The Angel & the Brown-Eyed Boy

Earth's End #1

by Sandy Nathan

Tomorrow morning at 7:35 AM, a nuclear holocaust will destroy the planet. Two people carry the keys to Jeremy Edgarton, a 16 year old, tech genius and revolutionary; and Eliana, the angelic, off-world traveler sent to Earth on a mission to prevent her planet's death. Welcome to a future world only heartbeats from our own. By the late 22nd century, the Great Recession of the early 2000s has lead to a worldwide police state. A ruined United States barely functions. Government control masks chaos, dissenters are sent to camps, and technology is outlawed. War rages while the authorities proclaim the Great Peace. It's New York City on the eve of nuclear Armageddon.Join Eliana & Jeremy as they begin a question to save two doomed planets . . . and find each other.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fiction, Amazon, Dystopia

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Sandy Nathan writes to amaze and delight, uplift and inspire, as well as thrill and occasionally terrify. She is known for creating unforgettable characters and putting them in do or die situations. She writes in genres ranging from science fiction, fantasy, and visionary fiction to juvenile nonfiction to spirituality and memoir.

"I write for people who like challenging, original work. My reader isn't satisfied by a worn-out story or predictable plot. I do my best to give my readers what they want."

Mrs. Nathan's books have won thirty
national awards, including multiple awards from oldest, largest, and most prestigious contests for independent publishers. Her books have earned rave reviews. Most have close to five-star averages on Amazon.

Sandy was born in San Francisco, California. She grew up in the hard-driving, achievement orientated corporate culture of Silicon Valley. Sandy holds Master's Degrees in Economics and Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She was a doctoral student at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and has been an economic analyst, businesswoman, and negotiation coach, as well as author.

Mrs. Nathan lives with her husband on their California ranch. They bred Peruvian Paso horses for almost twenty years.

TALES FROM EARTH'S END, Sandy Nathan's new SCI-FI / FANTASY / VISIONARY FICTION SERIES IS FINISHED AND AVAILABLE on AMAZON. You can get all three books without having to wait for them to be written and published! The series follows a group of people who are pushed to the literal end of the earth.

THE ANGEL & THE BROWN-EYED BOY, Book I, introduces Eliana, the exquisite dancer from another world who has come to earth on a mission to save her planet. She finds earth on the verge of nuclear meltdown. Only she and Jeremy Edgarton, a 16-year-old tech genius, can save the planet, and hopefully find each other. The Angel won the GOLD MEDAL in the 2011 IPPY (Independent Press) Awards in VISIONARY FICTION. Also won the 2011 INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD in VISIONARY FICTION.

LADY GRACE, book II, brings the action forward a few thousand years. The radiation has finally lifted and survivors come together to begin new lives on a planet blasted back to prehistoric times. "FIVE STARS! A MODERN SCI-FI MASTERPIECE Lady Grace was first-rate science fiction and one of the most absorbing page-turners of that genre that I've read in years. Author Sandy Nathan exhibits the imagination of Ray Bradbury combined with the whimsicalness of Douglas Adams. That's high praise, but it's warranted. The story includes so much action; tense, suspenseful drama; and two charming love stories that it's irresistible." J. Chambers, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer

Lady Grace is brand new, out in print and Kindle versions.

SAM & EMILY, the third and final version of Tales from Earth's End, tells the story of Sam Baahuhd, the village headman on the Piermont Estate, and the mysterious stranger he brings to his people at the end of the world. This is an epic love story to be remembered for the ages. Not a perfect love, but a brilliant love.

Out as a print version; Kindle is following very soon.

The Angel & the Brown-eyed Boy tells the story of an angelic extraterrestrial and the boy she comes to love. It's set in a dark future world on the night before nuclear Armageddon. The Angel combines thrills, intrigue, and extraordinary characters. It is in the magical realism genre of my ...novel, NUMENON.

"A good book elicits an emotional response while being read; Nathan's book haunts the reader long after the final page is turned. In Angel & the Brown-Eyed Boy two dying worlds fight for survival, their futures dependent on a revolutionary and an angelic otherworldly dancer. It is world not that many heartbeats away from our own, making the premise chilling."
Todd A. Fonseca, award-winning author of The Time Cavern

TECOLOTE: THE LITTLE HORSE THAT COULD––A new book for children of all ages. Born prematur

Reviews

[Colleen Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Angel and the Brown-Eyed Boy is a must-read. The well-drawn characters immediately drew me in, and the vivid descriptions and non-stop action further immersed me in the story.
On one level this is an entertaining escape to a fantasy world. It's Earth, many years in the future. On the surface, life goes smoothly. There are no more wars, and everyone is taken care of. That is, as long as you don't question authority and believe everything you are told.
Jeremy and Eliana are from very different worlds. His future-Earth, and her distant utopia may be more similar than they first appear. When a nuclear holocaust approaches, each discovers that the truth may be very different from what they've been told. They face difficult choices--will they be the right ones?
This is an original and captivating story, and author Sandy Nathan's vivid details will transport you into this intriguing world. I loved this book and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[Amy Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandy Nathan is a brilliant writer. This book is full of originality, a new and exciting mix of plot. I loved the complexity of the characters. The MC's and the supporting characters were all flawed in some way but still possessed some redeeming quality that made you sympathetic to their troubles. You must read this book. It is very spiritual and uplifting with out being preachy.
Amy Jones, author of Soul Quest

[Lynxie]

DNF @ 43%.

