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From #1 worldwide bestselling fantasy author Morgan Rice comes RETURN, book #4 in a long-anticipated science fiction series.
Can Kevin and Chloe survive alone in outer space? Can Luna, alone on planet Earth, avoid capture?
All hope seems lost for Kevin and Chloe as their escape pod hurtles into nothingness, as they run out of rations and supplies.
All hope seems lost for Luna as the aliens outnumber and encircle her.
If there any hope left for humanity?
Can Kevin and Chloe survive alone in outer space? Can Luna, alone on planet Earth, avoid capture?
All hope seems lost for Kevin and Chloe as their escape pod hurtles into nothingness, as they run out of rations and supplies.
All hope seems lost for Luna as the aliens outnumber and encircle her.
If there any hope left for humanity?
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2019
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Morgan Rice
557 books3,356 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
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August 4, 2020
Well.... Obviously this was written for the silver screen. It's meant to be a movie, from the conversations, to the visualizations, to the timeframe.
At first glance, it was super fun to read this series... but if you spend ANY amount of time thinking about it, the whole thing falls apart pretty quick.
My biggest grievance is how painfully convenient things are. Need a fire extinguisher to break some glass, bingo, right there. Need everyone to be able to understand each other? Bam, universal translation..... Need motorcycles with sidecars? I don't know about you, but I can't remember the last time I saw a motorcycle with a sidecar. Continued in spoilers section.
Spoilers-ish
So, it's the Borge, meets a Zombie apocalypse. Like, not even kind of the Borge... almost plagiaristic of the Borge.
I'm pretty sure Orcas don't try to eat people right off the bat.
Seriously... the ways in which Chloe is altered seem to be perfect for universal translation, piloting alien devices, and developing super human powers? The convenience of this is just a bit too much.
Why are all the adults cowards? (excluding the bike gang)
How in the heck has the whole world divided into gangs and factions and created communities that are already starting to work with agriculture, in... what? 3 days? I think I need a better timeframe here because from what I can tell... it's been 3 days to a week from first conversion of humans to when the gang finds the "Survivors".
Why does everyone automatically hate the one guy who has made a cure? Just because he maybe kind of hints at working for a legal drug company? That's really not a reason to hate someone who could potentially save the human race.
Why in the world would Cub so quickly want to kill Luna, even when they have a guy who is actively working on a cure, and she could probably just be dosed again?
So much logic is thrown out the window I kind of want to bang my head against a wall.
But hey... at least they let the dog live! I wouldn't have forgiven them if they killed the dog.
At first glance, it was super fun to read this series... but if you spend ANY amount of time thinking about it, the whole thing falls apart pretty quick.
My biggest grievance is how painfully convenient things are. Need a fire extinguisher to break some glass, bingo, right there. Need everyone to be able to understand each other? Bam, universal translation..... Need motorcycles with sidecars? I don't know about you, but I can't remember the last time I saw a motorcycle with a sidecar. Continued in spoilers section.
Spoilers-ish
So, it's the Borge, meets a Zombie apocalypse. Like, not even kind of the Borge... almost plagiaristic of the Borge.
I'm pretty sure Orcas don't try to eat people right off the bat.
Seriously... the ways in which Chloe is altered seem to be perfect for universal translation, piloting alien devices, and developing super human powers? The convenience of this is just a bit too much.
Why are all the adults cowards? (excluding the bike gang)
How in the heck has the whole world divided into gangs and factions and created communities that are already starting to work with agriculture, in... what? 3 days? I think I need a better timeframe here because from what I can tell... it's been 3 days to a week from first conversion of humans to when the gang finds the "Survivors".
Why does everyone automatically hate the one guy who has made a cure? Just because he maybe kind of hints at working for a legal drug company? That's really not a reason to hate someone who could potentially save the human race.
Why in the world would Cub so quickly want to kill Luna, even when they have a guy who is actively working on a cure, and she could probably just be dosed again?
So much logic is thrown out the window I kind of want to bang my head against a wall.
But hey... at least they let the dog live! I wouldn't have forgiven them if they killed the dog.
June 16, 2023
“Return" by Morgan Rice is the fourth book in "The Invasion Chronicles" series, and it is a science fiction thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The book is set in a post-apocalyptic world where aliens have invaded Earth, and the remaining humans are fighting for their survival. It follows the story of Kevin and Chloe as they try to survive alone in outer space, and Luna, who is on planet Earth trying to avoid capture. All hope seems lost for Kevin and Chloe as their escape pod hurtles into nothingness, as they run out of rations and supplies.
