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Architects of the Apocalypse #1
Planet B
2069: EARTH IS DYING AND SOCIETY IS ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE
We are out of time to save the planet. All that’s left is to watch the world burn, but the apocalypse is about to take an unexpected twist.
Alice Rice has discovered the impossible: a potentially habitable world in close proximity to Earth. The media is calling it Planet B.
PEOPLE ARE DISAPPEARING
Detective Layla Bester was about to marry the love of her life when she learned that he slept with her best friend. Now, she’s alone and starting over in the once great city of New York. But the world has more than enough troubles to make hers feel small, and a new one has just been added: people are vanishing, and no one knows where they’re being taken.
AND A WAR IS BREWING
Meanwhile, Billionaire Preston Baylor is leading the race to reach Planet B, but competing space programs are heating up political tensions and driving superpowers ever closer to war.
Climatologist Bruce Gordon believes an incomprehensibly powerful species sent Planet B to us, but who are our mysterious saviors, why are they hiding, and what do they want? As time goes by, it becomes clear that even if their intentions were good, our own self-destructive natures could be all it takes to wipe us out.
We are out of time to save the planet. All that’s left is to watch the world burn, but the apocalypse is about to take an unexpected twist.
Alice Rice has discovered the impossible: a potentially habitable world in close proximity to Earth. The media is calling it Planet B.
PEOPLE ARE DISAPPEARING
Detective Layla Bester was about to marry the love of her life when she learned that he slept with her best friend. Now, she’s alone and starting over in the once great city of New York. But the world has more than enough troubles to make hers feel small, and a new one has just been added: people are vanishing, and no one knows where they’re being taken.
AND A WAR IS BREWING
Meanwhile, Billionaire Preston Baylor is leading the race to reach Planet B, but competing space programs are heating up political tensions and driving superpowers ever closer to war.
Climatologist Bruce Gordon believes an incomprehensibly powerful species sent Planet B to us, but who are our mysterious saviors, why are they hiding, and what do they want? As time goes by, it becomes clear that even if their intentions were good, our own self-destructive natures could be all it takes to wipe us out.
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Published June 7, 2022
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June 8, 2022
OMG! I just finished reading it and I am ..STUNNED! Fabulous! Fascinating! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!! Congratulations, Jasper! 👏👏👏 I want book-2 like, right now! 😄🥰 Thank you for such a fabulous story. 🧡🙏
June 11, 2022
All in a Flash
Imagine yourself on an Earth that has passed beyond the point of no return. Climate change is out of control, as is the population and people are just getting by instead of living.
Suddenly, in a literal flash, a new planet appears in the sky. A seemingly inhabitable planet. There is great cause for excitement until the abductions begin.
Jasper T. Scott's new series, Architects of the Apocalypse begins with a bang and never stops running. Every chapter is another heart-pounding adventure leading to the next.
Planet B, the first book in the series ends with more questions than answers leaving you hanging for the sequel with baited breath. This is a 5 star read and highly recommended.
Imagine yourself on an Earth that has passed beyond the point of no return. Climate change is out of control, as is the population and people are just getting by instead of living.
Suddenly, in a literal flash, a new planet appears in the sky. A seemingly inhabitable planet. There is great cause for excitement until the abductions begin.
Jasper T. Scott's new series, Architects of the Apocalypse begins with a bang and never stops running. Every chapter is another heart-pounding adventure leading to the next.
Planet B, the first book in the series ends with more questions than answers leaving you hanging for the sequel with baited breath. This is a 5 star read and highly recommended.
May 31, 2023
Entertaining but frustrating at the same time. It’s one of those books that keeps too many secrets to the point where the story just gets frustrating. I wanted the characters to hurry up at beat the living shit out of another character to move things along. Then finally fiiiinally at the end, the reader gets an answer to a secret even when the characters don’t. The reveal was enough to make me want the next book. The story is good and intriguing, but this book was all set up and no solution. Fingers crossed the second will be better.
March 19, 2023
Suprising
There is so much stuff to enjoy in this book. A fantastically setting, technology, history, alien tech but the thing that stood out for me was the excellent characters. They aren't all perfect people, they have faults and are damaged. It makes them real. Mainly the book was fast paced and very exciting. Loved it!
