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Not Alone #2
Not Alone: Second Contact
They’re back, and the message can’t wait…
When a massive meteor lights up the sky over the remote island of Kerguelen, the world holds its breath. In Birchwood, Colorado, Dan McCarthy gets to work.
Following his incredible experiences of the previous year, Dan knows this was no natural occurrence. The Messengers are back — to finish what they started — and they didn't come all this way for nothing…
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Not Alone: Second Contact is the long-awaited sequel to Not Alone, a multi-time Kindle Unlimited All Star title and Audible.com ‘Best of 2016’ finalist.
It's possible to enjoy this book without being familiar with Not Alone, but the books are intended to be read in order. The combined print length is 1,400 pages and there are no cliffhangers in sight.
When a massive meteor lights up the sky over the remote island of Kerguelen, the world holds its breath. In Birchwood, Colorado, Dan McCarthy gets to work.
Following his incredible experiences of the previous year, Dan knows this was no natural occurrence. The Messengers are back — to finish what they started — and they didn't come all this way for nothing…
__________
Not Alone: Second Contact is the long-awaited sequel to Not Alone, a multi-time Kindle Unlimited All Star title and Audible.com ‘Best of 2016’ finalist.
It's possible to enjoy this book without being familiar with Not Alone, but the books are intended to be read in order. The combined print length is 1,400 pages and there are no cliffhangers in sight.
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First published May 14, 2018
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July 8, 2018
I must say that this book overall was a disappointment. I really enjoyed the first book and even got my wife to read it, and she doesn't normally read any sci-fi. I was really looking forward to this sequel and couldn't believe how much different it was to the first book. If you have read the first book, just skip the first seventy five percent of the second and you will not have missed much. This book gives a new meaning to the words slow and repetition. I don't understand why he keeps going on and on about the "Hoax" from the first book. The Hoax was in the end meaningless after the discovery that the Aliens were in fact real. The only reason I gave it two stars, was because the last twenty five percent was actually quite interesting. If only the rest of the book had been similar, I would have given it five stars.
After learning that there will be a third installment later this year, I will probably download it, and see if it will stand on it's own. I would certainly would like to enjoy it as much as I did the first Novel.
After learning that there will be a third installment later this year, I will probably download it, and see if it will stand on it's own. I would certainly would like to enjoy it as much as I did the first Novel.
November 5, 2018
Excellent follow up. I really enjoy Craig's work, although this did drag a little in places, it did keep my interest and I recommend it to anyone with an interest in Contact and full disclosure.
September 16, 2023
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June 18, 2018
Not Alone: Second Contact is a good follow-up
to the first book. It dose not have the
"what comes next" feel of the first, but is has
it's own surprises. And the promise of a sequel.
to the first book. It dose not have the
"what comes next" feel of the first, but is has
it's own surprises. And the promise of a sequel.
September 10, 2018
The first mistake I made with this book was not re-reading my review of book one, its predecessor. Had I done that I may never have bought this one. In my previous review I pointed out that the book was too long and wordy. This one followed the exact same pattern. The book needs a prologue or an opening chapter that summarizes what happened in book one. I started reading and I was lost as to who the characters were until I went back to review my review and things started to come back.
This book, like its predecessor, is way too long with a lot of unnecessary details about people in Argentina, the UK, Italy and Washington, DC. People who are really just secondary to the story. These people and places are included to try to tell how events in Birchwood Colorado are affecting these other people thousands of miles away. That is really an impossibility. The writing is very hard to read because most of it is the writer's description of the who, why, and when of things happening, rather than the character's dialogue. Sentences are very long with prepositional phrases and conjunctions stringing together words that sometimes result in one sentence taking up a whole paragraph. I struggled reading this book because it was so wordy and taht's why it took me so long to finish it, even though after about half of it I began to just skim pages. And then after the big event of the aliens showing up and their presence being captured on national and international TV's around the world, the book goes on to describe what happens to the characters afterwards.
At the end of the book the author states that he is working on a book three. I will NOT be reading it.
