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30Seven: A Sci-Fi Horror Novel
Twenty-eight people are abducted from a lakeside beach—and a killer is among them—in this twisty UFO horror novel from the bestselling author of
The Others.
After a year of torment following the loss of his wife, Isabella, to a serial killer with an artistic flair, Marcus Lockwood retreats with his son, Elias, to Moose Hollow—a secluded campground in backwoods Maine—in search of healing. There, a close-knit band of lifelong campers immerses them in a warm, nostalgic experience filled with fishing, canoeing, crackling barbecues, and a taste of normalcy.
When whispers of eerie UFO sightings ignite a vigil on the beach, Marcus and Elias eagerly join the hunt for the inexplicable. But when the sky erupts in otherworldly light, they'll get much more than they bargained for. A mysterious craft descends, and in one surreal moment, the group is abducted and transported into the unknown. Amid the chaos and disorientation, a gut-wrenching discovery terrifies
One of them is Isabella's killer.
New York Times -bestselling author Jeremy Robinson returns to the UFO genre with the unsettling 30Seven, delivering a harrowing tale of extraterrestrial incursion that will make aliens think twice before their next close encounter.
After a year of torment following the loss of his wife, Isabella, to a serial killer with an artistic flair, Marcus Lockwood retreats with his son, Elias, to Moose Hollow—a secluded campground in backwoods Maine—in search of healing. There, a close-knit band of lifelong campers immerses them in a warm, nostalgic experience filled with fishing, canoeing, crackling barbecues, and a taste of normalcy.
When whispers of eerie UFO sightings ignite a vigil on the beach, Marcus and Elias eagerly join the hunt for the inexplicable. But when the sky erupts in otherworldly light, they'll get much more than they bargained for. A mysterious craft descends, and in one surreal moment, the group is abducted and transported into the unknown. Amid the chaos and disorientation, a gut-wrenching discovery terrifies
One of them is Isabella's killer.
New York Times -bestselling author Jeremy Robinson returns to the UFO genre with the unsettling 30Seven, delivering a harrowing tale of extraterrestrial incursion that will make aliens think twice before their next close encounter.
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Jeremy Robinson
165 books2,627 followersJeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
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2.5 stars
The nitty-gritty: Unique ideas and a strong first half weren’t enough to save this ultimately confusing murder mystery set aboard a UFO.
30Seven should have worked for me—on paper it’s everything I love in a science fiction horror story. But despite a strong start, it devolved into a messy, over-stuffed tale with a bunch of characters I didn’t really care about. Jeremy Robinson is a very popular author with lots of books under his belt, but this felt like the author had taken every alien abduction cliché in the book and thrown them into a blender with too many other elements. About halfway through I lost interest in both the plot and the identity of the killer, and honestly, it was a struggle to finish it.
Marcus Lockwood’s wife was murdered a year ago, and the killer was never found. Now he and his thirteen-year-old son Elias are trying to cope, so when an opportunity comes up to take Elias on a camping trip, Marcus thinks the time away will do them both some good. When they arrive, they meet a handful of other campers. Emmett is an older man who takes Elias under his wing, teaching him how to fish and offering sage advice. Gabe, Serena, Sam and Jade befriend Marcus and Elias as well, and Marcus realizes this is just what they needed.
But there are whisperings of UFO sightings in the area. Elias claims he saw Emmett walk down to the lake in the middle of the night with a “tall man.” The camp regulars who have been coming for years confirm that they’ve all seen weird lights in the sky. And then one day, twenty-eight people in the camp are abducted by a UFO, including Marcus and Elias and their new friends. One of the aliens communicates with Marcus and explains that someone is killing the aliens on his ship. When he describes the state of the bodies, Marcus realizes it’s identical to the way his late wife’s body was found. It can’t be a coincidence, and Marcus knows that the killer must be among them. The alien wants Marcus’s help: to identify and kill the killer before they claim their next victim.
First, the positives. I had a lot of fun with the first half of the story. Robinson sets up some intriguing mysteries, like how Marcus’s wife’s killer is connected to the camp. And when the aliens enter the picture, there’s even more of a connection because the aliens on the UFO are being killed in the same horrific way. We also learn about the title of the book. The thirty-seventh parallel is a real thing, an area that cuts through multiple U.S. states and countries where UFO activity is often reported (Area 51 in Nevada is within the thirty-seventh parallel, for example). The author drops a few interesting things about the number 37 in pop culture (like times where it’s used in movies), and while I found this fascinating, I didn’t really understand its significance to the overall story.
There were some nice moments on the spaceship, especially when Marcus starts communicating with an alien calling himself Kova. I found the idea of creating a story around an abduction fascinating, and eventually Kova reveals the history of the aliens and why they abduct humans. There’s a fair amount of info dumping during this section, though, and the backstory of the aliens turned out to be way more convoluted than it needed to be.
Unfortunately, as much as I loved the idea of an alien/serial killer mash-up, it never really came together for me (I think the story would have been better without the aliens, to be honest). I thought there was way too much going on, and it felt at times as though the author was painting himself into a corner, unable to resolve anything in a satisfactory way. When the killer is finally revealed at the end, it didn’t make sense at all. If the author was going for shock value, he succeeded, but to say I didn’t like the way things turned out is an understatement.
I also struggled with the characters. I wanted to feel sorry for Marcus and Elias, but I never quite got there. The alien Kova was just weird, and the rest of the side characters were never fleshed out enough for me to care much about them. Chapters from the killer’s point of view are interspersed throughout the book, and these were probably my least favorite parts of the story. The killer has an odd sense of humor that didn’t work with the rest of the story, and their voice was more of a clichéd villain than anything else.
So ultimately 30Seven was a disappointment, although other readers seem to be enjoying it way more than I did, so do give it a try if it sounds good to you.
With thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy.
The nitty-gritty: Unique ideas and a strong first half weren’t enough to save this ultimately confusing murder mystery set aboard a UFO.
30Seven should have worked for me—on paper it’s everything I love in a science fiction horror story. But despite a strong start, it devolved into a messy, over-stuffed tale with a bunch of characters I didn’t really care about. Jeremy Robinson is a very popular author with lots of books under his belt, but this felt like the author had taken every alien abduction cliché in the book and thrown them into a blender with too many other elements. About halfway through I lost interest in both the plot and the identity of the killer, and honestly, it was a struggle to finish it.
Marcus Lockwood’s wife was murdered a year ago, and the killer was never found. Now he and his thirteen-year-old son Elias are trying to cope, so when an opportunity comes up to take Elias on a camping trip, Marcus thinks the time away will do them both some good. When they arrive, they meet a handful of other campers. Emmett is an older man who takes Elias under his wing, teaching him how to fish and offering sage advice. Gabe, Serena, Sam and Jade befriend Marcus and Elias as well, and Marcus realizes this is just what they needed.