There is so much stuff to enjoy in this book. A fantastically setting, technology, history, alien tech but the thing that stood out for me was the excellent characters. They aren't all perfect people, they have faults and are damaged. It makes them real. Mainly the book was fast paced and very exciting. Loved it!
August 22, 2023
Planet B book 1 is excellent!
Plant B book 1 has it all , aliens, lasers and monsters. Great story telling and a plot that keeps you wanting more.
Plant B book 1 has it all , aliens, lasers and monsters. Great story telling and a plot that keeps you wanting more.
July 28, 2023
It wasn't what I expected, but in a good way . An easy read. Fleshed out characters, they have knowledge bases that make sense with their professions and back stories. The story is fun and exciting. Plenty of danger and suspense. Twists and strange revelations near the end that leave you with so many questions! Looking forward to the next installment!
July 11, 2022
Could an alternate earth be the salvation of the earth? - 5 stars
In 2069, scientists are still calling for meaningful changes to prevent death by climate change. People gazing at the night sky are rewarded by seeing a blue and green globe that looks like a match for the earth. A wormhole has just opened, seemingly allowing a shortcut to a distant galaxy held together by a massive black hole.
At about the same time that Planet B shows up, individuals and small groups of people are snatched away baffling scientists and law enforcement professionals.
Some sort of "architect" has developed a planet that not only seems to support human life but also has stocks of wildlife including dinosaurs and creatures that were alive on earth millions of years ago.
When some of the people who disappeared arrive on the new planet, Planet B, we get to see remarkable healing and eventually, some advanced technology including space-capable craft, powerful hand-held weapons, and clothing that protects and makes people invisible.
The drama of the people finding the possibilities is only part of the story. There are Neanderthals and primitive humans who stalk dinosaurs. One terrific episode involves an initiation scheme in which captured people have to fight a tyrannosaurus rex in a quarry.
The ideas are big and well-considered. To be clear, this story is not about climate change; this is a science fiction drama featuring humans who are not only trying to stay alive. On Planet B, we have ancient and current humans fighting and the occasional blood-thirsty dinosaur.
I want to continue the exciting adventure in the next book in the series, Worlds Collide.
In 2069, scientists are still calling for meaningful changes to prevent death by climate change. People gazing at the night sky are rewarded by seeing a blue and green globe that looks like a match for the earth. A wormhole has just opened, seemingly allowing a shortcut to a distant galaxy held together by a massive black hole.
At about the same time that Planet B shows up, individuals and small groups of people are snatched away baffling scientists and law enforcement professionals.
Some sort of "architect" has developed a planet that not only seems to support human life but also has stocks of wildlife including dinosaurs and creatures that were alive on earth millions of years ago.
When some of the people who disappeared arrive on the new planet, Planet B, we get to see remarkable healing and eventually, some advanced technology including space-capable craft, powerful hand-held weapons, and clothing that protects and makes people invisible.
The drama of the people finding the possibilities is only part of the story. There are Neanderthals and primitive humans who stalk dinosaurs. One terrific episode involves an initiation scheme in which captured people have to fight a tyrannosaurus rex in a quarry.
The ideas are big and well-considered. To be clear, this story is not about climate change; this is a science fiction drama featuring humans who are not only trying to stay alive. On Planet B, we have ancient and current humans fighting and the occasional blood-thirsty dinosaur.
I want to continue the exciting adventure in the next book in the series, Worlds Collide.
August 15, 2022
Planet B is set enough in the future that it is clear the current, environmentally destructive path humans are on will not be altered. Our doom is near when a very Earth-like Planet B appears over night. Take a deep gulp of air. You will need it to suspend disbelief for a good part of the novel that follows.
Apparently, there are far superior beings in our universe who step in and grab a small portion of any species near extinction. Earth's near-extinction samples are whisked away to Planet B and must learn to survive with the dinosaurs, Neanderthals, and other extinct species already there.
However, eight of the arrivals get a huge step up and live a high tech life as Minders, watching over, but not interfering with, the life on Planet B. There are several other very rigid rules the Minders must abide by, or the superior beings, known as the Architects, will harm them.
