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WAVES: A SciFi Adventure
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For fans of Michael Crichton — and for those who like their high-octane scifi with suspense and past-paced action.
It is one of the most powerful forces on Earth. Billions of tons of water racing at 500 miles per hour. Unstoppable. Merciless. Lethal.
When a tsunami strikes the city of Goa, the fight for survival begins. First responders, scientists, and ordinary citizens are caught in the devastation left behind by the giant wave.
But this is only the beginning. Unless it is stopped, the waves will keep coming — and millions will die.
Join a cast of unlikely heroes in a desperate, pulse-pounding race against time. The new SciFi adventure from the author of NEOGENESIS, POLARIS, and the acclaimed THE ANCIENT SECRETS series.
For fans of Michael Crichton — and for those who like their high-octane scifi with suspense and past-paced action.
It is one of the most powerful forces on Earth. Billions of tons of water racing at 500 miles per hour. Unstoppable. Merciless. Lethal.
When a tsunami strikes the city of Goa, the fight for survival begins. First responders, scientists, and ordinary citizens are caught in the devastation left behind by the giant wave.
But this is only the beginning. Unless it is stopped, the waves will keep coming — and millions will die.
Join a cast of unlikely heroes in a desperate, pulse-pounding race against time. The new SciFi adventure from the author of NEOGENESIS, POLARIS, and the acclaimed THE ANCIENT SECRETS series.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2025
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T.S. Falk
25 books90 followersT.S. Falk is a lifelong adventure enthusiast and when a certain pandemic hit, he started writing the books he would like to read.
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
September 15, 2025
Is That Mine? Or Is It Yours?
I didn't realize I was waiting for a new Adventure from T.S. Falk until Waves was released this week and I read it straight through the night. His story ideas are evolving faster than AI.
Waves is set in sunny Goa, India. It is a tropical island paradise, and at the beginning, life is slow and easy. Because this is a T.S. Falk story, that slowness abruptly ends, and the entire rest of the novel will leave you shaking in your boots.
Heroes of all shapes and sizes come out of the woodwork to help in crisis situations. Goa certainly faces a crisis, or rather a series of crises. The worst, and fortunately, the best in Humanity is highlighted during their struggle.
Central to the plot is a conflict of technologies. Unbeknownst to the Islanders, a next-level, reverse-engineered Defense system has been dropped off their coast by covert U.S. Naval forces. It is only discovered when it begins malfunctioning and generating massive Tsunamis and the local scientists try to solve the problem.
The side-by-side races to save lives and to figure out how to stop the destructive waves will keep you turning the pages all night long. The end is literally a race to the finish line. I arrived breathless from the excitement.
I still have a few of T.S. Falk's older books to finish reading. But I am happy to report that his writing is better than ever. I highly recommend WAVES, you won't regret it.
I didn't realize I was waiting for a new Adventure from T.S. Falk until Waves was released this week and I read it straight through the night. His story ideas are evolving faster than AI.
Waves is set in sunny Goa, India. It is a tropical island paradise, and at the beginning, life is slow and easy. Because this is a T.S. Falk story, that slowness abruptly ends, and the entire rest of the novel will leave you shaking in your boots.
Heroes of all shapes and sizes come out of the woodwork to help in crisis situations. Goa certainly faces a crisis, or rather a series of crises. The worst, and fortunately, the best in Humanity is highlighted during their struggle.
Central to the plot is a conflict of technologies. Unbeknownst to the Islanders, a next-level, reverse-engineered Defense system has been dropped off their coast by covert U.S. Naval forces. It is only discovered when it begins malfunctioning and generating massive Tsunamis and the local scientists try to solve the problem.
The side-by-side races to save lives and to figure out how to stop the destructive waves will keep you turning the pages all night long. The end is literally a race to the finish line. I arrived breathless from the excitement.
I still have a few of T.S. Falk's older books to finish reading. But I am happy to report that his writing is better than ever. I highly recommend WAVES, you won't regret it.
September 27, 2025
If you like women heroes that are absolutely perfect, if you like science that doesn't follow any logic, if you like do-gooders who overflow with virtue, this book is for you.
Now if you like nuance, cleverness, wit, then this book is not for you.
For example, a 600ft tsunami hits Goa and there are still buildings left standing. At first I thought it must have been a typo and that it really was a 60ft tsunami, but no, it gets repeated later. Does the author really have any idea what 600ft looks like?
Everyone in this book is morally superior, good looking, brillant and single. It's hilarious when the female protagonist is rescued by the token hero rescuer. One would think that he'd immediately get back to save more people. But no, she starts flirting with him and wasting his time and he just entertains her, right in the middle of a crisis.