This book, like its predecessor, is way too long with a lot of unnecessary details about people in Argentina, the UK, Italy and Washington, DC. People who are really just secondary to the story. These people and places are included to try to tell how events in Birchwood Colorado are affecting these other people thousands of miles away. That is really an impossibility. The writing is very hard to read because most of it is the writer's description of the who, why, and when of things happening, rather than the character's dialogue. Sentences are very long with prepositional phrases and conjunctions stringing together words that sometimes result in one sentence taking up a whole paragraph. I struggled reading this book because it was so wordy and taht's why it took me so long to finish it, even though after about half of it I began to just skim pages. And then after the big event of the aliens showing up and their presence being captured on national and international TV's around the world, the book goes on to describe what happens to the characters afterwards.
At the end of the book the author states that he is working on a book three. I will NOT be reading it.
May 29, 2018
Excited to find out that there would be a sequel to "Not Alone" and happy to be able to say that my expectations were exceeded! The people I came to love in the first book are back in this sequel, in addition to Tara, Emma's sister. The first half of the book is slow paced but once second contact occurs, the rest of the book moves at a much faster pace. While this can be read as a stand alone, I'd recommend you read the first book in this series, first because it's so awesome, but also so you'll better understand the reasons Dan, Emma and Clark struggle with keeping secrets versus full disclosure.
What I love about this series is that it's about more than just aliens; it's about human nature and politics and aliens. It's science fiction, adventure, horror, and most importantly, it's an intriguing story.
What I love about this series is that it's about more than just aliens; it's about human nature and politics and aliens. It's science fiction, adventure, horror, and most importantly, it's an intriguing story.
July 13, 2018
Awesome Book
It is really refreshing to be enthralled i a writers work again. I am so happy to have found this series.
It is really refreshing to be enthralled i a writers work again. I am so happy to have found this series.
November 28, 2018
Epic follow-up romp, with same characters, but stays closer to home.
February 9, 2025
Struggled through the middle section - was going to give up. But persevered and really picked up pace about 80% of way through.
October 12, 2020
This is a very long series, close to 100 hours of listening in the unabridged audiobook format of six novels. Given the length, you need a voice pleasant to hear and James Patrick Cronin does a terrific job throughout. Pacing, tempo, male and female voices, etc., overall production very well done. Not Alone is a SciFi series and Book One was released in August of 2016, book 6 in June of 2020, all by Audible Studios. Not Alone is character-driven, albeit few main characters – which is nice listening and you get to know everyone. No need for struggling to keep track of who-is-who, and thanks to the excellent narration, no problems with who-is-speaking-to-who.
Plot. Dan McCarthy, while riding his bike on a delivery, collides with a robber who drops an envelope containing definitive proof of a government cover-up. Human knowledge of aliens, i.e., we are Not Alone, has been a fact since 1938. Early on, you're skeptical and before the books are finished - well, no spoilers. But, SciFi lovers will be beyond pleased as Dan's amazing adventures unfold. Start with book one, and read in sequence or you'll miss a great deal.
Liked. Character development, humanoid, and otherwise. You like most, hate a few. The ultimate goodness of mankind, and any potential visitors, is something we all wish to be true.
Not so hot? Repetitive. Most noticeable in the series, Falconer re-caps a great deal, almost as if he needs to remind himself where the plot is and how we got here, reading from his own notes. Painful to listen to for anyone who is binge-listening to all six books in the series. Kept mumbling, 'Yeah, yeah, I know, I know - move on." Actually did have to fast-forward a bit.
No clicking knees, not a blood-and-guts type horror SciFi. This is a first contact story out of a vivid imagination telling us what it might really be like. World politics, wonder, fear, greed, hope - it's all here. No sex, nothing offensive. Recommended!
Plot. Dan McCarthy, while riding his bike on a delivery, collides with a robber who drops an envelope containing definitive proof of a government cover-up. Human knowledge of aliens, i.e., we are Not Alone, has been a fact since 1938. Early on, you're skeptical and before the books are finished - well, no spoilers. But, SciFi lovers will be beyond pleased as Dan's amazing adventures unfold. Start with book one, and read in sequence or you'll miss a great deal.
Liked. Character development, humanoid, and otherwise. You like most, hate a few. The ultimate goodness of mankind, and any potential visitors, is something we all wish to be true.
Not so hot? Repetitive. Most noticeable in the series, Falconer re-caps a great deal, almost as if he needs to remind himself where the plot is and how we got here, reading from his own notes. Painful to listen to for anyone who is binge-listening to all six books in the series. Kept mumbling, 'Yeah, yeah, I know, I know - move on." Actually did have to fast-forward a bit.
