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Visitor
We are not alone. But he is…
After a mysterious explosion robs Scott Miller of almost everything he holds dear, one incredible discovery changes
A crashed spaceship.
Deep in the Santa Monica Mountains, the down-on-his-luck wildlife ranger senses a path to redemption.
For his sci-fi-obsessed son Matty, their discovery is a wondrous miracle.
For Scott, it’s a smoking gun for the far-reaching conspiracy that destroyed his life.
But the greatest surprise of all lies within the
The ship isn’t empty, and the future of humanity may rest on the shoulders of the frightened alien they find inside…
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Visitor is a modern tale of close-up alien contact, sure to delight fans of E.T. and Not Alone.
After a mysterious explosion robs Scott Miller of almost everything he holds dear, one incredible discovery changes
A crashed spaceship.
Deep in the Santa Monica Mountains, the down-on-his-luck wildlife ranger senses a path to redemption.
For his sci-fi-obsessed son Matty, their discovery is a wondrous miracle.
For Scott, it’s a smoking gun for the far-reaching conspiracy that destroyed his life.
But the greatest surprise of all lies within the
The ship isn’t empty, and the future of humanity may rest on the shoulders of the frightened alien they find inside…
____________________
Visitor is a modern tale of close-up alien contact, sure to delight fans of E.T. and Not Alone.
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433 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2026
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August 28, 2026
Excellent read!
This page-turner is sure to become a sci-fi classic. As the first book in the author’s new Visitor series, it sets an intriguing fast-paced story of first contact when protagonist Ranger Scott Miller and his son, Matty, along with their friends save the life of an injured alien who crash landed in California. The peaceful alien, who they name Nova, suffered amnesia from a head injury in the crash. In an attempt to help trigger his memories, they recover written instructions from the capsule the alien arrived in, apparently meant for just such an eventuality. Through that, to their collective horror, they all learn of a catastrophic threat that could wipe out all life on Earth! With the timing for the impending disaster just days away, they must try to stop it if they can.
I highly recommend this exciting story and I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
This page-turner is sure to become a sci-fi classic. As the first book in the author’s new Visitor series, it sets an intriguing fast-paced story of first contact when protagonist Ranger Scott Miller and his son, Matty, along with their friends save the life of an injured alien who crash landed in California. The peaceful alien, who they name Nova, suffered amnesia from a head injury in the crash. In an attempt to help trigger his memories, they recover written instructions from the capsule the alien arrived in, apparently meant for just such an eventuality. Through that, to their collective horror, they all learn of a catastrophic threat that could wipe out all life on Earth! With the timing for the impending disaster just days away, they must try to stop it if they can.
I highly recommend this exciting story and I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
August 4, 2026
An exciting and fun read
This book, above all else (to me, anyway), was fun! Aliens, romance, intrigue, a washed-up action hero movie star, the quintessential bad guy, the best dog, a youngster who I'm sure a lot of people will identify with, space craft, and an epilogue with promise of even more fun!
Craig is a natural and masterful storyteller, without which the story wouldn't have been as easy to read. The story flows well. It's hard to put down once you start. I completed it in two readings.
If you're a sci-fi fan and don't love this book, turn in your membership card and your secret decoder ring on your way out. Seriously.
I am not a patient fellow. I will be pacing and wearing a groove in my floor until the next book is out!
This book, above all else (to me, anyway), was fun! Aliens, romance, intrigue, a washed-up action hero movie star, the quintessential bad guy, the best dog, a youngster who I'm sure a lot of people will identify with, space craft, and an epilogue with promise of even more fun!
Craig is a natural and masterful storyteller, without which the story wouldn't have been as easy to read. The story flows well. It's hard to put down once you start. I completed it in two readings.
If you're a sci-fi fan and don't love this book, turn in your membership card and your secret decoder ring on your way out. Seriously.
I am not a patient fellow. I will be pacing and wearing a groove in my floor until the next book is out!
August 17, 2026
E.T. Phone home !