Lots of room there for high paced action and drama, especially since only one of the Minders knows the full story, and several of the other traumatized Minders hate or are deeply suspicious of each other.
I think the author should have provided a bit more of the backstory on each of the Minders earlier on in the novel to make us understand and care about them more. In the next volumes of this series, I'm sure more of that backstory will come out, but I think replacing some of the novel's gore with more character development would suck readers in more deeply.
I was satisfied with the ending of this novel, even though it is a cliffhanger, because a huge number of the plot and character questions I had were answered by then. The remaining unanswered questions make me eager to dive into volume 2.
Apparently, there are far superior beings in our universe who step in and grab a small portion of any species near extinction. Earth's near-extinction samples are whisked away to Planet B and must learn to survive with the dinosaurs, Neanderthals, and other extinct species already there.
However, eight of the arrivals get a huge step up and live a high tech life as Minders, watching over, but not interfering with, the life on Planet B. There are several other very rigid rules the Minders must abide by, or the superior beings, known as the Architects, will harm them.
Lots of room there for high paced action and drama, especially since only one of the Minders knows the full story, and several of the other traumatized Minders hate or are deeply suspicious of each other.
I think the author should have provided a bit more of the backstory on each of the Minders earlier on in the novel to make us understand and care about them more. In the next volumes of this series, I'm sure more of that backstory will come out, but I think replacing some of the novel's gore with more character development would suck readers in more deeply.
I was satisfied with the ending of this novel, even though it is a cliffhanger, because a huge number of the plot and character questions I had were answered by then. The remaining unanswered questions make me eager to dive into volume 2.
July 16, 2022
Earth’s climate has gone haywire; the end is coming soon. World powers and big corporations are vying to develop space travel as a way to survive for at least a few people, but this also causes political problems that could lead to a world war. Suddenly, a planet resembling the Earth (the media name it ‘Planet B’) appears relatively close-by, visible through a wormhole, which may provide access to reach about 120 planets that are clustered around a black hole. Then, an untold number of random people, including convicted criminals from a prison, start disappearing in sudden flashes of light, and end up in different locations on Planet B. As they search for food, water and shelter, the various groups encounter one another and band together. They discover many animal species that had fallen into extinction in Earth’s past, as well as a group of Neanderthals, who were not much friendlier than the dinosaurs. They meet one man, who seems to have all the answers, but is reluctant to share the information. Mr. Scott has combined strong characters, vivid descriptions and a well-thought-out story for a new slant on Earth’s demise. I felt like I was right there with the characters, and got to know them as he deeply explored the various personalities. It kept me engrossed through all the encounters the group faced. I have read and enjoyed over a dozen of Mr. Scott’s books and I’m eager to read the rest of this trilogy.
June 15, 2022
Abduction to live
We’re quickly introduced to Tom, Alice, Neil, Jess, Layla and Bruce. Each one is going about their daily routines when a flash goes off and they find themselves on a planet that was only discovered within the last 24 hours via a wormhole. They do not land in the same place at the same time but find each other, while trying to figure out where they are and what dangerous animals are out there. On their search for water, they are discovered by a group of people called the Jakar, what may be Neanderthals. Their union isn’t a friendly one and it only becomes worse when they find their way out of the village. They are left on their own again with their lives back on earth passing by in hours on Planet but months on earth.
Back on Earth, the US is trying to lead the space race and reach Planet B first and confirm if they are able to fly through the wormhole, make contact and fly back. The flight is successful but the flight back to earth doesn’t turn out as expected. Everyone that has been abducted is now worried about the locals and what may happen if or when Russia and China are successful in making it through the wormhole.
We’re quickly introduced to Tom, Alice, Neil, Jess, Layla and Bruce. Each one is going about their daily routines when a flash goes off and they find themselves on a planet that was only discovered within the last 24 hours via a wormhole. They do not land in the same place at the same time but find each other, while trying to figure out where they are and what dangerous animals are out there. On their search for water, they are discovered by a group of people called the Jakar, what may be Neanderthals. Their union isn’t a friendly one and it only becomes worse when they find their way out of the village. They are left on their own again with their lives back on earth passing by in hours on Planet but months on earth.