One of the things that I loved about this book is the character development. Morgan Rice has done an excellent job of creating characters that are relatable and realistic.
The plot of the book is fast-paced and action-packed. There is never a dull moment, and the story keeps you engaged from beginning to end. The author has done an excellent job of creating a world that is both terrifying and fascinating. The alien invasion is described in vivid detail, and the author has created a sense of urgency that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The writing style of the book is also excellent. Morgan Rice has a way of writing that is both descriptive and engaging. The book is easy to read, and the author has done an excellent job of creating a world that is both believable and captivating. However, one slight negative I found was that the audiobook narrator for this book was different than the first 3 books, and not as good.
Overall, I would highly recommend "Return" by Morgan Rice to anyone who loves science fiction and action-packed thrillers. The book is well-written, the characters are relatable, and the plot is engaging. If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then this is the book for you.
One of the things that I loved about this book is the character development. Morgan Rice has done an excellent job of creating characters that are relatable and realistic.
The plot of the book is fast-paced and action-packed. There is never a dull moment, and the story keeps you engaged from beginning to end. The author has done an excellent job of creating a world that is both terrifying and fascinating. The alien invasion is described in vivid detail, and the author has created a sense of urgency that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The writing style of the book is also excellent. Morgan Rice has a way of writing that is both descriptive and engaging. The book is easy to read, and the author has done an excellent job of creating a world that is both believable and captivating. However, one slight negative I found was that the audiobook narrator for this book was different than the first 3 books, and not as good.
Overall, I would highly recommend "Return" by Morgan Rice to anyone who loves science fiction and action-packed thrillers. The book is well-written, the characters are relatable, and the plot is engaging. If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then this is the book for you.
February 25, 2019
I was lucky enough to be given this book, here is what I think...an enjoyable fantasy science-fiction adventure with plenty of action and enough thoughts and feelings to make the characters believable.
It's fast-paced with interesting characters, and though it's for a younger readership, I think all ages would enjoy it.
There are battles, good v evil, alternate philosophies and is psychologically intriguing...what would we do in the face of an alien invasion?
It has themes such as control, power, death, fatal illness, love, jealousy and many more.
A good conclusion to the story.
Recommended.
It's fast-paced with interesting characters, and though it's for a younger readership, I think all ages would enjoy it.
There are battles, good v evil, alternate philosophies and is psychologically intriguing...what would we do in the face of an alien invasion?
It has themes such as control, power, death, fatal illness, love, jealousy and many more.
A good conclusion to the story.
Recommended.
June 2, 2021
I only read these books because my husband told me to.......I probably would have loved them if I were a young teenager. They are fine and unique
July 12, 2022
They were some things that did not make sense to me but the book is written for kids and it was decent.
December 16, 2019
Good ending to the story
May 21, 2020
I am always on the look out for a fast paced series to get me jumping or should I say walking faster as I do my daily constitutional. I selected The Invasion Chronicles without a lot of research. I was not familiar with the author Morgan Rice so I thought I would take a chance. What could be wrong with science fiction, aliens invading the earth, and even zombies (?) being involved.
I will be brief on this and the other three books in the series because of these books was in itself was brief. When you have teenagers discovering an alien threat what else can you do. That's book 1.
Book 2 tells us Kevin is a pawn, but is he also going to be the savior of the world? Keep reading to find out.
Book 3 shows the terrible side of The Pure. What will happen to Kevin? What will happen to all the other races in the universe? What will happen to Earth? I can't wait to find out. Can you?
In am not surprised in the least that three 13 and 14 year olds are able against all odds are able to lead the earth and perchance the universe in defeating The Pure. What did surprise me is that two out of the three want to go back to just being teenagers. What author in his right mind would think think that teenagers would want to just go back to school and go through the angst of being who they are when they could lead the world. Hey, they even had the President of the United States wanting their help.
I will be brief on this and the other three books in the series because of these books was in itself was brief. When you have teenagers discovering an alien threat what else can you do. That's book 1.
Book 2 tells us Kevin is a pawn, but is he also going to be the savior of the world? Keep reading to find out.
Book 3 shows the terrible side of The Pure. What will happen to Kevin? What will happen to all the other races in the universe? What will happen to Earth? I can't wait to find out. Can you?
