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Transit #3
All We Leave Behind: Transits of Three
Miriam Page is guided by hope. With their people broken into three factions, the young leader of the decimated faithful is determined to find a new home by following an ancient map. But the infernal elements and unforgiving landscapes turn hellish when she contracts a debilitating disease. As the other two communities fight their own dangers and setbacks, Miriam struggles against internal and external demons on a journey that feels cursed. But her battle turns ever more perilous as she faces betrayal and death… Is she steering her flock to a promised haven or to their graves? All We Leave Behind is the captivating third book in the Transit anthropological science fiction series. If you like personality-driven suspense, fascinating world-building, and questioning societal norms, then you’ll love Benjamin X. Wretlind’s gritty bid for survival. Buy All We Leave Behind to follow a dream into a nightmare today!
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Published December 20, 2022
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About the author
Benjamin X. Wretlind
28 books296 followersBenjamin X. Wretlind is a speculative fiction author who writes science fiction, dark fantasy, magical realism, and some horror. He has been--at different times, of course–a fry cook, range boy, greens maintenance technician, reservations agent, room service attendant, editor, banquet server, meteorologist, instructor, program manager for Internet applications, curriculum developer, training simulation engineer, leadership facilitator/coach, process improvement consultant, learning manager and organizational psychologist. He currently builds and facilitates leadership courses at Yale.
Benjamin is the creator of the Transit series of novels, which has been called “an engaging, personality-driven tale with detailed SF worldbuilding.” He has also written and published many novels, collections, and the weirdest creative writing book ever. Owing his life’s viewpoint to Bob Ross, he has also painted a few things, thrown a few paintings away, and probably has a painting on an easel right now. Oh, and he loves wood working, too.
It’s all about creating.
Benjamin lives with his wife Jesse in Colorado.
Benjamin is the creator of the Transit series of novels, which has been called “an engaging, personality-driven tale with detailed SF worldbuilding.” He has also written and published many novels, collections, and the weirdest creative writing book ever. Owing his life’s viewpoint to Bob Ross, he has also painted a few things, thrown a few paintings away, and probably has a painting on an easel right now. Oh, and he loves wood working, too.
It’s all about creating.
Benjamin lives with his wife Jesse in Colorado.
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December 19, 2022
This is the third book of the series, and begins years after the second book. It actually can be a standalone because of the skill of the writer, but for some of the references and the comparisons between character motivations, cultures, the 'what-would-you-do' questions a reader would have---it is recommended to read the first two transit books before this.
I received an advance copy, and this review is my own. The reason for my rating? It is a jarring, wonderful, engaging read that makes you doubt yourself and ask questions. It is highly entertaining.
There is a large cast of characters, and most are descendants from the initial landing on the new planet. No, this is not about space travel. It is more about survival of a new country, of what you hold dear. The descendants must leave the land where they grew up and on foot re-establish their lives. There are several branches within the group on how to do this. As an unseen force kills some of them, their plans change and many of the colonists step up to display their courage and skills. This book is a study about people and cultures as much as the setting and what threatens them. Every time the plot shifts and the tension rises, as a reader you will find yourself at once frightened and fascinated.
There is violence on several levels, and beware some of the scenes are hard to read, but in the end the beauty of the story comes through. My only complaint is that one of the engaging characters was killed off. The 'hero' and a 'heroine' of the story survive, but their fate is unknown until the 4th Transit.
I received an advance copy, and this review is my own. The reason for my rating? It is a jarring, wonderful, engaging read that makes you doubt yourself and ask questions. It is highly entertaining.
There is a large cast of characters, and most are descendants from the initial landing on the new planet. No, this is not about space travel. It is more about survival of a new country, of what you hold dear. The descendants must leave the land where they grew up and on foot re-establish their lives. There are several branches within the group on how to do this. As an unseen force kills some of them, their plans change and many of the colonists step up to display their courage and skills. This book is a study about people and cultures as much as the setting and what threatens them. Every time the plot shifts and the tension rises, as a reader you will find yourself at once frightened and fascinated.
There is violence on several levels, and beware some of the scenes are hard to read, but in the end the beauty of the story comes through. My only complaint is that one of the engaging characters was killed off. The 'hero' and a 'heroine' of the story survive, but their fate is unknown until the 4th Transit.
