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Not Alone #7
The Awakening
We were watching the sky. They were already here.
The pulse hits without warning
In one harrowingly destructive instant, a mysterious seismic pulse in the Scottish Highlands rips away all semblance of global security.
Complacency grew in the years since Dan McCarthy brought humanity into contact with intelligent aliens, but those days are gone.
When peace is shattered, fear takes over.
The stakes rise without mercy
As the pulse's chaos spreads, it becomes painfully clear that Dan's teenage daughter Piper -- a child born like no other -- might hold humanity's only hope of averting total disaster.
The danger to Earth is imminent. The danger to Piper McCarthy hardly bears thinking about.
And this threat isn’t coming from the stars.
This time, it’s been here all along...
The pulse hits without warning
In one harrowingly destructive instant, a mysterious seismic pulse in the Scottish Highlands rips away all semblance of global security.
Complacency grew in the years since Dan McCarthy brought humanity into contact with intelligent aliens, but those days are gone.
When peace is shattered, fear takes over.
The stakes rise without mercy
As the pulse's chaos spreads, it becomes painfully clear that Dan's teenage daughter Piper -- a child born like no other -- might hold humanity's only hope of averting total disaster.
The danger to Earth is imminent. The danger to Piper McCarthy hardly bears thinking about.
And this threat isn’t coming from the stars.
This time, it’s been here all along...
494 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2021
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January 29, 2021
Again I enjoyed the continuing story of Dan McCarthy with his family and friends.
Not Alone series is always a new book I eagerly wait for, Good Aliens, Bad Aliens, and the behaver of our politicians would make us as bad as the bad aliens if it were not for a band of decent people struggling against often big odds.
Loved it
Reg
Not Alone series is always a new book I eagerly wait for, Good Aliens, Bad Aliens, and the behaver of our politicians would make us as bad as the bad aliens if it were not for a band of decent people struggling against often big odds.
Loved it
Reg
August 2, 2023
This is the start of the third trilogy in a three-trilogy set. The reader is supposed to be able to dive in here without reading the previous six books. For the most part, that's true. But, occasionally, there are jarring moments when characters or events could have used more introduction.
The novel contains a wide range of characters to love or hate, including a disgusting, Trump-like president. There are also several kinds of drama: political, generational, cultural, etc.
The gist of the story is that an alien artifact is causing a rapidly increasing number of atrocious deaths, and the politicians and social media are at odds with how to deal with it. Xenophobia and a wish to shield the public until absolutely necessary confound the problem. The xenophobia comes from a distrust of other nationalities, aliens, and anyone with special, alien-given powers.
I enjoyed the novel when it reflected the distrust and dynamics we find in our current society. However, some of the characters were a little too good to be true, and the novel jumped around a little too much between its large number of subplots.
The novel contains a wide range of characters to love or hate, including a disgusting, Trump-like president. There are also several kinds of drama: political, generational, cultural, etc.
The gist of the story is that an alien artifact is causing a rapidly increasing number of atrocious deaths, and the politicians and social media are at odds with how to deal with it. Xenophobia and a wish to shield the public until absolutely necessary confound the problem. The xenophobia comes from a distrust of other nationalities, aliens, and anyone with special, alien-given powers.
I enjoyed the novel when it reflected the distrust and dynamics we find in our current society. However, some of the characters were a little too good to be true, and the novel jumped around a little too much between its large number of subplots.
August 25, 2024
Author Craig A Falconer in The Awakening certainly has us jumping forward and back again with all kinds of nasty surprises waylaying is
This book takes us forward thirteen years and when a young fourteen year old Piper is ready to apply her unique brain to a puzzle and deadly threat way back when The Architects were on Earth, hundreds and more hundreds of years ago.
The problem started in Scotland when some strange pulses affected every single person who ever made use of the Uplift Talents in the past.
They felt excruciating neck pains.
But that is not all as pulses smashed buildings to pieces in the most amazing driving force.
And we get to eventually visit Skara Brae in Scotland. As well as the Isle of Answers on New Kerguelen.
But all in all it is the young Piper who surprises the most.
Of course, setting new paging records whilst reading books in this series, is old news by now.
Enjoy
This book takes us forward thirteen years and when a young fourteen year old Piper is ready to apply her unique brain to a puzzle and deadly threat way back when The Architects were on Earth, hundreds and more hundreds of years ago.
The problem started in Scotland when some strange pulses affected every single person who ever made use of the Uplift Talents in the past.
They felt excruciating neck pains.
But that is not all as pulses smashed buildings to pieces in the most amazing driving force.
