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Echoes of Another Earth
A scientist in hiding.
An admiral on the brink of treason.
A man who has lived hundreds of versions of his life across the same number of dimensions.
Three paths converge in one dimension. Their actions will affect them all.
Josh hasn't really felt like himself since the first time he died. It's funny what you can get used to though. With his next jump into another Josh's life, he may finally get some answers, but does he want to hear them? Better can he trust the scientist being hunted by his past? Whatever Josh chooses, his actions will either aid in saving this dimension from destruction, or add it to a long list of ones destined to end.
An admiral on the brink of treason.
A man who has lived hundreds of versions of his life across the same number of dimensions.
Three paths converge in one dimension. Their actions will affect them all.
Josh hasn't really felt like himself since the first time he died. It's funny what you can get used to though. With his next jump into another Josh's life, he may finally get some answers, but does he want to hear them? Better can he trust the scientist being hunted by his past? Whatever Josh chooses, his actions will either aid in saving this dimension from destruction, or add it to a long list of ones destined to end.
- GenresScience Fiction
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2022
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About the author
J. Daniel Layfield
5 books38 followersDaniel was born and raised in Alabama, and, due to his inability to tolerate cold weather, refuses to live any further north than Birmingham. The earliest memory he has of wanting to be a writer is when he wrote a one page story for an English assignment in third grade. The teacher wrote some encouraging remark on the page, and the idea he could someday be a writer was born. Sorry, he doesn't remember her name, so there's no chance any of you can go back in time and stop her.
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July 17, 2022
This book is such a great read! It provides a fresh and unique take on interdimensional travel. The main characters are well developed and very likable. The story is masterfully written. The author has done an amazing job of weaving dimension hopping and parallel universes, with a splash of love and lots of humor. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year!
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April 15, 2023read for spsfc2 - review coming!
January 20, 2023
This standalone science fiction novel is perfect for sci fi fans who also enjoy great character friendships, their relationships with one another, those who love the found family trope, a bit of mystery, and loads of humor -- in space.
I read this book because Team Book Invasion chose it for one of the Top 6 Quarterfinalists of SPSFC. (Self Published Science Fiction Competition) This was my fifth one to read of that allotment and going in, I already had in mind my personal Top 3 books. This book knocked all 3 down a peg to claim the number 1 spot. Friends, if I was in charge of the competition, I would hand it to J Daniel Layfield straightaway.
I was swept away by the first line:
I was immediately caught up in the mystery and why this man, Josh, had a bullseye on his back that the universe kept using for target practice - yet he did not die. Well, that Josh died, but then he would wake up in another Josh's body. Intrigued yet?
How about this: as a sci fi lover, I've often wondered what other life out in that great expanse of space would look like. Imagined all sorts of things. BUT - what if they look just like us? I had the best time following Josh as he found himself on another Earth, trying to blend in and live the life the Josh he replaced...and then finding himself in a hilarious, while also serious, race to figure out how he got there and why.
The friendship between Josh and Dave is BFF GOALS - their banter gave me life. I was laughing so much - it gave me flashbacks to the move SPACEBALLS, but this was way more ha-ha funny than stupid funny, if that makes sense. I fell in love with every single character - which got my little heart broken a couple times, but also filled with pride in accomplishments or when a character encouraged another...it was so good. This book falls firmly into the category of one I wish I could read again for the first time. Everybody should have a Dave in their life, I'm just saying. I want to remark about one thing that happened so bad but I refuse to spoil the delight for those of you running to go get this book.
Would I read more J Daniel Layfield? Well, I finished this book last night and promptly got 4 others of his I found on my Kindle, so I think that answers that. Fantastic read.
I read this book because Team Book Invasion chose it for one of the Top 6 Quarterfinalists of SPSFC. (Self Published Science Fiction Competition) This was my fifth one to read of that allotment and going in, I already had in mind my personal Top 3 books. This book knocked all 3 down a peg to claim the number 1 spot. Friends, if I was in charge of the competition, I would hand it to J Daniel Layfield straightaway.
I was swept away by the first line:
"He was living in the middle of a city with nearly ten million people when they first announced the asteroid was going to hit Earth in three days."