Back on Earth, the US is trying to lead the space race and reach Planet B first and confirm if they are able to fly through the wormhole, make contact and fly back. The flight is successful but the flight back to earth doesn’t turn out as expected. Everyone that has been abducted is now worried about the locals and what may happen if or when Russia and China are successful in making it through the wormhole.
July 31, 2022
Abductions
Alien abductions explained, well sort of. It explains how the abductions happen in this situation. But that only leads to more questions. A good quick read.
Alien abductions explained, well sort of. It explains how the abductions happen in this situation. But that only leads to more questions. A good quick read.
November 10, 2025
Full disclosure: I got the kindle edition as a freebie.
The plot started out interestingly, with a variety of people suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth, and, unbeknownst to people on earth, reappearing on a newly appeared planet at the other end of a black hole, christened Planet B. Unfortunately, the plot staggered along, becoming more and more implausible (let's add some dinosaurs to the planet! and aliens! hostile primitives! nanotechnology!). Events happened too quickly, one right on top of another, so that neither the reader nor the characters have a chance to catch their breath and absorb what's going on. In addition, the characters are not fully-developed, instead each is just characterized with a job and a few details but no personality. Almost any of the actions in the story could have been performed by any of the characters and it would not have made any difference.
I gave the book 1 star because it was somewhat entertaining (not sure you can give zero, anyway).
The plot started out interestingly, with a variety of people suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth, and, unbeknownst to people on earth, reappearing on a newly appeared planet at the other end of a black hole, christened Planet B. Unfortunately, the plot staggered along, becoming more and more implausible (let's add some dinosaurs to the planet! and aliens! hostile primitives! nanotechnology!). Events happened too quickly, one right on top of another, so that neither the reader nor the characters have a chance to catch their breath and absorb what's going on. In addition, the characters are not fully-developed, instead each is just characterized with a job and a few details but no personality. Almost any of the actions in the story could have been performed by any of the characters and it would not have made any difference.
I gave the book 1 star because it was somewhat entertaining (not sure you can give zero, anyway).
July 1, 2022
This is not the happiest book I've ever read, to say the least. Something appears in space and it seems that there is a black hole or something like that and lots of planets visible in it. A group goes there and finds out there are dinosaurs, other people (primitives), and yet at the same time some type of technology.
They find a guy that helps them and knows what is going on (but is reluctant to provide the information in detail). They also learn about how the planet they are on is similar to Earth and how it's different. They learn about the dangers of the planet and who (or what) is behind all of this.
The main guy there is basically a collaborator and the dangers are worse than expected. There's violence from animals and humans. There's a reason given for how people end up on the planet but it seems that whatever is running things have their own agenda and, in my opinion at least, at this point, cannot be trusted at all. It's almost like a sort of zoo has been set up, almost like a living museum.
Still, it's well written and there's a lot of things that are going on.
They find a guy that helps them and knows what is going on (but is reluctant to provide the information in detail). They also learn about how the planet they are on is similar to Earth and how it's different. They learn about the dangers of the planet and who (or what) is behind all of this.
The main guy there is basically a collaborator and the dangers are worse than expected. There's violence from animals and humans. There's a reason given for how people end up on the planet but it seems that whatever is running things have their own agenda and, in my opinion at least, at this point, cannot be trusted at all. It's almost like a sort of zoo has been set up, almost like a living museum.
Still, it's well written and there's a lot of things that are going on.
July 3, 2022
The introduction to the characters are swift and interesting which is always a great start to a book. The appearance of a new 'class M' (star trek) planet close to Earth brings the story to it's start only people begin to disappear shortly after. Add some dinosaur's YES DINOSAURS! You've now made my day and I'm flying through this book.
Set about 40 years from now and we've still not done nothing about the state we are making of this sphere we live on this is possibly the answer to the mess?
So another nod towards Star Trek in going to say this is a cross between 'The Menagerie' and I'll throw in the story about The Ark.