In am not surprised in the least that three 13 and 14 year olds are able against all odds are able to lead the earth and perchance the universe in defeating The Pure. What did surprise me is that two out of the three want to go back to just being teenagers. What author in his right mind would think think that teenagers would want to just go back to school and go through the angst of being who they are when they could lead the world. Hey, they even had the President of the United States wanting their help.
June 1, 2020
Comments regarding audiobook narration:
I've finished the series and enjoyed it. Unfortunately the last audio book "Return" was narrated by a British gentleman and he was awful, awful, awful. Totally offensive, the way he tried to mimic the voices of the young girls and the main character (13 year old boy) . I have no idea why he was hired to narrate this book. The characters are from California! At first, I had to check that I checked out the right book as I knew that the main characters were from California and I had to force myself to listen to it. Finally, I gave up and did not finish the book.
I've finished the series and enjoyed it. Unfortunately the last audio book "Return" was narrated by a British gentleman and he was awful, awful, awful. Totally offensive, the way he tried to mimic the voices of the young girls and the main character (13 year old boy) . I have no idea why he was hired to narrate this book. The characters are from California! At first, I had to check that I checked out the right book as I knew that the main characters were from California and I had to force myself to listen to it. Finally, I gave up and did not finish the book.
March 10, 2019
Took a bit longer than I expected but I got there in the end. This was and is a superb series for sci-fi fans of all ages. The ending was a little bittersweet but I think it was the right one. To all those "age group" detractors I will simply say: get over yourselves! Whether a character is thirteen or thirteen-hundred (HOW old was Elrond supposed to be?) as long as the narrative is readable you'll have a good story in front of you.
Just try reading this with an open mind!
Just try reading this with an open mind!
April 4, 2019
What an amazing series of books. By far my favorite series by Morgan Rice. You could not find a better mild Syfy series anywhere. Great story to!d by a master story teller. The characters are well developed . The plot keeps you glued to the book. A true page turner. An incredible journey that you might have to read a second time. Great climatic ending to a great series. Read these books.
May 19, 2019
Fantastic
This is the third series of books by Morgan Rice that I have read. They are all so varied and brilliantly put together, from sword and sorcery to Dragons and on to science fiction. All worlds and characters so real . I find it difficult to put one of Morgan's books down until it's finished. A fantastic author and visionary.
This is the third series of books by Morgan Rice that I have read. They are all so varied and brilliantly put together, from sword and sorcery to Dragons and on to science fiction. All worlds and characters so real . I find it difficult to put one of Morgan's books down until it's finished. A fantastic author and visionary.
June 15, 2019
I don't think this book was meant for some one over sixty but I ended up reading the whole series in a little over a week. I loved all the characters and it was nice reading a book with such innocents. I" like my thirteen year old grandson to read it. I think he would really enjoy it.
June 2, 2019
A great book with a great ending😋
The last in a series from a great writer, a dawn good read for anybody that's into sci-fi . Keep them coming please.
The last in a series from a great writer, a dawn good read for anybody that's into sci-fi . Keep them coming please.
October 8, 2019
Loved it! A very satisfying finish to this series.
April 21, 2022
I wasn't disappointed with this at all. Although I've read a few reviews in which people say that the four books should have been one, I personally think reading four books is easier than reading a book with 800 pages (considering each book has about 195-200 pages).
The whole series was great, and I would definitely recommend it to any 10-13 year old who wishes to step into the sci-fi genre but doesn't want to be too obsessed about it. The books were all fast-paced and had clear plots, and the characters were people you can easily root for.
I really hated what happened to Ro (it was like Fred Weasley all over again) but I'll get over it hopefully.
The whole series was great, and I would definitely recommend it to any 10-13 year old who wishes to step into the sci-fi genre but doesn't want to be too obsessed about it. The books were all fast-paced and had clear plots, and the characters were people you can easily root for.
I really hated what happened to Ro (it was like Fred Weasley all over again) but I'll get over it hopefully.
April 16, 2024
Return
The Invasion Chronicles #4
Sci-Fi
Morgan Rice
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The pacing was very good and I was so curious about what would happen next.
The characters had some personal growth as the book progressed, which was nice, and Chloe's character grew on me. I actually started to like her more and more.
Luna was so strong and determined to save not just her friends, but the whole planet.