No clicking knees, not a blood-and-guts type horror SciFi. This is a first contact story out of a vivid imagination telling us what it might really be like. World politics, wonder, fear, greed, hope - it's all here. No sex, nothing offensive. Recommended!
June 14, 2018
A satisfying follow-up to the original
Falconer came out of nowhere with the excellent and very complete Not Alone. It was a fresh and modern take on a "first contact" story that didn't succumb to the usual tropes and cynicism. It benefited from being cohesive- it didn't hold any parts back or drop cliffhangers, just a good resolution with some lingering curiosities.
The sequel wisely follows through with those curiosities and shows genuine growth with the characters. A new mystery builds upon the original without superannuation or gimmicks; it feels like a natural continuation.
Like the original, this builds to a very complete and satisfying conclusion with exactly the right amount of denouement.
Yet again, it's a great novel that could stand alone, yet has plenty of room to keep growing. This great sense of pace and knowing exactly how much is just enough is definitely Falconer's trademark. The stakes are higher and the suspense builds anew, all with great momentum.
That said, this isn't perfect. The cast of characters is almost completely identical to the original. There's a sore lack of new blood and new dynamics. If a third Not Alone is indeed on the way, it badly needs some fresh faces or else the world will start feeling very small.
Many chapters are too reliant on passive narration, a lot of telling and not showing. Some major characters never even speak actively, only "having spoken" in passive narration.
All in all this is a great book. If you liked the original, you'll absolutely enjoy this.
Falconer came out of nowhere with the excellent and very complete Not Alone. It was a fresh and modern take on a "first contact" story that didn't succumb to the usual tropes and cynicism. It benefited from being cohesive- it didn't hold any parts back or drop cliffhangers, just a good resolution with some lingering curiosities.
The sequel wisely follows through with those curiosities and shows genuine growth with the characters. A new mystery builds upon the original without superannuation or gimmicks; it feels like a natural continuation.
Like the original, this builds to a very complete and satisfying conclusion with exactly the right amount of denouement.
Yet again, it's a great novel that could stand alone, yet has plenty of room to keep growing. This great sense of pace and knowing exactly how much is just enough is definitely Falconer's trademark. The stakes are higher and the suspense builds anew, all with great momentum.
That said, this isn't perfect. The cast of characters is almost completely identical to the original. There's a sore lack of new blood and new dynamics. If a third Not Alone is indeed on the way, it badly needs some fresh faces or else the world will start feeling very small.
Many chapters are too reliant on passive narration, a lot of telling and not showing. Some major characters never even speak actively, only "having spoken" in passive narration.
All in all this is a great book. If you liked the original, you'll absolutely enjoy this.
October 6, 2018
Appeals to the scientific, the spiritual, the romantic, and the hopeful sides of my mind -- all at the same time.
First the positive, then the negative, then I'll end with the strong positive.
This is strong fiction with a well-woven plot that doesn't expose itself too early or blatently. It makes you wonder, "where is this going?" and then when you think you know, you suddenly but satisfyingly find yourself somewhere completely unexpected.
On the critical side of things, I found Dan's (and by extension the author's) insistance that the Kerguelin bolide was a message from the Messengers to be unsupported by story facts to me, a story observer experiencing the story timeline in real story time. I know Dan -- and Craig -- were telling me it was to be taken seriously, but I didn't believe it until more than halfway into the story. I still don't think that particular story element was necessary to either the plot or to understanding the Messengers.
I want to finish strong with some high praise. I like how the author depicted all forms of government and political social structures as flawed, useless, inevitable, and yet necessary. I liked how the Messengers became viewed as almost godlike, as saviors, as threats, as friends, as omnipotent, until we ultimately were shown their own confusion, their own politically influenced impotence, and their own misunderstandings of human psychology.
I can't wait for the next one to be published.
First the positive, then the negative, then I'll end with the strong positive.
This is strong fiction with a well-woven plot that doesn't expose itself too early or blatently. It makes you wonder, "where is this going?" and then when you think you know, you suddenly but satisfyingly find yourself somewhere completely unexpected.