The trouble with putting mixes of dino's, extinct animals and ancient humans is conflict. It's all here and it's a great ride there are more twists and turns towards the end. I'm wishing for book 2 & 3 immediately!! Oh the water yes the water 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks to Jasper for sending me a free code. I absolutely love his stuff so was very excited to get into this and as luck would have it I had plenty of time this weekend
Set about 40 years from now and we've still not done nothing about the state we are making of this sphere we live on this is possibly the answer to the mess?
So another nod towards Star Trek in going to say this is a cross between 'The Menagerie' and I'll throw in the story about The Ark.
The trouble with putting mixes of dino's, extinct animals and ancient humans is conflict. It's all here and it's a great ride there are more twists and turns towards the end. I'm wishing for book 2 & 3 immediately!! Oh the water yes the water 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks to Jasper for sending me a free code. I absolutely love his stuff so was very excited to get into this and as luck would have it I had plenty of time this weekend
June 21, 2022
Suspend belief and see a different world
In the sky above the Earth another planet has appeared! Behind it, an arc of worlds were visible, 120 to be exact. Where it came from and what it was doing there were yet to be discovered, along with all the disappearances. Suddenly appearing on the surface of the new world, known as Planet B, and immediately fighting for their lives against primitive natives with dinosaurs, the abductees knew without a doubt that they weren't in Kansas and there was no yellow brick road.
An amazing storyline filled with wonder and danger and a cast of characters who leap from frying pan to fire as they discover just how strange their situation is. I'm truly looking forward to the next installment of the story! This is a great read!
In the sky above the Earth another planet has appeared! Behind it, an arc of worlds were visible, 120 to be exact. Where it came from and what it was doing there were yet to be discovered, along with all the disappearances. Suddenly appearing on the surface of the new world, known as Planet B, and immediately fighting for their lives against primitive natives with dinosaurs, the abductees knew without a doubt that they weren't in Kansas and there was no yellow brick road.
An amazing storyline filled with wonder and danger and a cast of characters who leap from frying pan to fire as they discover just how strange their situation is. I'm truly looking forward to the next installment of the story! This is a great read!
June 7, 2022
Jasper T Scott has done it again. I love the concept of the newly discouvered Planet B showing up to the amazement of everyone on Earth. Then to find that people are disappearing and showing up on what they presume is Planet B creates a whole new problem. Now the imagination gets to go into overdrive with the discouvery of who or what else inhabits the world. I just so want to give more teasers, but I will control myself. I truly loved the book and had trouble putting it down. Jasper, thank you for once again writing such a wonderful and compelling book. Thank goodness there is not a super-long time to wait for the sequel. Looking forward to its release.
June 17, 2022
I love Jasper Scott stories! This one is no exception. It is a unique look at alien abduction, wormholes, new planets, alien technology, and human fallacies. It starts a little slow and then the pace picks up and I couldn't put the book down. It leaves you with a bit of a cliffhanger, but I thought the story was entertaining and easy to read. If you let your imagination run free with this book, you can feel the hope, the amazement, the fear, and the many other emotions these characters experience in the world that has species that have long been extinct seeking to end their lives. I recommend this book.
July 4, 2022
A Wild Adventure
People.are.disappearing in flashes of.light . Alice finds herself amid a group of people she barely knows, having been abducted in a bright white light.
The fact that they hAve no idea where they are is disconcerting enough, but when Alice looks up to the sky she realizes they are.not on earth anymore.
This story is full of twists and turns They are at the mercy of "The Architects" an advanced alien race. A little like The Matrix with bits of 10,000BC & Jurassic Park thrown in. Oh! did I mention the dinosaurs?
fast paced page Turner. Cannot wait.for.The next.book in series. I can see it's you g to be wild!
People.are.disappearing in flashes of.light . Alice finds herself amid a group of people she barely knows, having been abducted in a bright white light.
The fact that they hAve no idea where they are is disconcerting enough, but when Alice looks up to the sky she realizes they are.not on earth anymore.
This story is full of twists and turns They are at the mercy of "The Architects" an advanced alien race. A little like The Matrix with bits of 10,000BC & Jurassic Park thrown in. Oh! did I mention the dinosaurs?
fast paced page Turner. Cannot wait.for.The next.book in series. I can see it's you g to be wild!