I liked General s’Lara and her people. Especially their willingness to help Kevin, Chloe and Luna save Earth. I wish there was more information given about them.
The ending was nice. I'm glad that everyone finally got their happy ending
The Invasion Chronicles #4
Sci-Fi
Morgan Rice
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The pacing was very good and I was so curious about what would happen next.
The characters had some personal growth as the book progressed, which was nice, and Chloe's character grew on me. I actually started to like her more and more.
Luna was so strong and determined to save not just her friends, but the whole planet.
I liked General s’Lara and her people. Especially their willingness to help Kevin, Chloe and Luna save Earth. I wish there was more information given about them.
The ending was nice. I'm glad that everyone finally got their happy ending
June 26, 2024
I read The Invasion Chronicles series as a four-part book (Transmission #1, Arrival #2, Ascent #3, Return #4) by Morgan Rice. Kevin is an 13-year-old ordinary kid except he is dying from a brain disease. That disease allows him to hear radio transmissions warning of an enemy that has destroyed their world and is now on its way to Earth. Kevin with his best friend Luna contact the SETI director who takes them to NASA. There Kevin convinces them he’s telling the truth.
The ending was a bit pat as it’s a bit naive to think Luna and Kevin could go back to being kids. Otherwise it’s a well written, lots of exciting action in a four-part series for an older middle grade reader or older.
The ending was a bit pat as it’s a bit naive to think Luna and Kevin could go back to being kids. Otherwise it’s a well written, lots of exciting action in a four-part series for an older middle grade reader or older.
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August 3, 2023I love this genre, and enjoyed this series. It is written for a younger age group, so I think the reader must remember that. Im older but still loved the characters and story. It did bother me some that the narrator was different on the last book because I got use to the previous voice. Although this narrator did a great job… I loved Bobby and continued to be concerned for him like I was in the previous books.
January 2, 2022
Good end to this series (which I originally thought was a trilogy), my bad. The first two books were the best of this series, by far. This seemed to labor on a bit too long but the story finally ended. I think this series should have been wrapped up in three to avoid a lot of the unnecessary frivolity in books 3 and 4. Still love the author and the world though.
July 10, 2022
The end. Kevin, Luna, and Chloe save the world and galaxy. Kevin gets the girl and Luna is large and in charge. Chloe gets to roam the universe. After a long hard struggle, the hive is defeated and the world is saved. Leave it to the Kids to save the world. It was a great series and enjoyed reading it. The sci-fi had a happily ever after.
September 9, 2019
A change for Morgan Rice. The Invasion Chronicles need to be read in order. Everything fell into place and made for an easy read. We all wonder how alien life contact will happen and go. This is a good telling of that for all ages.
July 25, 2020
Will determination save the destruction of the Earth?
The Arthur weaves the concluding tale with a blend of fear, excitement, challenge, sorrow and determination . Well written and a very enjoyable read. A great series for all ages.
The Arthur weaves the concluding tale with a blend of fear, excitement, challenge, sorrow and determination . Well written and a very enjoyable read. A great series for all ages.
January 15, 2021
Good escapist young adult fiction. However the best thing about concluding this Morgan Rice series is that it only had 4 books. Her books can be fun to read but it can be taxing to read (and suffer cliffhanger after cliffhanger) almost 20 books before getting to the end.
February 15, 2021
This author has an imagination beyond anything I have ever read. I read the first book of the series and had to download the other three books. I could not put them down. They kept me on the edge of my seat. I just had know what would happen to these three kids as they go on this worldly journey.
December 13, 2019
The change in narrator from the three other audiobooks is jolting and hard to shake, but the story remains interesting and engaging.
January 8, 2020
It was fine. I am getting burnt out of YA Sci Fi and teenages saving the world.
December 29, 2020
Enjoyable and unique read
Loved the series. A totally new twist on the end of the world with some very cool original (to me) ideas. Would love to see this a movie.
Loved the series. A totally new twist on the end of the world with some very cool original (to me) ideas. Would love to see this a movie.
January 4, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. Absolutely great ending to this series. This series ended up being completely different than I expected when starting the first book and I love where it went.
March 15, 2021
Great book series
One of the best book series I have ever read!! I read this book in a day and a half!! Good story, characters who are so believable, great happy ending.
One of the best book series I have ever read!! I read this book in a day and a half!! Good story, characters who are so believable, great happy ending.
June 2, 2021
A satisfying ending to a decent series.
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