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On May 22, 2018, every person on Earth sneezes. Simultaneously.
Hours later, an alien spacecraft appears over New York City and broadcasts a dire message of impending doom. The future of the human race will depend on the whims of a solitary extraterrestrial who appears in the form of Walter Cronkite. Yes, that's right, Walter Cronkite, the deceased news anchor!
Ex-FBI troubleshooter Jake Corby has faked his death and dropped out of sight, living like a hermit in a small town. But the president is convinced Corby's still alive. He wants Jake, with his unique problem-solving skills, added to the team that will try to defeat the strange but powerful alien. Jake needs to overcome his introvert tendencies if he's going to help save the planet.
The alien has some nasty surprises for the residents of Earth, and the race is on to figure out his true motives and the meaning of the sneeze event--before it's too late.
On May 22, 2018, every person on Earth sneezes. Simultaneously.
Hours later, an alien spacecraft appears over New York City and broadcasts a dire message of impending doom. The future of the human race will depend on the whims of a solitary extraterrestrial who appears in the form of Walter Cronkite. Yes, that's right, Walter Cronkite, the deceased news anchor!
Ex-FBI troubleshooter Jake Corby has faked his death and dropped out of sight, living like a hermit in a small town. But the president is convinced Corby's still alive. He wants Jake, with his unique problem-solving skills, added to the team that will try to defeat the strange but powerful alien. Jake needs to overcome his introvert tendencies if he's going to help save the planet.
The alien has some nasty surprises for the residents of Earth, and the race is on to figure out his true motives and the meaning of the sneeze event--before it's too late.
289 pages, ebook
First published March 24, 2015
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Al Macy
26 books152 followersAl Macy writes because he has stories to tell. In school he was the class clown and always the first volunteer for show and tell. His teachers would say “Al has a lot of imagination.” Then they'd roll their eyes.
But he put his storytelling on the back burner until he retired and wrote a blog about his efforts to improve his piano sight-reading. That's when his love of storytelling burbled up to the surface, along with quirky words like “burble.”
He had even more fun writing his second book, Drive, Ride, Repeat, but was bummed by non-fiction's need to stick to “the truth” (yucko). From then on it was fiction all the way, with a good dose of his science background burbling to the surface.
Macy's top priority is compelling storylines with satisfying plot twists, but he never neglects character development. No, wait … his top priority is quirkiness, then compelling storylines, then character development. No, wait …
But he put his storytelling on the back burner until he retired and wrote a blog about his efforts to improve his piano sight-reading. That's when his love of storytelling burbled up to the surface, along with quirky words like “burble.”
He had even more fun writing his second book, Drive, Ride, Repeat, but was bummed by non-fiction's need to stick to “the truth” (yucko). From then on it was fiction all the way, with a good dose of his science background burbling to the surface.
Macy's top priority is compelling storylines with satisfying plot twists, but he never neglects character development. No, wait … his top priority is quirkiness, then compelling storylines, then character development. No, wait …
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October 3, 2016
Al Macy is a funny guy. I've read him before, even betaread him. It's the sort of thing you have to be in the mood for and today I thought why not. Why not read a quirky alien invasion story. The thing about Macy's writing is that quirk is the main ingredient, so you have to really be ok with that sort of thing, The narrative constantly walks the thin line between charmingly funny and ludicrously inane, although for the most part manages to stay on the right (former) side of things, occasionally bogged down by techie info, but not overwhelmingly so. Jack Corby is a guy to save the world, though he's hung up his superhero tights and retired, he is dragged in once the alien in form of Walter Cronkite appears and starts dictating his rules. Jack Corby will go all the way, even as far as sticking his noggin up the alien's ass, to save the world, that's dedication, although he does take time to start a new romance and rediscover his zest for life, all but gone after a tragedy took his wife and unborn child away. So it's a quick, silly, entertaining read. Pretty much as expected.
June 15, 2015
Review: CONTACT US by Al Macy
I initially found this book via Kindle Unlimited, liked it and bought it. I also nominated it for a June group read, and led the discussion. I quite enjoyed this science fiction story, although it sort of knocked over my decades-long insistence on "advanced" extraterrestrial sentience. There's plenty of human interest material: characters, anecdotes, and themes; plus good work at postulating an array of possible alien advances. The author even fits in the Prime Directive, though subtly and skewed, and without terming it so. I'm eager to see what else Mr. Macy offers us.
