Really enjoyed this exciting science fiction thriller
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Really enjoyed this exciting science fiction thriller. The science was interesting without slowing the action, the characters were well defined, and it made me wish we really could converse with dolphins. This is a very promising author for this genre.
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Like Minds is a near-future sci-fi thriller that juggles the idea of Artificial Sentience and its implications/possible iterations. Our four perspective characters: Saul, a computer programmer/artist who is on the hit list of The Hacker; Janet, an FBI special agent whose training is in profiling serial killers; Trobden, a fully immersed gamer who almost constantly plays a game that is a meeting of Dungeons & Dragons and a VR Pokemon Go; and an Artificial Sentience that I will say nothing about at the moment so as not to spoil anything.

I loved it. The only reason I gave it four stars is because the beginning is slow--like the climb up the roller coaster that seems to go on forever! It's only about 10% of the book, but I had to invest in it heavily at times to keep going. BUT I'M SO GLAD I DID! The roller coaster ride that is the rest of the book was intense. And fun. Go read it. Seriously.
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A fast-paced futuristic sci-fi techno-thriller with some truly interesting concepts, The Whisper of Stars is the debut novel of Nick Jones (@nickjoneswriter).

After a brief prologue that raises questions that won't be answered until much later, the story skips ahead thirty-odd years to 2091. The future as envisioned by Mr. Jones is filled with cool technology but overshadowed by concerns about climate change and dwindling resources.

With human survival in the balance, the solution seems to be Hibernation, with the population divided into lots so people alternate "sleeping" with remaining awake and active. Hibernation means people live much longer, and there are laws to protect the rights of those hibernating, but it wouldn't be much of a thriller if there wasn't something else going on, would it?

London MI5 agent Jennifer Logan works in the Duality Division, tasked with enforcing Hibernation and rooting out illegal cloning and mind replication operations. In the aftermath of an operation gone bad, she meets Nathan O'Brien, a grieving widower searching for those responsible for the death of his investigative journalist wife.

To say much more would spoil the fun for future readers. The story moves at a good pace, the action sequences are exciting and well described, and there are some mild twists along the way, too. All in all, I enjoyed reading The Whisper of Stars and will add the next book in the series to my To Read List.
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Melding both familiar and unconventional elements of both science fiction and contemporary thrillers, Skystillers is an exceptional debut from a new author.

After completing a career as an Air Force pilot, Will is recruited by a mysterious organization, revealed to be a private space venture bent on disproving the long-held belief of a heliocentric solar system. Such a bombshell would rock the foundations of not only modern physics but of political and cultural influences as well, and the team is well aware of the consequences as suspicions of sabotage begin to propagate.  Throughout the adventure, Will finds purpose in his once-listless existence and comes to believe in himself as much as the geocentric theory that he would have  dismissed as insanity only months earlier.

The premise left me reminiscing back to the works of Michael Crichton, where taking the occasional scientific leap brought extraordinary results which, by the end of the story, nearly felt believable. Since it was on the short side, I would have liked Skystillers to explore the social consequences of such a discovery more than simply stating, "Everyone would be mad at the scientists for lying to us!"  Some discussion of the philosophical impacts of Earth being at the center of the universe would also have been interesting.
My only real objection was of Will himself, who felt broken down to the point of being unrealistic. Not a huge issue since he is able to build himself up over the course of the story and become a leading personality by the end, but just a personal issue of mine. If you're up for a quick, action-packed adventure, check it out and you won't be disappointed!
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Riveting futuristic psychological thriller. I love fantasy, but sometimes not science fiction, because it can get too technical for my liking, and I'm most drawn to character relationships and exciting story-lines. This book had it all, however. Stephens is very good at character development, and I really enjoyed Skedic's journey. I was hooked the entire time. The details are well-written and enjoyable, and not so technically abstract that I would zone out! It is also a quick read, making it perfect for busy people who love to read! Then, you can read The Closed Gate, Stephens' second novella in The Reality Seed Trilogy. Ridiculous bargain - I encourage everyone to read this book, even if science fiction isn't usually your favorite. It really encompasses many different genres.
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If you are not a science fiction reader do not be discouraged. This is more of a futuristic novel than a science fiction. As other's have stated this is a great page turner. The charters are very well developed and the story is very easy to follow with a great pace. There are great plot twists! I am excited and waiting on the edge of my seat for the next book that I know will be forthcoming. I am hoping that this will turn into the next "must read" series! Possibly even some movies?
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Great idea, great story, enjoyable to read. I was about a quarter of the way through this book when I went outside to the car, on windy rainy dark night.  I jumped out of my skin when I heard something drop on the ground near me - that is the sign of a great thriller! I was engaged and enthralled all the way through the book.  My only criticism was the final action scene - I didn't have the same mental picture of the scene as I had throughout the rest of the book.  I had a great mental vision of the scenes all the way up to then, but the last action scene left me wondering what was happening visually. I loved the science and the science fiction together, and the writing was much better that I expected.  Great job Richard, well done.
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I love science fiction, but I don't usually enjoy reading it for three reasons: names I can't pronounce, science  you need several degrees to understand and so much tech the story gets lost in all the explaining.