And we get to eventually visit Skara Brae in Scotland. As well as the Isle of Answers on New Kerguelen.
But all in all it is the young Piper who surprises the most.
Of course, setting new paging records whilst reading books in this series, is old news by now.
Enjoy
January 26, 2021
Not Alone: The Awakening carries on the story of Dan McCarthy, his family, and his friends. When Dan and Emma's daughter Piper was born, right from the start they knew she was special. With a connection to the Messengers, Dan and Emma have hidden Piper's abilities from the world. And for good reason.
Suddenly, "pulses" of unknown origin shock a small quiet town in Scotland. And from the first one, Piper is affected. Falconer weaves a story that is mesmerizing and frightening all at the same time. Are the ones behind these terrifying pulses from New Kerguelen on the Messenger's home world? Or is the enemy hiding in plain sight?
As with every book in this series, the storyline draws the reader in to see what is happening with the McCarthy's, as the characters have become dear friends to us. But he also doesn't disappoint the reader's with a twisty ending. Falconer has hit another out of the ballpark!
Suddenly, "pulses" of unknown origin shock a small quiet town in Scotland. And from the first one, Piper is affected. Falconer weaves a story that is mesmerizing and frightening all at the same time. Are the ones behind these terrifying pulses from New Kerguelen on the Messenger's home world? Or is the enemy hiding in plain sight?
As with every book in this series, the storyline draws the reader in to see what is happening with the McCarthy's, as the characters have become dear friends to us. But he also doesn't disappoint the reader's with a twisty ending. Falconer has hit another out of the ballpark!
July 3, 2021
I thought we were through
I thought Revelations was the end. I'm surprised to find that the series keeps on going, but starts up many years later with Piper becoming a teenager. Without warning, a weapon buried in Scotland initiates that keeps increasing in power destined to wipeout the human race in a week. The entire book is dedicated toward determining the nature of this device, and how to defeat it. The book reads interestingly enough, but plods on almost like a history book. In the end, the day is saved (along with the human race), but other problems have arisen that means we must do another book to find out where Tara and Clark have disappeared. We also haven't cleared up Timo's medical condition which was only revealed in this book. Need another book to resolve that hanging issue.
I thought Revelations was the end. I'm surprised to find that the series keeps on going, but starts up many years later with Piper becoming a teenager. Without warning, a weapon buried in Scotland initiates that keeps increasing in power destined to wipeout the human race in a week. The entire book is dedicated toward determining the nature of this device, and how to defeat it. The book reads interestingly enough, but plods on almost like a history book. In the end, the day is saved (along with the human race), but other problems have arisen that means we must do another book to find out where Tara and Clark have disappeared. We also haven't cleared up Timo's medical condition which was only revealed in this book. Need another book to resolve that hanging issue.
March 4, 2022
DNF. Got to 19% and could not read any more. I would rather have a root canal than read anymore books in this series or from this author. I bought the 3 book Evolution Trilogy. What a waste of money. I find the writing style irritating and boring. The constant breaks in one story line to get to another is irritatingly useless. Takes away from the flow of the story for the sake of being artistic. Just does not work.
February 3, 2021
Mr. Falconer Strikes Gold Again
I was a great fan of the first Not Alone trilogy, but this first installment of the second Trilogy surpasses the first with tighter action, lots of suspense, and the usual carefully loving attention to character development. Can hardly wait for the next installment at the end of February.
I was a great fan of the first Not Alone trilogy, but this first installment of the second Trilogy surpasses the first with tighter action, lots of suspense, and the usual carefully loving attention to character development. Can hardly wait for the next installment at the end of February.
March 2, 2021
I've been a fan of this series from the start. I always look forward to the next instalment and this one (which is the first in a trilogy) was especially good. All the characters I know are back along with a few new ones to keep it interesting. Well paced with lots of character development and the usual government politics. Look forward to the next one.
February 4, 2021
Outstanding
Just finished reading this book and was blown away it is the best book in the series so far. If you liked the first books in this series then you will be totally thrilled with this one.I just hope the author hurries and writes more in this series.
Just finished reading this book and was blown away it is the best book in the series so far. If you liked the first books in this series then you will be totally thrilled with this one.I just hope the author hurries and writes more in this series.
February 28, 2021
Review of: Not Alone: The Awakening
This could be tale of science fact instead of science fiction . We have almost every thing in the story, except the portal to another place. Oh well that is Sci-fi. Great writing, and definitely worth reading..
This could be tale of science fact instead of science fiction . We have almost every thing in the story, except the portal to another place. Oh well that is Sci-fi. Great writing, and definitely worth reading..
