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From the Wall Street Journal bestselling coauthor of the Tier One series comes a page-turning sci-fi thriller about the ultimate battlefield: the human mind.
Deep in the Afghan mountains, Sergeant Michael Pitcher discovers an object with powers that defy explanation. After interacting with it, he suffers a traumatic seizure and is flown home for evaluation.
Cleared by the doctors, Michael goes home to his relieved wife, Josie. But he’s a changed man. The once-loving husband is now coldly withdrawn. After emptying the couple’s bank account, he disappears into the night.
When a team of scientists connected to Sergeant Pitcher vanishes without a trace, CIA agent Dean Ninemeyer comes to him for insight—only to find that the recovering soldier has also disappeared.
Dean and Josie must now join forces in a desperate race against time, searching for answers in an ever-twisting mystery. What they uncover is a chilling conspiracy that already has the fate of the world in its grip.
Deep in the Afghan mountains, Sergeant Michael Pitcher discovers an object with powers that defy explanation. After interacting with it, he suffers a traumatic seizure and is flown home for evaluation.
Cleared by the doctors, Michael goes home to his relieved wife, Josie. But he’s a changed man. The once-loving husband is now coldly withdrawn. After emptying the couple’s bank account, he disappears into the night.
When a team of scientists connected to Sergeant Pitcher vanishes without a trace, CIA agent Dean Ninemeyer comes to him for insight—only to find that the recovering soldier has also disappeared.
Dean and Josie must now join forces in a desperate race against time, searching for answers in an ever-twisting mystery. What they uncover is a chilling conspiracy that already has the fate of the world in its grip.
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First published April 24, 2018
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Brian Andrews
40 books1,151 followersBrian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, and former submarine officer. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology, holds a Master's in business from Cornell University, and is a Park Leadership Fellow. He is a principal contributor at Career Authors, a site dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring and published writers: www.careerauthors.com.
He is half of Andrews & Wilson, the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, & #1 Amazon best-selling co-author team behind the TIER ONE series. New in 2025:
- DARK RISING: (APRIL)
- SONS OF VALOR 4: (7/22)
- THE ADVERSARY: Tier One #9 (11/4)
- EXECUTIVE POWER (11/25)
In addition to their novels, Andrews & Wilson have multiple projects under development for film and television with major motion picture studios including Tier One, Dark Intercept, 4 Minutes, Portal, Glitch, and The In Between.
Find Brian online at:
Web: www.andrews-wilson.com
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Twitter: @BAndrewsJWilson
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He is half of Andrews & Wilson, the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, & #1 Amazon best-selling co-author team behind the TIER ONE series. New in 2025:
- DARK RISING: (APRIL)
- SONS OF VALOR 4: (7/22)
- THE ADVERSARY: Tier One #9 (11/4)
- EXECUTIVE POWER (11/25)
In addition to their novels, Andrews & Wilson have multiple projects under development for film and television with major motion picture studios including Tier One, Dark Intercept, 4 Minutes, Portal, Glitch, and The In Between.
Find Brian online at:
Web: www.andrews-wilson.com
Instagram: @andrewsandwilson
Twitter: @BAndrewsJWilson
Sign-up for his newsletter at www.andrews-wilson.com to stay informed about all his new releases or "Follow" his Amazon Author page!
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April 1, 2018
This book held my interest from beginning to end and I didn't see how the humans would survive what a mysterious object was doing to them. You'll have to read the book to understand if there were any winners in this battle against the object. The journey to the end is a thrilling, confusing, and mysterious journey and I enjoyed reading how the various characters dealt with what was happening, due to the object and past actions of men.
Are minds being "hacked" by man made or alien technology? What is this strange object that has been found and that affects everyone and everything it comes in contact with? The ending of the book certainly made me think and feel powerless to change the future but if change is to happen, it must happen now or it'll be totally out of mankind's hands later.
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this ARC.
Are minds being "hacked" by man made or alien technology? What is this strange object that has been found and that affects everyone and everything it comes in contact with? The ending of the book certainly made me think and feel powerless to change the future but if change is to happen, it must happen now or it'll be totally out of mankind's hands later.
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this ARC.
September 4, 2018
Reset was a decent sci-fi thriller about an orb found in a cave in Afghanistan that sort of hacks into a person's thoughts and takes over if you get close enough to it.