But there are whisperings of UFO sightings in the area. Elias claims he saw Emmett walk down to the lake in the middle of the night with a “tall man.” The camp regulars who have been coming for years confirm that they’ve all seen weird lights in the sky. And then one day, twenty-eight people in the camp are abducted by a UFO, including Marcus and Elias and their new friends. One of the aliens communicates with Marcus and explains that someone is killing the aliens on his ship. When he describes the state of the bodies, Marcus realizes it’s identical to the way his late wife’s body was found. It can’t be a coincidence, and Marcus knows that the killer must be among them. The alien wants Marcus’s help: to identify and kill the killer before they claim their next victim.
First, the positives. I had a lot of fun with the first half of the story. Robinson sets up some intriguing mysteries, like how Marcus’s wife’s killer is connected to the camp. And when the aliens enter the picture, there’s even more of a connection because the aliens on the UFO are being killed in the same horrific way. We also learn about the title of the book. The thirty-seventh parallel is a real thing, an area that cuts through multiple U.S. states and countries where UFO activity is often reported (Area 51 in Nevada is within the thirty-seventh parallel, for example). The author drops a few interesting things about the number 37 in pop culture (like times where it’s used in movies), and while I found this fascinating, I didn’t really understand its significance to the overall story.
There were some nice moments on the spaceship, especially when Marcus starts communicating with an alien calling himself Kova. I found the idea of creating a story around an abduction fascinating, and eventually Kova reveals the history of the aliens and why they abduct humans. There’s a fair amount of info dumping during this section, though, and the backstory of the aliens turned out to be way more convoluted than it needed to be.
Unfortunately, as much as I loved the idea of an alien/serial killer mash-up, it never really came together for me (I think the story would have been better without the aliens, to be honest). I thought there was way too much going on, and it felt at times as though the author was painting himself into a corner, unable to resolve anything in a satisfactory way. When the killer is finally revealed at the end, it didn’t make sense at all. If the author was going for shock value, he succeeded, but to say I didn’t like the way things turned out is an understatement.
I also struggled with the characters. I wanted to feel sorry for Marcus and Elias, but I never quite got there. The alien Kova was just weird, and the rest of the side characters were never fleshed out enough for me to care much about them. Chapters from the killer’s point of view are interspersed throughout the book, and these were probably my least favorite parts of the story. The killer has an odd sense of humor that didn’t work with the rest of the story, and their voice was more of a clichéd villain than anything else.
So ultimately 30Seven was a disappointment, although other readers seem to be enjoying it way more than I did, so do give it a try if it sounds good to you.
With thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy.
February 8, 2026
I loved this. It was a typical JR novel: It was dark, twisty, kept me on the edge of my seat with a good story. Story took a little bit to build but once you hit the good part, hold onto your seats because you're getting abducted into said story.
I will say that this book was MEANT to be listened to. Scott Brick did a PHENOMENAL job. The creepiness in his voice was 10/10 perfect. Well done sir.
If this is your first Jeremy Robinson novel, I would recommend maybe starting with something like Infinite or NPC to get a taste for his writing. This one was super dark but amazing at the same time. He is the king of dark, twisty, fun sci fi.
I will say that this book was MEANT to be listened to. Scott Brick did a PHENOMENAL job. The creepiness in his voice was 10/10 perfect. Well done sir.
If this is your first Jeremy Robinson novel, I would recommend maybe starting with something like Infinite or NPC to get a taste for his writing. This one was super dark but amazing at the same time. He is the king of dark, twisty, fun sci fi.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love dark stories and was excited when I first heard about this book. It is a wonderful combination of sci-fi, horror and thriller that is perfectly narrated by Scott Brick. There are some dark scenes that reach out and grab you and make you want to look away, but you can't because you have to know what happens. Jeremy Robinson is such a good author, as he can write any genre and make it impossible to put down. Grab this one and buckle up for a wild ride!
January 22, 2026
An interesting crossover!
30Seven is a sci-fi/horror hybrid about aliens abducting a group of people, and happens to include a vicious serial killer of both humans and aliens. The group is sent back to their campground, but the group is quickly re-abducted and one of the group who is less effected than the others to mind control. The hunt occurs on a ship, and there are few survivors. The book has excellent writing, good characters, a well paced and unique crossover plot. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended to both fans of serial killer and sci-fi, especially alien invasion sci-fi!!
30Seven is a sci-fi/horror hybrid about aliens abducting a group of people, and happens to include a vicious serial killer of both humans and aliens. The group is sent back to their campground, but the group is quickly re-abducted and one of the group who is less effected than the others to mind control. The hunt occurs on a ship, and there are few survivors. The book has excellent writing, good characters, a well paced and unique crossover plot. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended to both fans of serial killer and sci-fi, especially alien invasion sci-fi!!
February 19, 2026
Meh. I want to enjoy Jeremy Robinson as an author,many of his books cover storylines that are right up my alley. Like 30seven, first contact, serial killers…..what’s not to like? But in reality, it’s just meh. I do, however think I will at some get pulled by the temptation of a plot, to read another book by this author. I just hope any future books are better written.
February 14, 2026
Jeremy Robin and ChatGPT bring you, 30Seven, sponsored by Laugo Arms and Hyundai!
This one hurts man. I used to be the biggest Robinson fan. The Infinite Timeline is legitimately one of my all time favorite series. Most of his stuff was great, if not at least good. That is, until his last book. Artifact. The author's note at the end states that Robinson both uses, and supports the use of, Generative "AI" (henceforth referred to as "Clanker Slop) in his work. He admitted to his covers being Clanker Slop, and justified it with the excuse that ONE "artist" he paid used it, so that means he can do it himself. Robinson CLAIMS that he doesn't use Clanker Slop in his writing.
Bbbuuuttt...
So 30Seven continues a trend of Robinson reusing characters, or just having horribly one-note characters who repeat themselves. In Artifact the lead was a guy with autism who got Lyme Disease, and that somehow gave him super powered emotions. Just like the lead from The Dark in The Infinite Timeline. In this book, Marcus, has two defining character traits. He loves his son, and he likes to go off half cocked without a plan. So, in EVERY CHAPTER of this book so far, he either loses his son and runs off yelling "MMYY SSOONN!!" without any real plan, or the "antagonist" who clearly isn't an antagonist, has his son in "danger" and Protag-kun screams "Don't you hurt MMYY SSOONN!!" over and over and over.
Is it Clanker Slop? I mean...maybe not. Clanker Slop isn't good at "creating" unique situations though. Granted, I'm only 27 chapters in, but the fact that it has happened 27 times...eeehhh...
