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The Next Evolution #1
Transition
Adapt or perish.
Trisha Walker thought the worst was behind her. Failed marriage. Her daughter’s health problems. The sudden move to Nairobi.
She thought wrong. Nothing can prepare her for the greatest transition yet: an alien invasion.
While the world crumbles under the fear of an approaching extraterrestrial armada, Trisha reluctantly plays host to a soldier, a thief, and an explosive secret. Things are getting dangerous, and that’s before the aliens land.
There’s one sliver of hope — a rumored safe place hidden atop a distant mountain. It’s a risky option, especially when a crime lord with a mysterious past comes searching for her stolen artifact of alien origin.
As wildlife, criminals, and aliens run rampant through Nairobi, Trisha is sure of only three things. Home isn’t safe. Peace is not an option. And she’ll do anything to protect her daughter.
But first, she’ll have to adjust to a world ruled by a new apex predator — humanity’s replacement.
Transition is the first book in the Avery Blake and Vered Ehsani series The Next Evolution.
Trisha Walker thought the worst was behind her. Failed marriage. Her daughter’s health problems. The sudden move to Nairobi.
She thought wrong. Nothing can prepare her for the greatest transition yet: an alien invasion.
While the world crumbles under the fear of an approaching extraterrestrial armada, Trisha reluctantly plays host to a soldier, a thief, and an explosive secret. Things are getting dangerous, and that’s before the aliens land.
There’s one sliver of hope — a rumored safe place hidden atop a distant mountain. It’s a risky option, especially when a crime lord with a mysterious past comes searching for her stolen artifact of alien origin.
As wildlife, criminals, and aliens run rampant through Nairobi, Trisha is sure of only three things. Home isn’t safe. Peace is not an option. And she’ll do anything to protect her daughter.
But first, she’ll have to adjust to a world ruled by a new apex predator — humanity’s replacement.
Transition is the first book in the Avery Blake and Vered Ehsani series The Next Evolution.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2021
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Vered Ehsani
97 books313 followersI've been a writer since I could hold pen to paper, which is a lot longer than I care to admit. I live in Kenya with my family and other animals. When I'm not writing, I pretend to work as an environmental consultant.
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December 20, 2021At page 50 and I don't like any of these people except possibly Simba and Mama Noah.
Now at chapter 40, page 219. Trisha continues to be almost useless. Mama Noah and Simba are likeable characters about whom most readers will probably care. Even Simba's drug head brother has some, but not many, sympathetic traits.
More to come.
Now at chapter 40, page 219. Trisha continues to be almost useless. Mama Noah and Simba are likeable characters about whom most readers will probably care. Even Simba's drug head brother has some, but not many, sympathetic traits.
More to come.
August 14, 2024
Nairobi
This is another new destination for me to read a story about. Another end of world series mostly. Lots of aliens and possible gods with a group of people trying to survive. Science fiction fantasy never lets me down. I really enjoyed this one and would like to know what happens next.
This is another new destination for me to read a story about. Another end of world series mostly. Lots of aliens and possible gods with a group of people trying to survive. Science fiction fantasy never lets me down. I really enjoyed this one and would like to know what happens next.
November 25, 2023
A believable, well written sci-fi
This is a believable, fantastic, and well written science fiction book based in Nairobi.
With only five primary characters the authors have the opportunity to flesh all of them out and takes it. This includes the developing relationships between them as together they face animals from the African tundra and aliens. Aliens that look like a cross between a reptile and a large insect with rows of sharp teeth, claws that can tear through most anything, and are about the size of a Land Cruiser.
Can an autistic six year old have visions of the future shared through her drawings? Can this same mute child develop the ability to speak telepathically when the chips are down? And, unbelievably, this same child makes a pet out of one of the alien intruders.
Well, you better believe it as it all happens in this book!
This is a believable, fantastic, and well written science fiction book based in Nairobi.
With only five primary characters the authors have the opportunity to flesh all of them out and takes it. This includes the developing relationships between them as together they face animals from the African tundra and aliens. Aliens that look like a cross between a reptile and a large insect with rows of sharp teeth, claws that can tear through most anything, and are about the size of a Land Cruiser.
