What do you think?
Rate this book
Earth Endures #1
Bleak
Reyanne Harper is an elementary school teacher in a not-so-normal world. Destructive hail storms and earthquakes, food shortages, and significantly rising sea levels are becoming the new norm.
But there is a plan to save the human race. A plan Reyanne unknowingly helped to formulate.
Without warning, she is whisked off on a mission to travel through a wormhole in space to a planet scientists hope will sustain human life. The mission seems simple enough but there are more unknowns than her team can possibly prepare for.
The fate of the world is in their hands…will they be enough to save it?
But there is a plan to save the human race. A plan Reyanne unknowingly helped to formulate.
Without warning, she is whisked off on a mission to travel through a wormhole in space to a planet scientists hope will sustain human life. The mission seems simple enough but there are more unknowns than her team can possibly prepare for.
The fate of the world is in their hands…will they be enough to save it?
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2019
289 people are currently reading
184 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 48 reviews
December 13, 2021
This is a cozy feel-good science-fiction read. The start is like in the ‘Interstellar’ movie, the Earth is becoming inhabitable with poor vegetation and frequent extreme weather conditions. A group is tasked with finding a potential new home for humankind. They are to return with their analysis, after which a team which will prepare for habitation will be sent, and they will terraform the planet if required. The similarity with ‘Interstellar’ ends here.
Reyanne Harper, a school teacher is surprised at being included as part of the group. The reason was that she had published a paper on how the Androski wormhole could be a gateway to a habitable planet. Scientists have determined that this is indeed possible and the planet Noah can be reached via this wormhole while is currently active. Space photos of Noah indicate a terrain composition of 60% water and the rest being a mix of desert and fertile land. The other members of the group on this Omni-4 mission are - Colonel Aldar Finch, Captain Curt Henning, Captain Sandra Anderson, Dr Nathan Gale and Major Ben Vonn, all with relevant space, science and medical expertise needed for such an endeavour. Another consideration in the team selection is people who do not have much to return to.
The journey through the wormhole has its risks and after a turbulent passage, the group escapes the pull of one of Noah’s moons and are overjoyed to see the beautiful planet. They land and within hours are taken aback by the huge tides which sweep water rapidly over vast distances. Noah’s moon exerts far more influence on the surface water than Earth’s moon does. The planet comes across as hostile and just maybe that caused extinction of any lifeforms that existed. Or did they happen to land on the wrong part of the planet? The next hours do indicate that this place has had or maybe still has intelligent life. And then they make a startling discovery.
This is an easy read and I loved the twist in the later part of the book. The science is broad to make it seem plausible and sustain interest without getting bogged down into details. The character development is just about adequate with only a little background to each of them.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
Look forward to the next book in the series now.
Reyanne Harper, a school teacher is surprised at being included as part of the group. The reason was that she had published a paper on how the Androski wormhole could be a gateway to a habitable planet. Scientists have determined that this is indeed possible and the planet Noah can be reached via this wormhole while is currently active. Space photos of Noah indicate a terrain composition of 60% water and the rest being a mix of desert and fertile land. The other members of the group on this Omni-4 mission are - Colonel Aldar Finch, Captain Curt Henning, Captain Sandra Anderson, Dr Nathan Gale and Major Ben Vonn, all with relevant space, science and medical expertise needed for such an endeavour. Another consideration in the team selection is people who do not have much to return to.
The journey through the wormhole has its risks and after a turbulent passage, the group escapes the pull of one of Noah’s moons and are overjoyed to see the beautiful planet. They land and within hours are taken aback by the huge tides which sweep water rapidly over vast distances. Noah’s moon exerts far more influence on the surface water than Earth’s moon does. The planet comes across as hostile and just maybe that caused extinction of any lifeforms that existed. Or did they happen to land on the wrong part of the planet? The next hours do indicate that this place has had or maybe still has intelligent life. And then they make a startling discovery.
This is an easy read and I loved the twist in the later part of the book. The science is broad to make it seem plausible and sustain interest without getting bogged down into details. The character development is just about adequate with only a little background to each of them.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
Look forward to the next book in the series now.
June 28, 2019
The Earth is dying. Major earthquakes, flooding, huge hail and other weather threats are common. Sea level is rising and a good part of Florida is under water. Tectonic plates are moving faster than ever before causing massive problems of their own. Part of Texas has slid into the Gulf of Mexico. It's an extinction level event.
Scientists have found a wormhole and sent a probe through it, detecting a planet that humans could possible inhabit. The plan is to build huge spaceships and send as many people through as they can even though that would still make up only a tiny fraction of humans on Earth.
