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The Visitor
Nusans don’t cause trouble. Peter is a good Nusan. Single, annoyed with his best friend’s constant blind dates, and comfortably provided for with his job as a genmod technician, he spends his days telling expectant parents what their unborn children will look like. For a fee, he can modify physical and mental traits.
To ensure Nusa’s perfect society, however, it is law that all babies must be born with white skin, an IQ 120 or above, and without any illnesses or disabilities. These modifications are free of charge. It’s the law. And good Nusans obey the law. The people of Susa, however, are known to be troublemakers.
Thank goodness the dark-skinned Susans all live south of the border, in Susa. The closest Peter ever has to come to a dangerous Susan is either on the silver screen being vanquished by a heroic Nusan hero or on the news as deporters -- the force charged to keep Nusa safe -- prepare to send them south to Susa.
That is, until a dark-skinned visitor is suddenly inside the four walls of Peter’s quiet existence. Snarky. Irreverent and without any regard for the rules, the stranger should be a Susan but is he? Why is he claiming to have fallen from the stars?
Everything Peter knows is suddenly in question and even his status as a good Nusan is under threat as deporters seek him out on suspicion of a capital crime. Has Peter caused trouble?
Life as Peter has known it is fragile. Can he survive long enough to learn the truth? And will he even want to believe it once he finds it?
To ensure Nusa’s perfect society, however, it is law that all babies must be born with white skin, an IQ 120 or above, and without any illnesses or disabilities. These modifications are free of charge. It’s the law. And good Nusans obey the law. The people of Susa, however, are known to be troublemakers.
Thank goodness the dark-skinned Susans all live south of the border, in Susa. The closest Peter ever has to come to a dangerous Susan is either on the silver screen being vanquished by a heroic Nusan hero or on the news as deporters -- the force charged to keep Nusa safe -- prepare to send them south to Susa.
That is, until a dark-skinned visitor is suddenly inside the four walls of Peter’s quiet existence. Snarky. Irreverent and without any regard for the rules, the stranger should be a Susan but is he? Why is he claiming to have fallen from the stars?
Everything Peter knows is suddenly in question and even his status as a good Nusan is under threat as deporters seek him out on suspicion of a capital crime. Has Peter caused trouble?
Life as Peter has known it is fragile. Can he survive long enough to learn the truth? And will he even want to believe it once he finds it?
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179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2021
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February 5, 2021
It’s 2109 and Peter Weekly is a timid genmod technician in the country of Nusa. Life in Nusa is perfection personified and rigidly governed. No one breaks the rules because they’re content with life in their utopia of fair-skinned citizens who have everything they want or need.
Thirty-two-year-old Peter lives in a state of constant anxiety. It’s his job to ensure couples have the perfect children of their dreams who will fit into Nusan society. He also strives to be the perfect Nusan, but life always feels off. He thinks the couples vain and selfish for the modifications they want in their children. He fears his actions and thoughts could betray him and cause the deporters to come for him.
But even more than that, Peter fears the Susans who live in the country south of Nusa.
He’s never seen a Susan. Few people have, but the dark-skinned, barbaric people are a constant threat to the people of Nusa.
At least that’s what their government tells them.
However, when Peter and his fierce, rule-breaking friend, Sasha Deen, encounter a Susan, he’s not only shaken… and embarrassed at the depths of his fear, but also his confusion. The Susan, Aetius, isn’t an ignorant barbarian, but intelligent, reasonable, and possesses what appears to be superhuman abilities.
If the Nusan government is so wrong about Susans, could they be wrong about everything else?
The Visitor is sharp, smart science fiction! Though a bit slow in the beginning, it soon picks up and becomes a page-turner. Peter struggles with indecision and fear for most of the read, but Sasha is a strong, straight-forward woman who does not suffer fools easily, and Aetius is a man out of time and space who just wants to go home.
Though ninety years into the future, the parallels with present-day issues are obvious, and Peter Weekly represents the common man who wants to live his life on his own terms without pretense or prejudice.
Good writing, good plot, good characters! Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!
Enjoy!
Thirty-two-year-old Peter lives in a state of constant anxiety. It’s his job to ensure couples have the perfect children of their dreams who will fit into Nusan society. He also strives to be the perfect Nusan, but life always feels off. He thinks the couples vain and selfish for the modifications they want in their children. He fears his actions and thoughts could betray him and cause the deporters to come for him.
But even more than that, Peter fears the Susans who live in the country south of Nusa.