On the critical side of things, I found Dan's (and by extension the author's) insistance that the Kerguelin bolide was a message from the Messengers to be unsupported by story facts to me, a story observer experiencing the story timeline in real story time. I know Dan -- and Craig -- were telling me it was to be taken seriously, but I didn't believe it until more than halfway into the story. I still don't think that particular story element was necessary to either the plot or to understanding the Messengers.
I want to finish strong with some high praise. I like how the author depicted all forms of government and political social structures as flawed, useless, inevitable, and yet necessary. I liked how the Messengers became viewed as almost godlike, as saviors, as threats, as friends, as omnipotent, until we ultimately were shown their own confusion, their own politically influenced impotence, and their own misunderstandings of human psychology.
I can't wait for the next one to be published.
May 15, 2018
The author graciously sent me an ARC of this novel
"This is one of the best sci fi books I've read." This was the first line in my review of NOT ALONE. Waiting for this sequel took ages, but reading the first paragraph, Falconer brought us right to the action. After being proven correct that we really aren't alone, Dan McCarthy was finally validated. No longer being pegged a dreamer, liar, etc. Dan and his brother Clark, dad Henry, and Emma Ford settled in to their lives before contact. Suddenly, at the same time, Dan and Emma felt a searing pain from where the aliens had made contact with them through a cable in their necks. Dan knew in an instant -- they were coming back. With an asteroid headed straight for earth, people immediately thought the aliens again were hostile, despite Dan's insistence that they were peaceful. Through ups and downs, travels all over the country, taking along old friends and meeting new ones, NOT ALONE : SECOND CONTACT takes you on adventure after adventure until the thrilling finish. You will not want to put down this long awaited sequel, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
"This is one of the best sci fi books I've read." This was the first line in my review of NOT ALONE. Waiting for this sequel took ages, but reading the first paragraph, Falconer brought us right to the action. After being proven correct that we really aren't alone, Dan McCarthy was finally validated. No longer being pegged a dreamer, liar, etc. Dan and his brother Clark, dad Henry, and Emma Ford settled in to their lives before contact. Suddenly, at the same time, Dan and Emma felt a searing pain from where the aliens had made contact with them through a cable in their necks. Dan knew in an instant -- they were coming back. With an asteroid headed straight for earth, people immediately thought the aliens again were hostile, despite Dan's insistence that they were peaceful. Through ups and downs, travels all over the country, taking along old friends and meeting new ones, NOT ALONE : SECOND CONTACT takes you on adventure after adventure until the thrilling finish. You will not want to put down this long awaited sequel, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
May 15, 2018
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book from the author. The sequel to Not Alone does not disappoint. If you have not read Not Alone, stop what you're doing and go buy and read it before you read this book, you will not regret it! This sequel is a long read, but not to a fault. I appreciated that Falconer didn't start out with a ton of catching up from the previous book. The important details that you need to know or remember were included pretty seamlessly while diving in to a new story line and by the end of part 1 you will be caught up on the relevant points you need to remember and be hooked on the new story! The dynamic between the characters is more of a focus in this book particularly with Dan and Emma. And all the old characters from the first book make an appearance as well. You get to know Timo and Clark better, along with all of the politicians. This is not a predictable read, there are a few twists and turns throughout the story that you will not see coming. Overall, a very fun read that picks up pace as it moves along. A great story!
July 6, 2021
Why do they let bad things happen to good people?
This is a good story! I love the characters, their interaction, and happy endings. There are a couple of things to comment on: 1. The story begins slowly and then bogs down in political shenanigans, then slows down more. Meanwhile I'm wondering what our heroes are doing. For me, political intrigue is less interesting than action. 2. I wonder if Falconer is having a religious debate with himself or someone else about the existence of God. Substitute all powerful aliens with the Christian concept of God and you have the same questions. Why did they intervene? Why didn't they stop it? Why do they wait so long? And of course, why do bad things happen to good people? If the aliens were so concerned about us and they have the power to do what we would call miracles, why don't they do it? The answer is not really answered here either, other than they are happy together and enjoy each other and the moment. That's about all we can do. But at least they are CERTAIN that the aliens exist!
