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Nibiru Rising
The discovery of planet x affects the lives of everyone, only Rachel doesn't know it. Instead, she is haunted by the truth of her father's sudden and tragic demise. Was is a terrible accident, suicide, murder? Sadly Rachel finds compelling evidence of all three.The truth, however, for Paranormal Network tabloid journalist Kelly Ramirez is not so elusive. The discovery of planet x falls squarely into her shapely, toned lap. As she delivers planet x information to her viewers, she finds herself being systematically destroyed by friends, colleagues and lovers alike.Aliens walk among us, the faithful warn that it is the end of times, and the government insists that we the people should relax, because everything is just fine. With a giant red gas planet hurdling toward earth, would anything be fine ever again? Janet R. Brienza is a native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she resides with the love of her life, Jeff, and their four fur children.
330 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2017
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6 books4 followersJ. R. Brienza is an interior designer, and green Advantage certified general contractor. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with long time love, Jeff, and their pets.
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February 20, 2018
Conspiracy Theory Sci-Fi
"This document is dated August 18, 2013, indicating that the US Government and others were aware of Planet X—and its cataclysmic implications—for years, and neglected the safety of its people for their own safety and financial gain.”
Rachael Ryan Heilig has a very troubled family life indeed. Her mother abuses her father, her brother and herself. And then her father has some pretty severe issues of his own - ever since he was eight years old and saw a UFO. Kelly Ramirez is a go-getting hard-nosed TV journalist who presents a show on the Paranormal Network. When she starts doing a series investigating whether planet X - Nibiru - really exists, she finds that her usual tight control over her interviews begins to get strained.
These two very different women are the warp and weft of this complex story, each carrying a parallel storyline which seems to have no real point of contact for much of the book, but slowly certain key points begin to link across, hinting to the reader of how their tales might be closer than they first appear.
“Reptilians do not shape shift, they are incapable. Reptilians must, instead, inhabit a human host. They teleport their life energy, resting it in the soft tissue behind the eyes of those they occupy.”
The strength of this book is twofold. Firstly, it is very well written in terms of language use. There are no grating moments of word misuse, overuse or abuse. And secondly, the portrayal of the characters. Rachael and Kelly are both brilliantly drawn and the other characters who form their supporting cast are seldom left as mere silhouettes either.These are living, breathing people you care about - whether liking or loathing. The other strong point of this book is the shocking way that ‘otherness’ intrudes into the everyday. I particularly liked the scene where Enlil takes control of the TV studio.
The author clearly has done a lot of reading of any number of pseudo-historical and pseudo-scientific books to research the popular conspiracy theories and really weird ideas around the Anunnaki and Reptilians. There is a lot of use of the crazy ideas of Zecharia Sitchin and David Icke, but these are woven cleverly together into the worldbuilding. I also enjoyed the touches of humour, which lightened the sense of gathering doom a little.
'Vhat is dis “deserve” stuff? Vhy do Americans think they have the right to things they do not have and have not vorked for?’
However, this book has two problems which made it a less than enjoyable read for me. The huge problem is the pace. It is maybe a bit faster than glacial, and occasionally ramps up to a brisk walk, but it is very, very slow. It does not help that almost half the book is Kelly interviewing people who are delivering chunks of endless exposition about Nibiru. The author, to her credit, tries to liven this up with the soap-opera of Kelly’s issues, but to me it was pretty much slightly spiced info-dumping. Meanwhile, Rachael’s side of the story is also slow - it takes a third of the book to even get to the point mentioned in the blurb where her father dies and from then it creeps snail-like on.
The other issue was the shifting perspective of which character the reader was following. Most of the time it was pretty straightforward - the chapter would start as a specific character and we’d stay with them all the way through. But not always. There were some excruciating moments when we would be following Kelly’s thoughts in one paragraph and one of her guest’s thoughts in the next.
This is clearly the start of a series and if you enjoy Sitchin and Icke’s brand of ‘crazy’, well written, and woven into a strange near-future science-fiction, this could well be a must-read you will absolutely love.
"This document is dated August 18, 2013, indicating that the US Government and others were aware of Planet X—and its cataclysmic implications—for years, and neglected the safety of its people for their own safety and financial gain.”
Rachael Ryan Heilig has a very troubled family life indeed. Her mother abuses her father, her brother and herself. And then her father has some pretty severe issues of his own - ever since he was eight years old and saw a UFO. Kelly Ramirez is a go-getting hard-nosed TV journalist who presents a show on the Paranormal Network. When she starts doing a series investigating whether planet X - Nibiru - really exists, she finds that her usual tight control over her interviews begins to get strained.
