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IMPACT
Trapped underground with a mysterious scientist named Edison and his chess master AI, can Nala Nightingale find the will to live and to love in a dystopian future?
Set in post-pandemic Wind City, a young journalist races time against a certain natural destruction. Nala must decide between broadcasting the news of a lifetime or discovering keys to her orphaned past.
Set in post-pandemic Wind City, a young journalist races time against a certain natural destruction. Nala must decide between broadcasting the news of a lifetime or discovering keys to her orphaned past.
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First published June 25, 2020
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Kris Maze
7 books64 followersKris Maze is speculative fiction author who plays with psychological intrigue, subtle humor, and topics infused with human heart. She writes novels, short stories and during the day, teaches Spanish. Whether set in post-apocalyptic bunkers or nostalgic simulations of the past, her work centers on resilient characters grappling with choices that shape their lives and the world.
With a background in education and language instruction, Kris has first-hand knowledge of the power of the written word and how it impacts the mind. She writes for the Writers in the Storm Blog and has been recognized in international writing competitions, including the NYC Midnight Short Story and Micro fiction challenges. Under the pen name Krissy Knoxx, she also writes darker fiction with gothic horror and psychological twists.
Kris is also the founder of a micro-publishing company focused on bringing thoughtful, genre-blending stories to readers looking for speculative fiction with heart. Her fiction often appeals to readers of all ages who enjoy introspective journeys, light suspense, and what-if questions about the future of humanity.
You can find her latest releases, beta reader opportunities, and behind-the-scenes peeks at her stories at krismaze.com.
And sometimes, as a recovering grammarian, she explores the great outdoors and ponders the wisdom of Bob Ross.
With a background in education and language instruction, Kris has first-hand knowledge of the power of the written word and how it impacts the mind. She writes for the Writers in the Storm Blog and has been recognized in international writing competitions, including the NYC Midnight Short Story and Micro fiction challenges. Under the pen name Krissy Knoxx, she also writes darker fiction with gothic horror and psychological twists.
Kris is also the founder of a micro-publishing company focused on bringing thoughtful, genre-blending stories to readers looking for speculative fiction with heart. Her fiction often appeals to readers of all ages who enjoy introspective journeys, light suspense, and what-if questions about the future of humanity.
You can find her latest releases, beta reader opportunities, and behind-the-scenes peeks at her stories at krismaze.com.
And sometimes, as a recovering grammarian, she explores the great outdoors and ponders the wisdom of Bob Ross.
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August 24, 2020
Impact is a fun sci-fi, YA novel, that can definitely be enjoyed by adults too. This is my first read by K. Maze and I’m happy to say, I am a new fan! I really enjoyed this scifi adventure!
This is set in a post-pandemic setting, which was entertaining to read during the Covid pandemic! K. Maze has an excellent writing style. I felt transported into this book.
The characters are great. I thought Nala was a really strong and well-developed character. Her journey was intriguing to read, and I think she helped move the story along.
Overall, I enjoyed Impact very much and would recommend giving it a shot.
Rating:
4/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from YA Bound Book Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
This is set in a post-pandemic setting, which was entertaining to read during the Covid pandemic! K. Maze has an excellent writing style. I felt transported into this book.
The characters are great. I thought Nala was a really strong and well-developed character. Her journey was intriguing to read, and I think she helped move the story along.
Overall, I enjoyed Impact very much and would recommend giving it a shot.
Rating:
4/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from YA Bound Book Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
August 14, 2020
As an intern, Nala wants badly to prove her self as a real journalist, not just a broadcaster of fluffy pieces and, on a seemingly normal day, she heads for Intercambio 7 to make her pitch for an important story but she never gets to tell her boss about it. That seemingly normal day is anything but as she soon learns when it becomes apparent that people in the building are rushing out the doors in a panic.
Downtown Girl, as the viewing public knows Nala, is an orphan whose mother died mysteriously after engaging in food production for the Resistance and, although Nala has no leanings towards the rebels’ activities, she does want to know more about how and why her mother died. It’s been ten years since the Bovine Flu pandemic and now the world is about to experience an apocalyptic event that could literally destroy the planet.
