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Revolution: The captivating first book in a near-future, post-First Contact, Earth-based space opera.
Promises are lies. Allies are enemies. Utopia means subjugation. He doesn’t care. Until he’s given a reason to give a damn again.Family is everything, but Retired Earth Force Colonel Nick Tanner’s family was taken from him, one by one. Everyone he ever loved. Gone. All he has is his cabin and his dog, and that’s where he intends to die. Until she shows up…Doctor Caitlin Montgomery is of the first generation born in the shadow of Earth’s benefactors and was taught to take them at their word. She left a man she loved because they said so. Now she’s seen the truth. It’s horrible and heartbreaking. No matter how hard it is for her, Nick deserves to know the truth.His son Michael, the child who supposedly died at birth over two decades before, is alive. Nick didn’t care if the world burned. When Caitlin tells him of the life his son has survived, he is now a man on fire.In the turmoil of the early 21st century, First Contact expanded our understanding. Now, decades later, some believe the promises and some seek the truth.“The first book in the Future Possible Saga is a promise to the reader. Even though there will be aliens, battles, spaceships, death, and destruction, at the core will always be heart. So many sci-fi forget that connection is one of the most important parts of a story, Gail R Delaney NEVER forgets!”
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2018
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April 1, 2021
I had an inkling I’d enjoy this book when there were homages to various Sci Fi shows in the first few pages (including Stargate and BSG, my two favorites!) and I was right: this was an enjoyable read.
The setting is quite easy to picture (although the premise left me both amused and uncomfortable with how much it resembled a certain Stargate SG-1 episode) and the situation was easy to grasp. It was a fairly straightforward plot that moved at a steady pace and had no real unexpected twists.
The characters were enjoyable but one thing that distracted me was the repeated notion that Caitlin had committed some horrendous action against Nick eight years ago and I was a little disappointed in what that turned out to be. To me, it didn’t seem to warrant the reactions from the two of them and I was expecting something far worse.
Michael is just a marshmallow and I really enjoyed seeing the world through his eyes and reading about him experiencing new things. I hope that continues throughout the rest of the series.
The ending was good, plausible, and left a clear path for at least two of the characters’ storyline in the next book which I most definitely plan to read.
All in all a good, easy, and solid Sci Fi I’d recommend for the readers who enjoy Sci Fi TV shows and/or no in-depth paragraph-length science explanations on every page.
The setting is quite easy to picture (although the premise left me both amused and uncomfortable with how much it resembled a certain Stargate SG-1 episode) and the situation was easy to grasp. It was a fairly straightforward plot that moved at a steady pace and had no real unexpected twists.
The characters were enjoyable but one thing that distracted me was the repeated notion that Caitlin had committed some horrendous action against Nick eight years ago and I was a little disappointed in what that turned out to be. To me, it didn’t seem to warrant the reactions from the two of them and I was expecting something far worse.
Michael is just a marshmallow and I really enjoyed seeing the world through his eyes and reading about him experiencing new things. I hope that continues throughout the rest of the series.
The ending was good, plausible, and left a clear path for at least two of the characters’ storyline in the next book which I most definitely plan to read.
All in all a good, easy, and solid Sci Fi I’d recommend for the readers who enjoy Sci Fi TV shows and/or no in-depth paragraph-length science explanations on every page.
March 25, 2021
I laughed. I cried. I gasped. I melted. This book had it all.
What a wonderful opener to The Phoenix Rebellion series! Gail Delaney paints the most beautiful scenes of a futuristic world not quite keen on how things are. Secrets are starting to come out, and not everyone is happy with what is discovered.
She elegantly weaves together beautifully intricate story lines that have you cheering for and groaning at choices being made.
Her characters are relatable, lovable, and well-developed. Watching CJ and Nick’s relationship was a roller coaster! Though, Lily and Jace are also in serious contention for being my favorite.
Each chapter had me spellbound and I couldn’t put down the book.
I NEED to know what happens next! Will families be reunited? Will missions be successful? Will maddening questions finally be answered? Will the risks be worth it?
What a wonderful opener to The Phoenix Rebellion series! Gail Delaney paints the most beautiful scenes of a futuristic world not quite keen on how things are. Secrets are starting to come out, and not everyone is happy with what is discovered.
She elegantly weaves together beautifully intricate story lines that have you cheering for and groaning at choices being made.
Her characters are relatable, lovable, and well-developed. Watching CJ and Nick’s relationship was a roller coaster! Though, Lily and Jace are also in serious contention for being my favorite.
Each chapter had me spellbound and I couldn’t put down the book.
I NEED to know what happens next! Will families be reunited? Will missions be successful? Will maddening questions finally be answered? Will the risks be worth it?
February 23, 2022
Absolutely Loved
This book was amazing!!! I could not put it down. You have two lovers reunited. A thought to be dead loved one rescued. Aliens who are just horrible. I loved that they are described to have no junk. It reminded me of the strain by guillermo del toro because the vamps have no junk lol. I loved how Nick and Michael started forming a bond. The amount of love Nick has for his son is just relatable. Caitlin and Nick's romance being renewed was amazing. They both still loved each other and were apprehensive about getting back together. I love getting multi povs in a book. Every character just about has their own pov you get to see. I loved that Beverly is deaf and her broach talks for her. She is also is an empath. The diversity in this book is great. I cant wait to read whats next!!!!
This book was amazing!!! I could not put it down. You have two lovers reunited. A thought to be dead loved one rescued. Aliens who are just horrible. I loved that they are described to have no junk. It reminded me of the strain by guillermo del toro because the vamps have no junk lol. I loved how Nick and Michael started forming a bond. The amount of love Nick has for his son is just relatable. Caitlin and Nick's romance being renewed was amazing. They both still loved each other and were apprehensive about getting back together. I love getting multi povs in a book. Every character just about has their own pov you get to see. I loved that Beverly is deaf and her broach talks for her. She is also is an empath. The diversity in this book is great. I cant wait to read whats next!!!!
February 26, 2021
Just read this book! You will enjoy it! This novel has something for everyone. The characters are relatable, the plot moves at the perfect pace, the romance is sweet and I want to read the next book immediately! I just binged this whole book this morning because I couldn’t put it down. I know I’m going to be thinking about these characters until I can get my hands on the next installment! Great read.
April 25, 2021
Wow! I mean, if I didn’t take a break to watch S&B on Netflix I would have finished sooner! Just... Wow! I’m hooked and I need more!!!
March 29, 2021
I started this book with trepidation because it was outside of my typical genre but I will tell you, this book grabs hold of you and reels you in!
So beautifully written, the characters are wonderful and you absolutely fall in love with them (minus one - you'll see).
I love the way Gail writes, the ebb and flow of her words just drew me in and kept my interest from the start.
SPOILER: this book ends on the biggest cliff hanger and has me scrambling to start the second book.
So beautifully written, the characters are wonderful and you absolutely fall in love with them (minus one - you'll see).
I love the way Gail writes, the ebb and flow of her words just drew me in and kept my interest from the start.
SPOILER: this book ends on the biggest cliff hanger and has me scrambling to start the second book.
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