He’s never seen a Susan. Few people have, but the dark-skinned, barbaric people are a constant threat to the people of Nusa.
At least that’s what their government tells them.
However, when Peter and his fierce, rule-breaking friend, Sasha Deen, encounter a Susan, he’s not only shaken… and embarrassed at the depths of his fear, but also his confusion. The Susan, Aetius, isn’t an ignorant barbarian, but intelligent, reasonable, and possesses what appears to be superhuman abilities.
If the Nusan government is so wrong about Susans, could they be wrong about everything else?
The Visitor is sharp, smart science fiction! Though a bit slow in the beginning, it soon picks up and becomes a page-turner. Peter struggles with indecision and fear for most of the read, but Sasha is a strong, straight-forward woman who does not suffer fools easily, and Aetius is a man out of time and space who just wants to go home.
Though ninety years into the future, the parallels with present-day issues are obvious, and Peter Weekly represents the common man who wants to live his life on his own terms without pretense or prejudice.
Good writing, good plot, good characters! Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!
Enjoy!
February 8, 2021
The Visitor is set in the year 2109, and America has now split into two — North USA (Nusa) and South USA (Susa). The story follows Peter Weekly, a genmod technician living in Nusan. His job is to tell expectant parents what their unborn children will look like, and modify the baby’s genes to their specifications. He is a good Nusan — he follows all of the rules, and hasn’t had so much as a parking ticket. His best friend, Sasha, regularly tries to set him up with blind dates. But all that changes when Susa gets over the border and breaks into Sasha’s apartment.
This is a fantastic first novel! The dystopian world that Louvie has created was incredibly realistic and believable, particularly in today’s political climate. Peter questions the vanity of the world he lives in, with parents able to change all aspects of their children before they are born. One set of parents changes everything about their child to make them fit the image they want — female, light-skinned, attractive, intelligent and charming. Parents can even change their future son’s penis size! (All changes are for a fee, of course.)
And, of course, racism is a huge issue in this story. All Nusans are light-skinned, with a minimum regulation of the lightness of skin. Films portray dark-skinned Susans as sub-human animals; violent and barely able to talk. When Peter meets a dark-skinned man for the first time, he is shocked that they are intelligent, well-spoken and charming. This was written really well — hearing characters describe Susans as ‘things’ was incredibly shocking.
The social commentary is fantastically written and incredibly important — and the futuristic, dystopian setting ensures that while it’s an important part of the story, it doesn’t feel overpowering. The story moves along quickly as well, keeping the story engaging and interesting. The Visitor is only 179 pages making it a short but engaging read.
I really liked seeing Peter’s character develop throughout the book. At the beginning he is a good Nusan, following all of society’s rules. However, throughout the book he begins to question society and the rules set — and whether having some flaws really is so bad. Meeting a Nusan also makes him question his own beliefs and values. The friendship between Peter and Sasha was great too. It’s not often that books have friends of the opposite sex who are good friends and don’t end up dating at the end of the book!
The Visitor ends on a cliffhanger, and I was left desperate to find out what happens next — the story had just began to heat up. I hope there won’t be a long wait until the next book in the series!
This is a fantastic debut novel and I really look forward to learning more about Nusan and Susan society in the next book! If you are a fan of dystopian fiction, then The Visitor and the Corrupted Genes series will be a great addition to your library.
This is a fantastic first novel! The dystopian world that Louvie has created was incredibly realistic and believable, particularly in today’s political climate. Peter questions the vanity of the world he lives in, with parents able to change all aspects of their children before they are born. One set of parents changes everything about their child to make them fit the image they want — female, light-skinned, attractive, intelligent and charming. Parents can even change their future son’s penis size! (All changes are for a fee, of course.)
And, of course, racism is a huge issue in this story. All Nusans are light-skinned, with a minimum regulation of the lightness of skin. Films portray dark-skinned Susans as sub-human animals; violent and barely able to talk. When Peter meets a dark-skinned man for the first time, he is shocked that they are intelligent, well-spoken and charming. This was written really well — hearing characters describe Susans as ‘things’ was incredibly shocking.
The social commentary is fantastically written and incredibly important — and the futuristic, dystopian setting ensures that while it’s an important part of the story, it doesn’t feel overpowering. The story moves along quickly as well, keeping the story engaging and interesting. The Visitor is only 179 pages making it a short but engaging read.