Also, he tried to do this...thing...where he writes a character talking to you, the reader. But he makes everything this character says super stupid beyond all reason. "I'm in a hall, should I go left or right" and then proceeds to lecture you for picking right because that means you're racist against left handed people or something equally brain dead. Except...I picked left...so it doesn't work. At one point he says something about "oh but you're still reading" so I skipped any and all "Aberrant" chapters. Hasn't felt like I've missed anything, and that's saying something. Not something GOOD mind you, but something.
On to those sponsors. This man spends CHAPTERS giving The Alien by Laugo Arms just the most enthusiastic of oral gratuity. Like, get Robinson some knee pads. He...what do the kids say now? Glaze? He glazes this thing so hard. I had to look it up. It's just a 9mm pistol that costs SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. Why do I think this is evidence of Clanker Slop? Who would write like that?! It's a literal commercial! "Dear ChatGPT. I was sponsored by Laugo Arms, please write a chapter extolling the Virtues of their Alien Pistol."
I only thought the gun was bad though. The car...oh my crap THE CAR. Robinson needs some EXTRA THICK knee pads and maybe somebody on hand to do CPR because of the TERMINAL throat goat he gives the Hyundai Sante Fe. At one point Protag-kun screams "MMYY SSOONN!!" and goes to drive after the kid who is objectively in no danger. "Robinson" (his Clanker Slop) goes out of it's way to make sure you know he's driving a Sante Fe and IT IS THE BEST! "Oh I was having so much trouble driving dangerously because of the safety features on the Sante Fe being SO GOOD! The lane control kept me from swerving at all while I went 50 in a 30. Everything was buzzing and alarming to let me know" blah blah blah blah. Dude needs to go bang his car or just admit he told Clanker Slop to "write" another sponsor read for him.
I'm only 27 chapters in...and I might be done with Robinson forever. I used to be part of his Facebook group. Liked his work so much I spend hundreds, if not over $1000, on audiobook codes for weekly giveaways for the group. I was a Robinson Fanboi.
Not anymore. Clanker Slop deserves nothing but a deluge of derisive comments.
0/10 "Robinson". Go back to actually writing your own books.
Editing to add:
So, I tried. I wanted to try a little more. I didn't want this to be the end. So I kept going. Robinson strapped on those worn down knee pads, and went down for one last, truly terminal oral endeavor. He had to blow Clanker Slop itself. Now I KNOW this book was written in part by Clanker Slop. Nobody on the planet with a brain thinks Clanker Slop is going to be what propels us as a species to travel the stars and conquer alien species. In this book though? OH BOY! Other species are TERRIFIED of our Clanker Slop, because it will make us the single greatest species in the entire everything.
Seriously. I'm done with this author. He's actual trash now. Maybe he's not, but whatever Clanker Slop he uses to "write" his books in place of his own talent is garbage. Either way I'm done.
This one hurts man. I used to be the biggest Robinson fan. The Infinite Timeline is legitimately one of my all time favorite series. Most of his stuff was great, if not at least good. That is, until his last book. Artifact. The author's note at the end states that Robinson both uses, and supports the use of, Generative "AI" (henceforth referred to as "Clanker Slop) in his work. He admitted to his covers being Clanker Slop, and justified it with the excuse that ONE "artist" he paid used it, so that means he can do it himself. Robinson CLAIMS that he doesn't use Clanker Slop in his writing.
Bbbuuuttt...
So 30Seven continues a trend of Robinson reusing characters, or just having horribly one-note characters who repeat themselves. In Artifact the lead was a guy with autism who got Lyme Disease, and that somehow gave him super powered emotions. Just like the lead from The Dark in The Infinite Timeline. In this book, Marcus, has two defining character traits. He loves his son, and he likes to go off half cocked without a plan. So, in EVERY CHAPTER of this book so far, he either loses his son and runs off yelling "MMYY SSOONN!!" without any real plan, or the "antagonist" who clearly isn't an antagonist, has his son in "danger" and Protag-kun screams "Don't you hurt MMYY SSOONN!!" over and over and over.
Is it Clanker Slop? I mean...maybe not. Clanker Slop isn't good at "creating" unique situations though. Granted, I'm only 27 chapters in, but the fact that it has happened 27 times...eeehhh...
Also, he tried to do this...thing...where he writes a character talking to you, the reader. But he makes everything this character says super stupid beyond all reason. "I'm in a hall, should I go left or right" and then proceeds to lecture you for picking right because that means you're racist against left handed people or something equally brain dead. Except...I picked left...so it doesn't work. At one point he says something about "oh but you're still reading" so I skipped any and all "Aberrant" chapters. Hasn't felt like I've missed anything, and that's saying something. Not something GOOD mind you, but something.
On to those sponsors. This man spends CHAPTERS giving The Alien by Laugo Arms just the most enthusiastic of oral gratuity. Like, get Robinson some knee pads. He...what do the kids say now? Glaze? He glazes this thing so hard. I had to look it up. It's just a 9mm pistol that costs SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. Why do I think this is evidence of Clanker Slop? Who would write like that?! It's a literal commercial! "Dear ChatGPT. I was sponsored by Laugo Arms, please write a chapter extolling the Virtues of their Alien Pistol."
I only thought the gun was bad though. The car...oh my crap THE CAR. Robinson needs some EXTRA THICK knee pads and maybe somebody on hand to do CPR because of the TERMINAL throat goat he gives the Hyundai Sante Fe. At one point Protag-kun screams "MMYY SSOONN!!" and goes to drive after the kid who is objectively in no danger. "Robinson" (his Clanker Slop) goes out of it's way to make sure you know he's driving a Sante Fe and IT IS THE BEST! "Oh I was having so much trouble driving dangerously because of the safety features on the Sante Fe being SO GOOD! The lane control kept me from swerving at all while I went 50 in a 30. Everything was buzzing and alarming to let me know" blah blah blah blah. Dude needs to go bang his car or just admit he told Clanker Slop to "write" another sponsor read for him.
I'm only 27 chapters in...and I might be done with Robinson forever. I used to be part of his Facebook group. Liked his work so much I spend hundreds, if not over $1000, on audiobook codes for weekly giveaways for the group. I was a Robinson Fanboi.
Not anymore. Clanker Slop deserves nothing but a deluge of derisive comments.
0/10 "Robinson". Go back to actually writing your own books.
Editing to add:
So, I tried. I wanted to try a little more. I didn't want this to be the end. So I kept going. Robinson strapped on those worn down knee pads, and went down for one last, truly terminal oral endeavor. He had to blow Clanker Slop itself. Now I KNOW this book was written in part by Clanker Slop. Nobody on the planet with a brain thinks Clanker Slop is going to be what propels us as a species to travel the stars and conquer alien species. In this book though? OH BOY! Other species are TERRIFIED of our Clanker Slop, because it will make us the single greatest species in the entire everything.
Seriously. I'm done with this author. He's actual trash now. Maybe he's not, but whatever Clanker Slop he uses to "write" his books in place of his own talent is garbage. Either way I'm done.