July 13, 2022
Really enjoyed this, it gave me big Terra Nova (TV show) vibes.
People are being abducted to a planet that appeared out of no where and the motley crew of main characters have to survive natives, dinosaurs, betrayal and many mysteries.
Despite a bit of a slow start, when it gets going it sweeps you up on a mysterious thrill ride as mysteries are revealed and layers of narrative are unravelled. The core characters are likable though the lack of relationship development (friendship or romance) is a missed opportunity.
It ends on a soft cliff hanger and now I have to read the next one! Recommended.
Review copy provided by the publisher.
People are being abducted to a planet that appeared out of no where and the motley crew of main characters have to survive natives, dinosaurs, betrayal and many mysteries.
Despite a bit of a slow start, when it gets going it sweeps you up on a mysterious thrill ride as mysteries are revealed and layers of narrative are unravelled. The core characters are likable though the lack of relationship development (friendship or romance) is a missed opportunity.
It ends on a soft cliff hanger and now I have to read the next one! Recommended.
Review copy provided by the publisher.
May 23, 2023
This is another great book from Jasper T Scott. I always read his books since reading the first one I came across, never disappointed.
A planet suddenly appears in the sky above Earth, people start disappearing and find themselves on a world that is nearly like Earth, but not quite, It has groups of people and animals from earths past, and it makes it hard for todays humans to survive.
Is this the new planet in earths sky, who is doing this, who is betraying who, will they solve the many mysteries they discover, follow this group of interesting strangers who know more about each other than they first suspect survive? Read on and find out.
A planet suddenly appears in the sky above Earth, people start disappearing and find themselves on a world that is nearly like Earth, but not quite, It has groups of people and animals from earths past, and it makes it hard for todays humans to survive.
Is this the new planet in earths sky, who is doing this, who is betraying who, will they solve the many mysteries they discover, follow this group of interesting strangers who know more about each other than they first suspect survive? Read on and find out.
November 13, 2023
An interesting premise that I felt was a bit overdone. There was just too much going on for the writer to give any one scenario its due. Same with the characters, of which there are more than are needed. I never felt as if I got to really know any of them. And what I did get to know was to their detriment. None were likable. Wasn’t taken with the fact that the two characters of color are, of course, the convicts, either.
I hung in there, though, hoping that things would get better, that it would all come together. It never really did, and you have to read two more books to hopefully get there. But I don’t think I’ll be going along for the ride.
I hung in there, though, hoping that things would get better, that it would all come together. It never really did, and you have to read two more books to hopefully get there. But I don’t think I’ll be going along for the ride.
June 13, 2022
Planet B is the latest offering from Jasper T Scott.
If you have read any of Jasper's books, you will not be disappointed.
If you are looking for a fast paced near future, well constructed story Planet B would be a great introduction.
Planet B is an enormous rush with unexpected twists and turns, some expected, others that will blindside the reader.
It's easy to read and follow, very well constructed and plausible.
The ending set's the story for a sequel with a number of unanswered questions, and a smile of anticipation that has you hanging out for the next book.
If you have read any of Jasper's books, you will not be disappointed.
If you are looking for a fast paced near future, well constructed story Planet B would be a great introduction.
Planet B is an enormous rush with unexpected twists and turns, some expected, others that will blindside the reader.
It's easy to read and follow, very well constructed and plausible.
The ending set's the story for a sequel with a number of unanswered questions, and a smile of anticipation that has you hanging out for the next book.
June 29, 2022
A stunning epic story
Wow, this book grabs you from the first page and keeps you engrossed throughout by piling twist after twist and shock after shock. When a new planet is spotted in the sky people begin to disappear in a blinding flash to reappear on a strange planet. Loved the ideas, ones I have come across before but so well written. Action packed with great diverse characters who you really become invested in. I am really looking forward to read the next on of these.
Wow, this book grabs you from the first page and keeps you engrossed throughout by piling twist after twist and shock after shock. When a new planet is spotted in the sky people begin to disappear in a blinding flash to reappear on a strange planet. Loved the ideas, ones I have come across before but so well written. Action packed with great diverse characters who you really become invested in. I am really looking forward to read the next on of these.
