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Tre importanti personaggi scompaiono dopo il World Summit a Kuala Lumpur. Il giorno seguente, il presidente USA John Remy viene trovato morto d’infarto nella sua stanza d’albergo.
Intanto, due amici in viaggio attraverso il Nord America vanno in soccorso di una misteriosa donna che trovano arenata sulle rive del fiume Colorado. In qualche modo, tutti questi eventi sono collegati.
Scegliere di aiutarla li fa precipitare in una corsa da incubo attraverso il globo, poiché lei ha un segreto che rinnega tutto ciò che sappiamo dell’evoluzione umana. Inseguiti da una squadra letale intenzionata a fermarli, dovranno ritrovare una reliquia talmente antica da essere divenuta leggenda. Una reliquia che non salverà soltanto loro, ma l’umanità intera.
Intanto, due amici in viaggio attraverso il Nord America vanno in soccorso di una misteriosa donna che trovano arenata sulle rive del fiume Colorado. In qualche modo, tutti questi eventi sono collegati.
Scegliere di aiutarla li fa precipitare in una corsa da incubo attraverso il globo, poiché lei ha un segreto che rinnega tutto ciò che sappiamo dell’evoluzione umana. Inseguiti da una squadra letale intenzionata a fermarli, dovranno ritrovare una reliquia talmente antica da essere divenuta leggenda. Una reliquia che non salverà soltanto loro, ma l’umanità intera.
452 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2013
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About the author
S.T. Boston
3 books25 followersS T Boston was born in Muscat Oman in February of 1979. He moved back to the UK before he was a year old and was raised and still lives in Hampshire, England with his wife and two sons, Finley and Archie.
He has been writing fiction on and off since his school years but self-published his first book, Watchers in 2012, this was soon picked up by an online publisher and has since been translated into a number of languages and turned into an Audible Audio Book.
Following on from the success of his debut novel Watchers Book 2, The Silent Neighbours was released in 2015 and concluded the series.
S T Boston's third novel and debut horror, thriller, The Chapel was released in early 2020 and soon topped the Horror Horror Suspense UK chart when it was offered on free release promo.
In his day-to-day life, he works full time in law and for the time being, writing is a hobby which he indulges in when and if work and family life allow.
He has been writing fiction on and off since his school years but self-published his first book, Watchers in 2012, this was soon picked up by an online publisher and has since been translated into a number of languages and turned into an Audible Audio Book.
Following on from the success of his debut novel Watchers Book 2, The Silent Neighbours was released in 2015 and concluded the series.
S T Boston's third novel and debut horror, thriller, The Chapel was released in early 2020 and soon topped the Horror Horror Suspense UK chart when it was offered on free release promo.
In his day-to-day life, he works full time in law and for the time being, writing is a hobby which he indulges in when and if work and family life allow.
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August 10, 2018
La tematica è interessante, e richiama alla mente gli anni dell'adolescenza passati dentro i testi di Graham Hancock inseguendo iptesi suggestive, coincidenze dubbie e misteri irrisolti: e se la storia fosse diversa da come la conosciamo?
E se gli alieni esistessero, fossero fin troppo simili a noi, e in passato fossero giunti sulla Terra per sfruttarla come cava mineraria per materiali per loro preziosi? E se, nel fare ciò, avessero deciso di dare una "spinta evolutiva" a una specie semi-intelligente di primato, un ominide giunto però al limitare della propria possibile evoluzione, modificandola e rendendola più simile a loro?
E se, in seguito a un cataclisma, fossero poi scomparsi per milioni di anni, riuscendo a tornare solo in tempi più recenti scoprendo con grande stupore che l'umanità si era nel frattempo evoluta, pur conservando come mito delle paure e dei ricordi ancestrali del tempo della schiavitù per mano delle divinità aliene?
E, soprattutto, se ormai gli alieni fossero divisi in due fazioni e una di queste, dopo aver perso la guerra civile, avesse deciso di sterminare l'umanità per rimpiazzarla e impossessarsi della Terra?
Ecco, da queste premesse nasce questo thriller fantascientifico.
Buone premesse, per quanto non originali. E anche la scrittura non è affatto male, riesce a mantenere l'attenzione del lettore e a tenere un buon ritmo per tutta la durata del libro.
Peccato solo che spesso sia troppo irreale. Troppo anche per un romanzo di questo tipo.