This is a good story! I love the characters, their interaction, and happy endings. There are a couple of things to comment on: 1. The story begins slowly and then bogs down in political shenanigans, then slows down more. Meanwhile I'm wondering what our heroes are doing. For me, political intrigue is less interesting than action. 2. I wonder if Falconer is having a religious debate with himself or someone else about the existence of God. Substitute all powerful aliens with the Christian concept of God and you have the same questions. Why did they intervene? Why didn't they stop it? Why do they wait so long? And of course, why do bad things happen to good people? If the aliens were so concerned about us and they have the power to do what we would call miracles, why don't they do it? The answer is not really answered here either, other than they are happy together and enjoy each other and the moment. That's about all we can do. But at least they are CERTAIN that the aliens exist!
July 22, 2018
I have read both Not alone and Not Alone: Second Contact. The books follow in nice sequence and
have a good continuation from the first book to the second. The story moves along nicely and I found
myself reading longer that I had intended to in each book. Both books had surprises in them that, at lease for me, I was not expecting. Each story had a nice ending. The second book builds on the story line established by the first book. I read thsi book on an Amazon Fire HD, I love this reader. The only negative comment I have is that the second book did not contain page numbers. Perhaps if/when a revision is made to Not Alone: Second Contact they might consider adding page numbers to the Kindle/Fire HD version(s), as well as any future installments. If you like science fictions, I suggest trying Not Alone.
have a good continuation from the first book to the second. The story moves along nicely and I found
myself reading longer that I had intended to in each book. Both books had surprises in them that, at lease for me, I was not expecting. Each story had a nice ending. The second book builds on the story line established by the first book. I read thsi book on an Amazon Fire HD, I love this reader. The only negative comment I have is that the second book did not contain page numbers. Perhaps if/when a revision is made to Not Alone: Second Contact they might consider adding page numbers to the Kindle/Fire HD version(s), as well as any future installments. If you like science fictions, I suggest trying Not Alone.
September 6, 2018
For reference... here's what we said about bk1...
I was really quite pleased with Craig's tale of international intrigue and aliens, and a not-quite average guy who precipitated the whole mess... I rather enjoyed the narration by J.P.Cronin as well. the only point on which I find fault, is that at around the 3/4 completed point, the story starts to drag a bit... Until the Very Cool revelation at the end! Get it, enjoy it, and thank me later! Lol...
I Loved this book!!! A year has passed, and once again Dan finds himself embroiled in an alien intervention...
This story throws us back into a tale of intense national, and international intrigue... keeping me on the edge of my seat! Unlike the first book, there wasn't any part of Second Contact that dragged on...
J.P Cronin proved that he was the right choice for the task of narrating this epic novel!
I was really quite pleased with Craig's tale of international intrigue and aliens, and a not-quite average guy who precipitated the whole mess... I rather enjoyed the narration by J.P.Cronin as well. the only point on which I find fault, is that at around the 3/4 completed point, the story starts to drag a bit... Until the Very Cool revelation at the end! Get it, enjoy it, and thank me later! Lol...
I Loved this book!!! A year has passed, and once again Dan finds himself embroiled in an alien intervention...
This story throws us back into a tale of intense national, and international intrigue... keeping me on the edge of my seat! Unlike the first book, there wasn't any part of Second Contact that dragged on...
J.P Cronin proved that he was the right choice for the task of narrating this epic novel!
June 29, 2019
While I did enjoy this book purely because I enjoyed the first one and therefore already had invested in the characters, I would say there are things that happened that did not feel like the writer earned them.
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Dan and Emma being a couple had no lead up to it for me. It was just boom Emma is super into Dan with very few hints into it. I would go as far as to say in the first book there was more of a head nod to her ending up with Clark. I also felt like the conversation with the Aliens lacked intensity. It was just like "oh, okay our mistake, we will fix it"
Other than that and a few other nitpicky spots I over all enjoyed the read. I would recommend to anyone who liked the first book. I would say that it is longer than the first though.