These two very different women are the warp and weft of this complex story, each carrying a parallel storyline which seems to have no real point of contact for much of the book, but slowly certain key points begin to link across, hinting to the reader of how their tales might be closer than they first appear.
“Reptilians do not shape shift, they are incapable. Reptilians must, instead, inhabit a human host. They teleport their life energy, resting it in the soft tissue behind the eyes of those they occupy.”
The strength of this book is twofold. Firstly, it is very well written in terms of language use. There are no grating moments of word misuse, overuse or abuse. And secondly, the portrayal of the characters. Rachael and Kelly are both brilliantly drawn and the other characters who form their supporting cast are seldom left as mere silhouettes either.These are living, breathing people you care about - whether liking or loathing. The other strong point of this book is the shocking way that ‘otherness’ intrudes into the everyday. I particularly liked the scene where Enlil takes control of the TV studio.
The author clearly has done a lot of reading of any number of pseudo-historical and pseudo-scientific books to research the popular conspiracy theories and really weird ideas around the Anunnaki and Reptilians. There is a lot of use of the crazy ideas of Zecharia Sitchin and David Icke, but these are woven cleverly together into the worldbuilding. I also enjoyed the touches of humour, which lightened the sense of gathering doom a little.
'Vhat is dis “deserve” stuff? Vhy do Americans think they have the right to things they do not have and have not vorked for?’
However, this book has two problems which made it a less than enjoyable read for me. The huge problem is the pace. It is maybe a bit faster than glacial, and occasionally ramps up to a brisk walk, but it is very, very slow. It does not help that almost half the book is Kelly interviewing people who are delivering chunks of endless exposition about Nibiru. The author, to her credit, tries to liven this up with the soap-opera of Kelly’s issues, but to me it was pretty much slightly spiced info-dumping. Meanwhile, Rachael’s side of the story is also slow - it takes a third of the book to even get to the point mentioned in the blurb where her father dies and from then it creeps snail-like on.
The other issue was the shifting perspective of which character the reader was following. Most of the time it was pretty straightforward - the chapter would start as a specific character and we’d stay with them all the way through. But not always. There were some excruciating moments when we would be following Kelly’s thoughts in one paragraph and one of her guest’s thoughts in the next.
This is clearly the start of a series and if you enjoy Sitchin and Icke’s brand of ‘crazy’, well written, and woven into a strange near-future science-fiction, this could well be a must-read you will absolutely love.
April 14, 2017
Decent read
Must have watched the history channel frequently and probably grew up in Pittsburgh. The anunaki reference is very intriguing. Good setup for the next book.
Must have watched the history channel frequently and probably grew up in Pittsburgh. The anunaki reference is very intriguing. Good setup for the next book.
June 7, 2017
Just finished The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising and really enjoyed it. I've never read a book quite like it. A good mix of mystery and intrigue, science fiction, religion, and scandal...something for everyone. From a critical standpoint, I think the author does a good job of providing visual detail without overwhelming the reader with a play-by-play of each surrounding vista. Characters are well developed and book ends on a cliffhanger. Definitely recommend for a easy, fun, and thought-provoking read.
July 30, 2018
The stage is set for Armageddon in J.R. Brienza’s intriguing Sci-Fi shocker “The Belt of Orion: Nibiru Rising”.
It is with snappy dialogue and hearty repartee that J.R. Brienza reveals her well-researched and unconventional tale about a subversive ancient alien invasion through a series of flashbacks between a trash-TV talk show host who is showboating a discussion on Sumerian myths, the Annunaki civilization’s DNA-engineering of human beings in order to enslave the population, and the sudden speculation over a newly discovered planet set on a collision course with Earth, against the mundane life of an adult daughter whose immediate family is being ravaged by mental illness, seemingly accidental deaths, and a parental suicide that—at least to her—makes little sense.
Brienza’s thought-provoking and often shocking revelations give readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in a conspiracy theorists dream—or nightmare—as characters are challenged by the strange circumstances now governing their lives, and the authors’ expert use of foreshadowing kicks off a series of devastating events and personal tragedies that seem to herald the arrival of the End Times. Questions about the evolution of humans, the existence of God, and the existence of alien life in the universe run through this intense Sci-Fi thriller, provoking the reader into wondering if fate and destiny do—in fact—exist, and whether or not our ancient ancestors actually might have been visited by alien cultures in Earth’s past. If so, are these alien species still manipulating and guiding the human race toward a singular purpose even now, and could their interference be a benefit to us, or is it all some terrifying and contrived plot leading up to our eventual extinction?