While there are aspects of the story that I really liked, especially Nala and Edison as well as other characters, I had trouble truly connecting and the somewhat muddy worldbuilding was the main cause. Part of my confusion stemmed from the somewhat erratic introduction of futuristic technology without clear explanations. For example, the VID messages that pop up but are apparently controlled by the recipient..pop up where? And what exactly is the H-Lens that allows people to see virtual files in one’s mind, I think, while no one else can see them? Why would her boyfriend, who knew about the coming disaster at least the day before, pre-program a destination for her but not warn her? Most important, though, is my inability to suspend disbelief enough to accept that the coming asteroid impact could possibly have been hidden from the public, deliberately or otherwise, until just over five hours before the event. Even today, in 2020, that couldn’t be kept entirely secret from the nerdiest high school student and I can’t imagine that it could happen in 2098.
Despite those difficulties, I did enjoy this tale of survivors attempting to bring order to what’s left of society and of Nala’s self-discovery and understanding of her place in this brave new world. There is hope for the future.
Downtown Girl, as the viewing public knows Nala, is an orphan whose mother died mysteriously after engaging in food production for the Resistance and, although Nala has no leanings towards the rebels’ activities, she does want to know more about how and why her mother died. It’s been ten years since the Bovine Flu pandemic and now the world is about to experience an apocalyptic event that could literally destroy the planet.
While there are aspects of the story that I really liked, especially Nala and Edison as well as other characters, I had trouble truly connecting and the somewhat muddy worldbuilding was the main cause. Part of my confusion stemmed from the somewhat erratic introduction of futuristic technology without clear explanations. For example, the VID messages that pop up but are apparently controlled by the recipient..pop up where? And what exactly is the H-Lens that allows people to see virtual files in one’s mind, I think, while no one else can see them? Why would her boyfriend, who knew about the coming disaster at least the day before, pre-program a destination for her but not warn her? Most important, though, is my inability to suspend disbelief enough to accept that the coming asteroid impact could possibly have been hidden from the public, deliberately or otherwise, until just over five hours before the event. Even today, in 2020, that couldn’t be kept entirely secret from the nerdiest high school student and I can’t imagine that it could happen in 2098.
Despite those difficulties, I did enjoy this tale of survivors attempting to bring order to what’s left of society and of Nala’s self-discovery and understanding of her place in this brave new world. There is hope for the future.
August 13, 2020
Time is running out, the timer has been set and it is ticking down as the world prepares for the end of the world as a natural catastrophe is about to hit the Earth killing everyone. Eighteen-year-old Nala is left behind to cover the end of the world on film. Nala is a journalist in training.
Just as the timer runs out Nala meets a young man, a scientist named Edison. Edison has a place in a cave underground where they can go and hopefully be safe. Nala spends the end of the world alone underground in this cave with Edison living day by day.
After the end of the world Nala and Edison set out to do what they can to try and save the human race or what it left of it. They meet others who can hopefully help them to save the human race and to rebuild life. The Earth needs to re-procreate. Edison believes Nala to be the best person for the job. The question is does Nala want the job?
Impact was a great fun little read. Once I picked it up I couldn’t stop reading until I had read the last page. Impact is one of those stories that will stay with me long after the last page is read. I would like to read more about these characters and their world before and after the crises that upset the world.
I would recommend Impact to all end of the world fans. One click your copy of Impact today to begin this wondrous adventure!
Just as the timer runs out Nala meets a young man, a scientist named Edison. Edison has a place in a cave underground where they can go and hopefully be safe. Nala spends the end of the world alone underground in this cave with Edison living day by day.
After the end of the world Nala and Edison set out to do what they can to try and save the human race or what it left of it. They meet others who can hopefully help them to save the human race and to rebuild life. The Earth needs to re-procreate. Edison believes Nala to be the best person for the job. The question is does Nala want the job?
Impact was a great fun little read. Once I picked it up I couldn’t stop reading until I had read the last page. Impact is one of those stories that will stay with me long after the last page is read. I would like to read more about these characters and their world before and after the crises that upset the world.
I would recommend Impact to all end of the world fans. One click your copy of Impact today to begin this wondrous adventure!
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