US: Volume One

by M.P. Web

When a fishing trip off the Florida coast takes a fateful turn, Paul Fuller is forced to face the unthinkable. A terrifying light is the culprit behind a mass disappearance, but who or what is responsible for it? As the fabric of his sanity unravels he must navigate the pitfalls of a perilous new existence. Mysteriously paired with someone whose survival is as baffling as his own, will the unveiling of mankind's true origins help solve the greatest puzzle of all?

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 13, 2020

Reviews

[Jeff Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first thing I noticed about US Volume One by M.P. Web was the writing style. It was reminiscent of the Mickey Spillane novels I read as a teenager, straight forward, ‘just the facts ma’am.’ I liked the reading of it and for this story it worked. In US Volume One, the main character, Fuller, is out on the Gulf of Mexico for a day of therapeutic fishing. The sea is perfect, the sky is perfect, even the air is perfect. Nothing could spoil this day. Fuller notices a glint of light at the edge of his peripheral vision. Then… he is alone… the last man on earth. Web crafted this story perfectly. Fuller witnessed many strange phenomena; few were immediately explained. But, by the end of the book some were Web tied just enough of them together to close the story-line of this book and left just enough of them open to lead into what I assume will be US Volume Two. Masterfully done. Today, I’m a casual reader, but I’m also a writer of novels and screenplays. I couldn’t help dropping into screenwriter mode while reading this book: visualizing this scene or that setting, how would I write this last description? Now, for the purposes of this read, I may only be a casual reader, but for me, by the end of US Volume One, I had the feeling that I just read the first installment of the next block-buster Sci-Fi book/movie series. Jeff Bailey, author of Not On My Watch.

[Pamela Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book anticipating a quick, easy read and was surprised to discover that it had a lot of depth. I had a difficult time putting this book down; the author had a really great way of keeping the reader engaged and eager for the next chapter with a variety of themes. While this book falls under the sci-fi/post apocalyptic category I feel it’s a gripping read for people who generally don’t gravitate toward the genre. Unfortunately we were left with a few unanswered questions and on a cliffhanger but it left me with high expectations for the sequel. I would highly recommend picking up a copy of Us!

[Michael R kreiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm always leary about reading a book without knowing how many more books there are going to be to complete the story. US: V-One was recommended by a friend so I thought I'd give it a try. I was impressed and am looking forward to Volume Two.

[Karl Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is something very special. It's seemingly a first outing by the author, and I hope it continues as the title and the ending implies. Anyway, the plot is simple yet complicated. Guy goes out fishing with his buddy, guy sees massive pillar of light, guy finds he's the only person left in the world. Or is he? There's a grand mystery here about what exactly happened, but it takes a back seat to how the protagonist deals with the problem. The reality of being the sole human left, the emotional and mental effects, the logical survival steps are all captured wonderfully by the author. The story sucks you in because the main character bucks a lot of tropes typical I'm used to seeing and behaves like a logical thinking human being. There are some narrative contrivances, but I feel they all serve to further play around with Fuller and his character. There's a lot of heady themes at work here, Identity, Spirituality, the meaning of life and more. At times it feels like it's struggling under the weight of what it's trying to convey, like trying to have a conversation about astral physics without understanding algebra, but this also serves to deepen Fuller as a character because he feels the same way. The ending is unfortunately a rough cliffhanger, but it definitely has me excited for the next volume.

All in all, worth the asking price.

[Trina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I could not put it down, I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next! The visuals of the scenes the author provided felt as if I was living in the chaos and mystery that surrounded them! Looking forward to Vol. 2 of US! Thank you for writing such a captivating book!

[Chelsea Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping tale of adventure and kismet .
From the get go, the book pulls you in and doesn’t let go. It’s apocalyptic setting gives you no choice but to root for Fuller from the very start as he tries to cope with unimaginable circumstances the only way he knows how. Fuller has a way of navigating extreme hardships with a rational mind while dealing with an enigmatic force pulling the strings behind the scenes that keeps you guessing at every turn. The settings are uniquely described in vivid but not overbearing detail that truly brings the book to life. I would recommend US volume one to anyone who enjoys well-written suspenseful novels. With subtle sci-fi undertones and arcane, supernatural themes throughout, it has a little something for everyone, even the romantics out there. I will be looking forward to more of this authors work in the future. 

[Brian Chow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible book to read plain and simple! The author has a way of painting an atmosphere that is rich and vibrant yet vacant and dreary. All the while planting two characters who play off each other in an innocent and meaningful way, in the middle of an unknowing apocalypse. Not knowing each other they must depend on one another’s instincts to find out the reasons behind the events that have unfolded. Had me on the edge of my seat I can’t wait for the next title!!!

[Allison Olmstead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Normally I do not like this genre of books, but my friend recommended it to me so i gave it a try. I was so surprised how the writer keep you intrigued and wanting more the whole book. I would recommend this to anyone, regardless of what you normally read. Here's to hoping another book is written soon.

[Pamela Akacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Normally this is not the type of book I read, but decided to give it a chance. I’m glad I did because it’s a great book! It kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to know more and more from start to finish. I definitely recommend this to anyone, even if SYFY isn’t your thing. I can’t wait for the sequel!

[Gandalf Cassel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, hoping for a volume 2. Not even a science fiction fan and kept me intrigued throughout. Strong substance cover to cover

[Ian Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This appears to be a promising resource for those fascinated by the world's wonders. Its success likely hinges on the author's ability to present information in an engaging way and organize the vast array of facts cohesively. If the book achieves this, it has the potential to be an entertaining and educational read for a diverse audience.

[Patrick Swanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Took me about a week to read this book, I can say I’m very impressed. How my views were challenged but also explained in this book was actually amazing! I would love to read more from this guy !