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Flying Objects
"Would you like to help prepare mankind for extraterrestrial contact?"
Ufologist Arlo Reddy is approached by a whistleblower willing to go public with what the government knows about the flying objects in our skies.
Their interview, including a data dump of evidence, is released, and sparks a global conversation about first contact.
What the whistleblower’s info also does is give credence to the narrative of a popular, radical personality who believes an alien invasion is coming.
The story of Arlo’s missing space hero father becomes the information battlefield between optimism and cynicism. A comedy about the quest for reliable data.
Ufologist Arlo Reddy is approached by a whistleblower willing to go public with what the government knows about the flying objects in our skies.
Their interview, including a data dump of evidence, is released, and sparks a global conversation about first contact.
What the whistleblower’s info also does is give credence to the narrative of a popular, radical personality who believes an alien invasion is coming.
The story of Arlo’s missing space hero father becomes the information battlefield between optimism and cynicism. A comedy about the quest for reliable data.
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Published November 1, 2022
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Jon Tucker
3 books7 followersJon Tucker lives in Montreal, where he stares out his window from the second floor. Someone has stolen his staircase. Flying Objects is his second novel.
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February 2, 2023
So fun! I loved this story - it totally captured me. I cared about the characters and wanted it all to be true. Excellent last chapter as well. Looking forward to ‘125 Years’!
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December 5, 2022There’s no wasting time with what’s happening in “Flying Onjects”. The dialog fits and fills the story from the start and right to the end and I liked it!
April 2, 2023
A grounded, heartfelt and often hilarious novel about UFOs... and the people who believe in them.
"Flying Objects" is a gripping, thought-provoking novel that blends sci-fi and satire and tells a beautiful love story to boot. And did I mention it's also LAUGH OUT LOUD funny?
The author weaves together the mystery and lore of UFO sightings on earth with the complexities of human relationships. It's one part biting satire, one part conspiracy thriller, one part commentary on our search for meaning, but most of all, it's a surprisingly moving and insightful love story.
I was struck by the author's commentary on our need to believe and what that means for us as a species. This is a timely and important message that is seamlessly woven into the narrative, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking!
This is a sci-fi book for people who don't normally read sci-fi. You don't have to believe or even want to believe in UFOS to find this a fascinating, moving, and often hilarious read.
"Flying Objects" is a gripping, thought-provoking novel that blends sci-fi and satire and tells a beautiful love story to boot. And did I mention it's also LAUGH OUT LOUD funny?
The author weaves together the mystery and lore of UFO sightings on earth with the complexities of human relationships. It's one part biting satire, one part conspiracy thriller, one part commentary on our search for meaning, but most of all, it's a surprisingly moving and insightful love story.
I was struck by the author's commentary on our need to believe and what that means for us as a species. This is a timely and important message that is seamlessly woven into the narrative, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking!
This is a sci-fi book for people who don't normally read sci-fi. You don't have to believe or even want to believe in UFOS to find this a fascinating, moving, and often hilarious read.
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