Incursion

by Kevin O. McLaughlin, Elizabeth McLaughlin

A nearby supernova...and an impending first contact...will change humanity forever.From the multiple USA Today bestselling author of Accord of Honor, Ad Astra, and more than sixty other books, and debut author Elizabeth McLaughlin comes a spellbinding sci-fi thriller about two people's desperate struggle to save humanity from extinction.In the near future, a supernova erupts unexpectedly in a nearby star. There was no warning, no evidence that the star could ignite in such a way. Humanity stands on the brink of extinction as Earth is bombarded with particles from the stellar explosion, wreaking havoc.An alien ship has arrived near Earth's moon only hours before light from the supernova. Have they come to help, or are they mortal enemies who plan to take advantage of the supernova's EMP to stage an invasion?Doctor Alexandra King never knew that the paper she once wrote about theoretical xeno-psychology would lead the US government to consider her their foremost expert on the subject. Ace pilot David Jackson has been assigned a mission which might save humanity - or doom it - and he won't know which until after he's done the job.Join them as they struggle to make sense of a changed world and do whatever it takes to ensure the human race has a shot at surviving the Supernova Cycle!

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2020

About the author

When not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin’s award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. He writes fantasy in settings both historical and contemporary, and science fiction in both the near and distant future.

Reviews

[Ed · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking forward to this book....until I read it. The plot line could be great. In this case, it was more about promoting social justice. The author likes to refer to the military as stupid Neanderthals with only one possible reaction to anything.
In one passage, the protagonist says, " If this ship had come down over European soil, or hell, anywhere except America, the aliens would be dealing with a very civilized delegation of top politicians."
Then the protagonist ends up relying on the military to save the day....but doesn't change her idea of the people who put their lives on the line for her, they deserve nothing but her contempt.
I see enough of the SJW's contempt for most of America in the news, don't want it in my leisure reading.

[Peter Bruyns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting There

This book has a few novel ideas although it is possible to see that it's an early attempt. It does highlight the need for greater redundancy in mobile electronics. A diesel just needs fuel supplied at the right time and it with work. Easy reading although long time SciFi readers will feel unhappy with some of the word chose. Solders obey yes but we are allowed to say NO to dumb orders. At a guess I would say a non soldier writing about what soldiers must do with some preconceptions thrown in. I enjoyed the book.

[David Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great first time book

I read your book in one evening and for a first time enterprise I'm super excited to see a new talented author come into your own. The book was fast paced with a great story line and a hook at the end as I can't wait to follow the characters into the cosmos. The characters where well defined and I was very much able to relate to them. Please send me more and please, keep writing.

[Noodle The Naughty Night Owl · Rating 3 out of 5]

5/10: Finished the book and it was about average for me.

I love people, but they exhausted me.

I did enjoy this story, but I kept getting distracted by the editing mistakes. There were just too many. I don't normally worry too much about that sort of thing. No book is perfect. Mistakes happen. I can skip over them and not get pulled from the story.

But not this time, unfortunately. It loses points/stars for that. Sorry.

[Kenneth L Gladwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb 'First Contact' story.

A First Contact story that had me engrossed from the word go, if this were a stand alone story I would be satisfied with a story well told, the fact that there are another two episodes is the icing on the cake, I am looking forward to the next book. I think I have just discovered my new favourite author!

[Richard T. Kotomori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and entertaining read

I liked the two lead characters, a radical liberal thinking sassy social worker speculating on first contact and an Air Force Pilot who initiated a violent first contact as ordered by command. Both establish contact but the aliens are not as expected. An entertaining story that was too short. On to book 2

[irv Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book to read.

The book takes you on a trip that had a lot of ups and downs and how stupid people can be at times. But it took a outsider to show the way , a woman with a attitude to wake them up. The was well done with a great story to keep you wanting more.

[James Nugent · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story!!!

I read Incursion cover to cover in one sitting! I'm going to dive right in and go to Book 2. Well done!!!!

[Kavita Favelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple but very enjoyable tale, with sweetly old-fashioned charm to the characters and plot. Enjoyed it! 👏🏼

[Steve Lill · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book 1

This was a fantastic story. I really connected with the characters and enjoyed the interplay between them. I am off to hunt down the next 2 books.

[John Seidler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Incurdion

This book was fairly well written, but the characters and their actions were very stereotypical. Too much so for my taste as real life isn't always so black and white.Overall the author did a a good showing for her first book.