I tried really hard to push through with this one, the world idea was interesting but the execution of the characters and writing really took me out of the story.

Do not read this if you are triggered by animal death.

Also characters are in one scene scared of one character then the next sleeping soundly next to them saying that character makes them feel safe. Which is it?!

The story could do with an edit to catch continuity issues like that and remove some superfluous detail that only serves to pad the already convoluted story arc.

[Todd Fonseca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book elicits an emotional response while being read; Nathan’s book haunts the reader long after the final page is turned. In Angel & the Brown-Eyed Boy two dying worlds fight for survival, their futures dependent on a revolutionary and an angelic otherworldly dancer. Nathan shows us a future Earth whose indifferent citizens and uneducated politicians have allowed their fears to rule them believing everything they are told even in the face of the reality around them. It is world not that many heartbeats away from our own, making the premise chilling.

Hope lies in the few who stand and fight for their beliefs, but they must do so in secrecy. Clandestine operatives in the government are ever watchful of the citizenry, quashing dissension immediately; people literally disappear in the middle of the night never to be heard from again.

Angel explores a number of themes crossing political and cultural boundaries. Should one put their faith solely in their leadership? What about following orders—are there lines that should never be crossed even in support of one’s country? When does one stop trying to change the system from within and instead become a revolutionary? And what of family—what does one do when one’s own family members believe in something diametrically opposed to one’s own beliefs? How far does a person go to save themselves, their friends, their family, and their world?

This future world is dark and disturbing a pre apocalyptic malaise covering the Earth similar to the movie Children of Men. Is there hope? Yes, Jeremy and Eliana are the key. But to what end? Future volumes of the tale will tell.

[Kara Prem · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a great setting - several thousand years into the future, in an authoritarian America. All nuclear weapons and threat of war are gone because some wonderful Russian Tsar "got rid of them". The world is anything but peaceful though, as you can tell by the government agents who torture and kill through the book. An alien girl/woman? Eliana appears and her mission is to find the Brown Eyed Boy - who ends up being an ass of a person. He's brilliant so he can save a few people from the nuclear bombs that will be going off soon. I don't know the story had potential, but was just a mess for me to read.

[Karen Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unexpected find

The characters of this book were entertaining and enlightening. Based off the cover I was not certain what the story would be about and sadly it was about the end of the world. Set in the far future life was going pretty much as our world is now yet it was so different. In a time of supposed peace the issues of social class, racism and the abuse of power from government was still bringing the downfall of the world like I believe it does in today’s world! Read to find out it’s one that sure to get you thinking!

[Kimberly C. Winslow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engrossing

This doesn't for neatly into one genre and that works for me! You like paranormal - check, dystopian - check, apocalyptic - check, and extraterrestrial all rolled into one story. You would think with all these elements it would just be too much but the author makes it work in a story that is rich with it's characters and provides just enough detail but doesn't get mired down in it. Pacing is good and I found myself racing through it!

[KyBunnies · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so well written and interesting. When I read the blurb, I knew that I wanted to read it. Then when I started reading, I realized that the book is in the fantasy and sci-fi genre. While I will read most any book that interests me, I usually stay away from certain genres. I am so glad I did not know what the genre this book is classified in before starting.

First off, I had an advance reader copy in .pdf format. I hate .pdf format because it does not covert to either the Kindle or Nook without something missing. However, that in no way reflects on the author or editor. We can blame the problem on the internet gremlins.

To me personally this book offers, hope, light, love, and a chance for something better.

This book will take readers on a one-day journey. There is so much to read and learn about the characters, plot, and setting in that one day.

I enjoyed how the author created the plot on the eve of a nuclear holocaust. After reading this book sit back and think, is it possible for these events to happen. How would people act, would the rich have everything, would the less fortunate live in tent or lean-to’s, would speak revert to missing sounds when communicating? Would food become scarce? What would happen with law enforcement? Would they still protect the people?

Start reading this wonderful series with me. Learn all about Jeremy, Eliana and what will happen after the holocaust.

Thanks for an amazing and unique read Sandy.