October 7, 2023
The premise of this book is fantastic: an Earth-like planet appears extremely close to Earth, which is dying from climate change. As scientists start to figure out how to get to this new planet, people start disappearing and waking up (no surprise) on the new planet.
And that's all that's good about the book. The characters are flat. But there are plot points that make no logical sense, others that sort of just come up without the characters actually earning it. I stuck it out, but there was no payoff, since the author clearly wanted to make this a series. I won't be reading book 2.
And that's all that's good about the book. The characters are flat. But there are plot points that make no logical sense, others that sort of just come up without the characters actually earning it. I stuck it out, but there was no payoff, since the author clearly wanted to make this a series. I won't be reading book 2.
October 26, 2025
Didnt see it coming!
Jasper did an incredibly measured job of planting twists at just the right moment. When I felt that I had a grasp of the direction, I had to recalculate what I knew.
The world was so wonderfully built with distinct features.
The pacing was perfect! I mean that. I didnt feel there were any long stretches of filler, nor did I feel like anything drew away from the main story.
This was such a pleasure to read that I can see myself coming back to it again!
Jasper did an incredibly measured job of planting twists at just the right moment. When I felt that I had a grasp of the direction, I had to recalculate what I knew.
The world was so wonderfully built with distinct features.
The pacing was perfect! I mean that. I didnt feel there were any long stretches of filler, nor did I feel like anything drew away from the main story.
This was such a pleasure to read that I can see myself coming back to it again!
June 30, 2022
This is another interesting book from Jasper T Scott. I always love his books. He has such a great imagination.
A planet suddenly appears in the sky above Earth and is given the name Planet B. Then people start disappearing and suddenly find themselves on Planet B. This is a planet which contains prehistoric animals and humans, which makes it hard for modern humans to survive.
This is the first book of a series and I wait anxiously for the next episode.
A planet suddenly appears in the sky above Earth and is given the name Planet B. Then people start disappearing and suddenly find themselves on Planet B. This is a planet which contains prehistoric animals and humans, which makes it hard for modern humans to survive.
This is the first book of a series and I wait anxiously for the next episode.
July 20, 2022
Passable entertainment, but when almost every solution to a problem is set a dinosaur on it I do begin to drift, mentally.
Also, one of my pet peeves is books that use time or dates to no obvious result, which happens here when people cross over, and also when the author clearly hasn't even read their dates back by writing something like 25nd or 22th which happened once here too. Not sure I have much interest in book 2.
Also, one of my pet peeves is books that use time or dates to no obvious result, which happens here when people cross over, and also when the author clearly hasn't even read their dates back by writing something like 25nd or 22th which happened once here too. Not sure I have much interest in book 2.
September 28, 2022
A solid action story. The premise is original, at least in my reading experience. The character building is a base hit (nothing wrong with base hits, they win games). As usual with Mr. Scott's books, it's something of a page turner. Also, though it takes place on another world, it is not a space opera; just to set expectations. My only complaint is the title: Planet B? That's the best you could do? Anyway, it's a good story and you'll breeze through it quickly.
October 25, 2022
I don't know if it's me, but this just isn't holding my attention. I like the idea, but I didn't realise it would be more about humans trying to survive on a prehistoric planet and all the social drama within the group. I'm not sure what I thought - if it would take place in space, if it would be more technological - whatever it is, I can't keep going. I've tried other books by this author before and not done well with them, so maybe it's that. Regardless, I'm DNFing it at about 70%.
November 9, 2025
People dissappear in a flash. Who is doing it? Why?
An interesting hypothesis on whether mankind would be saved by an alien species in times of the end, but, is there an ulterior motive, and why is it so dangerous. Neanderthals, dinosaurs and other extinct species. Is this a zoo or a real attempt to save the Earth's species? Why have one group been chosen to oversee this, whatever it is?
An interesting hypothesis on whether mankind would be saved by an alien species in times of the end, but, is there an ulterior motive, and why is it so dangerous. Neanderthals, dinosaurs and other extinct species. Is this a zoo or a real attempt to save the Earth's species? Why have one group been chosen to oversee this, whatever it is?
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