I initially found this book via Kindle Unlimited, liked it and bought it. I also nominated it for a June group read, and led the discussion. I quite enjoyed this science fiction story, although it sort of knocked over my decades-long insistence on "advanced" extraterrestrial sentience. There's plenty of human interest material: characters, anecdotes, and themes; plus good work at postulating an array of possible alien advances. The author even fits in the Prime Directive, though subtly and skewed, and without terming it so. I'm eager to see what else Mr. Macy offers us.
April 6, 2015
I enjoyed this sci-fi novel in which the whole world blinks as a strange object appears over Earth. Trying to figure out what is going on is Charli and Jake Corby. Jake is man who wants to give up the life, but is pulled back in the story to help. This book follows a series of characters through a dystopian future with a huge body count. I enjoyed this story and the characters. It had some great humor in it, but managed to maintain its thriller status also. I would definitely recommend this book to sci fi fans everywhere. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
March 28, 2015
A well written, witty sci-fi novel in which the whole world sneezes at once as a strange object appears over Earth. Trying to figure out the mystery is Charli, a presidential aide and Jake Corby, a man of action who wants to give up the life, but is dragged back in to help. As the alien being arrives in New York, the world is about to face a fight for survival.
I enjoyed this story and the characters. It had some great humor in it, but managed to maintain its thriller status also. I would definitely recommend this book to sci fi fans everywhere.
I enjoyed this story and the characters. It had some great humor in it, but managed to maintain its thriller status also. I would definitely recommend this book to sci fi fans everywhere.
January 6, 2021
A quirky alien invasion story that starts with an incredibly sticky hook: an entire planet's population sneezes simultaneously for no apparent reason.
From that moment, everything moves quickly with an occasional scene that allows you to relax until Bam! you realise something else has been happening the whole time.
I read this in two sittings and enjoyed every word.
From that moment, everything moves quickly with an occasional scene that allows you to relax until Bam! you realise something else has been happening the whole time.
I read this in two sittings and enjoyed every word.
May 24, 2015
Is there life beyond Earth? It's a question that has been debated for ages. Many a book, whether fictional or not, has been written on this topic, but Al Macy has given us something with a unique and at times quirky twist to the never ending question. In Contact Us, aliens do exit and the residents of Earth get their first taste with one who appears in the form of Walter Cronkite. But this alien gives Mr. Cronkite a whole new personality that is indeed quite interesting. He appears to want to help, but what are his true motives? With the help of problem solver extraordinaire Jack Corby, the residents of Earth are in a race against time to protect what's left and find out the truth of Cronkite and his true intentions.
Contact Us is a little bit out of my norm when it comes to reading, but how could I possibly resist a story that starts out with every person on Earth sneezing simultaneously? This story has a little bit of everything - aliens, humor, romance and thrills. Techy people will love reading about all the gadgets that Cronkite gifts as well.
Mr. Macy is an incredible story teller with a huge and creative imagination. In Contact Us, he has created an entertaining escape from reality that was difficult to put down. If you love all things alien, then I would recommend you pick this book up and give it try. Not only will you get a descent story, you will also find yourself laughing a time or two.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Contact Us is a little bit out of my norm when it comes to reading, but how could I possibly resist a story that starts out with every person on Earth sneezing simultaneously? This story has a little bit of everything - aliens, humor, romance and thrills. Techy people will love reading about all the gadgets that Cronkite gifts as well.
Mr. Macy is an incredible story teller with a huge and creative imagination. In Contact Us, he has created an entertaining escape from reality that was difficult to put down. If you love all things alien, then I would recommend you pick this book up and give it try. Not only will you get a descent story, you will also find yourself laughing a time or two.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
- See more at: The Avid Book Collector
March 28, 2019
What an amusing but bizarre Sci -Fi novel! I've read another of Macy's novels before this, it was good but not as silly and irreverent as Contact Us. This was reminiscent of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ' (I enjoyed the movie better than the book!).
What if the next ET that interacts with our world is a nutcase, irreverent, goofy, and truthfully doesn't care if our world 🌎will survive?!
Macy has his super agent-do-gooder in Jake Corby, a guy who technically can do no wrong but get himself and others out of a bad situation. Except acerbic and downtrodden Jake isn't ready to take on a ridiculous alien 👽 and save the world let alone himself. Lots of laughs, witty writing, and dumb jokes, the kind that makes us snort in amusement anyway. Funny but serious plot, makes for a weird and unusual story. I couldn't help but like the characters, even the jerks like the alien who takes on the appearance of a revered but deceased newscaster. I won't say who. In this oddball take, anything is subject to ridicule, including our governments both national and provincial. As is typical there are the good and bad guys on all sides. It is in the Earth's best interest that everyone participate and help each other. There are the bad few who are on all sides usually greedily hoping to win somehow in this bizarre tale.