I was immediately caught up in the mystery and why this man, Josh, had a bullseye on his back that the universe kept using for target practice - yet he did not die. Well, that Josh died, but then he would wake up in another Josh's body. Intrigued yet?
How about this: as a sci fi lover, I've often wondered what other life out in that great expanse of space would look like. Imagined all sorts of things. BUT - what if they look just like us? I had the best time following Josh as he found himself on another Earth, trying to blend in and live the life the Josh he replaced...and then finding himself in a hilarious, while also serious, race to figure out how he got there and why.
The friendship between Josh and Dave is BFF GOALS - their banter gave me life. I was laughing so much - it gave me flashbacks to the move SPACEBALLS, but this was way more ha-ha funny than stupid funny, if that makes sense. I fell in love with every single character - which got my little heart broken a couple times, but also filled with pride in accomplishments or when a character encouraged another...it was so good. This book falls firmly into the category of one I wish I could read again for the first time. Everybody should have a Dave in their life, I'm just saying. I want to remark about one thing that happened so bad but I refuse to spoil the delight for those of you running to go get this book.
Would I read more J Daniel Layfield? Well, I finished this book last night and promptly got 4 others of his I found on my Kindle, so I think that answers that. Fantastic read.
February 5, 2022
Another excellent read
The story flowed well, which to me is the mark of a good book. It is easy to immerse yourself in the story. Be sure to read the dedication and epilogue.
The story flowed well, which to me is the mark of a good book. It is easy to immerse yourself in the story. Be sure to read the dedication and epilogue.
February 2, 2023
Congrats to another semifinalist of SPSFC2!
Since I'll be doing a video review for it, I won't go into too much detail. Loved the beginning of the book, it really grabs your attention immediately, same as Josh, our MC who feels very grounded and relatable. My only real complain is that the love story felt a bit flat, and I felt like it got in the way.
Personal rating; 6/10
Since I'll be doing a video review for it, I won't go into too much detail. Loved the beginning of the book, it really grabs your attention immediately, same as Josh, our MC who feels very grounded and relatable. My only real complain is that the love story felt a bit flat, and I felt like it got in the way.
Personal rating; 6/10
February 10, 2023
I read this book as a part of the Self-Published Science Fiction Contest.
Here is a video of my pros and cons: https://youtu.be/8ULVnGkhHD4
This is a space opera following multiple points of view dealing with alternate dimensions.
First we are introduced to Josh who jumps to a different Josh's body whenever his old body dies. And his bodies are dying by large dramatic causes, such as an asteroid hitting the earth.
Second we are introduced to Chelsea who is an Admiral in a fleet that travels to alternate dimensions. She is looking for a scientist that has been branded a criminal, but once worked on finding a way to travel to different dimensions by not using the Flow, which is the normal means of travel.
Their paths intersect as Josh, trying to learn how and why he jumps bodies meets the scientist.
I loved the set up of this book. And then I was thrown as side characters were introduced and it takes a more humorous scifi stride. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I wasn't expecting it after the first 10 to 20% of the book. But the humor does compliment the epic adventure of this book. Definitely I have scifi vibes from modern scifi media. I do think that the book gets dialogue heavy in the final third, but ultimately that did not detract from my enjoyment of this book.
Here is a video of my pros and cons: https://youtu.be/8ULVnGkhHD4
This is a space opera following multiple points of view dealing with alternate dimensions.
First we are introduced to Josh who jumps to a different Josh's body whenever his old body dies. And his bodies are dying by large dramatic causes, such as an asteroid hitting the earth.
Second we are introduced to Chelsea who is an Admiral in a fleet that travels to alternate dimensions. She is looking for a scientist that has been branded a criminal, but once worked on finding a way to travel to different dimensions by not using the Flow, which is the normal means of travel.
Their paths intersect as Josh, trying to learn how and why he jumps bodies meets the scientist.
I loved the set up of this book. And then I was thrown as side characters were introduced and it takes a more humorous scifi stride. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I wasn't expecting it after the first 10 to 20% of the book. But the humor does compliment the epic adventure of this book. Definitely I have scifi vibes from modern scifi media. I do think that the book gets dialogue heavy in the final third, but ultimately that did not detract from my enjoyment of this book.
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