A parte i protagonisti troppo assurdi (Sam è un ex soldato e ora è una sorta di guardia del corpo per ricconi che vanno in posti rischiosi, ok, ma per quel che si vede sembra più qualcosa tipo Rambo mescolato con Capitan America; Adam è un giornalista, ma quando decide di sparare riesce a centrare sempre il bersaglio, in qualunque condizione si trovi), l'uso eccessivo (un vero e proprio abuso!) di coincidenze risulta francamente disturbante. E si, a un certo punto loro stessi ci scherzano su, ma si tratta davvero di troppe, troppe coincidenze determinanti.
E poi abbiamo i cattivi che, per essere esperti soldati addestrati con tutti i crismi, visto come vengono sistemati da Sam sembrano dei principianti.
Una buona lettura "estiva", con diversi punti che sarebbero potuti essere fatti meglio.
Comunque si tratta di un esordio, lo stile è buono e l'idea c'è, poteva andare peggio.
E se gli alieni esistessero, fossero fin troppo simili a noi, e in passato fossero giunti sulla Terra per sfruttarla come cava mineraria per materiali per loro preziosi? E se, nel fare ciò, avessero deciso di dare una "spinta evolutiva" a una specie semi-intelligente di primato, un ominide giunto però al limitare della propria possibile evoluzione, modificandola e rendendola più simile a loro?
E se, in seguito a un cataclisma, fossero poi scomparsi per milioni di anni, riuscendo a tornare solo in tempi più recenti scoprendo con grande stupore che l'umanità si era nel frattempo evoluta, pur conservando come mito delle paure e dei ricordi ancestrali del tempo della schiavitù per mano delle divinità aliene?
E, soprattutto, se ormai gli alieni fossero divisi in due fazioni e una di queste, dopo aver perso la guerra civile, avesse deciso di sterminare l'umanità per rimpiazzarla e impossessarsi della Terra?
Ecco, da queste premesse nasce questo thriller fantascientifico.
Buone premesse, per quanto non originali. E anche la scrittura non è affatto male, riesce a mantenere l'attenzione del lettore e a tenere un buon ritmo per tutta la durata del libro.
Peccato solo che spesso sia troppo irreale. Troppo anche per un romanzo di questo tipo.
A parte i protagonisti troppo assurdi (Sam è un ex soldato e ora è una sorta di guardia del corpo per ricconi che vanno in posti rischiosi, ok, ma per quel che si vede sembra più qualcosa tipo Rambo mescolato con Capitan America; Adam è un giornalista, ma quando decide di sparare riesce a centrare sempre il bersaglio, in qualunque condizione si trovi), l'uso eccessivo (un vero e proprio abuso!) di coincidenze risulta francamente disturbante. E si, a un certo punto loro stessi ci scherzano su, ma si tratta davvero di troppe, troppe coincidenze determinanti.
E poi abbiamo i cattivi che, per essere esperti soldati addestrati con tutti i crismi, visto come vengono sistemati da Sam sembrano dei principianti.
Una buona lettura "estiva", con diversi punti che sarebbero potuti essere fatti meglio.
Comunque si tratta di un esordio, lo stile è buono e l'idea c'è, poteva andare peggio.
November 18, 2013
Some editing needed. I got a slight deja vu from the movie "Paul" very slight though, no little grey/green alien dude. It was interesting and had action from the 1st page. I would read the second book. Fast paced good read.
August 13, 2017
Wonderfully exciting
Wow, what a Great book!this one grabbed my interest from page one and refused to let go. I knew it dealt with aliens, it that's it, and since I am a fan of Ancient Aliens, I figured why not. This exceeded all my expectations! Pity most of my other book choices can't be this great. Anyway, now I HAVE to buy the sequels! S T Boston, keep up the excellent work!
Wow, what a Great book!this one grabbed my interest from page one and refused to let go. I knew it dealt with aliens, it that's it, and since I am a fan of Ancient Aliens, I figured why not. This exceeded all my expectations! Pity most of my other book choices can't be this great. Anyway, now I HAVE to buy the sequels! S T Boston, keep up the excellent work!
December 19, 2017
Watchers 1
Ultimately, this is a story of good versus evil. Part science fiction and part thriller, Boston delivers just the right amount of each to make a very engaging and enjoyable read. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book.
Ultimately, this is a story of good versus evil. Part science fiction and part thriller, Boston delivers just the right amount of each to make a very engaging and enjoyable read. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book.
January 3, 2020
This book was slow to get into, but once the action picked up, I really enjoyed. Being a Christian, it was hard for me suspend belief and wrap my mind around the book's idea of creation and where we all came from. Nevertheless, it was interesting and I liked it.
July 14, 2021
Vigilantes
Me gusto mucho la trama del libro muy entretenido y al parecer día para una segunda parte espero que llegue pronto.