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Dan and Emma being a couple had no lead up to it for me. It was just boom Emma is super into Dan with very few hints into it. I would go as far as to say in the first book there was more of a head nod to her ending up with Clark. I also felt like the conversation with the Aliens lacked intensity. It was just like "oh, okay our mistake, we will fix it"
Other than that and a few other nitpicky spots I over all enjoyed the read. I would recommend to anyone who liked the first book. I would say that it is longer than the first though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2024
After my enjoyment of the first book in this series, I decided to continue on with this one. I really enjoyed how much more concise the story was vs the first book, considering the nature of how the story played out in that one. With further solid character development and more of the same tropes and themes from the first one, but more fleshed out, I really enjoyed my time with this book. It was only after I finished this book that I also realized just how many books are in this series... I am rather looking forward to seeing where this will take me, the series so far seems to have covered notable milestones in what I would normally expect in such a premise for a series. Time will tell, but I have reasonable faith that Mr. Falconer will be able to deliver.
July 23, 2018
While not as long as the first book, this one seemed long, too. That's probably because I read it just a week or two after listening to Not Alone and got quite a bit of Dan, Emma & Clark. That being said this is a really good followup. I didn't realize until the afterword that this was an unplanned sequel as it picked up a year later as just flowed. I liked the way Mr. Falconer was able close up all the loose ends and wind the story up in a, to me, satisfying manner. Was pleasantly surprised to see a 3rd book is in the works. This should be a new chapter in the story arc as the previous storyline was wrapped up.
May 27, 2024
Sky phenomena always attract attention and lots of comment. Whether it be a two toned rainbow or a meteor or a comet.
So, I fully understand the awe in which a meteor exploding over Kerguelen was regarded.
Except it was soon also regarded by Dan McCarthy as a message that the fourth alien tablet is soon going to make an appearance.
But where? And why?
Second Contact by author Craig A Falconer once again captures the attention in a a contemporary SciFi adventure that inveigles itself into your day and sleep until you finally reach the end of the book, never letting go. Never releasing the tension or the surprise it is building up to.
And another tome.
Enjoy.
So, I fully understand the awe in which a meteor exploding over Kerguelen was regarded.
Except it was soon also regarded by Dan McCarthy as a message that the fourth alien tablet is soon going to make an appearance.
But where? And why?
Second Contact by author Craig A Falconer once again captures the attention in a a contemporary SciFi adventure that inveigles itself into your day and sleep until you finally reach the end of the book, never letting go. Never releasing the tension or the surprise it is building up to.
And another tome.
Enjoy.
June 20, 2018
Believable storyline
Not Alone moved at a clip & was imaginative enough to buy Second Contact, and both are well-done enough to go for a 3rd installment, but 2nd Contact dragged in a few places toward the back end, with overlong collegiately-toned philosophical sentences that felt a bit extraneous, like filler. Otherwise well-written, and realistic, very human characters, and an adventurous storyline. Worth your time if you think aliens are out there, and worth your time even if you don't, as a genuinely considerable thought exercise.
Not Alone moved at a clip & was imaginative enough to buy Second Contact, and both are well-done enough to go for a 3rd installment, but 2nd Contact dragged in a few places toward the back end, with overlong collegiately-toned philosophical sentences that felt a bit extraneous, like filler. Otherwise well-written, and realistic, very human characters, and an adventurous storyline. Worth your time if you think aliens are out there, and worth your time even if you don't, as a genuinely considerable thought exercise.
June 21, 2018
As good as book one
I am so pleased to have found book two was as compelling, thrilling, and remarkable as the first story. I’m even more excited to have found out just now that a third installment is in the works. These are two of the most unique first contact stories that I have ever read. Craig Falconer has brought characters and situations to life in ways that very few movies or books have previously been able to do. Some of the parts of this book in particular reminded me of the book Contact by Carl Sagan, which for me is incredibly high praise.
I am so pleased to have found book two was as compelling, thrilling, and remarkable as the first story. I’m even more excited to have found out just now that a third installment is in the works. These are two of the most unique first contact stories that I have ever read. Craig Falconer has brought characters and situations to life in ways that very few movies or books have previously been able to do. Some of the parts of this book in particular reminded me of the book Contact by Carl Sagan, which for me is incredibly high praise.
July 25, 2018
Another Hit
Wow this sequel was Great!!! I love the main characters Dan and Emma. Emma is a strong, intelligent no nonsense woman you'd love to have in your corner and Dan is honorable, courageous and likeable. These are the kind of people I'd like to have as friends. The author has created characters and a story line that are interesting and believable. I found myself anxious to find out what happens but at the same time not wanting the story to end. I can't wait for the next book.