I liked the story, but it was Ray Porter's narration that really made this book!! As always, he did a superb performance!
The ending was one of those big twists that I didn't see coming and really stayed with me. I could have absolutely done without the preachy Afterword though. Just tell the story and hope you get the point across from the story. The message was there for me, but the soapbox kind of turned me off.
I liked the story, but it was Ray Porter's narration that really made this book!! As always, he did a superb performance!
The ending was one of those big twists that I didn't see coming and really stayed with me. I could have absolutely done without the preachy Afterword though. Just tell the story and hope you get the point across from the story. The message was there for me, but the soapbox kind of turned me off.
June 18, 2018
I had a really difficult time getting through this book. For me it didn't get remotely interesting until I was over 60% through the book. I'm actually surprised that I kept reading, but I was so far along that I wanted to see how it ended.
The characters were okay. There really was no deep connection to any of them. I guess that is a good thing since most of them were killed off anyway. There were many different characters, most of them extremely intelligent. Most of the characters, not all, had a military background. And yet, this orb took over their minds and altered their being. There were only a few that seemed to fight back against it or at least fight back against it and win for a bit.
To me, it was a bit drawn out. It took entirely too long to get anywhere. And then when it did it wasn't really that exciting. I wanted more excitement I guess; more action.
The characters were okay. There really was no deep connection to any of them. I guess that is a good thing since most of them were killed off anyway. There were many different characters, most of them extremely intelligent. Most of the characters, not all, had a military background. And yet, this orb took over their minds and altered their being. There were only a few that seemed to fight back against it or at least fight back against it and win for a bit.
To me, it was a bit drawn out. It took entirely too long to get anywhere. And then when it did it wasn't really that exciting. I wanted more excitement I guess; more action.
August 6, 2018
Now THAT was a good story. And extremely well told on audio by Ray Porter. The ending surprised me.
May 23, 2018
Two-track narrative. Story-present: the protag, now a USAF officer at an ICBM launcher, has done something awful, and is now in a strait-jacket. In his(?) past, he was a sergeant in Afghanistan, fighting the Taliban in the Tora Bora caves. Off to a weakish start. It's mil-SF of a sort, but may not suit me.....
Hmm. He's a Atlas ICBM missile-launch officer. Those were retired in 1965. So something weird is going on in the story timeline.....
And here's a bit of space-age trivia: the SM-65 Atlas missile was built by Convair, which was the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft company.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-65_A...
Requested a copy from the author, a fellow Navy veteran. Thanks, Mr. Andrews! But, I'm sorry to say, your book didn't really hold my attention. Closing out as DNF.
Hmm. He's a Atlas ICBM missile-launch officer. Those were retired in 1965. So something weird is going on in the story timeline.....
And here's a bit of space-age trivia: the SM-65 Atlas missile was built by Convair, which was the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft company.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-65_A...
Requested a copy from the author, a fellow Navy veteran. Thanks, Mr. Andrews! But, I'm sorry to say, your book didn't really hold my attention. Closing out as DNF.
April 23, 2018
We find ourselves with Michael Pitcher as he discovers something strange in a cave in Afghanistan that takes control of him. When Michael seems to recover from his ordeal in Afghanistan he is a completely different person and goes on the run. What is happening to Michael and what is the strange object that is found in the cave that affects all that it touches.
I read Brian Andrews Tier One story and just loved it. When I saw Reset I was curious to see where he was going to take me with this story. You jump in right into a great mystery as you learn of a Captain in a straight jacket and in an asylum. It seems he almost started World War Three but he has no recollection of this. But at the end you learn that someone is controlling him.
From there we have another man that has fallen under the control of something but we don’t know what. If this mind control issue was not enough we also have survivalists preparing for the next apocalypse. Can’t see how this fits together? Don’t worry, you will get sucked in and will see the big picture soon enough. But will you like how it ends. It sure makes you think.
I loved this story. It has a great thrilling story with lots of action and the real touch of the military. If that was not enough, I loved the strong characters, especially the women. Give me a strong, intelligent woman and you have my full attention.
This is a fantastic story and one I strongly recommend. You can’t go wrong with Reset, especially when it makes you think about the possibilities in the real world.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I read Brian Andrews Tier One story and just loved it. When I saw Reset I was curious to see where he was going to take me with this story. You jump in right into a great mystery as you learn of a Captain in a straight jacket and in an asylum. It seems he almost started World War Three but he has no recollection of this. But at the end you learn that someone is controlling him.