Now there comes a time when a pilot (a female of course) is offered a dangerous mission to fly some place but there might not be enough fuel to get back. Anyone in their right mind would simply say: are you out of your mind, can't you simply radio in another heli with a full tank from a non-impacted area? But no, apparently her heli is the only one on earth and sure let's just fly this suicide mission with two other women scientists, no problem. This feels like the women-only Ghostbusters remake.
The whole thing is laughable, I've been a long time followers of TS Falk, and appreciated their earlier works but their writing is evolving away from my taste. It's full of scientific non-sense, Mary Sues, and the banter is the kind you hear on the Hallmark channel, e.g. bland.
I am suspecting the mysterious TS Falk might be a woman writer given how much time they spend describing the women's clothing but never bother to mention the men's clothing. But anyway, that's not really important, I think I am done with this author.
Now if you like nuance, cleverness, wit, then this book is not for you.
For example, a 600ft tsunami hits Goa and there are still buildings left standing. At first I thought it must have been a typo and that it really was a 60ft tsunami, but no, it gets repeated later. Does the author really have any idea what 600ft looks like?
Everyone in this book is morally superior, good looking, brillant and single. It's hilarious when the female protagonist is rescued by the token hero rescuer. One would think that he'd immediately get back to save more people. But no, she starts flirting with him and wasting his time and he just entertains her, right in the middle of a crisis.
Now there comes a time when a pilot (a female of course) is offered a dangerous mission to fly some place but there might not be enough fuel to get back. Anyone in their right mind would simply say: are you out of your mind, can't you simply radio in another heli with a full tank from a non-impacted area? But no, apparently her heli is the only one on earth and sure let's just fly this suicide mission with two other women scientists, no problem. This feels like the women-only Ghostbusters remake.
The whole thing is laughable, I've been a long time followers of TS Falk, and appreciated their earlier works but their writing is evolving away from my taste. It's full of scientific non-sense, Mary Sues, and the banter is the kind you hear on the Hallmark channel, e.g. bland.
I am suspecting the mysterious TS Falk might be a woman writer given how much time they spend describing the women's clothing but never bother to mention the men's clothing. But anyway, that's not really important, I think I am done with this author.
September 17, 2025
A wet and wild ride!
Waves: A Sci-fi Adventure is about a geologist with a freshly earned doctorate in geology who goes to Goa, India, to visit a close friend to celebrate achieving her degree, a rescue worker and a group of scientists who all find themselves at the wrong place at the right time to react to tsunamis which devastate the region. The characters are likeable and self sacrificing, dialog that fits the action, pacing that matches the plot and clear descriptions of the action, environments and destruction. This is a highly enjoyable read that fans of survival thrillers, disaster thrillers and sci-fi thrillers with original concepts behind them! 5/5 stars for this fast and furious ride!
Waves: A Sci-fi Adventure is about a geologist with a freshly earned doctorate in geology who goes to Goa, India, to visit a close friend to celebrate achieving her degree, a rescue worker and a group of scientists who all find themselves at the wrong place at the right time to react to tsunamis which devastate the region. The characters are likeable and self sacrificing, dialog that fits the action, pacing that matches the plot and clear descriptions of the action, environments and destruction. This is a highly enjoyable read that fans of survival thrillers, disaster thrillers and sci-fi thrillers with original concepts behind them! 5/5 stars for this fast and furious ride!
November 7, 2025
Stuff of Nightmares
I started this book in the evening, and got far enough for it to cause nightmares. Alien tech? No, I don't believe in aliens. We all know what happens when a superior power meets an inferior one. So no, I don't believe in aliens visiting earth.
Whatever this was, and I don't like spoilers, it really was the stuff of nightmares. Read it at your own discretion.
I started this book in the evening, and got far enough for it to cause nightmares. Alien tech? No, I don't believe in aliens. We all know what happens when a superior power meets an inferior one. So no, I don't believe in aliens visiting earth.
Whatever this was, and I don't like spoilers, it really was the stuff of nightmares. Read it at your own discretion.
January 19, 2026
SUPERB!!!
I always had a big fan of the Earth science. Since I learn to read.
So, this novel dedicated to tsunamis is so close to my heart that many times through it I had to pic out a handkerchief the size of a king size sheet due to the terrible effects, the destruction, and the lose of lives.
Also, the rescue teams that tried to save as many people as they could, minding their human beings instead of their race, sex or age.
THANK YOU MR. FALK.
I always had a big fan of the Earth science. Since I learn to read.
