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The Majestic Files #1
Epicenter
A secret government project in the Mojave Desert awakens a colossal threat deep beneath the earth….
A major earthquake strikes Los Angeles and brings with it a wake of bizarre killings. Seismologist Michael Trent and LAPD detective Alana Williams are brought together to investigate – but nothing can prepare them for what they uncover…
Across the city bizarre machines appear – leaving a swathe of carnage. Martial law is declared as the military battle the threat: is it a foreign power? Trent and Alana find themselves trapped between a hardline general and invaders ready to trigger an earthquake that will not only take out California – but the rest of the world…
Explosive action, high-octane pacing and razor-sharp plotting will take you on a roller-coaster adventure.
A major earthquake strikes Los Angeles and brings with it a wake of bizarre killings. Seismologist Michael Trent and LAPD detective Alana Williams are brought together to investigate – but nothing can prepare them for what they uncover…
Across the city bizarre machines appear – leaving a swathe of carnage. Martial law is declared as the military battle the threat: is it a foreign power? Trent and Alana find themselves trapped between a hardline general and invaders ready to trigger an earthquake that will not only take out California – but the rest of the world…
Explosive action, high-octane pacing and razor-sharp plotting will take you on a roller-coaster adventure.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2020
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Andy Briggs
82 books63 followersAndy is a screenwriter, graphic novelist, author and conservationist – writing on movie projects such as “JUDGE DREDD” and “FREDDY VS JASON” and “FOREVERMAN” for Paramount Pictures, Spiderman creator Stan Lee and legendary producer Robert Evans. He has worked on TV projects for Syfy, Netflix, ITV and Amazon and is working extensively between the UK, US and China.
Andy went on to work on Warner Bros.’ animated “AQUAMAN” – while at the same time landing an eight-book deal with Oxford University Press for “HERO.COM” and “VILLAIN.NET”. His comics and graphic novels include MADISON DARK, RITUAL and DINOCORPS.
He wrote and Executively Produced the UK/Chinese movie – LEGENDARY – starring Scott Adkins and Dolph Lungdren. In 2018 his latest movie, CROWHURST (directed by Simon Rumley, Dist. Studio Canal),was released this year to critical acclaim. SUPERVIZED (directed by Steve Barron, starring Tom Berenger, Beau Bridges )was released in 2019. In 2020 his latest theatric drama-documentary, THE BASTARD KING was release in France to huge critical acclaim.
He has rebooted the classic character TARZAN, with a series of contemporary books TARZAN: THE GREYSTOKE LEGACY, TARZAN: THE JUNGLE WARRIOR and TARZAN: THE SAVAGE LANDS. His latest series of middle grade novels – THE INVENTORY – and DRONE RACER – are published by Scholastic. 2019 saw his debut novel for adults, CTRL+S, published by Orion.
His latest venture, The Shingle Media, is a new production company that will make theatre, TV and film, and it already has an exciting slate of projects…
Andy went on to work on Warner Bros.’ animated “AQUAMAN” – while at the same time landing an eight-book deal with Oxford University Press for “HERO.COM” and “VILLAIN.NET”. His comics and graphic novels include MADISON DARK, RITUAL and DINOCORPS.
He wrote and Executively Produced the UK/Chinese movie – LEGENDARY – starring Scott Adkins and Dolph Lungdren. In 2018 his latest movie, CROWHURST (directed by Simon Rumley, Dist. Studio Canal),was released this year to critical acclaim. SUPERVIZED (directed by Steve Barron, starring Tom Berenger, Beau Bridges )was released in 2019. In 2020 his latest theatric drama-documentary, THE BASTARD KING was release in France to huge critical acclaim.
He has rebooted the classic character TARZAN, with a series of contemporary books TARZAN: THE GREYSTOKE LEGACY, TARZAN: THE JUNGLE WARRIOR and TARZAN: THE SAVAGE LANDS. His latest series of middle grade novels – THE INVENTORY – and DRONE RACER – are published by Scholastic. 2019 saw his debut novel for adults, CTRL+S, published by Orion.
His latest venture, The Shingle Media, is a new production company that will make theatre, TV and film, and it already has an exciting slate of projects…
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January 6, 2021
Great action adventure novel
Really enjoyed this novel, original story and a great cast of characters make for an amazing enjoyable read, you won't be disappointed.
Really enjoyed this novel, original story and a great cast of characters make for an amazing enjoyable read, you won't be disappointed.
June 7, 2021
This was an okay book. It was definitely full of thrills and chills. There is something deep below the earth and after a major earthquake in Los Angelas it is discovered. What is it, where did it come from, and is it a threat to global catastophe are all questions asked by the one lone seismologist studying it's effect. Military (Majestic) get involved. People die....etc, etc. etc. Spoilers...two things I didn't like. The author introduced many characters, and ever put some effort into making them realistic, only to kill them off in the next chapter. The sheer # of violent deaths in this book, simply became unbelievable to me. Escpecially after the military got involved they definitely had the weaponry needed but not the defense? I kind of felt like I do in movies when the violence is just gratutious and not really necessary or relevant. However I did like the story and there were still a lot of questions left. I know the author has a few more "Majestic" novels out there but from their blurbs I don't think they follow the first group, so we may never know.