From there we have another man that has fallen under the control of something but we don’t know what. If this mind control issue was not enough we also have survivalists preparing for the next apocalypse. Can’t see how this fits together? Don’t worry, you will get sucked in and will see the big picture soon enough. But will you like how it ends. It sure makes you think.
I loved this story. It has a great thrilling story with lots of action and the real touch of the military. If that was not enough, I loved the strong characters, especially the women. Give me a strong, intelligent woman and you have my full attention.
This is a fantastic story and one I strongly recommend. You can’t go wrong with Reset, especially when it makes you think about the possibilities in the real world.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
June 10, 2019
Mini-Review:
4 Stars for Narration by Ray Porter
4 Stars for Story Concepts
3 Stars for Story
Entertaining story with solid characters. I had fun listening to the book. Ideas behind the story are great but key bits were not drawn out in a believable manner.
4 Stars for Narration by Ray Porter
4 Stars for Story Concepts
3 Stars for Story
Entertaining story with solid characters. I had fun listening to the book. Ideas behind the story are great but key bits were not drawn out in a believable manner.
August 23, 2020
A solid SF thriller, with strange tech and good guys trying to save the day. The military background of the author comes through in the details, especially of an old missile silo. The story moves along, never wasting time.
March 9, 2019
Reset
By: Brian Andrews
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 03-06-19
A mixed bag of awesome and almost awesome
When I started this book, I thought to myself, "This is what I have been missing sinse the premature passing of Michael Crichton." The premise was very interesting.
As the story went on, however, it did grow more complex and intertwined. It felt as though something was missing. It seemed to become bogged down with lack of developed characters, rushing through the plot, story/character gaps. Example: there was a couple that was supposed to be in love but as the reader/listener, I had no idea until one of the characters stated that they were in a relationship and loved the other. Details like that, and several others, took me out of the story or at least made me ask myself "did I miss something?"
The overall arc of the story was engaging but I could have used some more patience with the writing and storytelling.
At the end of the Audio, after the story is finished, the author gives his summation of the story, his message and why he wrote it. I DIDN'T find that the story conveyed the message as the author intended. It felt more like a good, action packed thriller that did not need to mean anything other then what it was. But, every creator (author, composer, poet, painter, film maker) needs their tools and motivations .
In the end, I enjoyed the book, even though I had my criticisms. It was worth the listen and there were times when I found myself not able to put it down.
I will certainly seek out more books by the author, Brian Andrews.
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By: Brian Andrews
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 03-06-19
A mixed bag of awesome and almost awesome
When I started this book, I thought to myself, "This is what I have been missing sinse the premature passing of Michael Crichton." The premise was very interesting.
As the story went on, however, it did grow more complex and intertwined. It felt as though something was missing. It seemed to become bogged down with lack of developed characters, rushing through the plot, story/character gaps. Example: there was a couple that was supposed to be in love but as the reader/listener, I had no idea until one of the characters stated that they were in a relationship and loved the other. Details like that, and several others, took me out of the story or at least made me ask myself "did I miss something?"
The overall arc of the story was engaging but I could have used some more patience with the writing and storytelling.
At the end of the Audio, after the story is finished, the author gives his summation of the story, his message and why he wrote it. I DIDN'T find that the story conveyed the message as the author intended. It felt more like a good, action packed thriller that did not need to mean anything other then what it was. But, every creator (author, composer, poet, painter, film maker) needs their tools and motivations .
In the end, I enjoyed the book, even though I had my criticisms. It was worth the listen and there were times when I found myself not able to put it down.
I will certainly seek out more books by the author, Brian Andrews.
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May 16, 2018
A tour-de-force techno-thriller with sci-fi elements within, Reset captures your attention and your imagination, and keeps you thinking about it long after you've read it from cover to cover.
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April 1, 2019
This is a sci-fi take on the 6th extinction (when computers take over the human world). It starts off with a realistic, military action book feel and quickly gets weird in fun ways. A time traveling sentient AI tries to release the smallpox virus to kill off the whole human race. Can a group of classified DARPA military personnel, a spunky journalist, and a crazy doomsday prepper save the day? I enjoyed this book too.
