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The Ancestor Trilogy #1
The Ancestor
He's the future of humankind—if he can survive in it.
In the year 12039, Monads rule the planet. As the sole descendants of humanity, they've brought civilization far beyond what it once was before homo sapiens went extinct. When they clone their first fully-grown human, dissent explodes over the man known as "Six."
Created in a lab, he's the first living human to walk the Earth since the extinction event centuries ago. With no memory of who he is or where he comes from, Six struggles to find his place within a society where some see him as a threat to their way of life.
Some Monads don't want the human race to continue at all.
When Six is framed for murder, he’s cast out of Monad civilization and forced to confront the harsh world that lies beyond. Six must piece together his past and prove his innocence while he grapples with survival in a world that has evolved beyond his very own existence.
If you like Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, then you'll love The Ancestor, the first installment in The Ancestor Trilogy.
Buy your copy of The Ancestor today and let the adventure begin!
In the year 12039, Monads rule the planet. As the sole descendants of humanity, they've brought civilization far beyond what it once was before homo sapiens went extinct. When they clone their first fully-grown human, dissent explodes over the man known as "Six."
Created in a lab, he's the first living human to walk the Earth since the extinction event centuries ago. With no memory of who he is or where he comes from, Six struggles to find his place within a society where some see him as a threat to their way of life.
Some Monads don't want the human race to continue at all.
When Six is framed for murder, he’s cast out of Monad civilization and forced to confront the harsh world that lies beyond. Six must piece together his past and prove his innocence while he grapples with survival in a world that has evolved beyond his very own existence.
If you like Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, then you'll love The Ancestor, the first installment in The Ancestor Trilogy.
Buy your copy of The Ancestor today and let the adventure begin!
- GenresScience Fiction
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2017
127 people are currently reading
332 people want to read
About the author
L.J. Suarez
5 books7 followersL.J. Suarez writes fast-paced stories with plenty of unexpected twists and features relatable characters constantly thrust into extraordinary situations. He was born and raised in South Florida by Cuban parents and has a strong connection to his Latin roots that has shaped who he is today.
You can join L.J.'s exclusive Facebook group, "L.J. Suarez's Relentless Readers," where you can connect with him directly as well as keep up to date on the latest news and discussions. Get a free copy of Emergence, the prequel to the Ancestor trilogy, by signing up for his newsletter at www.ljsuarez.com.
You can join L.J.'s exclusive Facebook group, "L.J. Suarez's Relentless Readers," where you can connect with him directly as well as keep up to date on the latest news and discussions. Get a free copy of Emergence, the prequel to the Ancestor trilogy, by signing up for his newsletter at www.ljsuarez.com.
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August 14, 2024
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway a while back. I apologize for taking so long to read it.
The was a great book. The pacing and flow make it difficult to put down once you get into it. The characters were believable and likable. If I get a chance I may pick up the second book.
The was a great book. The pacing and flow make it difficult to put down once you get into it. The characters were believable and likable. If I get a chance I may pick up the second book.
August 17, 2020
What promised to be a good story didn't reach the bar.
The three books about the return of humans to life after their extinction ten thousand years promised to be a good story. But... Besides the grammar mistakes and spelling errors, there were too many plot holes to ignore. Come on, ten thousand years have past, cities are in ruins but a chain link fence around an Air Force base is still there and M16 rifles still fire ammunition that still works? Didn't the author ever watch the series After the Humans? Relics of civilization degrade far faster than ten thousand years. Rewrite it and it'll be worth reading.
The three books about the return of humans to life after their extinction ten thousand years promised to be a good story. But... Besides the grammar mistakes and spelling errors, there were too many plot holes to ignore. Come on, ten thousand years have past, cities are in ruins but a chain link fence around an Air Force base is still there and M16 rifles still fire ammunition that still works? Didn't the author ever watch the series After the Humans? Relics of civilization degrade far faster than ten thousand years. Rewrite it and it'll be worth reading.
May 27, 2021
Good Book to Read for Free if you Have Kindle Unlimited
This book started interesting and it is very easy and quick to read but for some reason it got too predictable for me. I can already see where this trilogy is going but I want to see how the author is going to execute this narrative so I'm going to keep going with book two. Hopefully, some of the plotholes will be fixed then.
This book started interesting and it is very easy and quick to read but for some reason it got too predictable for me. I can already see where this trilogy is going but I want to see how the author is going to execute this narrative so I'm going to keep going with book two. Hopefully, some of the plotholes will be fixed then.
August 25, 2020
Beware the corrupt AI
Dude this book was an amazing experience for me.
I found it very difficult to put down.
Your characters were believable and the premise well developed.
I look forward to reading the next chapter as soon as it downloads to my Fire.
Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
Dude this book was an amazing experience for me.
I found it very difficult to put down.
Your characters were believable and the premise well developed.
I look forward to reading the next chapter as soon as it downloads to my Fire.
Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
October 8, 2021
A look into the far future
When I started reading this book, I had some difficulty getting into the story with the main character jumping back and forth from the past to the future. As the story came together , I began to really enjoy the book and quickly finished it.Now I am ready to read the next book in the trilogy.
When I started reading this book, I had some difficulty getting into the story with the main character jumping back and forth from the past to the future. As the story came together , I began to really enjoy the book and quickly finished it.Now I am ready to read the next book in the trilogy.
March 18, 2018
Despite scientific lapses (memory preserved in DNA recoverable after millenia?), and a plot recycled from Twilight Zone and Star Trek episodes, the writing was entertaining and the plot was fast-paced enough not to be boring.
November 10, 2018
Echoes of Collosus the Forbin Project
A captivating story. A Clone is the last man on earth. Resurrected by humanoid mad scientists in the distant future. Aaron in wonderland! What's not to like?
A captivating story. A Clone is the last man on earth. Resurrected by humanoid mad scientists in the distant future. Aaron in wonderland! What's not to like?
November 3, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Monads and Six. It was a great adventure.
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review.
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review.
June 2, 2018
Awesome
Awesome storyline. Hooked right from the beginning. An interesting take on what the future could possibly hold for mankind and our descendants.
Awesome storyline. Hooked right from the beginning. An interesting take on what the future could possibly hold for mankind and our descendants.
November 17, 2019
A fun short read. Other reviews mentioned a longer novel. Not sure why my version is only a few chapters long or why I can't find another longer copy on Amazon.
July 21, 2021
Great Reading
Excellent storyline and wonderful characters which made me fall deeply into the world of the ancestors. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
Excellent storyline and wonderful characters which made me fall deeply into the world of the ancestors. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
July 31, 2021
Poorly written and edited, tons of grammar mistakes, misspellings, which really take from my enjoyment of a book. And the story, it's just not that good.
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review of this book once I have read the book. Thank k you for allowing me the optometrist review your work. I look forward to reading this book.
review of this book once I have read the book. Thank k you for allowing me the optometrist review your work. I look forward to reading this book.
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