The Omni-4 will be a manned probe to be sent to check out the planet and determine if it is indeed inhabitable. The book goes into the crew members and their backgrounds. Their ship goes through the wormhole and is nearly destroyed but they still manage to land on the planet.
On the plus side the atmosphere seems breathable. There's some land available but it includes an odd dead zone. There's plenty of water and some plant life. The group sets out to explore and they find out the bad side of the planet.
It has two moons, one of them with a strong enough gravity to cause huge tidal waves. There's also a strange blizzard-like event.
Then there's a very, very important discovery by the crew. Not everything is what it appears to be.
Overall a good story although I am somewhat concerned that there was no effort to check for microbes before landing.
Scientists have found a wormhole and sent a probe through it, detecting a planet that humans could possible inhabit. The plan is to build huge spaceships and send as many people through as they can even though that would still make up only a tiny fraction of humans on Earth.
The Omni-4 will be a manned probe to be sent to check out the planet and determine if it is indeed inhabitable. The book goes into the crew members and their backgrounds. Their ship goes through the wormhole and is nearly destroyed but they still manage to land on the planet.
On the plus side the atmosphere seems breathable. There's some land available but it includes an odd dead zone. There's plenty of water and some plant life. The group sets out to explore and they find out the bad side of the planet.
It has two moons, one of them with a strong enough gravity to cause huge tidal waves. There's also a strange blizzard-like event.
Then there's a very, very important discovery by the crew. Not everything is what it appears to be.
Overall a good story although I am somewhat concerned that there was no effort to check for microbes before landing.
January 30, 2020
Well that was creepy! I love Jackie Druga. She's the Queen of the Apocalypse, and she always does a great job setting the stage and freaking people out.
While there were a few things in the book that make you say, 'Hmmmmm....' and question how in the hell they could possibly happen that way (I'm looking at you, Baltimore), you just have to let it go. It's a fiction book. If you try and pick apart every single thing, you're taking yourself out of the story and missing the point.
I definitely recommend this and almost every other Druga book. I'm wondering if she's planning a book two for this? I see the listing says 'Earth Endures, #1', but the book closed on what could absolutely be a final ending. Personally, I'd love to explore 'Noah' and the rest of the planet a lot more, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see!
While there were a few things in the book that make you say, 'Hmmmmm....' and question how in the hell they could possibly happen that way (I'm looking at you, Baltimore), you just have to let it go. It's a fiction book. If you try and pick apart every single thing, you're taking yourself out of the story and missing the point.
I definitely recommend this and almost every other Druga book. I'm wondering if she's planning a book two for this? I see the listing says 'Earth Endures, #1', but the book closed on what could absolutely be a final ending. Personally, I'd love to explore 'Noah' and the rest of the planet a lot more, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see!
December 15, 2025
Loved the characters. Unique spin on post apocalyptic fiction. Can't wait to read book 2.
July 23, 2023
Bleak
Earth Endures #1
Sci-Fi
Jacqueline Druga
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was an interesting read. I don't think I've ever read a book where people travel through a wormhole. The plot was a mix of time travel, extinction events and repopulating a new planet.
The pacing was a little slow at times. I found myself skimming paragraphs. I did put the book down a few times to come back to it later.
The characters were good. I felt bad for Rey because everyone has their assigned jobs and particular skills whereas she was just chosen because of her written essay. She felt left out and useless.
There were a few plot twists that I didn't see coming. They were done well and really made the plot more interesting.
The ending was ok but I'm looking forward to reading the next book and finding out what happens to everyone.
Earth Endures #1
Sci-Fi
Jacqueline Druga
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was an interesting read. I don't think I've ever read a book where people travel through a wormhole. The plot was a mix of time travel, extinction events and repopulating a new planet.
The pacing was a little slow at times. I found myself skimming paragraphs. I did put the book down a few times to come back to it later.
The characters were good. I felt bad for Rey because everyone has their assigned jobs and particular skills whereas she was just chosen because of her written essay. She felt left out and useless.
There were a few plot twists that I didn't see coming. They were done well and really made the plot more interesting.
The ending was ok but I'm looking forward to reading the next book and finding out what happens to everyone.
February 22, 2019
This book follows a group of individuals who have suffered great personal losses from the disasters impacting earth - floods, sinkholes, earthquakes and more. We come to find out they have been chosen for their unique skills...and because they have limited links left to earth. In an effort to save humanity, they will be on a search through a wormhole for a new planet to call home. This book is interesting, suspenseful and heart wrenching. As I've come to expect from the author, the characters are described so well I feel I know them all. This is a great read and a keeper!