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February 27, 2025
This is book 1 of the Majestic Files series which currently has 4 books in it. I read the synopsis of each of the other books and it doesn’t look like any of the characters cross over into the other books which I found confusing given how book 1 ended.
There was one line at the beginning that told me all I needed to know about what was going to happen. I was 95% right. Even with me knowing so early in the book, it was still pretty enjoyable. The one thing that I really didn’t like/agree with is what happened to the Major. I don’t understand why it needed to happen. I don’t think he would have hurt Trent and I really think they could have convinced them their plan would work. Everything else made sense to me but that and it really really bugs me. Like seriously bugs me enough that I’m wondering if I want to read the other books even though I’m giving it a 4 star rating.
There was one line at the beginning that told me all I needed to know about what was going to happen. I was 95% right. Even with me knowing so early in the book, it was still pretty enjoyable. The one thing that I really didn’t like/agree with is what happened to the Major. I don’t understand why it needed to happen. I don’t think he would have hurt Trent and I really think they could have convinced them their plan would work. Everything else made sense to me but that and it really really bugs me. Like seriously bugs me enough that I’m wondering if I want to read the other books even though I’m giving it a 4 star rating.
February 11, 2025
Decent sci-fi thriller
Epicenter is a novel about an unidentified threat to Los Angeles following an earthquake which doesn't follow any predictable patterns. The threat turns out to be something very unexpected, and a threat to all human life. The main characters are well constructed, but secondary characters are not on the same level. This is a fun, exciting read for anyone. 4/5 stars. I'll be interested in exploring more of Briggs' works in the future.
Epicenter is a novel about an unidentified threat to Los Angeles following an earthquake which doesn't follow any predictable patterns. The threat turns out to be something very unexpected, and a threat to all human life. The main characters are well constructed, but secondary characters are not on the same level. This is a fun, exciting read for anyone. 4/5 stars. I'll be interested in exploring more of Briggs' works in the future.
March 20, 2025
Surprised me!
To be honest about a quarter of the way into this book I almost bailed on it, just couldn't seem to get into it but then...something clicked and I really finished up enjoying the story, yeah it's very much a kind of "Boys own" romp (think 80's action movie) but it's quite an enjoyable romp
To be honest about a quarter of the way into this book I almost bailed on it, just couldn't seem to get into it but then...something clicked and I really finished up enjoying the story, yeah it's very much a kind of "Boys own" romp (think 80's action movie) but it's quite an enjoyable romp
May 30, 2025
Great book
This book has made my top 5 of the best novels I've ever read. The author has an astonishing imagination to think of something like this to write. The greatest cast of characters a book would want. To top it all off it has a superb ending. I recommend reading this to all that love science fiction.
This book has made my top 5 of the best novels I've ever read. The author has an astonishing imagination to think of something like this to write. The greatest cast of characters a book would want. To top it all off it has a superb ending. I recommend reading this to all that love science fiction.
April 22, 2021
Page turner
Fast paced thriller, scifi, mystery all rolled into one. Give me more. Earth quakes, military, science geeks, aliens and special operations are all rolled into a great story.
Fast paced thriller, scifi, mystery all rolled into one. Give me more. Earth quakes, military, science geeks, aliens and special operations are all rolled into a great story.
October 21, 2025
Interesting but plenty of gaps
this was an interesting read, however, many things are left unexplained and one has to have a high degree of suspension of disbelief to stay with the story all the way through. Also, not a huge fan of open endings.
this was an interesting read, however, many things are left unexplained and one has to have a high degree of suspension of disbelief to stay with the story all the way through. Also, not a huge fan of open endings.
May 4, 2021
Fast moving
On the whole, not bad, quite graphic. It needed proof reading, some words and grammar throughout caught me on the hop!
On the whole, not bad, quite graphic. It needed proof reading, some words and grammar throughout caught me on the hop!
February 22, 2024
Very good. Am looking forward to the rest of the series.
January 14, 2025
Epicenter
War of the worlds on steroids as an alien ship is disturbed by a nuclear test
A cracking fast paced thriller
War of the worlds on steroids as an alien ship is disturbed by a nuclear test
A cracking fast paced thriller
January 7, 2021
Good read, but...
Very poor grammar skills. Perhaps foreign writer with poor translation? If you can get past the odd phrasing, it’s worth the time.
Very poor grammar skills. Perhaps foreign writer with poor translation? If you can get past the odd phrasing, it’s worth the time.
June 23, 2021
Excellent reading! I will be reading more by this author!
An earthquake that does not read like an earthquake? Wait until you find out what it is!!
If you like action and suspense, don't miss this one! I think I have added a new author to my Favorite Authors' List.
An earthquake that does not read like an earthquake? Wait until you find out what it is!!
If you like action and suspense, don't miss this one! I think I have added a new author to my Favorite Authors' List.
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