So, this novel dedicated to tsunamis is so close to my heart that many times through it I had to pic out a handkerchief the size of a king size sheet due to the terrible effects, the destruction, and the lose of lives.
Also, the rescue teams that tried to save as many people as they could, minding their human beings instead of their race, sex or age.
THANK YOU MR. FALK.
January 7, 2026
It starts with a nice afternoon...
Wow! When you start this book it gently starts you out on a nice, lazy summer day. And then bam! Throws you headfirst into a nitemare you can NOT escape from right into the continuity rest of one of the greatest books I have ever read! Liz f/South Jersey, USA
Wow! When you start this book it gently starts you out on a nice, lazy summer day. And then bam! Throws you headfirst into a nitemare you can NOT escape from right into the continuity rest of one of the greatest books I have ever read! Liz f/South Jersey, USA
September 20, 2025
A stand alone book, wonderful!
I like Mr Falks writing, I love learning a bit of physics and such. Wish this had been a bit less realistic, but its very well written. Definitely worth the read.
I like Mr Falks writing, I love learning a bit of physics and such. Wish this had been a bit less realistic, but its very well written. Definitely worth the read.
October 14, 2025
Another Amazing Winner
I have been reading T. S Falk for years. Each one, I always name it his best ever.
But having just downloaded the next on the series, I'm sure that Waves wasn't his best ever...
I have been reading T. S Falk for years. Each one, I always name it his best ever.
But having just downloaded the next on the series, I'm sure that Waves wasn't his best ever...
November 11, 2025
Entertaining thriller
Dream vacation turns into nightmare as tsunami’s hit the coast of India. But the real question is what’s causing them? Is it ancient tech or something more sinister?
Dream vacation turns into nightmare as tsunami’s hit the coast of India. But the real question is what’s causing them? Is it ancient tech or something more sinister?
November 23, 2025
Waves
This is an interesting book. There is a lot of action, especially connected with saving people in disasters. The crazy thing about these disasters is that they are man made. It takes a while to figure that out.
This is an interesting book. There is a lot of action, especially connected with saving people in disasters. The crazy thing about these disasters is that they are man made. It takes a while to figure that out.
January 11, 2026
Masterful
A wonderful believable story. Adds to the fact there is always someone out there to do as he pleases regardless if it is right or wrong however they will always do wrong. They will always try to play God.
A wonderful believable story. Adds to the fact there is always someone out there to do as he pleases regardless if it is right or wrong however they will always do wrong. They will always try to play God.
January 20, 2026
Another Good Thriller By this Author
I enjoyed this. I couldn't read the last Ashra and Doc one but this one hit the spot. A little far fetched but still good fun. Shame about the last death though. I like a happy ending.
I enjoyed this. I couldn't read the last Ashra and Doc one but this one hit the spot. A little far fetched but still good fun. Shame about the last death though. I like a happy ending.
October 30, 2025
Once again.
I’ve read every. Single. Book. And love them all. You’ll be addicted and waiting impatiently for more of TS Falk’s stories.
I’ve read every. Single. Book. And love them all. You’ll be addicted and waiting impatiently for more of TS Falk’s stories.
December 1, 2025
What a Great Story...and then some
I could not put this down. Absolutely fantastic story; could it really happen? Maybe. Maybe not. I laughed, cried and held my breath alot!
I could not put this down. Absolutely fantastic story; could it really happen? Maybe. Maybe not. I laughed, cried and held my breath alot!
December 26, 2025
it was fun.
The story was great and the characters came to life. I can say I had fun reading it and the end was an unexpected twist.
The story was great and the characters came to life. I can say I had fun reading it and the end was an unexpected twist.
January 9, 2026
First experience with this author
A good story. Full of adventure and just a dash of romance. I intend to try more from this author.
A good story. Full of adventure and just a dash of romance. I intend to try more from this author.
January 16, 2026
Pretty good read!
The story is very captivating and pulls you in immediately. The place is fast and the ending is slightly different from TS Falk's other books. Enjoy!
The story is very captivating and pulls you in immediately. The place is fast and the ending is slightly different from TS Falk's other books. Enjoy!
February 4, 2026
Another Thriller
Writing is excellent. Plot is great and very creative. For someone who reads a book a month it only took me a week. Very captivating. Loved the characters
Writing is excellent. Plot is great and very creative. For someone who reads a book a month it only took me a week. Very captivating. Loved the characters
February 4, 2026
GREAT READ
Very exciting and moving book. Fast paced, full of surprises and danger. I couldn’t put it down until The End.
Very exciting and moving book. Fast paced, full of surprises and danger. I couldn’t put it down until The End.
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