What an enjoyable story !. Not at all what I expected seeing the cover of the book with a comical but iconic picture of a big eyed, green alien, I nearly didn't read it as I don't like funny sci-fi stories and I like more serious books. But on reading the 1st page I realised it was a straight story not comical at all.
It grabs your attention right off and makes a believable scenario, it is a bit naive when the government gets involved, as I don't think they would be so friendly and excepting of a Alien as they are, but towards the end the armed forces are coming in , which is more believable, but it's still a good enjoying tale and I will read the next book as soon as it's released.
What an enjoyable story !. Not at all what I expected seeing the cover of the book with a comical but iconic picture of a big eyed, green alien, I nearly didn't read it as I don't like funny sci-fi stories and I like more serious books. But on reading the 1st page I realised it was a straight story not comical at all.
It grabs your attention right off and makes a believable scenario, it is a bit naive when the government gets involved, as I don't think they would be so friendly and excepting of a Alien as they are, but towards the end the armed forces are coming in , which is more believable, but it's still a good enjoying tale and I will read the next book as soon as it's released.
August 4, 2026
First time alien visitors are not all that strange a subject for many sci-fi writers. And I simply love such stories.
In the hands of Craig A Falconer this becomes an adventure second to none other and I finished reading Visitor in probably a record time, Earth having retired into a soundless background for a couple of hours.
I loved the main characters involved in meeting a genuine alien, discovering the literal explosive ending awaiting earth shortly and doing whatever they can to save Earth.
And more is to follow in the rest of the series still to be published.
Phew! I look forward to that with a lot of impatience.
Enjoy
In the hands of Craig A Falconer this becomes an adventure second to none other and I finished reading Visitor in probably a record time, Earth having retired into a soundless background for a couple of hours.
I loved the main characters involved in meeting a genuine alien, discovering the literal explosive ending awaiting earth shortly and doing whatever they can to save Earth.
And more is to follow in the rest of the series still to be published.
Phew! I look forward to that with a lot of impatience.
Enjoy
September 14, 2026
Not your typical alien/ human interaction
Once night a park ranger, (Scott) has strange interactions with wildlife unnaturally gathering toward a central area. Weird huh? He calls his boss who investigates further and is killed in an explosion and apparent cover up. Scott was involved without really knowing and has trouble with his credibility and finding work that keeps him close to his 11-year-old son.
This story involves Scott his son and two other characters that find an alien and have the beginnings of communication and a plot with a bad guy and eventually will lead to a whole planet issue.
Check it out it's a great story.
Once night a park ranger, (Scott) has strange interactions with wildlife unnaturally gathering toward a central area. Weird huh? He calls his boss who investigates further and is killed in an explosion and apparent cover up. Scott was involved without really knowing and has trouble with his credibility and finding work that keeps him close to his 11-year-old son.
This story involves Scott his son and two other characters that find an alien and have the beginnings of communication and a plot with a bad guy and eventually will lead to a whole planet issue.
Check it out it's a great story.
August 2, 2026
Loved this uplifting story. Reminds me of early Heinlein books. Loved Nova. Also Diesel, who is thoroughly a dog while being a great character. Scott is a fantastic main character and is even better for being surrounded by a great team of diverse characters. I don't usually write reviews because usually by the time I read a new book, there are already thousands of reviews. But I seem to have found this story soon after it came out, so I thought I would Tell others about it.
August 20, 2026
Intense First Contact
A most unexpected scenario for a first contact with intelligent alien life. Some of the details are obscured in the past, others are exposed in the present and through it all we have Scott and crew trying to connect disparate experiences into a cohesive theory and move forward. Well crafted intrigue though the details are sometimes blurry. Ends with immediate concerns resolved, and then a new scene appears to urge the reader into the next installment.
