Finding Kismet: A Sci-Fi Romantic Thriller

by Mayumi Cruz

A skilled alien warrior on her first assignment.
A brilliant, dying biochemist.
An ingenious but despotic genetic invention.
Tangled together, intertwined by destiny, spanning a thousand years and connecting two planets.

A pretty, decorated young soldier from the planet Vaelteuria is sent to Earth on an urgent, critical quest which holds the key to the survival of their people.

But an unexpected obstacle in the person of a genius yet sickly human distracts her from her mission and threatens to bring her to failure.

Will she be able to find what she was looking for before time runs out for her planet. . . and for Earth as well?

167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2019

About the author

Mayumi Cruz is a Filipino author writing diverse, cross-genre fiction with emotionally-charged and thought-provoking plots. Her books Chroma Hearts: A Psychological Thriller, and The Black Widow, have received awards and recognition. Some of Mayumi’s writings have also appeared in Philippines Graphic, Medium, AdHoc Fiction and The Drabble. To date, Mayumi has written and published twenty (20) books, available online and in print. 

She is also an artist, a website designer, a screenwriter, and a freelance editor. Mayumi holds degrees in Economics and Educational Management. She lives in the Philippines with her husband and three sons.

Reviews

[Kindle25 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Reading Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t expect anything when I started the book, but I was instantly hooked and was unable to put it down until I finish it. The book was a series of revelations that will make you yearn to turn the next page just so you will know what happens next. It was an absolute delight to read. The plot was unexpected but well thought-out and unlike any other book I’ve ever read. And I’ve read quite a lot, so that’s saying something. It was a story about love, hate, forgiveness and finding love in unexpected places.

[Joshua Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two hearts entwine across the cosmos in Mayumi Cruz’s romantic sci fi thriller Finding Kismet! When the secret of long and peaceful life is stolen from planet Vaelteuria, soldier Mavis is tasked with recovering it. Tracking it to Earth, she quickly discovers that her mission, and love, are not quite as straightforward as they may seem. I really enjoyed Cruz’s idea of science regulating everything, including love, for the Vaelteurians and Mavis’ struggle to break with that tradition. Cruz also interlaces a good thriller with the romance, blending both with fast paced and steamy description perfectly! This one’s perfect for both sci fi and romance lovers so be sure to check it out!

[Reika · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read it a few years back, I fell in love with this story.
How I was able to read it a few years back was something between me and the author. Hehe.

Reading it again now, made me fall in love with it even more.

A mix of sci-fi, mystery and romance; a story of love that transcends the vastness of the universe, what more can you ask for?

[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great thriller from beginning to the end. The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline is full of twists and turns making this an entertaining time.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.