December 21, 2022
In the third installment in the engrossing Transit series, the settlers set out in groups to explore a beautiful, mysterious and often hostile planet. Wretlind successfully keeps the reader engaged on many levels. I was as fascinated by the arcs and interactions of the human explorers (especially Miriam, Micah, Patience, Tobias and Aaron) as I was over the otherworldly creatures they encounter on their journeys. It’s an adventure, a character study and a mystery. Throughout the book, our cast unravels more and more secrets about the workings of this planet--and the nature of the beings who have been there before them.
April 10, 2023
A great read.
May 3, 2023
OMG! Five hundred and nine pages of suspense with characters to die for…and Benjamin X Wretlind is not afraid to kill them off. Some I mourned, others, well…
As I read, I kept thinking of The Walking Dead, only on an alternate planet. Instead of zombies, we have vicious creatures. And the evil humans, we have them too.
There is so much I want to say, but this is the third book in the series and I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. It is worth learning everything for yourself. The beginning does give us a quick recap, but I highly recommend beginning at the beginning.
In All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind, three children will be pushed into adulthood when they make their exodus from a sanctuary which has become too dangerous. The main focus is on Miriam Page. She is the leader of the first group to leave their sanctuary. The second group is led by Joel, the thinker who wants to find a way to go back to Earth. The third group is led by Micah, who was the Scribe.
Doubts will arise as the dangers do too. The leaders find themselves second guessing their decisions, but keep taking the next step forward. They realize there is no going back.
All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind is described as an anthropological science fiction series. I find it is a wonderful description. The people, who Benjamin has no problem killing off, struggle to survive. Some things they do because they must, other things they do because they have lost their humanity. Does it always come down to kill or be killed? Can’t we learn to get along?
I will caution that there is brutality, torture, danger and death. There are also moments of levity, smiles, laughter and love. But isn’t that life?
Nemeth is a character that began to take a position front and center for me.
I was able to visualize the world, the characters and their actions, because of Benjamin X Wretlind’s vivid and detailed descriptions, at times making me feel like I am walking beside them, battling creatures and the elements, looking for their new home.
Questions are answered and new questions arise. There will be nine books in the series. I am already so invested I don’t know how I will manage to wait for the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book.
I feel my review does not do the book justice, but I was afraid of giving something away, so this is what you get. Want to know why the book blew me away? Read it. 🙂
At the end of the book is a list of the characters and a glossary of definitions.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind.
As I read, I kept thinking of The Walking Dead, only on an alternate planet. Instead of zombies, we have vicious creatures. And the evil humans, we have them too.
There is so much I want to say, but this is the third book in the series and I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. It is worth learning everything for yourself. The beginning does give us a quick recap, but I highly recommend beginning at the beginning.
In All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind, three children will be pushed into adulthood when they make their exodus from a sanctuary which has become too dangerous. The main focus is on Miriam Page. She is the leader of the first group to leave their sanctuary. The second group is led by Joel, the thinker who wants to find a way to go back to Earth. The third group is led by Micah, who was the Scribe.
Doubts will arise as the dangers do too. The leaders find themselves second guessing their decisions, but keep taking the next step forward. They realize there is no going back.
All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind is described as an anthropological science fiction series. I find it is a wonderful description. The people, who Benjamin has no problem killing off, struggle to survive. Some things they do because they must, other things they do because they have lost their humanity. Does it always come down to kill or be killed? Can’t we learn to get along?
I will caution that there is brutality, torture, danger and death. There are also moments of levity, smiles, laughter and love. But isn’t that life?
Nemeth is a character that began to take a position front and center for me.
I was able to visualize the world, the characters and their actions, because of Benjamin X Wretlind’s vivid and detailed descriptions, at times making me feel like I am walking beside them, battling creatures and the elements, looking for their new home.
Questions are answered and new questions arise. There will be nine books in the series. I am already so invested I don’t know how I will manage to wait for the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book and the next book.
I feel my review does not do the book justice, but I was afraid of giving something away, so this is what you get. Want to know why the book blew me away? Read it. 🙂
At the end of the book is a list of the characters and a glossary of definitions.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of All We Leave Behind: Transits Of Three by Benjamin X Wretlind.
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