A most unexpected scenario for a first contact with intelligent alien life. Some of the details are obscured in the past, others are exposed in the present and through it all we have Scott and crew trying to connect disparate experiences into a cohesive theory and move forward. Well crafted intrigue though the details are sometimes blurry. Ends with immediate concerns resolved, and then a new scene appears to urge the reader into the next installment.
July 24, 2026
This book is amazing. The characters are so realistic, as are the situations they end up in. There is a lot of mystery surrounding the alien and at first, the humans don't even know if it's safe to be around.
I absolutely loved this book. It's sci-fi, thriller, and mystery all in one. I highly recommend it!
I absolutely loved this book. It's sci-fi, thriller, and mystery all in one. I highly recommend it!
July 25, 2026
Welcome Return
Falconer has returned doing what he does best ,introducing us to alien encounters. This ones hits all the usual points, interesting background , government conspiracy, cool new powers/science and of course this looks to be a few books at least. Looking forward to the next as this one promises even better to come.
Falconer has returned doing what he does best ,introducing us to alien encounters. This ones hits all the usual points, interesting background , government conspiracy, cool new powers/science and of course this looks to be a few books at least. Looking forward to the next as this one promises even better to come.
August 4, 2026
Worth more than five stars
I read a lot, somewhere around 150 to 200 books a year. And mostly in the sci-fi genre.
All that really needs to be said about this book is that is a very very very compelling read with lots of twists and turns that really caught me by surprise.
I am so looking forward to the next book in the series.
I read a lot, somewhere around 150 to 200 books a year. And mostly in the sci-fi genre.
All that really needs to be said about this book is that is a very very very compelling read with lots of twists and turns that really caught me by surprise.
I am so looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 30, 2026
dealing with extra terrestrials
What would we do if we had the opportunity to work with a being from another planet? As humans we have several different and sometimes opposite possibilities.
What would we do if we had the opportunity to work with a being from another planet? As humans we have several different and sometimes opposite possibilities.
August 12, 2026
Attention Steven Spielberg
Best sf novel I read in last few years, readers 14 to 80 years old will love it.
Craig Falconer has the gift for writing, the story line is well crafted, keeping you wanting more.
Best sf novel I read in last few years, readers 14 to 80 years old will love it.
Craig Falconer has the gift for writing, the story line is well crafted, keeping you wanting more.
August 17, 2026
A heartfelt, compelling book.
I look forward to the second installment of this story. It should be as thought provoking and heartfelt as the first book. I enjoyed all of the characters but was really intrigued by Nova and Mattie.
I look forward to the second installment of this story. It should be as thought provoking and heartfelt as the first book. I enjoyed all of the characters but was really intrigued by Nova and Mattie.
September 5, 2026
Great Alien Adventure
What's starts as a mystery upon discovery of alien artifacts becomes a struggle for the survival of the planet Earth. Great thrill ride. Awesome characters. Look forward to next installment.
What's starts as a mystery upon discovery of alien artifacts becomes a struggle for the survival of the planet Earth. Great thrill ride. Awesome characters. Look forward to next installment.
July 24, 2026
I was hooked from the start until the end! Wish I could read it again for the first time. Glad to hear that there is a sequel.
July 26, 2026
Enthralling
Yet another great read from Craig. I really enjoyed the characters in this and the plot was very readable. I cant wait for the next installment.
Yet another great read from Craig. I really enjoyed the characters in this and the plot was very readable. I cant wait for the next installment.
July 29, 2026
Interesting start
Well this was a interesting start to what we expect to be a enjoyable series of books. Looking forward to seeing what happens with Scott and Nova.
Well this was a interesting start to what we expect to be a enjoyable series of books. Looking forward to seeing what happens with Scott and Nova.
August 2, 2026
Excellent!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book can't wait to read the next one. Best alien story I've read in a very long time.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book can't wait to read the next one. Best alien story I've read in a very long time.
August 10, 2026
Fantastic alien story.
August 18, 2026
A fun read. Quick moving and holds your interest. I look forward to reading the next installment.
August 29, 2026
This book was fun, exciting and I did like the main characters very much.
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