April 25, 2018
This has been on my to-read list for a while, so I was happy to have it on day of release!
it's an exciting, edge-of-the-seat military-style affair, where the end of the world is coming in style. Not very original in terms of characters or method, the final section of the work does manage to stray into some new and exciting territory. It's a very well done story with enough familiar tropes to promise excitement, delivered well.
it's an exciting, edge-of-the-seat military-style affair, where the end of the world is coming in style. Not very original in terms of characters or method, the final section of the work does manage to stray into some new and exciting territory. It's a very well done story with enough familiar tropes to promise excitement, delivered well.
March 11, 2021
Fun book with quite a twist ending.
March 24, 2019
A fun thriller.
April 18, 2018
ScienceThrillers review:
I've been following Brian Andrews' career since his debut novel The Calypso Directive used some wonderful immunology (my specialty) to spin a science thriller plot. Since then, Andrews has paired with another military veteran and writer Jeffrey Wilson to launch a science-tinged series of action thrillers set in China (starting with Beijing Red), as well as the explicitly military Tier One thrillers. Along the way he has mastered his craft, so imagine my delight to learn Andrews was again working on my favorite kind of book, a stand-alone science thriller. I received an early copy, and Reset is a gem.
The prologue begins with a common--but effective--thriller device as a character awakens disoriented in a strange place, with no memory of how he got there. Once revealed, the truth is absolutely chilling, and it drives the tension through the rest of the book because we KNOW how bad things can get...
Reset hums thanks to a cast of intriguing characters primarily from government agencies and the US military (Andrews' experience shines through for this). In particular, the female characters leaped out for me--competent professional women with brains, plus a loyal army wife. But be careful--don't get too attached to anyone...
Andrews cites real, present-day science to justify a seemingly alien technology of mind control. Then he mixes in 1960s nuclear missile silos, preppers, Faraday cages, and viruses, with clear influences from Michael Crichton's Sphere and James Rollins' Sigma Force series. The result is a smooth, edge-of-your-seat thriller perfect for a long flight or a session at the beach.
I've been following Brian Andrews' career since his debut novel The Calypso Directive used some wonderful immunology (my specialty) to spin a science thriller plot. Since then, Andrews has paired with another military veteran and writer Jeffrey Wilson to launch a science-tinged series of action thrillers set in China (starting with Beijing Red), as well as the explicitly military Tier One thrillers. Along the way he has mastered his craft, so imagine my delight to learn Andrews was again working on my favorite kind of book, a stand-alone science thriller. I received an early copy, and Reset is a gem.
The prologue begins with a common--but effective--thriller device as a character awakens disoriented in a strange place, with no memory of how he got there. Once revealed, the truth is absolutely chilling, and it drives the tension through the rest of the book because we KNOW how bad things can get...
Reset hums thanks to a cast of intriguing characters primarily from government agencies and the US military (Andrews' experience shines through for this). In particular, the female characters leaped out for me--competent professional women with brains, plus a loyal army wife. But be careful--don't get too attached to anyone...
Andrews cites real, present-day science to justify a seemingly alien technology of mind control. Then he mixes in 1960s nuclear missile silos, preppers, Faraday cages, and viruses, with clear influences from Michael Crichton's Sphere and James Rollins' Sigma Force series. The result is a smooth, edge-of-your-seat thriller perfect for a long flight or a session at the beach.
April 4, 2020
Wake Up Call
This was a terrifying read! We had the science fiction element, which let my mind run wild with thoughts in the middle of the night, and then the call to action to be proper stewards to our planet. I always seem to learn something new from Andrews books. This was no different. I really enjoy how he takes complex topics, and writes them is such a way that is understandable.
This was a terrifying read! We had the science fiction element, which let my mind run wild with thoughts in the middle of the night, and then the call to action to be proper stewards to our planet. I always seem to learn something new from Andrews books. This was no different. I really enjoy how he takes complex topics, and writes them is such a way that is understandable.
May 5, 2018
I won Reset in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for my honest review. This was the first time I have read anything by this author and I was blown away. The story begins in 1963 with Captain Will Barnes, USAF. He thinks he has had a dream and when he wakes up he finds himself in a straight jacket in a mental hospital. Last thing he remembers is working his shift in a missle silo in New York. Then we jump to present day with Staff Sergeant Michael Pritcher in the Tora Bora Mountains in Afghanistan. Michael's team is on a mission to capture of kill Taliban Terrorists. They follow the one that got away and Michael crawls into a crevice in the mountain. When he finds the terrorist he appears to be possessed by a floating orb. Michael and his partner Bug are soon having seizures. They get sent back to the U.S. for medical evaluation. The orb is captured and sent back with them. Major Legend Tyree is tasked with figuring out what it is. While this is happening journalist Josie Pritcher, wife of Michael, is interviewing Doomsday Prepper Will Barnes. The story is about all that Legend's team go through to try to figure out this alien technology.