July 6, 2025
Rare (Possibly Unique?) Genre Bender/ Blender From The New God Of Science Fiction.
Every damn time I say "this is Jeremy Robinson at his absolute best", he comes out with another book even better - usually with the very next book. :D
Here, we get the kick ass scifi action Robinson gained his following for - he's never going to go far from that, in my experience having read every book he's written. But we *also* get an emotional depth that is sometimes less prevalent in his tales, and here we get it to the levels of his most emotional books to date such as The Distance or Alter. Indeed, it even harkens back all the way to The Last Hunter in some ways, with being even more blatant about just how much a father loves his son.
But then... the genre bending. Some of it, I'm not going to even hint at here, as it would be a massive spoiler. But I *can* say, given that Robinson has used this particular blend at other times (notably in the "Infinite Timeline"'s The Dark), that the horror here is some of the darkest, sickest, most vile horror I've seen on page in quite some time - the kind of horror that makes you question even friends you've known online for approaching two decades and have even shared a few meals with in real life over the years. The other bit of genre bending though... you're going to have to read this book. It was done at least as well as anything else here, but you'll get no hints from me as to what it is. I will say that as good as the scifi/ horror itself is, this particular addition makes the story here *that much stronger*, and even though Robinson has never gone this direction before, he actually manages to pull it off at least as well as others who write in this space for their careers. Maybe even better.
As with so many of his books of late, there is also a fair amount of meta-commentary here, including one bit where even I had to tell him "You're starting to convince me that you actually enjoy the frequent political complaints from both sides thinking they know you. 😃". So before you even get to that line in particular (and no I'm not revealing it), just know that *I* have known this man for nearly 20 yrs. We met in *Myspace*. I've read every book he has written, and I've even hung out with him at the annual (since 2015 or so) Robinsonfest event a few times, including both 2023 and 2024 when it was in St. Augustine, FL, near my home in Jacksonville. And even *I* can't tell you his actual positions on any political or religious point. So if you think you know him better than I do... a few people do. His family. His long time editor. Several close friends, including several fans. Outside of those specific people... no, you most likely do not. Still, I invite you to read this book and write your own review of it, and if you feel you must call him out for some perceived political or religious sin... so be it. Just know that I for one am going to laugh my ass off when I see you do it. :)
Overall, this really was Robinson at his absolute best to date, pushing himself in directions I honestly never saw coming from him. Thus, almost no matter what your particular reading preference is... you need to put this one on your TBR. You're going to want to experience this tale from a true Master of his craft.
Very much recommended.
Every damn time I say "this is Jeremy Robinson at his absolute best", he comes out with another book even better - usually with the very next book. :D
Here, we get the kick ass scifi action Robinson gained his following for - he's never going to go far from that, in my experience having read every book he's written. But we *also* get an emotional depth that is sometimes less prevalent in his tales, and here we get it to the levels of his most emotional books to date such as The Distance or Alter. Indeed, it even harkens back all the way to The Last Hunter in some ways, with being even more blatant about just how much a father loves his son.
But then... the genre bending. Some of it, I'm not going to even hint at here, as it would be a massive spoiler. But I *can* say, given that Robinson has used this particular blend at other times (notably in the "Infinite Timeline"'s The Dark), that the horror here is some of the darkest, sickest, most vile horror I've seen on page in quite some time - the kind of horror that makes you question even friends you've known online for approaching two decades and have even shared a few meals with in real life over the years. The other bit of genre bending though... you're going to have to read this book. It was done at least as well as anything else here, but you'll get no hints from me as to what it is. I will say that as good as the scifi/ horror itself is, this particular addition makes the story here *that much stronger*, and even though Robinson has never gone this direction before, he actually manages to pull it off at least as well as others who write in this space for their careers. Maybe even better.
As with so many of his books of late, there is also a fair amount of meta-commentary here, including one bit where even I had to tell him "You're starting to convince me that you actually enjoy the frequent political complaints from both sides thinking they know you. 😃". So before you even get to that line in particular (and no I'm not revealing it), just know that *I* have known this man for nearly 20 yrs. We met in *Myspace*. I've read every book he has written, and I've even hung out with him at the annual (since 2015 or so) Robinsonfest event a few times, including both 2023 and 2024 when it was in St. Augustine, FL, near my home in Jacksonville. And even *I* can't tell you his actual positions on any political or religious point. So if you think you know him better than I do... a few people do. His family. His long time editor. Several close friends, including several fans. Outside of those specific people... no, you most likely do not. Still, I invite you to read this book and write your own review of it, and if you feel you must call him out for some perceived political or religious sin... so be it. Just know that I for one am going to laugh my ass off when I see you do it. :)
Overall, this really was Robinson at his absolute best to date, pushing himself in directions I honestly never saw coming from him. Thus, almost no matter what your particular reading preference is... you need to put this one on your TBR. You're going to want to experience this tale from a true Master of his craft.
Very much recommended.
February 7, 2026
So, the first half of this book offered up a unique twist on an otherwise tired theme.
Serial killer kills man's wife, decides he's not done with the family, and lures them to a remote campground to finish the job.
Cool.
But then everybody gets abducted.
Okay, I could roll with this - I enjoy a good alien story as much as the next person.
At first, I enjoyed the sci-fi elements of this story. The relation to the Anunnaki - a well known theory in the alien community was a nice touch.
But then we get onto the space ship and people start dying and...Robinson kinda lost me.
See this serial killer doesn't just slaughter people - he ... artfully arranges their bodies into gruesome sculptures. Hacking them apart and stringing them up etc.
If this killer had a bevvy of tools and time on his hands between kills - perhaps this would be believable.
But he's literally ONLY got an axe crafted from a human femur and an alien scapula cobbled together with entrails and blood.
And yet he's able to fully skin an alien alive with enough delicacy that the alien is STILL alive when Marcus finds him. How did he manage to do that? What tool did he use to delicately remove the skin layer from the body of a COMPLETELY FOREIGN BEING while keeping that being alive long enough for the MC to find it?
And that's not even taking into account that without our skin we'd die of hypothermia within MINUTES. I can only assume that the aliens in this book are similar given the Anunnaki connection.
He's able to REPEATEDLY kill and artfully arrange these other peoples' bodies without being caught. He even slaughters 7 humans and 2 aliens at one point - before he even HAS the bone-tool, mind you, and arranges all of them together. Like it takes him minutes, not hours.
And when we finally discover who the killer is, it still doesn't make a ton of sense.
Throughout the story we are given chapters from the villain's POV. They were weird and sort of confusing and I didn't like them at all. They speak to "you" - the reader - and, to be honest, they read sort of immature when I think they were supposed to be psychotic/creepy - it just didn't work.
The ending of this one just got muddled and kind of preachy in a weird way and I didn't like the direction the alien angle took at all. The killer wasn't REALLY a surprise, looking back there were early signs and clues that gave it away. I just think this could have gone another way and it would have been AWESOME...instead it just sort of ... fell flat for me.