Thankfully, Holly didn't do any of that! I could say everyone's names and the science is understandable and interesting along with some cool gadgets. The story is a real jewel too.

Cady is someone that's not only a great character, she's so well written it feels like she's going to walk off the page and join me for coffee!  Her world is complex and so is Cady.

Hunting the Corrigan's Blood is not only great science fiction it's also a really good mystery with several twists and turns I never saw coming. I highly recommend this one to anyone that enjoys a good story that's well written.
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This was a really great book!  I love science fiction that actually uses real science as the basis.  Although I'm not as keen on history, the things that I was aware of were accurate.  It is just a great story, it moves fast, it ties up the loose ends nicely at the end while still leaving enough to make me want to read the next book.  It has some surprises that I truly didn't see coming, and the characters are likable, except the ones who aren't supposed to be.  Lastly, there are not typos and grammatical errors!  Granted this book was actually edited by a real editor, but so many books that come out in kindle format seem to be riddled with typos and grammatical mistakes, which are very distracting to me.  I definitely plan on reading the next book in the series and checking out other works by this author.
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Science fiction and real life technology mesh in this amazing action thriller. Criss is an  Artificial Intelligence and so brilliant everyone wants him. Dr. Jessica Tallette is more or less in charge of Criss and doesn't want anyone to take her special project that is funded by the union of nations. Bring in the Kardish who are usually peaceful alien traders and the action starts. This was an interesting read that makes the reader wonder where the technology stops and the sci-fi takes over because the author makes it all so believable, I was swept away by this novel and the great story.
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I thoroughly enjoyed The Samsara Papers: Emergence by KB Spector. Although Science Fiction is not usually on my reading list, I found myself fully engrossed in this world and eagerly awaiting more! I was captivated by the futuristic technology, medical care, biological advancements, governmental and industrial changes. The characters and their lives were well "fleshed" out. Information unfolds in a suspenseful way which kept the pages flying for me. Thanks for the journey.
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This book was definitely a pleasant surprise. This is actually the first Sci-Fi thriller that I have read. At first I was a bit confused because the chapters jump around. I found myself backtracking, thinking that I must have skipped something but as I read onward the pieces started to fall into place. I found the author's approach worked very well in delivering this particular story and the fact that it was kept short and direct complimented the content perfectly. I found that this book had a cold brilliance that I really appreciated despite that fact that I normally lean toward stories with a happier tone.
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The sc-fi thriller is exciting--takes place in the Amazonian jungle with a mad doctor who works with dna to change both animals and man into a "better,stronger" being--at least from his point of view. Lots of exciting action that will keep you turning the pages as the adventure becomes more exciting and dangerous as the story continues. Lots of fun.
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I haven't read a science fiction thriller this good in a long time
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I enjoyed the old world Nacken and how it blended with the science fiction premise. It becomes a real page turner in part two. I empathized with Crystal's dilemmas and found myself rooting for her and her friends. The descriptions were beautiful and imaginative without interfering with the flow of the story. The time travel twist was a real surprise. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
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I'm not normally into science fiction but from the first chapter until
the last I was hooked. I didn't want to put it down. I couldn't wait to
find out what the characters were going to do next. I can't wait until the next book comes out. I recommend this book to anyone who loves an exciting thriller.
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All great fiction starts by tempting the reader with a thrilling "what-if" situation.  Fragment takes that situation in an inspired and amazing direction that kept me on the edge of my seat from cover to cover.  Perhaps even more impressive than the thrilling action was the convincing science that was used to backup the wild experiences throughout the story.  I found myself highlighting parts of the book for later reference.  I found so many of the background and substantiating facts thoroughly fascinating.

This book was an amazing thriller and the perfect novel for fans of Michael Crichton style scientific adventures.