Fun, breezy, easy to read, with a few bloopers in print.
I'll check out more of this author's work in the future.
What if the next ET that interacts with our world is a nutcase, irreverent, goofy, and truthfully doesn't care if our world 🌎will survive?!
Macy has his super agent-do-gooder in Jake Corby, a guy who technically can do no wrong but get himself and others out of a bad situation. Except acerbic and downtrodden Jake isn't ready to take on a ridiculous alien 👽 and save the world let alone himself. Lots of laughs, witty writing, and dumb jokes, the kind that makes us snort in amusement anyway. Funny but serious plot, makes for a weird and unusual story. I couldn't help but like the characters, even the jerks like the alien who takes on the appearance of a revered but deceased newscaster. I won't say who. In this oddball take, anything is subject to ridicule, including our governments both national and provincial. As is typical there are the good and bad guys on all sides. It is in the Earth's best interest that everyone participate and help each other. There are the bad few who are on all sides usually greedily hoping to win somehow in this bizarre tale.
Fun, breezy, easy to read, with a few bloopers in print.
I'll check out more of this author's work in the future.
August 10, 2018
I honestly did not expect to like this quite as much as I did, I usually find humorous books like this more annoying than funny and while there were a few bits that just had me groaning rather than laughing on the whole this was rather good. The basic premise is one that comes up quite regularly in the sci-fi world but Macy handles it in a slightly different way, particularly the ending which is both bizarre and immensly entertaining. I will be honest though, I found Jake Corby a bit useless at times and quite reliant on others to keep things ticking over, although this did make him a bit more realistic in a way. I wasn't so keen on the romance story bit but this didn't take over and was very much a sideline story so it wasn't too distracting. As a starting point to a series this was rather good and sets things up for a pretty good series.
March 28, 2019
Sooooo, one day two UFO's appear near earth. One a large ship of some sort, the other a sphere. The inhabitant of the sphere, who looks exactly like Walter Cronkite, broadcasts to the President a rather strange message. Something about the earth being too populated for its natural resources, then it takes off on a crop dusting mission, circling the earth and dropping little nano-thingies which kill off about 30% of the earth's population. The President calls in his chief problem solver and a crack team of assorted strange folk, to hash out what to do about this problem with Cronkite.
As you can tell, this book is rather unique, and for that i give it mega points. It's also a quick and enjoyable read. I can't think of anything really bad to say about it. It's not a classic, but it was a lot of fun.
As you can tell, this book is rather unique, and for that i give it mega points. It's also a quick and enjoyable read. I can't think of anything really bad to say about it. It's not a classic, but it was a lot of fun.
December 4, 2018
To be fair, a 4.5 would be a more accurate rating, based mostly on the entertainment factor. This novel was fun to read. The characters are not necessarily deep or dramatic, but they are entertaining and strong enough to carry the story. There were some elements that required a suspension of disbelief - most of which involved the reaction of humanity to what was happening. We could only hope that people would not go berserk in a die-off situation. I don't think it'd go even remotely that smoothly.
Overall, the book was a good, entertaining read. I am very glad that the author did not choose to use DJ1 as a deus ex machina at the end. I'm sure it's purpose is to lead to the next story, one which I'll probably read in the future.
Overall, the book was a good, entertaining read. I am very glad that the author did not choose to use DJ1 as a deus ex machina at the end. I'm sure it's purpose is to lead to the next story, one which I'll probably read in the future.
July 12, 2018
Bizarre
I can’t make up my mind about this. I started off expecting something humorous, but it didn’t tickle my funnybone. I expected more from Jake the troubleshooter, but by 80% I was wondering when he was actually going to start doing something. The storyline ping-ponged from place to place, setting up characters and situations but not really developing them. I got to the end, and. .... “bizarre” is the only word that comes to mind.
Sorry Mr Macy, this just doesn’t appeal to me.
I can’t make up my mind about this. I started off expecting something humorous, but it didn’t tickle my funnybone. I expected more from Jake the troubleshooter, but by 80% I was wondering when he was actually going to start doing something. The storyline ping-ponged from place to place, setting up characters and situations but not really developing them. I got to the end, and. .... “bizarre” is the only word that comes to mind.
Sorry Mr Macy, this just doesn’t appeal to me.