I dunno. I just think I wanted to love this more than I actually did.
But it had me HOOKED in the first half, I won't lie.
Serial killer kills man's wife, decides he's not done with the family, and lures them to a remote campground to finish the job.
Cool.
But then everybody gets abducted.
Okay, I could roll with this - I enjoy a good alien story as much as the next person.
At first, I enjoyed the sci-fi elements of this story. The relation to the Anunnaki - a well known theory in the alien community was a nice touch.
But then we get onto the space ship and people start dying and...Robinson kinda lost me.
See this serial killer doesn't just slaughter people - he ... artfully arranges their bodies into gruesome sculptures. Hacking them apart and stringing them up etc.
If this killer had a bevvy of tools and time on his hands between kills - perhaps this would be believable.
But he's literally ONLY got an axe crafted from a human femur and an alien scapula cobbled together with entrails and blood.
And yet he's able to fully skin an alien alive with enough delicacy that the alien is STILL alive when Marcus finds him. How did he manage to do that? What tool did he use to delicately remove the skin layer from the body of a COMPLETELY FOREIGN BEING while keeping that being alive long enough for the MC to find it?
And that's not even taking into account that without our skin we'd die of hypothermia within MINUTES. I can only assume that the aliens in this book are similar given the Anunnaki connection.
He's able to REPEATEDLY kill and artfully arrange these other peoples' bodies without being caught. He even slaughters 7 humans and 2 aliens at one point - before he even HAS the bone-tool, mind you, and arranges all of them together. Like it takes him minutes, not hours.
And when we finally discover who the killer is, it still doesn't make a ton of sense.
Throughout the story we are given chapters from the villain's POV. They were weird and sort of confusing and I didn't like them at all. They speak to "you" - the reader - and, to be honest, they read sort of immature when I think they were supposed to be psychotic/creepy - it just didn't work.
The ending of this one just got muddled and kind of preachy in a weird way and I didn't like the direction the alien angle took at all. The killer wasn't REALLY a surprise, looking back there were early signs and clues that gave it away. I just think this could have gone another way and it would have been AWESOME...instead it just sort of ... fell flat for me.
I dunno. I just think I wanted to love this more than I actually did.
But it had me HOOKED in the first half, I won't lie.
December 31, 2025
**Rating 3.5**
I’m a big fan of sci-fi, which is what originally drew me to 30Seven (love the cover artwork) and it delivered a refreshing, original storyline. I really enjoyed the blend of sci-fi, horror, and thriller element. This is not something I’ve read before, and the genre combination worked well overall.
There were a few things that kept me from rating it higher. I struggled at first with the shift in narration from Marcus to the first Aberration chapter. The change was so drastic that I had a hard time picturing what was happening. While I understand that this confusion was likely intentional, it took until about the third Aberration chapter before I stopped feeling disoriented. I also noticed a clear change in pacing, which the author addresses in the notes and is very much understandable. I wouldn’t say I struggled to finish the book, but I wasn’t as eager to read the second half as I was the first. Additionally, as other readers have mentioned, the story slowed down at times due to repeated recap scenes when characters reunited.
What really stood out to me was the character development, especially Sam. She’s a strong female character who pairs well with Marcus, a nerdy game developer. Marcus in particular, was great at expressing his thoughts and emotions and I found it easy to connect with him.
The sci-fi technology was another highlight. The living shell, biomechanical semi-sentient floor was an especially cool concept. I also enjoyed the many pop culture references. Most, if not all, were familiar to me and added to the fun. I had no issue with the use of profanity, it felt appropriate to the situations and tone of the story.
As for the ending, I genuinely did not see Elias being revealed as the serial killer. I initially imagined the killer was a man from the campground, someone outside the group. I didn’t think it was possible for any of them to cause such gore, especially Elias after the loss of his mother. There’s nothing quite like a teenage psychopath twist to catch you off guard.
Overall, I enjoyed 30Seven and would recommend it to readers looking for a fun, unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and thriller.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m a big fan of sci-fi, which is what originally drew me to 30Seven (love the cover artwork) and it delivered a refreshing, original storyline. I really enjoyed the blend of sci-fi, horror, and thriller element. This is not something I’ve read before, and the genre combination worked well overall.
There were a few things that kept me from rating it higher. I struggled at first with the shift in narration from Marcus to the first Aberration chapter. The change was so drastic that I had a hard time picturing what was happening. While I understand that this confusion was likely intentional, it took until about the third Aberration chapter before I stopped feeling disoriented. I also noticed a clear change in pacing, which the author addresses in the notes and is very much understandable. I wouldn’t say I struggled to finish the book, but I wasn’t as eager to read the second half as I was the first. Additionally, as other readers have mentioned, the story slowed down at times due to repeated recap scenes when characters reunited.
What really stood out to me was the character development, especially Sam. She’s a strong female character who pairs well with Marcus, a nerdy game developer. Marcus in particular, was great at expressing his thoughts and emotions and I found it easy to connect with him.
The sci-fi technology was another highlight. The living shell, biomechanical semi-sentient floor was an especially cool concept. I also enjoyed the many pop culture references. Most, if not all, were familiar to me and added to the fun. I had no issue with the use of profanity, it felt appropriate to the situations and tone of the story.
As for the ending, I genuinely did not see Elias being revealed as the serial killer. I initially imagined the killer was a man from the campground, someone outside the group. I didn’t think it was possible for any of them to cause such gore, especially Elias after the loss of his mother. There’s nothing quite like a teenage psychopath twist to catch you off guard.
Overall, I enjoyed 30Seven and would recommend it to readers looking for a fun, unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and thriller.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
30Seven is a confident genre collision with scifi horror slamming headlong into serial killer suspense and both coming out stranger, bloodier and more interesting for it. Robinson takes two familiar frameworks - the alien abduction story and the murder mystery - and gleefully destabilises them. Expectations are set, then shredded. Clues refuse to sit neatly, and the mystery delivers twists that are full of surprise.
When the book hits its stride, it’s ferocious. The action scenes are fast, sharp and cinematic; the horror is gory, unsettling and unflinching. Robinson doesn’t shy away from viscera or dread. The twists are earned, the reveals bold and the central mystery keeps you guessing right up to the moment it snaps into focus.
There’s a deliberate slow burn as the scene is set and relationships are established before the alien abduction and serial killer machinery fully engage but that patience isn't fully rewarded. Outside of Marcus - whose grief, anger and desperate need to protect his son form the book's strongest emotional core - the cast remains skin deep. Elias and the surrounding group never receive the same depth, dulling moments that should land with far more force. There's little tension when you don't care which characters survive.