I really liked seeing Peter’s character develop throughout the book. At the beginning he is a good Nusan, following all of society’s rules. However, throughout the book he begins to question society and the rules set — and whether having some flaws really is so bad. Meeting a Nusan also makes him question his own beliefs and values. The friendship between Peter and Sasha was great too. It’s not often that books have friends of the opposite sex who are good friends and don’t end up dating at the end of the book!
The Visitor ends on a cliffhanger, and I was left desperate to find out what happens next — the story had just began to heat up. I hope there won’t be a long wait until the next book in the series!
This is a fantastic debut novel and I really look forward to learning more about Nusan and Susan society in the next book! If you are a fan of dystopian fiction, then The Visitor and the Corrupted Genes series will be a great addition to your library.
February 2, 2021
So, when I read the blurb for The Visitor by Louvie G. Tucker, I was immediately interested in reading it. It is a mix of political, dystopian, nd science fiction, and seemed right on cue for the way the world is today.
I’m so glad I was pulled in by the blurb, because this book is awesome. Wow. I didn’t know what to expect. Louvie G. Tucker’s writing is phenomenal. His ability to create a dystopian world with all of these awful sounding politics, and genetic modification, without overwhelming or confusing the reader is fantastic.
I am so excited to read more of this series. As soon as I finished this book, I wanted more. I can’t recommend this book enough. Excellent!
*I received a free copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
I’m so glad I was pulled in by the blurb, because this book is awesome. Wow. I didn’t know what to expect. Louvie G. Tucker’s writing is phenomenal. His ability to create a dystopian world with all of these awful sounding politics, and genetic modification, without overwhelming or confusing the reader is fantastic.
I am so excited to read more of this series. As soon as I finished this book, I wanted more. I can’t recommend this book enough. Excellent!
*I received a free copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
March 6, 2021
I was super intrigued by this one and it did not disappoint! The Visitor gave me major 1984 vibes, with a more modern feel and more action. An excellent sci-fi dystopian story that executed its social commentary excellently. The one big complaint was the big cliffhanger at the end, I want to know what happens so badly! Alas, I will just have to wait patiently for the arrival of the 2nd book. Picking a favorite character is hard because honestly, it’s such a close tie between Aetius and Sasha.
Plot ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Enjoyment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall Rating 4.6/5
Read as part of a Book Tour, I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Plot ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
World Building ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Overall Rating 4.6/5
Read as part of a Book Tour, I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2021
I participated in a blog tour and got a free copy of the ebook.
The premise behind this one is that the United States is no more. It’s now split in two, with Nusa and Susa (North and South). Our characters are Nusan, a highly controlled society – with citizens so zealous and patriotic that I view them as brainwashed. We don’t know what Susa is really like. The only depictions of Susa and Susans are in Nusan films and on the news – propaganda by any other name – where they’re always stupid, violent and not comparable to Nusans in any way. According to the official party line, Susans are only interested in destroying the Nusan way of life.
Sound familiar? No? Read the second paragraph of the blurb again.
What Mr Tucker has achieved here is a social commentary in a futuristic setting. Nusan’s bigotry, fear and propaganda has resulted in a highly structured society based on genetic modification – parents know exactly how their child will look and behave in adulthood, even down to what job they will get. And the most desirable features? Skin colour, height, and attractiveness. Which, for men, also equates to penis size.
Yep. There you go.
However, this is first book in the Corrupted Genes series gives us those inklings of bucking the system. Peter is starting to question.
The Visitor is self-published, which doesn’t really surprise me. This could be considered way too controversial for standard publishers. But I sincerely agree with the author that it’s a story that needs telling, and putting in in a futuristic setting makes the comparisons relatable without being rammed down your throat. An accurate narrative of today’s world in a scifi setting, a parable for 21st century society.
And I can tell it’s self-published because I can tell it hasn’t received a professional edit. That said, it didn’t detract at all from my enjoyment of the story, and only a little from my enjoyment of the reading experience.
THIS is why I got into editing – books like this. I would love, LOVE, to help Mr Tucker with book 2 – which is also a way of getting my hands on it as soon as possible! Hey, Mr Tucker, need a hand with books 2 and 3? Seriously, just give me a shout. 🙂
The Visitor is very highly recommended on it’s story alone. Innovative, evocative and a story that needs to be told.
Keep writing, Mr Tucker. I need to know what happens!
