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Portal
Post Apocalyptic Novel
Sometimes, getting what you want is the worst thing that can happen.
Dell Eckhart lives on the wrong side of the portal. The side where the ruin and devastation left behind by the war makes everyday life harder than it’s ever been. More than anything, he wants to win a ticket for passage through the portal. He’s running out of chances, but he’s not going to let that stop him.
He needs that ticket. It’s the only way to save the one person he truly cares about. There’s just one problem. That person is actually an android. And androids aren’t allowed through the portal.
Doesn’t matter. He’ll figure it out. Because life on the other side of the portal is perfect and easy, and she’ll be safe there. At least, that’s what he’s been led to believe…
Sometimes, getting what you want is the worst thing that can happen.
Dell Eckhart lives on the wrong side of the portal. The side where the ruin and devastation left behind by the war makes everyday life harder than it’s ever been. More than anything, he wants to win a ticket for passage through the portal. He’s running out of chances, but he’s not going to let that stop him.
He needs that ticket. It’s the only way to save the one person he truly cares about. There’s just one problem. That person is actually an android. And androids aren’t allowed through the portal.
Doesn’t matter. He’ll figure it out. Because life on the other side of the portal is perfect and easy, and she’ll be safe there. At least, that’s what he’s been led to believe…
- GenresScience Fiction
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2022
54 people are currently reading
63 people want to read
About the author
Kristen Painter
187 books3,415 followersKristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance, paranormal women's fiction, and cozy mysteries. The former college English teacher can often be found on twitter @Kristen_Painter, Facebook at www.facebook.com/KristenPainterAuthor where she loves to interact with readers and her blog: http://kristenpainter.com/blog/.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
January 23, 2022
Androids. You probably have a picture of some kind of human shaped yet obviously robotic figure in your mind. Totally understandable. In Portal the possibilities of what an android looks likes and their functions are more varied than you think. That's one thing I found very satisfying. Another is that while there are no slow parts in this book it makes you want to read as fast as you can to find out what happens.
February 5, 2022
I have to say I love a good Post-Apocalyptic story. This one went so far into the mechanisms and robotics of a world that at times I was bleary eyed. I did enjoy the story and the rapport between our MC, Dell, and his AI, K8. There are some fun moments revealed and going through the portal was over the top cool. Makes you wonder what will happen in future and/or alien worlds! If you like good Sci-Fi or the Apocalyptic Genre, you’ll have fun with this one.
January 13, 2022
Fun, well written sci-fi read.
Lots of action! Smart regular people against alien scum attempting to enslave mankind. A fast action packed read. Looking forward to more from this author collaboration.
Lots of action! Smart regular people against alien scum attempting to enslave mankind. A fast action packed read. Looking forward to more from this author collaboration.
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January 14, 2022A fun post apocalyptic romp that shows humanity in various states of emotional upheaval. Shows one mans capacity for love, loyalty and compassion for something different than himself. A good read. Looking forward to reading what these two authors together, can produce in the future.
January 19, 2022
Good sci fi adventure of the post apocalyptic type
The worldbuilding is a little grim, but the underlying message of hope kept me reading. Dell and Markus are both interesting characters, but K8 and Princess steal the story.
The worldbuilding is a little grim, but the underlying message of hope kept me reading. Dell and Markus are both interesting characters, but K8 and Princess steal the story.
January 26, 2022
An entertaining read
I was looking for a different twist to read in the Apocalyptic reads and this novel didn't disappoint. Loved the characters, and the alien species were unique.
I was looking for a different twist to read in the Apocalyptic reads and this novel didn't disappoint. Loved the characters, and the alien species were unique.
January 14, 2022
Not bad, but predictable.
Nothing new in this story. Some creative ideas, but the story was very predictable. I am surprised that this came from seasoned authors.
Nothing new in this story. Some creative ideas, but the story was very predictable. I am surprised that this came from seasoned authors.
February 28, 2022
Reasonable but not great
A reasonably good story, but not up to the standard I expect from reading other works by Bruno Miller. Good things happened to easily.
A reasonably good story, but not up to the standard I expect from reading other works by Bruno Miller. Good things happened to easily.
March 7, 2022
Not my normal post apocalypse book. It was well written. Liked the relationship between k8 and Dell.
April 5, 2022
suspenseful
A rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. Great characters within a story that kept you on the edge of your seat
A rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. Great characters within a story that kept you on the edge of your seat
June 4, 2024
Alien invasion, EOTWAWKI. Portal to another world. AI and androids. Sci-Fy. Kindle unlimited borrowRead Kindle book using Alexa audio asset.
March 18, 2022
Cozy Apocalyptic (the only kind I read).
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