The bunnies and I give this book 5 carrots.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Angel & the Brown-eyed Boy by Sandy Nathan is a unique story for certain. It starts out reading like a young adult novel featuring a stranger to the planet. The stranger is a young girl who is an amazing dancer, but doesn't really understand the way Earth works. When she is mistaken for a Russian ballerina and taken to a prestigious dance academy she meets several people that guide her through her visit.

The way the Earth works is very reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984 with television screens having cameras in them for the government to watch over you. The internet is pretty much illegal and only certain people are allowed to have access in order to tightly control information. At the academy the girl meets up with some people who are planning a way to get America back to what it used to be.

The book takes a look into what the future could be and adds a bit of sci-fi to it with a visitor from beyond. Sandy did an excellent job with this story although at times I felt it slowed down a little too much. That didn't happen often enough to really have a negative effect on the overall appeal of the book. This is another author whose work is worth looking into.

Review copy provided by the author.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent read. I felt like I was watching a movie, drawn in completely. The world and characters were so real I could smell it.

This book came to me as a complimentary copy from BookRooster dot com so I could review it. I liked it so much I went ahead and bought my own copy so I could share with those who might not be able to afford it right now. I am looking forward to the sequels but I will have to wait until they come out in Kindle format.

In my tags/shelves I indicated angels and aliens. Well, I suppose that is up for speculation. I don't want to say too much about the plot or characters and so spoil it for others. I, also, tagged adult/young adult as the story encompasses both, and dogs.

The setting is future America/world and pre-apocalyptic. It does make you think and hope for a better future. And through the ugliness of that world, is a sweet girl, a dancer. Okay, that's all I'm saying about it. But I know I will think on this book for a long time. There is a depth to it that is lacking in a lot of YA books these days. I like a book that keeps me thinking.

Now I will have to go read other books by Sandy Nathan. Oh, and I hope someone decides to make this book into a movie. That would be awesome!

[Rea Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What will become of our society a century or so from now on the brink of a nuclear holocaust? This visionary author offers an idea. At first I thought Sandy Nathan's tale of inevitable Armageddon would be a bit dark for me, but it definitely was not. Nathan is an excellent storyteller who expertly balances points-of-view between those characters who are buoyant with those who are anything but. The origin, and even the physical attributes of Eliana, the dancer, are disclosed cleverly. She is a delightful, uplifting creature. Although most of the characters are well-drawn, this is primarily a plot-driven story which moves at a steady pace to its advertised endpoint. I found it easy and fun to read with lots of plot twists and turns. In the end, Nathan leaves us with a breathtaking possibility and plenty of character/setting/plot intrigue to explore her sequels in this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

[Tammie Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read this story, I kept thinking of my life. How many times have I gone through a dark spot in my life and prayed for a miracle, a sign...

In this story, I found that I was drawn to the people that had been touched by this angel's light, even for those brief moments, because they received that miracle of hope in their lives and for just a moment, they felt everything would be ok.

Hope is a drug we all live for and in this story it is described in such a way that when you put the book down, you too have been touched by that very same light.

I'd recommend this for anyone who is looking for a little magic and a love of hope and adventure.

[Jay Storey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The novel centers on the relationship between a mysterious young girl and a boy who is trying to preserve something of humanity from an impending nuclear Armageddon.

The story was original and interesting, and the characters were complex and well drawn, though somewhat unrealistic. The pacing was good, and the dialog was mostly believable.

I found the plot a bit convoluted and sometimes difficult to follow. I don't think enough detail was given on the nature of the story world. However it was a good entertaining read.

[Linda Olin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The quality of Sandy Nathan's writing is remarkable. She somehow manages to remain transparent herself while painting a living, breathing image of characters and settings and plot. A few things, like the oversized "hant" and a couple of characters' mood swings, didn't ring entirely true, but that's a total nitpick. Great book.

I bought the book (a bargain, if you ask me!) on Amazon, and I've never met the author, so I'm as objective as they come. :)

[R. C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great science fiction about the destruction of the Earth by nuclear bombs. Although there were some parts that I did not understand, the rest of the story was fantasy. It led me into a whole new world making my heart beat with every chapter. Although I don't usually like stories written in 3rd person, this story was fantastic regardless.

[J.P. Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book enthralled me with its vivid characters and equally vivid scenes of a future Earth facing a nuclear holocaust. Couldn't put it down. If you like sci-fi, you'll love this one as much as I did.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a weird book (for me at least). It was just strange and not one that I'd normally read. Sure it was a whole end-of-the-world thing, but it's style was different. Yet, once I started it I couldn't put it down. It just draws you in...

[D.E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful, surprising, gritty, satisfying book. The first few reviews describe it very well and I won't attempt to describe it further. Very very well written.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique view on the end of the world. I have found a new author to follow. Look forward to reading more of Sandy's stories.

[Elisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Zom Osborne · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plot was interesting but the characters were simplistic and undeveloped. I barely managed to finish it.

[Glenda Bixler · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book in Earth's End Trilogy

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