The premise behind this one is that the United States is no more. It’s now split in two, with Nusa and Susa (North and South). Our characters are Nusan, a highly controlled society – with citizens so zealous and patriotic that I view them as brainwashed. We don’t know what Susa is really like. The only depictions of Susa and Susans are in Nusan films and on the news – propaganda by any other name – where they’re always stupid, violent and not comparable to Nusans in any way. According to the official party line, Susans are only interested in destroying the Nusan way of life.
Sound familiar? No? Read the second paragraph of the blurb again.
What Mr Tucker has achieved here is a social commentary in a futuristic setting. Nusan’s bigotry, fear and propaganda has resulted in a highly structured society based on genetic modification – parents know exactly how their child will look and behave in adulthood, even down to what job they will get. And the most desirable features? Skin colour, height, and attractiveness. Which, for men, also equates to penis size.
Yep. There you go.
However, this is first book in the Corrupted Genes series gives us those inklings of bucking the system. Peter is starting to question.
The Visitor is self-published, which doesn’t really surprise me. This could be considered way too controversial for standard publishers. But I sincerely agree with the author that it’s a story that needs telling, and putting in in a futuristic setting makes the comparisons relatable without being rammed down your throat. An accurate narrative of today’s world in a scifi setting, a parable for 21st century society.
And I can tell it’s self-published because I can tell it hasn’t received a professional edit. That said, it didn’t detract at all from my enjoyment of the story, and only a little from my enjoyment of the reading experience.
THIS is why I got into editing – books like this. I would love, LOVE, to help Mr Tucker with book 2 – which is also a way of getting my hands on it as soon as possible! Hey, Mr Tucker, need a hand with books 2 and 3? Seriously, just give me a shout. 🙂
The Visitor is very highly recommended on it’s story alone. Innovative, evocative and a story that needs to be told.
Keep writing, Mr Tucker. I need to know what happens!
February 8, 2021
The year is 2109, The United States is no longer in existence. We now have Nusa (North USA) and Susa (South USA). In Nusa, there are many restrictions placed on residents, you MUST have white skin, a high IQ, and no illness or disability,and the residents like it like that. No one from Susa is allowed. Peter is a highly anxious Nusan genmod tech. For a price he can modify the physical and mental traits of your expected child. He has never seen a Susan resident and believes all the government propaganda about them being troublemakers, stupid, and violent. And they are all dark skinned.
When a stranger shows up who appears to be Susan, Peter is surprised that he is highly intelligent and seems to have superhuman strength, nothing that the government tells him to expect. This visitor, Aetius, claims to have fallen from the stars. When they go on the run, Peter starts to wonder what else the government could be lying about.
When I first read the blurb I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book with the blurb. It's highly relevant to today's society but I was afraid it would not be portrayed in the manner that it needs to be. Tucker does a great job, not only keeping the science used to where a layperson is not bogged down, but also with the social commentary. This book is more relevant today than it should be and that's a scary thought. The way the Nusans are portrayed (zealots, “patriots” basically brainwashed) is all too familiar to some things that have gone on in recent years. And this is a story that needs to be told. It is a slow start but once it gets going it's a pretty quick read at less than 200 pages. I look forward to seeing where Book 2 will go with the story.
I give this 3.75 stars and I thank Ranchel’s Random Resources and author Louvie G. Tucker for the review copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
When a stranger shows up who appears to be Susan, Peter is surprised that he is highly intelligent and seems to have superhuman strength, nothing that the government tells him to expect. This visitor, Aetius, claims to have fallen from the stars. When they go on the run, Peter starts to wonder what else the government could be lying about.
When I first read the blurb I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book with the blurb. It's highly relevant to today's society but I was afraid it would not be portrayed in the manner that it needs to be. Tucker does a great job, not only keeping the science used to where a layperson is not bogged down, but also with the social commentary. This book is more relevant today than it should be and that's a scary thought. The way the Nusans are portrayed (zealots, “patriots” basically brainwashed) is all too familiar to some things that have gone on in recent years. And this is a story that needs to be told. It is a slow start but once it gets going it's a pretty quick read at less than 200 pages. I look forward to seeing where Book 2 will go with the story.
I give this 3.75 stars and I thank Ranchel’s Random Resources and author Louvie G. Tucker for the review copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 2, 2021
Wow! What a world. This is not my usual type of book, but I am so happy to have come out of my comfort zone. The world that Louvie has created is a dystopian, science fiction one that sadly mirrors some of the bad parts of our society in many ways.
The law is that babies must be born light-skinned, with an IQ of 120 and no illness or genetic deformities and it is Peter’s day job to fix any issues.