This book was very intense and kept me reading. I wanted to stay up all night. Author Brian Andrews really gives you something to think about as you read this book. I recommend this book and will be checking out additional works by this author.
This book was very intense and kept me reading. I wanted to stay up all night. Author Brian Andrews really gives you something to think about as you read this book. I recommend this book and will be checking out additional works by this author.
May 14, 2018
What if the human brain could be hacked and reprogrammed? In Reset by Brian Andrews, a mysterious floating orb is found in a cave deep within the mountains of Afghanistan. Those who come into contact with the device suffer seizures. Upon recovery, their minds and bodies are hijacked and set on a specific course to alter the fate of earth and humanity.
I was provided a NetGalley advanced review copy of Reset. The unique premise caught my attention, and I found it a suspenseful and fast-paced read. Though some of the scenes and dialogue felt a little formulaic at points, the overall plot was certainly unique and provided a couple of very intriguing turns that more than made up for any lapses in writing style. It was easy to become immersed in the interwoven concepts of near-extinction events and the possibly alien technology that could hack the human brain. The separate stories of the characters blended together well to culminate in a series of events to battle the influence of the mysterious orb.
Brian Andrews’ background as a Navy veteran and nuclear engineer lend well to this military thriller with a taste of science fiction. He is also the author of the bestselling Tier One thriller series with Jeffrey Wilson.
(This review was first published on the Damian Daily blog.)
I was provided a NetGalley advanced review copy of Reset. The unique premise caught my attention, and I found it a suspenseful and fast-paced read. Though some of the scenes and dialogue felt a little formulaic at points, the overall plot was certainly unique and provided a couple of very intriguing turns that more than made up for any lapses in writing style. It was easy to become immersed in the interwoven concepts of near-extinction events and the possibly alien technology that could hack the human brain. The separate stories of the characters blended together well to culminate in a series of events to battle the influence of the mysterious orb.
Brian Andrews’ background as a Navy veteran and nuclear engineer lend well to this military thriller with a taste of science fiction. He is also the author of the bestselling Tier One thriller series with Jeffrey Wilson.
(This review was first published on the Damian Daily blog.)
June 19, 2018
Holy cow- what a thrill!! I listened to this book (I strongly suggest you listen because the narrator, Ray Porter, is a true genius and made the story truly come alive) when it first came out, while I was on vacation in Europe. Let's just say there were a couple of days when I couldn't wait to get back to the hotel so I could plug in and listen.
I'm not going to go into details of the plot because other reviews have done so. I will say many aspects are plausible and possible which makes the story more realistic. And even if the story feels a bit "sci-fi", there is too much credibility in the story to simply lump the book into that category.
The characters are well crafted and I had an immediate connection with all of them (well, the good ones, anyway). Even though there are several main characters, I had no trouble keeping track of all of them thanks to Brian Andrews' wonderful writing.
The gripping twists and turns in the story kept me listening far past when I should have gone to sleep. And the ending- WOW WOW WOW!!!. When I finished listening, I looked out the hotel window and said (actually out loud!), with my mouth hanging open: "Holy S*%t- What a ride!!".
Do yourself a big favor and READ/LISTEN TO THIS BOOK!!!!! You will not be disappointed.
I'm not going to go into details of the plot because other reviews have done so. I will say many aspects are plausible and possible which makes the story more realistic. And even if the story feels a bit "sci-fi", there is too much credibility in the story to simply lump the book into that category.
The characters are well crafted and I had an immediate connection with all of them (well, the good ones, anyway). Even though there are several main characters, I had no trouble keeping track of all of them thanks to Brian Andrews' wonderful writing.
The gripping twists and turns in the story kept me listening far past when I should have gone to sleep. And the ending- WOW WOW WOW!!!. When I finished listening, I looked out the hotel window and said (actually out loud!), with my mouth hanging open: "Holy S*%t- What a ride!!".