Can an autistic six year old have visions of the future shared through her drawings? Can this same mute child develop the ability to speak telepathically when the chips are down? And, unbelievably, this same child makes a pet out of one of the alien intruders.
Well, you better believe it as it all happens in this book!
June 6, 2022
When I first began this book I was not certain that I would like it. Well I will tell you that it did grow on me and I found that it was enjoyable. There are quirky characters. Some of them are quite unsavory. I like how the relations between employer and employees gets blurred over time. Even family relations evolved with two long separated brothers. There is an alien invasion with creatures that the people call reptars. The ending is satisfying, yet it is a cliff hanger. This is the type of ending that encourages you to get the second book in the series. Given that the story was located in Nairobi is another interesting perspective. In the end I did enjoyed this book, and can recommend it.
November 11, 2021
When you start reading it, you think you have read it in other books. Right, think again. It just turns the other way, lots of different turns and twists.
And that makes such an exciting read. But don't forget the humour. Lots of it.
Great read. Just bought the second book in the series. Can't wait to read, how it will go on with the aliens.
And that makes such an exciting read. But don't forget the humour. Lots of it.
Great read. Just bought the second book in the series. Can't wait to read, how it will go on with the aliens.
January 11, 2022
Riveting Story
Transition is a story that will take along a storm path, full of characters insecurities, fears and needs. Celine, the six year old child with communication issues, is a most interesting one although each has her or his secrets. There’s lots of action to keep things racing forward. And it really is a unique, funny, sad, and memorable book.
Transition is a story that will take along a storm path, full of characters insecurities, fears and needs. Celine, the six year old child with communication issues, is a most interesting one although each has her or his secrets. There’s lots of action to keep things racing forward. And it really is a unique, funny, sad, and memorable book.
April 14, 2022
Transition book 1
having lived in Nigeria, the theme brought back memories of the villages with their similar characters the cook, bodyguard, driver and the local criminals. Such a change from America Midwest or London. Became interested and ignored the reasoning behind the aliens. Well written drawing you into the characters. Suspect I will need to follow on.
having lived in Nigeria, the theme brought back memories of the villages with their similar characters the cook, bodyguard, driver and the local criminals. Such a change from America Midwest or London. Became interested and ignored the reasoning behind the aliens. Well written drawing you into the characters. Suspect I will need to follow on.
April 10, 2025
Alien Panthers
Different and entertaining. Enjoyable story. Some violence though typically not against females. Some gore though not excessive. Some telepathy but not a major focus. Odd ending for Book One. The threat of magic seems to be increasing which could knock my rating from more to maybe. But for now go with “more”.
Different and entertaining. Enjoyable story. Some violence though typically not against females. Some gore though not excessive. Some telepathy but not a major focus. Odd ending for Book One. The threat of magic seems to be increasing which could knock my rating from more to maybe. But for now go with “more”.
October 15, 2022
Having read the Invasion series I was interested to read another story set in that world. I wasn't disappointed. A great story, with a huge variety of characters and great twists and turns. Highly recommended, and make sure to read book two.
January 30, 2024
An enjoyable read, being set in Kenya, made a change from the usual settings of the US or the UK for a book of this kind. I found the characters were interesting and kept me reading. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
April 26, 2022
Talk about different!
I read a lot of sci-fi. This is a wonderful departure from the hundreds of sci-fi books that I have read. Can't wait to start the next book.
I read a lot of sci-fi. This is a wonderful departure from the hundreds of sci-fi books that I have read. Can't wait to start the next book.
December 10, 2023
I normally don't read this stuff but I admit I enjoyed it. Had a light comedic feel about it despite the circumstances. Crazy characters. Didn't like the non-ending.
December 7, 2021
I am familiar with Vered Eshani's writing from her delightful cozy mystery series. She has long been a favorite author of mine. I must say, I am even more in love with this new collaboration with Avery Blake.
The Kenyan setting is as amazing as always. Combine this with a thrilling alien encounter and you have a genuine hit.
The characters are unique and enigmatic, the plotline one you won’t soon forget!
The Kenyan setting is as amazing as always. Combine this with a thrilling alien encounter and you have a genuine hit.
The characters are unique and enigmatic, the plotline one you won’t soon forget!
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