Wow this sequel was Great!!! I love the main characters Dan and Emma. Emma is a strong, intelligent no nonsense woman you'd love to have in your corner and Dan is honorable, courageous and likeable. These are the kind of people I'd like to have as friends. The author has created characters and a story line that are interesting and believable. I found myself anxious to find out what happens but at the same time not wanting the story to end. I can't wait for the next book.
August 26, 2018
Waiting for not alone 3!
I really hated for this book to end. I'm glad a third one is in the works. Craig Falconer is truly gifted in his character portrayals. All of them seemed like real people. The story itself is very, very good. The books are long but they needed to be. I am not a particular fan of science fiction, so if I really like a sy fy book it's truly a good read and these books are. Read the first Not Alone then Not Alone Second Contact for the best understanding and effect.
I really hated for this book to end. I'm glad a third one is in the works. Craig Falconer is truly gifted in his character portrayals. All of them seemed like real people. The story itself is very, very good. The books are long but they needed to be. I am not a particular fan of science fiction, so if I really like a sy fy book it's truly a good read and these books are. Read the first Not Alone then Not Alone Second Contact for the best understanding and effect.
November 20, 2018
A character driven story full of people you'll wish you were friends with.
Mr. Falconer has given us a nice continuation of the story started in Not Alone. It is not a high octane page turner. To me, it read very much like the first story, but I suppose that's to be expected as it is a continuation. Like the first book. There are a few unexpected events that help keep the story going. Overall I was satisfied at the end and I recommend Second Contact to anyone who doesn't need car chases and gun battles to enjoy a story.
Mr. Falconer has given us a nice continuation of the story started in Not Alone. It is not a high octane page turner. To me, it read very much like the first story, but I suppose that's to be expected as it is a continuation. Like the first book. There are a few unexpected events that help keep the story going. Overall I was satisfied at the end and I recommend Second Contact to anyone who doesn't need car chases and gun battles to enjoy a story.
February 28, 2019
Continuation of Not Alone....basically finishes off an unusual case, where a book has actually finished a story, this book comes along, adds a whole bunch to a pleasant story and is also a complete book, you reallydon't need to read the other book to be complete. He also says he is writing a volume 3. I don't know if I will read it but I certainly won't have to buy it just to finish some story that should have been finished in the prior book. More power to you Craig.
The book is good. I enjoyed it and it is pretty well written.
The book is good. I enjoyed it and it is pretty well written.
April 14, 2019
I’m SO in for book three
Initially, the question for me was if the storyline or the characters kept me glued to this book. It’s both. Dan is a character that you wished lived next door. He’s a complex mind in a straightforward personality. His relationship with Emma was inevitable and a shocker at the same time. I think reading how a strong and in charge women maintained her position in their dynamic and still saw Dan as the strong, loyal, honest great guy he was, made this a perfect subtext in an exciting and fast paced storyline.
Initially, the question for me was if the storyline or the characters kept me glued to this book. It’s both. Dan is a character that you wished lived next door. He’s a complex mind in a straightforward personality. His relationship with Emma was inevitable and a shocker at the same time. I think reading how a strong and in charge women maintained her position in their dynamic and still saw Dan as the strong, loyal, honest great guy he was, made this a perfect subtext in an exciting and fast paced storyline.
June 5, 2019
I liked it. But, like another reviewer said, this author can be unnecessarily verbose and detailed. I was super bored for the first 50% to 75% of the book. It was a struggle to pick it up and continue reading sometimes. BUT, when the going gets going...it’s so good.
There’s a third book in this series which I’ve already downloaded 🙄 because the story is unlike any I’ve read before, but I’m hoping that trying to turn what should’ve been a short story into a 600 page tome isn’t a trend that will continue.
There’s a third book in this series which I’ve already downloaded 🙄 because the story is unlike any I’ve read before, but I’m hoping that trying to turn what should’ve been a short story into a 600 page tome isn’t a trend that will continue.
July 8, 2019
I bought all three of the books in this series, and am just starting the third (Final ...). Interesting premise throughout all that I've read already. The books are holding my attention, but I would have liked to have seen some of the characters more carefully and thoughtfully developed. Sometimes a character would do or say something, and I'd think to myself that "that character would not have said that (or acted in that way)". Other than that, I like this science fiction series. It's got a good, solid foundation, and good progressive development.
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