November 26, 2017
One of the best written thrillers I've read
By "best written", I mean the book is grammatically correct and flows smoothly. I wish there had been fewer distractions from the theme. I find love stories distracting, for example, but modern novels seem to require them. I am also sorry about the back story of political intrigue, which took my mind off the principal theme.
By "best written", I mean the book is grammatically correct and flows smoothly. I wish there had been fewer distractions from the theme. I find love stories distracting, for example, but modern novels seem to require them. I am also sorry about the back story of political intrigue, which took my mind off the principal theme.
January 22, 2020
Refreshing And Great!
In places this book is surprisingly funny and in others it's thrilling, dangerous and frustrating. But all the way through it's an excellent read with depth of plot and a cast of characters that will catch you off guard and leave you with a very satisfied feeling. A really well written book that's a lot of fun to read!
In places this book is surprisingly funny and in others it's thrilling, dangerous and frustrating. But all the way through it's an excellent read with depth of plot and a cast of characters that will catch you off guard and leave you with a very satisfied feeling. A really well written book that's a lot of fun to read!
June 4, 2020
Reading Contact Us was the most fun I’ve had in such a long time. I loved the humour, the story and the style. Charli and Jake are two favourites but all of the characters are bright, funny, tough and so darn smart. Mostly. The alien not so much. Just shows you shouldn’t have an alien invasion/apocalypse without a generous helping of humour. A very clever blend!
February 18, 2017
Loved it!
I wasn't sure if I would like this when I got it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. A good mix of humor, suspense, and good storytelling. And, hoping some psychotic alien doesn't try this on us anytime soon!
I wasn't sure if I would like this when I got it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. A good mix of humor, suspense, and good storytelling. And, hoping some psychotic alien doesn't try this on us anytime soon!
February 4, 2018
Who knew things going so badly would be so good?
This book could have been mind-numbingly depressing, however, the events in this book were treated perfectly! Matter of fact with a bit of humor! Can't wAit to read more!
This book could have been mind-numbingly depressing, however, the events in this book were treated perfectly! Matter of fact with a bit of humor! Can't wAit to read more!
June 6, 2018
A refreshing read
I certainly enjoyed reading the book mostly because of it's refreshing take on the 'alien' concept and the easy reading. Would definitely recommend for a light read.
I certainly enjoyed reading the book mostly because of it's refreshing take on the 'alien' concept and the easy reading. Would definitely recommend for a light read.
April 24, 2019
😊
Witty sci fi, an excellent read.
What's going on when the whole world sneezes at the same time?
Two objects are found to be hovering above earth. Dj1 is the first one to be detected then a sphere appears. Aliens do exist and this one in the sphere wants to rule the earth!
Witty sci fi, an excellent read.
What's going on when the whole world sneezes at the same time?
Two objects are found to be hovering above earth. Dj1 is the first one to be detected then a sphere appears. Aliens do exist and this one in the sphere wants to rule the earth!
June 25, 2021
Great read
I'm not normally a fan of sci fi but this book never really felt like sci fi, more so a really enjoyable read with great characters and storyline. I certainly recommend it.
I'm not normally a fan of sci fi but this book never really felt like sci fi, more so a really enjoyable read with great characters and storyline. I certainly recommend it.
July 3, 2022
Book reading
The way it was written the chapters just flowed together, was great. It was written where you could put it down and be able to start reading, and be able remember the picture that the author intended.
The way it was written the chapters just flowed together, was great. It was written where you could put it down and be able to start reading, and be able remember the picture that the author intended.
July 25, 2017
Entertaining and different.
November 25, 2017
Fun book
I thought the author did a good job of mixing sci-fi with humor and keeping the book moving and fun to read.
I thought the author did a good job of mixing sci-fi with humor and keeping the book moving and fun to read.
December 1, 2017
Fun
Relatively standard plot but very well written. I enjoyed the humor throughout. I recommend this story for light, fun reading.
Relatively standard plot but very well written. I enjoyed the humor throughout. I recommend this story for light, fun reading.
December 31, 2017
Comedic thriller!
Enjoyable character driven what if the aliens came to earth and demanded population control and other objectionable concessions from us.
Enjoyable character driven what if the aliens came to earth and demanded population control and other objectionable concessions from us.
August 13, 2019
I liked the book. It was a fun read about the earth being destroyed by alien(s). I thought the writing should be tighter, it seemed to drag in spots with unnecessary verbiage. I've always thought it is hard to write humor but the author was successful. Worth reading, undecided about the next in the series.