A mi me gustan mucho la ficción así que es mi opinión personal.
Me gusto mucho la trama del libro muy entretenido y al parecer día para una segunda parte espero que llegue pronto.
A mi me gustan mucho la ficción así que es mi opinión personal.
February 8, 2025
Interesting scifi take.
I am a reader of the Bible and do enjoy a SciFi read that tells alternate fictional accounts. Time line seems fairly close. Just a thought. Immortality is a gift bestowed upon just a few, however everlasting life for humans is almost as good.
I am a reader of the Bible and do enjoy a SciFi read that tells alternate fictional accounts. Time line seems fairly close. Just a thought. Immortality is a gift bestowed upon just a few, however everlasting life for humans is almost as good.
May 21, 2025
Captivating!
I was captivated by Watchers! A fascinating tale that I couldn't put down. We are being watched by those from another world who came to Earth many thousands of years ago. And they are being watched by others...
I was captivated by Watchers! A fascinating tale that I couldn't put down. We are being watched by those from another world who came to Earth many thousands of years ago. And they are being watched by others...
December 26, 2017
Thriller science fiction.
Good fast pace book with a slightly unbelievable plot. Just go with it and suspend your disbelief in otherworldly encounters and the coverups
Good fast pace book with a slightly unbelievable plot. Just go with it and suspend your disbelief in otherworldly encounters and the coverups
July 22, 2018
Great Thriller with a Sci-fi twist
Starts off slow but picks up fast and keeps interest very well. Bought Book 2 already. Can't wait to keep the thrills going.
Starts off slow but picks up fast and keeps interest very well. Bought Book 2 already. Can't wait to keep the thrills going.
December 26, 2018
I could not put it down.
This was a story that never stopped it moved from climax to climax each more breathtakingly involved and still feasible sorry it stopped.
This was a story that never stopped it moved from climax to climax each more breathtakingly involved and still feasible sorry it stopped.
October 30, 2025
Really found it interesting and I was keen to read it.
Excellent book.
Excellent book.
March 4, 2020
The start of a great series!
A non stop, never boring, and sometimes a bit scary, sci-fi adventure which I could not put down. I will be reading the next book in this series!
I liked that the female character was a strong individual that didn’t take a back seat to the male characters. This fantastic story, exciting from cover to cover, will definitely become one of my favorites.
A non stop, never boring, and sometimes a bit scary, sci-fi adventure which I could not put down. I will be reading the next book in this series!
I liked that the female character was a strong individual that didn’t take a back seat to the male characters. This fantastic story, exciting from cover to cover, will definitely become one of my favorites.
October 19, 2015
Scary!
When something is read and you know it is fiction, but it feels real, you have just read a brilliant story. S.T. Boston is a wonderful storyteller. Character development is at its best. Looking forward to his next book.
When something is read and you know it is fiction, but it feels real, you have just read a brilliant story. S.T. Boston is a wonderful storyteller. Character development is at its best. Looking forward to his next book.
May 14, 2016
Thought provoking
I found this book to be very interesting. Its a thriller and science fiction and maybe a little romance all rolled into one. Its a must read! I can't wait for the next book.
I found this book to be very interesting. Its a thriller and science fiction and maybe a little romance all rolled into one. Its a must read! I can't wait for the next book.
May 31, 2013
A great story, mostly well told, but it really needed editing and proofreading.
June 28, 2013
exciting fast paced read, no let up in action, this would make a great film
October 3, 2014
Read it in English. Reviewed on FB.
August 8, 2015
Needs some editing and proofreading. It was fast read and the writers imagination was fantastic.
April 3, 2017
Watchers
Interesting book. At first I thought Aliens. They started Earth? They held the power of the Pyramids? History and Religion is based on them? S. T. Boston made a good argument.
I definitely was not bored or rolling my eyes through out the book. Could not put it down until I had to get some sleep. The characters were well developed. The storyline riveting. At the end of the book I was notified there is a Part 2. Interesting.
Interesting book. At first I thought Aliens. They started Earth? They held the power of the Pyramids? History and Religion is based on them? S. T. Boston made a good argument.
I definitely was not bored or rolling my eyes through out the book. Could not put it down until I had to get some sleep. The characters were well developed. The storyline riveting. At the end of the book I was notified there is a Part 2. Interesting.
April 20, 2017
Interesting Theory of Human Evolution
While there are plenty of people who believe that our planet has benefited with the help of aliens, it's a little far fetched for me. It does make for a very interesting story.
While there are plenty of people who believe that our planet has benefited with the help of aliens, it's a little far fetched for me. It does make for a very interesting story.
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