it to any sci-fi readers as, as they will know only too well, most new sci-fi stories are just unbelievable rubbish. This one, however, is a well paced, well written fast moving story that will keep you interested and wishing to know what happens to each of the characters.
So – why only four stars out of five?
I can excuse a lot in a debut novel, but I have two criticisms. First, the author needs a good editor or needs to do the job better herself. As it was so good I kept reading, and I advise that you do the same even when you realise just how often the same phrases keep being used: it’s definitely worth the effort. (This is only one of the many things that I am sure my own editor would have thrown back at me – there are others.)
Second, there are, in my opinion, too many loose ends not tied up at the end. We are told there will be follow-ups and even get to read an excerpt, but I would still have preferred a cleaner ending.
Nevertheless, my advice is to GET YOUR COPY AND READ IT.
Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official.
For more information regarding our reviews please visit our Fansite: www.facebook.com/NerdGirl.ng ***
October 6, 2014
Maddie Rhodes started the day with a normal life, working at a call centre. By that
afternoon her whole world changed.
Kidnapped from the parking lot where she works, Maddie is taken to a whole new
place.
ICS, or Intergalactic Security Agency, is where she is taken. Here she learns that her
life is not what she thought it was. She is actually a clone of Mack Rhodes.
The ISC is struggling to protect the Earth. Enemies have the human race target and
Mack and her team are racing to save the planet.
Maddie is brought to the ISC because if she is killed so is Mack. They bring her in to
protect them both.
Maddie is shocked and curious about this unknown government agency. While there
she learns that she is not your average clone and she even falls in love.
This book was great. I have never read a science fiction based love story before but I
was hooked. This story had lots of action and I couldn’t wait to read what happened
next.
I recommend this book to everyone even if you are not into science fiction.
afternoon her whole world changed.
Kidnapped from the parking lot where she works, Maddie is taken to a whole new
place.
ICS, or Intergalactic Security Agency, is where she is taken. Here she learns that her
life is not what she thought it was. She is actually a clone of Mack Rhodes.
The ISC is struggling to protect the Earth. Enemies have the human race target and
Mack and her team are racing to save the planet.
Maddie is brought to the ISC because if she is killed so is Mack. They bring her in to
protect them both.
Maddie is shocked and curious about this unknown government agency. While there
she learns that she is not your average clone and she even falls in love.
This book was great. I have never read a science fiction based love story before but I
was hooked. This story had lots of action and I couldn’t wait to read what happened
next.
I recommend this book to everyone even if you are not into science fiction.
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