Do yourself a big favor and READ/LISTEN TO THIS BOOK!!!!! You will not be disappointed.
September 27, 2024
I liked this! I thought that I would like this based on the summary alone, and I was right. I will say that it took a while for me to get into it, and I was confusing characters for a really long time. I wish that the chapters had some kind of indication of the POV. I enjoyed the science in this book, and really did find Willie's bunker fascinating. I liked Josie as a character a lot. The plot was unique and very well thought out, which was nice. The ending was absolutely wild and I couldn't read it fast enough. Overall, a really solid read. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for the ending and that insanity.
May 6, 2018
So I was a bit skeptical of the storyline, I’m not a sci-fi buff but this turned out to be an awesome read! I gave it a shot bc I dig Brian Andrews work, was a great choice bc this had action and differing timelines with multiple character development! I gave it four stars, on the line of becoming a five star read. Brian made this a fun trip w a military feel, science, and all kinds of words you won’t know how to pronounce!!
April 29, 2018
This book is very original and kept me guessing what would happen from start to finish. I highly recommend this book! I did not predict the fantastic ending and with the book being so unpredictable (in the best possible way) I just enjoyed the story. I listened to the audiobook and as always Ray Porter’s narration was great.
May 22, 2018
I won this in a GoodReads giveaway and I'm glad i did. I wouldn't normally have chosen this as a book to buy but it was very entertaining. I didn't see the ending coming but i should have. I didn't find all the acronyms distracting when using the Kindle as i thought it might be but the Wiki lookup saved me from having to go to the appendix in the back for any ones i didn't know.
I'm really torn on how to classify this as it's not really a thriller, not really scifi, military or technology fiction... it's more of a bit of each.
I found the characters well developed but i did have a tough time keeping some of the names straight for a bit. There's just a lot of people in this one.
A good book, a good author and a very enjoyable read.
I'm really torn on how to classify this as it's not really a thriller, not really scifi, military or technology fiction... it's more of a bit of each.
I found the characters well developed but i did have a tough time keeping some of the names straight for a bit. There's just a lot of people in this one.
A good book, a good author and a very enjoyable read.
May 6, 2018
Is it alien technology or time travel tech from our future?
We are our own worst enemy. Is the solution within our control or up to outside forces? The characters interact to find the answer. Some even battle with inter demons. Enjoy the ride.
We are our own worst enemy. Is the solution within our control or up to outside forces? The characters interact to find the answer. Some even battle with inter demons. Enjoy the ride.
May 7, 2018
A mind bending, twist riddled, sleep depriving rendition of yet another world's-brightest-minds-mobilized-to-save-world-from-certain-annihilation-by-UFO book. Not much else I can think of to say without giving something away. This is a really fun read.
November 18, 2019
Listened to the audio. The entire premise of this book was so interesting to me, but I thought overall the execution fell a little flat. I found myself bored in the middle, as everything that was happening was a bit expected. The ending did definitely surprise me though and for that I am grateful. Overall, a fun, easy sci-fi read.
April 29, 2018
Very good sci-fi book. Won't say more as I don't want to do any spoilers.
May 2, 2018
Fantastic!!!
May 4, 2018
Kept on interest from the first page to the last
July 20, 2018
A good thriller dealing with a mysterious object located in a cave in Afghanistan and transported back to America to be examined by the Pentagon's version of an X-Files unit. However, events spiral out of control when the object takes control of the minds of the scientists and puts them to work on a mysterious project that could decimate mankind. There is also a subplot dealing with one of the soldiers who discovers the object and his wife, an investigative journalist who interviews a reclusive former air force missile officer that has ties to another of the objects from decades ago. Josie, the wife of the sergeant, is thrust into the hunt for the object after her husband disappears by an enemy agent who wants the power of the mind controlling orb to sell to an foreign power. Josie is a well written character, and becomes the heroine of the story for the last third of the novel.
I am not going to toss out any spoilers, but the book has a great, almost twilight zone like, ending. I could almost picture Rod Serling stepping out at the end. I highly recommend the book for anyone looking for a fast paced adventure with the only drawback being a very long list of characters to keep track of for such a short book.
I am not going to toss out any spoilers, but the book has a great, almost twilight zone like, ending. I could almost picture Rod Serling stepping out at the end. I highly recommend the book for anyone looking for a fast paced adventure with the only drawback being a very long list of characters to keep track of for such a short book.
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