June 15, 2020
Thank you for the free book
Something a little different
Totally enjoyed it
Something a little different
Totally enjoyed it
March 17, 2018
A fun if uneven look at what would happen if we were visited by Aliens, or in this case an Alien with emotional issues comes to visit the Earth and, take over, warn us, play games...
The book was is a blend of after the holocaust survivalist, Spy/Adventure/Sci-Fi sometimes it doesn't mesh all that well, sometimes it tries to follow to many individual characters for as short as it is, but it is a nice, easy read and one that amuses enough to make up for any issues that come along the way.
Will have to give the second book a chance.
The book was is a blend of after the holocaust survivalist, Spy/Adventure/Sci-Fi sometimes it doesn't mesh all that well, sometimes it tries to follow to many individual characters for as short as it is, but it is a nice, easy read and one that amuses enough to make up for any issues that come along the way.
Will have to give the second book a chance.
April 9, 2015
Not a riveting read, but if you are a science geek you may like it..
This review is from: Contact Us: A Jake Corby Sci-Fi Thriller (Kindle Edition)
Al Macy has written a book that throws the world into chaos when an alien who looks like Walter Cronkite comes to visit. Well good old Walter look alike isn't nice in fact he's got a lot of screws loose. His first act before even talking to us is seeding the world with microscopic bots that kill off 2/3rds of the population, see not a nice and stable person to play with.. He gets fixated on Jake the problem solver the White House is searching for. He is spotted in his real look when he tries to peek at the growing sexual attraction between the White House aide that assists the President and Jake. I mean a fuzzy 3 ft tall lady bug is the world's arch enemy?
It's fast paced and yes it has some good points it also has some where you just want to tune out the science speak.. The Borg would be better.. The book is a solid stand alone, the sex activity is not overtly in your face so it is clear for teens, tweens only under supervision with the understanding that they ask if they have questions.. Adults be prepared to want to throw it out, read it more hoping it gets better.. well it doesn't that much.. I stuck with it and done and review.. I have to say that the German shepherd, and the teen geek squad are the best characters and I have one geek of my own and a cat that acts like the shepherd.. I can't give it five stars ..it was entertaining in places and did keep me guessing some but not totally engaged it felt more like a book report then something I would happily buy for myself. I have read many sci-fi books that I liked much more.. If they do enter into the end group of intelligent life out there thankfully they won't have to deal with sociopathic ladybugs that are fuzzy..
This review is from: Contact Us: A Jake Corby Sci-Fi Thriller (Kindle Edition)
Al Macy has written a book that throws the world into chaos when an alien who looks like Walter Cronkite comes to visit. Well good old Walter look alike isn't nice in fact he's got a lot of screws loose. His first act before even talking to us is seeding the world with microscopic bots that kill off 2/3rds of the population, see not a nice and stable person to play with.. He gets fixated on Jake the problem solver the White House is searching for. He is spotted in his real look when he tries to peek at the growing sexual attraction between the White House aide that assists the President and Jake. I mean a fuzzy 3 ft tall lady bug is the world's arch enemy?
It's fast paced and yes it has some good points it also has some where you just want to tune out the science speak.. The Borg would be better.. The book is a solid stand alone, the sex activity is not overtly in your face so it is clear for teens, tweens only under supervision with the understanding that they ask if they have questions.. Adults be prepared to want to throw it out, read it more hoping it gets better.. well it doesn't that much.. I stuck with it and done and review.. I have to say that the German shepherd, and the teen geek squad are the best characters and I have one geek of my own and a cat that acts like the shepherd.. I can't give it five stars ..it was entertaining in places and did keep me guessing some but not totally engaged it felt more like a book report then something I would happily buy for myself. I have read many sci-fi books that I liked much more.. If they do enter into the end group of intelligent life out there thankfully they won't have to deal with sociopathic ladybugs that are fuzzy..
April 4, 2015
Hugely entertaining romp!
I've read Al's posts on Internet forums for a decade, and I tremendously enjoyed his non-fiction "Drive, Ride, Repeat". Now he's boosting his skills with a promising start to a fascinating series. At least I hope it's a series!
All tackles the perpetual sci-fi controversy: what if the aliens find us, and they aren't friendly? Within Al's first six chapters he introduces a slew of interesting characters, produces not one but two alien vessels, and kills off 80% of the world's population. Humanity's prospects go downhill from there.