Long on dialogue and speculations of what the future holds for humankind, Brienza’s novel sets the stage for the possibility of subsequent chapters focusing on the answers to these and other profound questions in a novel series that is sure to please Sci-Fi fans and alien conspiracy theorists alike.
It is with snappy dialogue and hearty repartee that J.R. Brienza reveals her well-researched and unconventional tale about a subversive ancient alien invasion through a series of flashbacks between a trash-TV talk show host who is showboating a discussion on Sumerian myths, the Annunaki civilization’s DNA-engineering of human beings in order to enslave the population, and the sudden speculation over a newly discovered planet set on a collision course with Earth, against the mundane life of an adult daughter whose immediate family is being ravaged by mental illness, seemingly accidental deaths, and a parental suicide that—at least to her—makes little sense.
Brienza’s thought-provoking and often shocking revelations give readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in a conspiracy theorists dream—or nightmare—as characters are challenged by the strange circumstances now governing their lives, and the authors’ expert use of foreshadowing kicks off a series of devastating events and personal tragedies that seem to herald the arrival of the End Times. Questions about the evolution of humans, the existence of God, and the existence of alien life in the universe run through this intense Sci-Fi thriller, provoking the reader into wondering if fate and destiny do—in fact—exist, and whether or not our ancient ancestors actually might have been visited by alien cultures in Earth’s past. If so, are these alien species still manipulating and guiding the human race toward a singular purpose even now, and could their interference be a benefit to us, or is it all some terrifying and contrived plot leading up to our eventual extinction?
Long on dialogue and speculations of what the future holds for humankind, Brienza’s novel sets the stage for the possibility of subsequent chapters focusing on the answers to these and other profound questions in a novel series that is sure to please Sci-Fi fans and alien conspiracy theorists alike.
February 19, 2018
A book with a lot in it – conspiracy theories, family issues, aliens, and an approaching potential disaster. All these issues are explored from a variety of different viewpoints. Similar in feel and style to ‘Close Encounters’ so if you enjoyed that, this will be the book for you.
There are a lot of characters in this book, but each is distinctive, and reacts to the main issues in their own ways. Each has their own history and this is detailed along with how it has affected their personality, and the author uses details of dress to highlight aspects of each character. Each character is quite intense, with a lot of personal issues that are related to the main plot.
The book is weighed down with a lot of detailed description of settings that appear fairly irrelevant, and this slows down the action.
The ongoing mystery of what’s happening is accented by the change in points of view between chapters. This may be quite confusing for some readers, although some may also enjoy the rapid change and trying to join together details to solve the mystery.
Fans of conspiracy theories will enjoy teasing out the plot details in this book.
There are a lot of characters in this book, but each is distinctive, and reacts to the main issues in their own ways. Each has their own history and this is detailed along with how it has affected their personality, and the author uses details of dress to highlight aspects of each character. Each character is quite intense, with a lot of personal issues that are related to the main plot.
The book is weighed down with a lot of detailed description of settings that appear fairly irrelevant, and this slows down the action.
The ongoing mystery of what’s happening is accented by the change in points of view between chapters. This may be quite confusing for some readers, although some may also enjoy the rapid change and trying to join together details to solve the mystery.
Fans of conspiracy theories will enjoy teasing out the plot details in this book.
March 23, 2018
The characters are extremely detailed, far more so than any book I can remember reading. They are brought to vivid life, and on more than one occasion I found myself forgetting that they were characters in a story. The plot line and action are good as well, and there are some very nasty antagonists also. This book is exceedingly well written and entertaining. The only thing I wished for was to find out what happens to them all, but I guess I'll just have to wait for the rest of the series for that.
July 12, 2017
First time I've been introduced to the genre and now I'm hooked! Great story with excellent character development, descriptive details of locations and a suspenseful story....is it true?? With solar flares, draught and even a glam girl commentator thrown in (I want her shoes!) who can resist this story of what may be in our future. I'm told this is the first in a trilogy and I can't wait for the second book!
March 28, 2019
The Belt of Orion is a very enjoyable read. The story is told from the perspective of two incredibly strong women who couldn't be more different, yet are both being deeply effected by the same forces. Rachel is trying to hold herself and her family together in the face of mystery and tragedy. Meanwhile Kelly is building her career reporting on a planet that is just now being discovered as it plunges towards earth.
June 29, 2017
This book had me confused the whole time I read. Was it a satire? Was it sci-fi? was it a mystery? Was it just a bunch of crazy humans? Or all of the above. Never did figure out what this book was saying.
May 6, 2018
This was an intriguing read and not at all what I expected. I enjoyed the conspiracy theory part of the book, as well as the characters. It moved a little slow for me, but I think it needed to in order to portray the details of the conspiracy effectively.
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