April 12, 2021
Couldn't put it down
This series will have you losing sleep. I am staying up later and later trying to find a place I can stop at to go to bed. Seriously am starting the next one immediately.
This series will have you losing sleep. I am staying up later and later trying to find a place I can stop at to go to bed. Seriously am starting the next one immediately.
June 11, 2021
Awesome, as usual.
What can I say? Craig has managed to keep me enthralled through yet another chapter of the McCarthy lives. Well worth a read. Anyway, must go start the next one now!
What can I say? Craig has managed to keep me enthralled through yet another chapter of the McCarthy lives. Well worth a read. Anyway, must go start the next one now!
June 30, 2021
On edge of my seat
A great danger and a even better continuation of this alien series. As the stakes are raised again for our central grouo and Piper this was extremely well done and showcases just how well Falconer has come along.
A great danger and a even better continuation of this alien series. As the stakes are raised again for our central grouo and Piper this was extremely well done and showcases just how well Falconer has come along.
October 3, 2021
The Not Alone series is huge, and it keeps on growing. Craig has upped the ante and I was glued to this book. Even more revelations, and more secrets. This is an awesome series and I’m keen to see what happens next.
October 16, 2021
DNF @ 20%. I think I should have started from the beginning of the series as there seemed to be much assumed knowledge. I didn't have that knowledge and got tired of trying to acquire or glean it from this book. Slow paced in the extreme.
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January 4, 2022I'm invested in this series so I kept reading. This one clearly has a Trump-like character who's a real bastard (only competent) and the stakes are far higher. All in all, it was OK but not as impressive as the previous 2 trilogies.
June 5, 2023
Intense
This new trilogy has definitely followed in the path set by the first two in the series. There are multiple stories going on that all converge nicely at the end; or at least the cliffhanger end.
This new trilogy has definitely followed in the path set by the first two in the series. There are multiple stories going on that all converge nicely at the end; or at least the cliffhanger end.
February 1, 2021
Boring
Very slow and plodding. I skimmed the last chapters just to get through the book. No way I will continue with the rest.
Very slow and plodding. I skimmed the last chapters just to get through the book. No way I will continue with the rest.
March 27, 2021
Gripping as always. Looking forward to next book
April 13, 2021
Great series
Great series love it. I am glad I still at least a couple more books to read in the series.
Great series love it. I am glad I still at least a couple more books to read in the series.
June 11, 2021
The fact that I read this over only a few days speaks volumes to how good it was. Immediately on to boon 8 now...
July 10, 2021
Intense squared
Very complicated but interesting plot. So many complex story lines coming together. US president was a loose end. probably in next book
Very complicated but interesting plot. So many complex story lines coming together. US president was a loose end. probably in next book
October 9, 2021
Excellent and so on to Hidden Wonder!
I am just off to download the next book, Hidden Wonder. This excellent series by Craig Falconer continues and I highly recommend it!
I am just off to download the next book, Hidden Wonder. This excellent series by Craig Falconer continues and I highly recommend it!
November 9, 2021
Good series
Love this series. It's a little long winded in parts hunti suppose it has all the details. Love the characters
Love this series. It's a little long winded in parts hunti suppose it has all the details. Love the characters
December 19, 2021
What started out as a trilogy, became a double trilogy with an extra. I thoroughly enjoyed them all. A different take on an old idea which lead to many hours of enjoyment.
January 17, 2022
AWESOME SCIENCE FICTION AT ITS BEST!!! The characters are well-developed, believable, and lovable. The story line will keep you on the edge of your seat. ENJOY!!!
February 10, 2023
captivating
Page turner yes yes yes yes yea yes yea yea yea yes yoes yes yes yes yea yea yes good gosh
Page turner yes yes yes yes yea yes yea yea yea yes yoes yes yes yes yea yea yes good gosh
January 25, 2026
Great book!
Although he's long winded on many things, the books are great to read if you like Sci-Fi!
Highly recommended.
Although he's long winded on many things, the books are great to read if you like Sci-Fi!
Highly recommended.
May 20, 2021
Great story
I've enjoyed every book on this series. I'm expecting to see additional volumes coming because there is no way the story ends here. Can't wait.
I've enjoyed every book on this series. I'm expecting to see additional volumes coming because there is no way the story ends here. Can't wait.
April 24, 2021
Enjoyable, worth reading
A thoroughly entertaining read. An interesting premise that kept me intrigued. Looking forward to the next book in the series
A thoroughly entertaining read. An interesting premise that kept me intrigued. Looking forward to the next book in the series
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