Momentum is further hampered by repeated recap scenes when characters reunite, forcing the reader to sit through explanations of events they've already experienced. It becomes doubly frustrating when the mystery itself withholds too many clues to meaningfully speculate on the killer’s identity. Rather than piecing things together, it often feels like a process of elimination.
By the time the story reaches its climax, that accumulation of friction robbed much of the enjoyment from the journey. The reveal still lands with a genuine twist but the pacing and character issues ultimately keep it from becoming the sharp, relentless genre mash up it had the potential to be.
My thanks to Podium Publishing for the arc.
When the book hits its stride, it’s ferocious. The action scenes are fast, sharp and cinematic; the horror is gory, unsettling and unflinching. Robinson doesn’t shy away from viscera or dread. The twists are earned, the reveals bold and the central mystery keeps you guessing right up to the moment it snaps into focus.
There’s a deliberate slow burn as the scene is set and relationships are established before the alien abduction and serial killer machinery fully engage but that patience isn't fully rewarded. Outside of Marcus - whose grief, anger and desperate need to protect his son form the book's strongest emotional core - the cast remains skin deep. Elias and the surrounding group never receive the same depth, dulling moments that should land with far more force. There's little tension when you don't care which characters survive.
Momentum is further hampered by repeated recap scenes when characters reunite, forcing the reader to sit through explanations of events they've already experienced. It becomes doubly frustrating when the mystery itself withholds too many clues to meaningfully speculate on the killer’s identity. Rather than piecing things together, it often feels like a process of elimination.
By the time the story reaches its climax, that accumulation of friction robbed much of the enjoyment from the journey. The reveal still lands with a genuine twist but the pacing and character issues ultimately keep it from becoming the sharp, relentless genre mash up it had the potential to be.
My thanks to Podium Publishing for the arc.
February 6, 2026
As someone who grew up listening to Coast to Coast AM in the dark, following MUFON cases and spending far too many late nights diving into conspiracy lore, this book hit me in a very particular place. Not because of the plot itself, but because it stirred echoes of old stories — especially a lesser‑known case involving three fishermen on Lake Champlain, a lost recording, lights over the water, and that unsettling gap in time no one could explain. The first half of the novel vibrates exactly at that frequency: quiet mystery, shared confusion, and the sense that something happened but no one can quite grasp it.
Then Jeremy Robinson does something I rarely see in this genre: he opens the door and lets in decades of UFO mythology — Nibiru, the Anunnaki, Enki, Roswell, channeled messages, all the folklore that lived for years in radio shows, forums and whispered conversations. And instead of treating it as noise, he gives it a voice. Literally. For the first time, I found myself reading an alien explaining, with almost disarming clarity, its intentions, its history, and the reason behind so many decades of contact. It’s bold, unexpected, and for me both fascinating and risky. The revelation is so large that it almost swallows the elegant mystery of the beginning, as if two different stories were touching without fully merging.
Still, there’s something irresistible in this mixture. The courage to take decades of speculation and turn them into a coherent narrative, the way human grief intersects with the inexplicable, and the audacity of giving the “other side” a voice make this book a unique experience. Not perfect, but memorable — and in a genre full of repetition, that counts for a lot.
Then Jeremy Robinson does something I rarely see in this genre: he opens the door and lets in decades of UFO mythology — Nibiru, the Anunnaki, Enki, Roswell, channeled messages, all the folklore that lived for years in radio shows, forums and whispered conversations. And instead of treating it as noise, he gives it a voice. Literally. For the first time, I found myself reading an alien explaining, with almost disarming clarity, its intentions, its history, and the reason behind so many decades of contact. It’s bold, unexpected, and for me both fascinating and risky. The revelation is so large that it almost swallows the elegant mystery of the beginning, as if two different stories were touching without fully merging.
Still, there’s something irresistible in this mixture. The courage to take decades of speculation and turn them into a coherent narrative, the way human grief intersects with the inexplicable, and the audacity of giving the “other side” a voice make this book a unique experience. Not perfect, but memorable — and in a genre full of repetition, that counts for a lot.
February 20, 2026
This one is tough to review.
The first half of 30Seven absolutely had me. I was hooked — unsettled in the best way, intrigued by the mystery, and genuinely eager to see where it was going. The atmosphere worked. The tension built beautifully. The early twists felt purposeful and controlled. I was all in.
And then somewhere around the midpoint… it veered.
Not subtly. Not gradually. It felt like the narrative swerved off the highway, into the trees, flipped end over end, and then detonated for good measure. The story seemed determined to incorporate every corner of UFO mythology at once, layering conspiracies, horror elements, and escalating strangeness without letting any single tone breathe long enough to resonate. What began as eerie and compelling became chaotic and overwhelming.
The horror, in particular, shifted into territory that felt more graphic and forced than effective. Instead of deepening the mystery, it diluted it. I kept waiting for the threads to pull tight again, but they never quite did.
That said, the narration was excellent. The performance carried me through moments where I might otherwise have stopped listening. The delivery was controlled, engaging, and professional throughout — easily a five-star effort.
I also want to acknowledge the author’s afterword, where he shares the deeply personal loss of his mother during the writing of this book. That context matters, and it’s hard not to feel empathy knowing what was happening behind the scenes. But in the end, I can’t rate a book based on circumstances — only on the story as it stands.
For me, this was a gripping start that ultimately unraveled. I wish it had trusted its strongest elements and allowed them space to linger.
The first half of 30Seven absolutely had me. I was hooked — unsettled in the best way, intrigued by the mystery, and genuinely eager to see where it was going. The atmosphere worked. The tension built beautifully. The early twists felt purposeful and controlled. I was all in.
And then somewhere around the midpoint… it veered.
Not subtly. Not gradually. It felt like the narrative swerved off the highway, into the trees, flipped end over end, and then detonated for good measure. The story seemed determined to incorporate every corner of UFO mythology at once, layering conspiracies, horror elements, and escalating strangeness without letting any single tone breathe long enough to resonate. What began as eerie and compelling became chaotic and overwhelming.
The horror, in particular, shifted into territory that felt more graphic and forced than effective. Instead of deepening the mystery, it diluted it. I kept waiting for the threads to pull tight again, but they never quite did.
That said, the narration was excellent. The performance carried me through moments where I might otherwise have stopped listening. The delivery was controlled, engaging, and professional throughout — easily a five-star effort.
I also want to acknowledge the author’s afterword, where he shares the deeply personal loss of his mother during the writing of this book. That context matters, and it’s hard not to feel empathy knowing what was happening behind the scenes. But in the end, I can’t rate a book based on circumstances — only on the story as it stands.
For me, this was a gripping start that ultimately unraveled. I wish it had trusted its strongest elements and allowed them space to linger.
December 5, 2025
As a long time reader of Jeremy Robinson, you would think that I would know better than to assume a UFO abduction story is just about UFO abductions. This book had so many twists and turns that I could not put it down.
