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The Hostiles: Storm Area 51
It’s September 2019, and the United States are embroiled in a second Cold War with Russia.
Eminent British professor, and professional miser, Harold Dunn, has spent the last six years building the Allies’ nuclear deterrent; a bomb nine thousand times more powerful than the one dropped on Nagasaki in 1945.
When Dunn is invited to the missile’s new home, and one of the most infamous military facilities in the world, he accepts with the apprehension of anyone due to visit Area 51.
Following the viral success of the hashtag #StormArea51, Dunn finds the base crawling with boozy UFOlogists, thuggish security guards, and mysterious Agents of the Government.
However, he soon realises that these earthly foes are the least of his worries, when he and his de-facto tour guide, Dr Lisa Tsai, discover hostile forces orchestrating a war that will destroy the human race.
Extraterrestrials aren’t out there. They’re already here.
"'The X Files' meets 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, loved it." - Kyt Wright, Sirkkusaga
"Humourous and thrilling. Ashton captures the feel of alien hunting and conspiracy excellently." - Dean Jones, Father of Storms
Eminent British professor, and professional miser, Harold Dunn, has spent the last six years building the Allies’ nuclear deterrent; a bomb nine thousand times more powerful than the one dropped on Nagasaki in 1945.
When Dunn is invited to the missile’s new home, and one of the most infamous military facilities in the world, he accepts with the apprehension of anyone due to visit Area 51.
Following the viral success of the hashtag #StormArea51, Dunn finds the base crawling with boozy UFOlogists, thuggish security guards, and mysterious Agents of the Government.
However, he soon realises that these earthly foes are the least of his worries, when he and his de-facto tour guide, Dr Lisa Tsai, discover hostile forces orchestrating a war that will destroy the human race.
Extraterrestrials aren’t out there. They’re already here.
"'The X Files' meets 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, loved it." - Kyt Wright, Sirkkusaga
"Humourous and thrilling. Ashton captures the feel of alien hunting and conspiracy excellently." - Dean Jones, Father of Storms
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2019
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March 15, 2021
Hitchikers Guide meets the X-Files is how I once described it and I'm sticking to that description.
If you haven't read it yet, you should!
If you haven't read it yet, you should!
September 30, 2019
This is a really enjoyable title, I like Ashton's writing style and he writes strong characters - and who doesn't like aliens? Fans of 'Lemonade' are in for a treat.
October 9, 2020
Fancy a fast paced story incorporating aliens, government agents, spaceships, a threat of nuclear war, lots of violence and two world leaders you may recognise?
If sci-fi or international rivalries are your thing, why not try this book by a young author which has both?
You will be turning the pages fast to discover what happens to Professor Harold and Dr Lisa as they get involved with intergalactic battles and international rivalries, to save the world from alien takeover or nuclear destruction.
It may not be high literature and there may be some rather gratuitous violence but it’s an enjoyable read.
If sci-fi or international rivalries are your thing, why not try this book by a young author which has both?
You will be turning the pages fast to discover what happens to Professor Harold and Dr Lisa as they get involved with intergalactic battles and international rivalries, to save the world from alien takeover or nuclear destruction.
It may not be high literature and there may be some rather gratuitous violence but it’s an enjoyable read.
February 21, 2020
Excellent.
September 30, 2019
I've always had a soft spot for sci-fi and alien stories; when they're done well, they're fun, enjoyable and action-packed. 'The Hostiles: Storm Area 51' ticks all the boxes. I have read Tom Ashton's previous short story 'Lemonade' and enjoyed it, this title is completely different but I laughed to see that Grenton village gets a mention. A good light-hearted read which I would recommend.
September 30, 2019
Great story with wonderful characters.
October 11, 2019
Loved it, it's like the X-files meets The Hitchikers Guid to the Galaxy.
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