March 6, 2019
I must say I love this book. Need book 2 now!! I’ll try to put my Amazon review on later.
First off...need the next book like yesterday!! I love this story. Also love the old movie add on. Brilliant.
This could be now. Our planet turning against us. Disaster after disaster. The solution, use a wormhole and find a new planet to send some of humanity. Brilliant idea, right? Ummm, maybe not. That’s all I can say about it.
The characters are wonderfully written. Want to smack a few of them, so that tells how well they are written.
Grab this, enjoy. Then stalk the author for the next book. J/ K.
First off...need the next book like yesterday!! I love this story. Also love the old movie add on. Brilliant.
This could be now. Our planet turning against us. Disaster after disaster. The solution, use a wormhole and find a new planet to send some of humanity. Brilliant idea, right? Ummm, maybe not. That’s all I can say about it.
The characters are wonderfully written. Want to smack a few of them, so that tells how well they are written.
Grab this, enjoy. Then stalk the author for the next book. J/ K.
May 20, 2019
A JD. SYFY. Novel (EEB. - 1) A New Earth
JD. has. penned A SYFY. adventure thriller about the demise of Earth and the new opportunity in a new planet called, Noah. Earth is slowly but surely falling apart at the seans. There are numerous weather problems, earthquakes, etc. The citizens of Earth have constructed a space ship called the Ark and this is the saving grace for humanity. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JD. has. penned A SYFY. adventure thriller about the demise of Earth and the new opportunity in a new planet called, Noah. Earth is slowly but surely falling apart at the seans. There are numerous weather problems, earthquakes, etc. The citizens of Earth have constructed a space ship called the Ark and this is the saving grace for humanity. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 14, 2025
This was so much better than her pandemic and virus books. Those books had great ideas..were fun to read..but the grammar and editing issues were just too much. This science book, about dystopian evens, was well written, few grammar and editing issues...it was so much better than the others I read. This concept was interesting and unique and the science was sound, and intelligent. I look forward to the other 2 in the trilogy.
February 22, 2019
Another Great Read!
Another Great read from Jacqueline Drugs and a most promising start to a new series! The world is undergoing violent upheavals, one natural disaster after another. A slim chance, a slim hope exists through a wormhole in space, maybe. Can't wait for the next book!
Another Great read from Jacqueline Drugs and a most promising start to a new series! The world is undergoing violent upheavals, one natural disaster after another. A slim chance, a slim hope exists through a wormhole in space, maybe. Can't wait for the next book!
February 22, 2019
I couldn't put it down
I was hallway thru another book and stopped reading
It on order to read this one. I can hardly wait for book 2. I recommend this book to those of us who constantly reach on Amazon for "colonization of worlds, goldilock worlds, New earths", you get the idea. It was a great read.
I was hallway thru another book and stopped reading
It on order to read this one. I can hardly wait for book 2. I recommend this book to those of us who constantly reach on Amazon for "colonization of worlds, goldilock worlds, New earths", you get the idea. It was a great read.
September 3, 2020
Very quick read. a wormhole is discovered near-earth a preliminary research indicates it connects to another habitable planet. The earth is experiencing a ELE. a ship is sent through the wormhole and they make it to the planet only to discover it is Earth of the future. They find people who went through the wormhole 25 years after them. Good book.
July 1, 2021
Disappointed
I haven't read one of Jacques books for about 4 years because I've been disappointed by the endings ,the stories are great and lead up to something big happening and then like a damp squib the endings fail to go off, they seem to take the easy way out and you feel let down and I'm afraid this book went the same way!
I haven't read one of Jacques books for about 4 years because I've been disappointed by the endings ,the stories are great and lead up to something big happening and then like a damp squib the endings fail to go off, they seem to take the easy way out and you feel let down and I'm afraid this book went the same way!
April 10, 2025
Loved the story line. No spoilers so I’m not mentioning the plot. Ms Druga is obviously a prolific writer but I don’t understand how every book can have typos. It’s a really easy fix with a proofreading. Spell check won’t find them its things like boats instead of boots. A lot of people would love to volunteer to proofread I bet.
April 22, 2025
Mind Blown... Sorta
To say I was surprised, yes but no. Jacqueline has an amazing imagination and makes anything seem possible!! I have Greatly enjoyed and appreciated every book. I read on my Kindle but I think I'd love to own all her books. Thanks for some awesome adventures. On to Book 2
To say I was surprised, yes but no. Jacqueline has an amazing imagination and makes anything seem possible!! I have Greatly enjoyed and appreciated every book. I read on my Kindle but I think I'd love to own all her books. Thanks for some awesome adventures. On to Book 2
October 31, 2025
Earth changed
As more and stronger natural disasters strike earth plans are made for humanity to survive. While space vessels are being built to evacuate a portion of the population, hopefully to another planet, a small team of seven are sent through a wormhole to investigate a planet photographed by a NOAA satellite.