Keeping this spoiler free... Marcus Lockwood lost his wife to a serial killer a year ago. To reconnect with his son, Elias, he decides to spend a weekend at a campground called Moose Hollow. Marcus and his son befriend the owner of the campground and a group of people who regularly come to the campground each year. There have been rumors of UFO sightings at the campground for decades, but no one has ever taken them seriously. Until one night, they hatch a plan to attempt to catch a UFO on video. What they capture is more than they bargained for. The entire group is abducted...and so is the individual who brutally murdered his wife.
Even with the UFO element, this book leans heavily into horror. Fans of Torment and The Dark will definitely enjoy this book. I will admit that there were moments when I had to step away to take a break, because what was happening in the book was too much for me to manage in one sitting. However, the plot is addicting. You think you know all the answers, and then, with one tiny twist, you are back to knowing nothing.
I highly recommend this book if you like a bit of family drama with your sci-fi and a bit of mystery with your horror.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Keeping this spoiler free... Marcus Lockwood lost his wife to a serial killer a year ago. To reconnect with his son, Elias, he decides to spend a weekend at a campground called Moose Hollow. Marcus and his son befriend the owner of the campground and a group of people who regularly come to the campground each year. There have been rumors of UFO sightings at the campground for decades, but no one has ever taken them seriously. Until one night, they hatch a plan to attempt to catch a UFO on video. What they capture is more than they bargained for. The entire group is abducted...and so is the individual who brutally murdered his wife.
Even with the UFO element, this book leans heavily into horror. Fans of Torment and The Dark will definitely enjoy this book. I will admit that there were moments when I had to step away to take a break, because what was happening in the book was too much for me to manage in one sitting. However, the plot is addicting. You think you know all the answers, and then, with one tiny twist, you are back to knowing nothing.
I highly recommend this book if you like a bit of family drama with your sci-fi and a bit of mystery with your horror.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2026
Slightly rounding down to 4.75 stars. Almost perfect! I’m a big fan of Jeremy Robinson books. They’re usually always really fun, intriguing and funny. This one is one of his best I’ve read since some of the Infinite Timeline stuff. Such a great concept and executed really well. I read an interview of his recently and he said his biggest influences weren’t older authors or books but movies and it definitely shows in all his work, especially this one. This book could easily be adapted into a movie or mini series, the writing is just very cinematic. Only reason I rounded down slightly is because I pegged the killer right from the start and usually that hurts the reading experience but I was all for it and couldn’t wait to see how it was going to play out and be revealed. The other thing that got me was the ending. I was hoping for something a little more. Not that what we get is bad, it’s not, I was just hoping for more answers I guess or something a little more finite. Honestly it seems like there’s more story to tell and I would be all for it. The authors note at the end was very telling of the kind of author and person Robinson is. His mother passing in the middle of writing this had to be brutal yet he still manages to turn out a really great book. Can’t wait for the next one in April!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I have been trying to step outside of my romantasy comfort zone so when I read the description of this serially killer alien abduction book I was like. Yeah okay. That sounds like it would be a good time. Boy was I wrong. This was exceptional. I loved it so much. The fun easy going group of campers sharing stories and bonding felt so genuine. I loved the dynamics that put a slight creepy vibe to the whole book. Just that lingered over your shoulder feel that something is watching or bad is going to happen. This book is also funny like laugh out loud funny. It aloud me a reprieve from the tension and let me sink further into the plot. There are definitely some disturbing serially killer level elements and staging of bodies so be prepared for that, but my pathology side just was inquisitive about the art trying to picture it. I listened to this in one sitting and loved that the Narrator Scott Brick brought so much to this narration. His characters and voices gave me chills. The POV of the serial killer was epic that voice so monotoned and devoid of clues to who it was, was perfection. Definitely looking for more books narrated by Scott Brick. If you love a good murder mystery and enjoy some extra fun elements of some Sci-fi in there. Definitely pick this book up.
October 10, 2025
I read this book because I saw the ARC, the blurb sounded interesting and I thought, why not? And I leave my voluntary review after spending an inordinate amount of time gaping like a fish. What? I thought it was all SciFi, with a dash of murder mystery and what not, but no… it’s more. I was happily reading along and BAM, I was so surprised! It wasn’t out of the blue, but it was still unexpected, and I was reeling so much, I had to stop and talk about it, because it made this book 100 times better than I expected. The suspense, the abduction, the reason behind it, the cover up, the everything! It’s so well done. I thought I knew what I was getting into, but I was wrong. This book surpassed my expectations, and it’s a great story for fans of murder mysteries, SciFi, gaming, and everything in between. Incredible read. And the twists and turns are beautiful! The killer is expected and unexpected in a way, unexpected because it isn’t obvious, but also expected because the author made it make sense (as much as insanity makes sense). Really well done, incredible read, I recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
There’s a reason Jeremy Robinson sits firmly in my top two favorite authors—and 30Seven is a perfect example why. This book is a wildly addictive genre mash of horror, sci-fi, and whodunit mystery that somehow balances all three without ever losing momentum. From the very first chapter, the story sinks its hooks in deep and refuses to let go.
Robinson excels at building tension and atmosphere, layering unsettling horror elements over a sharp, fast-moving mystery while weaving in high-concept science fiction that keeps you guessing. Every reveal raises the stakes, and just when you think you’ve figured things out, the book pulls the rug out from under you. The pacing is relentless, the ideas are bold, and the execution is insanely good.
If you’re a fan of genre-blending stories that are smart, creepy, and impossible to put down, 30Seven is a must-read—and a reminder of why Jeremy Robinson is such a standout voice in speculative fiction.
Robinson excels at building tension and atmosphere, layering unsettling horror elements over a sharp, fast-moving mystery while weaving in high-concept science fiction that keeps you guessing. Every reveal raises the stakes, and just when you think you’ve figured things out, the book pulls the rug out from under you. The pacing is relentless, the ideas are bold, and the execution is insanely good.
If you’re a fan of genre-blending stories that are smart, creepy, and impossible to put down, 30Seven is a must-read—and a reminder of why Jeremy Robinson is such a standout voice in speculative fiction.
February 16, 2026
Overall a semi decent read that just fizzled at the end. I figured out the killer early on in the book. No father and son go on a mountain adventure yet are never together. When they were, Elias’s interaction with his dad was lacking relational connection that boys have with their dads, even when they’re pissed. Plus, If Marcus is immune to mind control, it only makes sense his kid inherited it too.
My other issue is the authors obsessive focus for the last number of books with trying to make the most off the wall crude jokes he can. The stories are suffering for it, instead of adding to it. While scaled back here, I for one need a break from another joke about someone’s balls (or something’s balls). Jeremy, you’ve been given an amazing gift, but coming up with scrotum jokes isn’t one of them.
Hoping the next book is better.