How disturbing is this? It reminded me of Hitler and his Nazi ideology of ‘Cleansing‘ and creating a perfect world of the perfect people back before World War 2 put an end to it.
Also, the skin colour issue is reminiscent to the issues facing BAME communities across the world, and although we do not need to hide away from the governments, we still have issues being protested my many movements today including BLM, who are trying to create a fair world for all skin tones.
The IQ issue reminds me of certain attitudes in the UK and other similar countries in which any refugees are made to feel stupid or less human if they don’t speak the national language, I’ve witnessed first hand certain people shout loudly at them, like they are stupid when they don’t understand what’s being said, in English – so frustrating!
So as you can see there’s much to mirror our own society in this book.
The book really gets going when Peter meets a dark-skinned Susa and then has to figure out if what he was led to believe is true?
What a gem of a story – I didn’t want to end – I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
The law is that babies must be born light-skinned, with an IQ of 120 and no illness or genetic deformities and it is Peter’s day job to fix any issues.
How disturbing is this? It reminded me of Hitler and his Nazi ideology of ‘Cleansing‘ and creating a perfect world of the perfect people back before World War 2 put an end to it.
Also, the skin colour issue is reminiscent to the issues facing BAME communities across the world, and although we do not need to hide away from the governments, we still have issues being protested my many movements today including BLM, who are trying to create a fair world for all skin tones.
The IQ issue reminds me of certain attitudes in the UK and other similar countries in which any refugees are made to feel stupid or less human if they don’t speak the national language, I’ve witnessed first hand certain people shout loudly at them, like they are stupid when they don’t understand what’s being said, in English – so frustrating!
So as you can see there’s much to mirror our own society in this book.
The book really gets going when Peter meets a dark-skinned Susa and then has to figure out if what he was led to believe is true?
What a gem of a story – I didn’t want to end – I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
February 4, 2021
The Visitor is one of those books where you go into it expecting one thing and end up getting way more than you bargained for. It's definitely a fun, fresh, unique read that I rather enjoyed, and I am definitely looking forward to a sequel.
The story is set in the future. The USA has divided into two; there's Nusa and Susa (North USA and South USA). In Nusa, everyone is perfect. Babies are modified to be perfect. And everyone follows the law to a T. They're basically mindless sheep.
Susans, on the other hand, are darker skinned and portrayed as savage animals, basically. At least that's how the media in Nusa showcases them. But no one in Nusa has ever really had any contact with a Susan...until one fateful day changes everything.
But the dark-skinned visitor who shows up in Nusa is nothing like what Susans are supposed to be. He's intelligent. He's attractive. And there's more to him than meets the eye.
When he takes Peter, a genmod tech, and Peter's friend (I forget her name at the moment) "hostage", things get interesting. Peter starts questioning everything, and soon, all three of them are on the run, fleeing for their lives from a Deporter who will stop at nothing to punish the trio.
I found The Visitor to be a fast-paced, intriguing read. It definitely kept me on my toes once it got going. The beginning was a little slow in spots, but still interesting enough to keep me reading, and I'm so glad I did. It's honestly a fantastic story.
If you're into dystopian stories with a futuristic but also relevant premise, definitely give this one a whirl.
4.5 stars!
The story is set in the future. The USA has divided into two; there's Nusa and Susa (North USA and South USA). In Nusa, everyone is perfect. Babies are modified to be perfect. And everyone follows the law to a T. They're basically mindless sheep.
Susans, on the other hand, are darker skinned and portrayed as savage animals, basically. At least that's how the media in Nusa showcases them. But no one in Nusa has ever really had any contact with a Susan...until one fateful day changes everything.
But the dark-skinned visitor who shows up in Nusa is nothing like what Susans are supposed to be. He's intelligent. He's attractive. And there's more to him than meets the eye.
When he takes Peter, a genmod tech, and Peter's friend (I forget her name at the moment) "hostage", things get interesting. Peter starts questioning everything, and soon, all three of them are on the run, fleeing for their lives from a Deporter who will stop at nothing to punish the trio.
I found The Visitor to be a fast-paced, intriguing read. It definitely kept me on my toes once it got going. The beginning was a little slow in spots, but still interesting enough to keep me reading, and I'm so glad I did. It's honestly a fantastic story.
If you're into dystopian stories with a futuristic but also relevant premise, definitely give this one a whirl.
4.5 stars!
January 17, 2021
This is the 1st book I've read written by Louvie Tucker; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
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