As more and stronger natural disasters strike earth plans are made for humanity to survive. While space vessels are being built to evacuate a portion of the population, hopefully to another planet, a small team of seven are sent through a wormhole to investigate a planet photographed by a NOAA satellite.
November 10, 2025
Great book
This is a masterpiece. Such imagination looking into the future. I enjoyed reading this book but it ended so fast. I was glued to it and read it too fast! I recommend reading this to all that love fiction and a great story. A great cast of characters also made the story believable.
This is a masterpiece. Such imagination looking into the future. I enjoyed reading this book but it ended so fast. I was glued to it and read it too fast! I recommend reading this to all that love fiction and a great story. A great cast of characters also made the story believable.
March 3, 2019
Great story
Always enjoy Druga's books! Characters in this book seem more mature and grounded than her usual characters. I'd love to read a sequel or 3. Without spoiling -Character storylines continued, discoveries, arc. More Backstory. Great read!
Always enjoy Druga's books! Characters in this book seem more mature and grounded than her usual characters. I'd love to read a sequel or 3. Without spoiling -Character storylines continued, discoveries, arc. More Backstory. Great read!
March 12, 2019
Adventure with Bleak
I realy liked this book. Adventure was great. It was a little scary too. All the mystery of disaster event , crazy. I thought it was a little short. Cant wait for 2nd book. Hopefully anywho
I realy liked this book. Adventure was great. It was a little scary too. All the mystery of disaster event , crazy. I thought it was a little short. Cant wait for 2nd book. Hopefully anywho
March 23, 2019
Looking forward to the next instalment
Fab read as always,an intriguing start to a new story. A planet is found to restart humankind and a group of people go to investigate. Jacqueline always creates relatable characters and gives an easy read
Fab read as always,an intriguing start to a new story. A planet is found to restart humankind and a group of people go to investigate. Jacqueline always creates relatable characters and gives an easy read
May 5, 2019
Amazing read!
I have read all of Jackie’s books, and I have to say this is definitely one of my favorites now! This is a different take on the apocalypse, you have weather anomalies, worm holes time travel, with a good set of characters. You will not want to put it down!
I have read all of Jackie’s books, and I have to say this is definitely one of my favorites now! This is a different take on the apocalypse, you have weather anomalies, worm holes time travel, with a good set of characters. You will not want to put it down!
June 17, 2021
Fascinating exploration of time and wormholes
The crew of the Omni 4 launches to try and find a home for the threatened population of Earth. What they experience is well written and involving.
A good read.
The crew of the Omni 4 launches to try and find a home for the threatened population of Earth. What they experience is well written and involving.
A good read.
January 28, 2022
Interesting concept and an interesting twist.
America-centric and read like a plan of a novel not the full realisation of one.
I still enjoyed this one as a quick read and look forward to the next book.
America-centric and read like a plan of a novel not the full realisation of one.
I still enjoyed this one as a quick read and look forward to the next book.
January 12, 2023
Excellent new twist
This is one of Jacqueline's better stories. I can't say I don't have other favorites and I do. When I am bored reading other Authors. I always search out a Druga story.
This is one of Jacqueline's better stories. I can't say I don't have other favorites and I do. When I am bored reading other Authors. I always search out a Druga story.
December 4, 2025
Amazing
Right from the start this book grabbed me and I literally couldn’t put it down. The story is great and the people and situations i could relate to. Congratulations on such a good book. I can’t wait to see what happens next but it’s time to go to bed.
Right from the start this book grabbed me and I literally couldn’t put it down. The story is great and the people and situations i could relate to. Congratulations on such a good book. I can’t wait to see what happens next but it’s time to go to bed.
February 19, 2019
Oh, man!
Really want to read more...more! Very different story than the typical Druga book, but I like it! Really good editing, too.
Really want to read more...more! Very different story than the typical Druga book, but I like it! Really good editing, too.
February 25, 2019
Mixed feelings on this one. Old plots in a new way
June 7, 2019
Great story
Will there be a second book? This is one of my favorite authors and the only issue I have is most of her books need a second book.
Will there be a second book? This is one of my favorite authors and the only issue I have is most of her books need a second book.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 48 reviews