My other issue is the authors obsessive focus for the last number of books with trying to make the most off the wall crude jokes he can. The stories are suffering for it, instead of adding to it. While scaled back here, I for one need a break from another joke about someone’s balls (or something’s balls). Jeremy, you’ve been given an amazing gift, but coming up with scrotum jokes isn’t one of them.
Hoping the next book is better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2026
edit* idk why my review posted with this note but I was not provided a copy by anyone? i bought this book on my kindle app
Really had me in the first half, not gonna lie. When they were first running around the ship with danger at every turn! Fun Exciting! But the narration failed to endear me to any of the characters. The answers being revealed in a flashback dream definitely killed the vibe. Several of the "mic drop" or cool guy moments were pretty forced and cringe. definitely a way a millennial dad would talk....but no payoff.
Also there's a lot of weird commentary about AI and honestly it feels so ham fisted I only skimmed those portions.
Yeah. I really wanted to like this more! It let me down, which is a shame.
Really had me in the first half, not gonna lie. When they were first running around the ship with danger at every turn! Fun Exciting! But the narration failed to endear me to any of the characters. The answers being revealed in a flashback dream definitely killed the vibe. Several of the "mic drop" or cool guy moments were pretty forced and cringe. definitely a way a millennial dad would talk....but no payoff.
Also there's a lot of weird commentary about AI and honestly it feels so ham fisted I only skimmed those portions.
Yeah. I really wanted to like this more! It let me down, which is a shame.
Review of advance copy
Murder mystery set at a lakeside campground and on a UFO. Marcus and his son Elias are at a campground 1 year after the death of their wife/mother. Father and son meet a group of close friends that have been vacationing there for years and begin to decompress after their year of grieving their loss. The campground is known locally for UFO sightings and this visit does not disappoint however, the serial killer that murdered Marcus’ wife may have followed them to the campground.
The book started off well but the murder scenes were just beyond gruesome and took away from my enjoyment of the story despite the decent storyline.
The book started off well but the murder scenes were just beyond gruesome and took away from my enjoyment of the story despite the decent storyline.
January 28, 2026
The story flew by! Satisfying! Scott Brick narration was a warm blanket on this sub-zero day. I loved Marcus, a typical helicopter dad after the murder of his wife. Elias, a typical 13 year old? The camp that Marcus & Elias roughed it in reminded me of my childhood summers lol and the friends they made at the camp created a great found family. They all go through a lot on the journey to solve a murder. The aliens were interesting & technology well thought out. I’m a character reader & they were all great! Loved it & look forward to another. @podiumaudio @jeremyrobinson
December 6, 2025
I was left with my jaw unhinged at times! This genre bending masterpiece was so well written it felt like I was watching a movie in my head! A major company needs to pick this up and turn it into a movie or a series like right now! I don’t want to give anything away so I highly recommend you read this book now! You won’t be disappointed!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2026
2.5 stars. I did not enjoy the aberration chapters, they pulled me out of the story. I wish it was more of a traditional first contact story but it really felt like the entire plot was to preach about the dangers of an AGI being created (genAI is a-OK though, apparently). I didn’t particularly like any of the characters so when I found who the killer was, I wasn’t impressed and definitely wasn’t shocked.
I really hope there’s not going to be a follow up.
I really hope there’s not going to be a follow up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
This novel was unlike any novel I’ve ever read. Very thought provoking, dark, twisted, fun. Not gonna lie at some points I was uncomfortable, but the imagination it takes to create a novel like this, Jeremy Robinson has an amazing mind and can blend and twist genres unlike any other. This story was truly a work of art. And if you read it too, you will see exactly what I mean. This is a must read.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I’ve read/listened to everything Jeremy Robinson has written and this book was at a whole different level. This takes a darker turn then most of his books so be ready for a different feel.
I do have to say although it was different, it still had the amazing world building that Jeremy is know for, I don’t want to say to much because I would hate to give away any hints on who to trust in the book or not but it is one crazy ride that I immensely enjoyed.
I do have to say although it was different, it still had the amazing world building that Jeremy is know for, I don’t want to say to much because I would hate to give away any hints on who to trust in the book or not but it is one crazy ride that I immensely enjoyed.
February 6, 2026
Simply amazing
I have been reading books by Jeremy Robinson for many years and really enjoyed almost every single one of them (there were two or three that just didn’t work for me). 30seven is my new favorite. I won’t try to explain what it’s about, just know that it’s a unique blend of SF and horror that will leave you gasping. And his new book Parallax is just a few weeks away… I can’t wait and will read everything the man writes!
I have been reading books by Jeremy Robinson for many years and really enjoyed almost every single one of them (there were two or three that just didn’t work for me). 30seven is my new favorite. I won’t try to explain what it’s about, just know that it’s a unique blend of SF and horror that will leave you gasping. And his new book Parallax is just a few weeks away… I can’t wait and will read everything the man writes!
January 17, 2026
This is a dark and sinister read mixed with sci fi and serial killer. The reveal of the serial killer was jaw dropping and a good twist. Overall, I don’t think I was the right audience for this particular book. I think it was the writing style. But if you’re into horror, and nursery mystery be sure to check this one out.
A very special thanks to Podium Entertainment for the gifted arc.
A very special thanks to Podium Entertainment for the gifted arc.
Review of advance copy
3.75 stars
I’ve never read anything quite like this. I’m still not sure how I feel about it. Sci-fi isn’t usually my thing, but I do like horror, and the two often overlap. The book breaks the fourth wall, which is unexpected and pretty wild. Whether I loved it or not, it’s definitely memorable—and I'll be shocked if I don't see it adapted for Netflix in a few years.
I’ve never read anything quite like this. I’m still not sure how I feel about it. Sci-fi isn’t usually my thing, but I do like horror, and the two often overlap. The book breaks the fourth wall, which is unexpected and pretty wild. Whether I loved it or not, it’s definitely memorable—and I'll be shocked if I don't see it adapted for Netflix in a few years.
January 28, 2026
To JR, I’m a mother and I read it.
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I really enjoyed a lot of aspects of this book. I was very much hooked. I cannot explain why it’s not my favorite of his works without spoilers, but I was definitely glued to the story. I was so glued that I finished it in approximately 24 hours.
As always, I’d read almost anything written by JR because I absolutely never know where it’s going.
Review
I really enjoyed a lot of aspects of this book. I was very much hooked. I cannot explain why it’s not my favorite of his works without spoilers, but I was definitely glued to the story. I was so glued that I finished it in approximately 24 hours.
As always, I’d read almost anything written by JR because I absolutely never know where it’s going.
January 28, 2026
After his wife is brutally murdered Marcus Lockwood takes his son to an old fashioned camping park. Meeting an eclectic group of fellow campers, he and his son get some relief from the grief they are suffering from. However, it is short lived as strange events start happening, as he finds out UFOs are real and his wife's murderer is closer than he thinks.
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