As the country's leaders deal with their new alien overlord, they realize that something just isn't quite right about "him". They're also given the blueprints to create fascinating alien tech devices, but no user manuals. They can build them (sort of) but they're not sure what to do with them. This confusion turns out to be an important aspect of the alien's behavior.
I love Al's sense of humor, and in this book it takes some very dark and twisted turns. The alien's true form is even more quirky than its Walter Cronkite avatar. One of my favorite White House characters was killed in a comical scene, yet it turned out to be a pivotal plot point. A protagonist makes a snarky comment with horrifying consequences-- but it offers another important clue to the alien's agenda.
Fan's of Al's Internet posts, and readers of his "Drive" book, will recognize some facets of his personal life in this novel's scenes. But I'm not sure whether there's a personal connection with the alien.
This is a unique first-contact story, and it's also Al's first foray into writing dialogue. They're both entertaining and successful. You should read this book just to enjoy another ride.
I've read Al's posts on Internet forums for a decade, and I tremendously enjoyed his non-fiction "Drive, Ride, Repeat". Now he's boosting his skills with a promising start to a fascinating series. At least I hope it's a series!
All tackles the perpetual sci-fi controversy: what if the aliens find us, and they aren't friendly? Within Al's first six chapters he introduces a slew of interesting characters, produces not one but two alien vessels, and kills off 80% of the world's population. Humanity's prospects go downhill from there.
As the country's leaders deal with their new alien overlord, they realize that something just isn't quite right about "him". They're also given the blueprints to create fascinating alien tech devices, but no user manuals. They can build them (sort of) but they're not sure what to do with them. This confusion turns out to be an important aspect of the alien's behavior.
I love Al's sense of humor, and in this book it takes some very dark and twisted turns. The alien's true form is even more quirky than its Walter Cronkite avatar. One of my favorite White House characters was killed in a comical scene, yet it turned out to be a pivotal plot point. A protagonist makes a snarky comment with horrifying consequences-- but it offers another important clue to the alien's agenda.
Fan's of Al's Internet posts, and readers of his "Drive" book, will recognize some facets of his personal life in this novel's scenes. But I'm not sure whether there's a personal connection with the alien.
This is a unique first-contact story, and it's also Al's first foray into writing dialogue. They're both entertaining and successful. You should read this book just to enjoy another ride.
April 28, 2015
If I were to write a Sci-Fi book, this would be it. This has got everything that I like about science fiction. Our hero is, of course, Jake Corby. He’s an older guy (three cheers for older guys) that has the right attitude. He’s also smart and willing to help out when the President of the United States calls.
He also gets to meet Charli. Charli is a Presidential Advisor. She’s very, very smart like a Presidential Advisor should be (although the current group doesn’t appear that way). She knows that the President and his current group of top thinkers can’t solve this new problem by themselves. And the President wants Jake Corby on his team to help with this problem.
And what is this problem. Well, meet Walter Cronkite. He’s an alien and he wants to control the world. Now if you knew Mr. Cronkite, you’d know him as the world’s most trusted man alive at the time he was living. You’d also know that Walter Cronkite did die quiet a few year ago, so why should we even think about trusting this alien Cronkite?
And then, there were fewer of us to worry about the problem; fewer humans to feed, fewer to fight over stuff. Just a lot fewer of us after Mr. Cronkite’s visit. So, it doesn’t look good for the planet Earth.
Still, we’ve got Mr. Jake Corby, the world’s best problem solver on the case. What’s his solution? Read the book. It's really, really good. I like the writing style and the humor. I think you’re going to like it too!
He also gets to meet Charli. Charli is a Presidential Advisor. She’s very, very smart like a Presidential Advisor should be (although the current group doesn’t appear that way). She knows that the President and his current group of top thinkers can’t solve this new problem by themselves. And the President wants Jake Corby on his team to help with this problem.
And what is this problem. Well, meet Walter Cronkite. He’s an alien and he wants to control the world. Now if you knew Mr. Cronkite, you’d know him as the world’s most trusted man alive at the time he was living. You’d also know that Walter Cronkite did die quiet a few year ago, so why should we even think about trusting this alien Cronkite?
And then, there were fewer of us to worry about the problem; fewer humans to feed, fewer to fight over stuff. Just a lot fewer of us after Mr. Cronkite’s visit. So, it doesn’t look good for the planet Earth.
Still, we’ve got Mr. Jake Corby, the world’s best problem solver on the case. What’s his solution? Read the book. It's really, really good. I like the writing style and the humor. I think you’re going to like it too!
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