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Covert Operations: Alpha
Covert Alpha is a Sci-Fi Drama, which follows several characters after a failed covert operation. Spy is one of the main characters. After his failed attempt to steal information from a genetics company, his friend is killed during the re-attempted theft. The theft and the death set off a chain of events that will involve most of the key players in Chicago, and bring dozens to their death as well as making many more wishing that they were dead. Mix in some magic, high technology and some cosmic involvements, and you have one volatile ride. Hold on and enjoy.
244 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2010
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June 28, 2011
Now I will be the first to tell you that the sci-fi genre never has been on the top of my list. In fact I can remember reading Walter Mosley’s sci-fi novel and let’s just say I didn’t get it. So while running in the literary circles I came across Mr. Eugene Nelson Jr’s trailer for Covert operations Alpha at http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgp8... So if I had to point to what lead me to his novel I would have to say that the trailer is what stirred my curiosity.
I ordered a copy and on a recent trip placed my semi-firm distaste for sci-fi aside to give this one a shot. Imagine my surprise when I raced through this novel in less then four hours! Trust me I am not a speed reader but this novel pulled me into this fantastic world and would not let go till I finished every single page.
Author Eugene Nelson has a flair for creating a world that is as fantastical as it is plausible. He drops words like multi-verse that allows your mind to wrap around this exciting humanity of the future were the capabilities of man have reach fantastic levels. Cloned body parts are swapped out as easily as a trip to the dentist and the human mind is dominated to an echelon that allows us to link on physic levels almost effortlessly.
Still with all the futuristic components the author manages to insert the timeless elements of human nature and interpersonal relationships that even the most anti sci-fi reader will find impossible to ignore.
There were a lot of characters to keep track of but he still managed to let the main characters stand out with a very strong presence. Characters like Yaud, Dovacy, and Spy steals every scene to the point where you will find yourself hanging on their every word, action, and movement.
Author Eugene Nelson Jr. is one to watch! He skillfully managed to pull me into that incredible world of his and now I am a fan and can’t wait to read Covert Operations Delta. Get this book, hold it in one hand, and hold on to your seat with the other!
Author Carl Henegan
I ordered a copy and on a recent trip placed my semi-firm distaste for sci-fi aside to give this one a shot. Imagine my surprise when I raced through this novel in less then four hours! Trust me I am not a speed reader but this novel pulled me into this fantastic world and would not let go till I finished every single page.
Author Eugene Nelson has a flair for creating a world that is as fantastical as it is plausible. He drops words like multi-verse that allows your mind to wrap around this exciting humanity of the future were the capabilities of man have reach fantastic levels. Cloned body parts are swapped out as easily as a trip to the dentist and the human mind is dominated to an echelon that allows us to link on physic levels almost effortlessly.
Still with all the futuristic components the author manages to insert the timeless elements of human nature and interpersonal relationships that even the most anti sci-fi reader will find impossible to ignore.
There were a lot of characters to keep track of but he still managed to let the main characters stand out with a very strong presence. Characters like Yaud, Dovacy, and Spy steals every scene to the point where you will find yourself hanging on their every word, action, and movement.
Author Eugene Nelson Jr. is one to watch! He skillfully managed to pull me into that incredible world of his and now I am a fan and can’t wait to read Covert Operations Delta. Get this book, hold it in one hand, and hold on to your seat with the other!
Author Carl Henegan
January 9, 2011
The Art of Writing,
"Covert Operations Alpha" is a refreshing sci-fi, approximating the Greek mythologies for creativity and the introduction of multiple plots concurrently woven with style and appeal that keeps readers moving through the future of shady and seedy characters, devices and interplanetary woes. Spy is an espionage agent in a time where injuries are simply the cost of doing business but advanced technology makes death transitory and temporary.
Beyond the events on Earth, there are "governors" that are guiding and directing activities and are seen as overseers with eminence and intense powers, hence the play on good versus evil or negative versus positive.
I appreciate Eugene Nelson's approach as there are few minority authors writing mystery thrillers, especially sci-fi. Nelson is a writer and his storyline is intriguing. However, his grammatical skills are poor. They are poor enough to have made reading difficult and cumbersome. Many instances occurred where tense was simply abandoned. Other grammatical issues include: misspellings (leaving off the last letter of words), word confusion (were/where), incorrect punctuation, fragments instead of complete sentences, and irregular use of parentheses.
Also, there is uneven development. The year is 2306. There are still cars, cell phones and TVs while the knowledge to regenerate a blown off body part is readily accessible to man. It stands to reason that all things would have benefited from the same technological advances. Some of the language is too time constrained (example: "down-low," "pussy whipped" and "fuck"). Language is evolutionary.
The storyline could have easily been 5 stars, but the presentation and lack of observation of basic grammar rules and formatting sequences make this a tedious read. In literature, unlike the spoken word, it does matter. The author could benefit from some serious editing.
Reviewed by: Gail
"Covert Operations Alpha" is a refreshing sci-fi, approximating the Greek mythologies for creativity and the introduction of multiple plots concurrently woven with style and appeal that keeps readers moving through the future of shady and seedy characters, devices and interplanetary woes. Spy is an espionage agent in a time where injuries are simply the cost of doing business but advanced technology makes death transitory and temporary.
Beyond the events on Earth, there are "governors" that are guiding and directing activities and are seen as overseers with eminence and intense powers, hence the play on good versus evil or negative versus positive.
I appreciate Eugene Nelson's approach as there are few minority authors writing mystery thrillers, especially sci-fi. Nelson is a writer and his storyline is intriguing. However, his grammatical skills are poor. They are poor enough to have made reading difficult and cumbersome. Many instances occurred where tense was simply abandoned. Other grammatical issues include: misspellings (leaving off the last letter of words), word confusion (were/where), incorrect punctuation, fragments instead of complete sentences, and irregular use of parentheses.
Also, there is uneven development. The year is 2306. There are still cars, cell phones and TVs while the knowledge to regenerate a blown off body part is readily accessible to man. It stands to reason that all things would have benefited from the same technological advances. Some of the language is too time constrained (example: "down-low," "pussy whipped" and "fuck"). Language is evolutionary.
The storyline could have easily been 5 stars, but the presentation and lack of observation of basic grammar rules and formatting sequences make this a tedious read. In literature, unlike the spoken word, it does matter. The author could benefit from some serious editing.
Reviewed by: Gail
January 4, 2014
I liked it, it is a self published number, so there are spelling and grammatical errors, granted sometimes it is a little hard to follow but over all i did like this story and i thought that it was entertaining. I could not read the part where dovacy killed puma. it made me too queasy, but all in all i did like this story and it kept my interest.
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