Revelations
by Robert Sells
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GENRE: Science Fiction
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BLURB:
Aster Worthington is whisked away from
delivering an astronomy lecture to a secret facility in New Mexico. There she
spearheads a select group of scientists investigating First Contact with an
alien civilization, in this case a message from an altruistic race called the
Lambdons who are offering plans for a reactor giving humanity free
energy. Humans build the reactor and, per the instructions from the
message, house it in a massive Dome.
Seven years later strange things have been happening inside the Dome and Aster is sent in to investigate. She finds impossibly high buildings filling the interior and weird life forms inhabiting what should a sterile environment. Then the impossible happens: thousands of Lambdons are found inhabiting the Dome and they are not friendly at all. Now two civilizations are on a collision course and humanity is most definitely going to lose. The last hope of humanity? A two-thousand-year old scroll hidden by the church.
Seven years later strange things have been happening inside the Dome and Aster is sent in to investigate. She finds impossibly high buildings filling the interior and weird life forms inhabiting what should a sterile environment. Then the impossible happens: thousands of Lambdons are found inhabiting the Dome and they are not friendly at all. Now two civilizations are on a collision course and humanity is most definitely going to lose. The last hope of humanity? A two-thousand-year old scroll hidden by the church.
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EXCERPT
The Locusts
Dozens of the strange locusts had descended on
the marine nearest her. Gun dropped, with arms, torso, and legs covered with
the little creatures, his hands were frantically brushing off the locust-like
creatures, but more and more took their place. Some had purchased holds on his
hands, their small heads stubbornly attached like ticks on dog while their
bodies bounced up and down with soldier’s panicky movements. More and more
landed on his face and he started to run wildly, screaming all the while.
One of her earliest memories from childhood was
her grandmother, a farmer’s wife, chopping off a chicken’s head. Headless, the
poor bird ran in one direction, then another, somehow keeping its balance.
After too many horrible seconds, the poor chicken fell to the ground,
twitching. The man’s aimless running reminded her of the chicken running, not
knowing it was already dead.
The man screamed again, fell to his knees and
ripped his shirt open. The locust must have burrowed through his clothes
because they now covered his entire chest. With each locust plucked away, a red
wound appeared. She watched in horror as the man fell to his knees first, his
arms by his side. Then he collapsed, face first, to the floor.
She pulled her eyes from the soldier only to witness
other soldiers swatting at the locust or brushing them off their clothes, all
experiencing the same horror. Some held tight to their guns while they tried to
wipe the locusts off their uniforms. Others had discarded their weapons and
employed both hands in ridding themselves of the vile little creatures. Small
bumps of cloth rippled along their shirts and pants, giving the impression the
uniforms were alive. There were more and more screams.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
He lives with his wife,
Dale, in the idyllic village of Geneseo, New York with two attentive dogs who
are uncritical sounding boards for his new stories. He is intrigued by
poker and history, in love with Disney and writing, and amused by religion and
politics.
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Sells/e/B007A6481Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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My Review
Robert Sells’s Revelations is not from my usual genre. That being said, I thought it was a good read. I admired the imagination of Mr Sells. I found it to be a fun read. Aster is a great character that I really enjoyed. Especially, when she was teaming up with Brock.
I am giving Revelations four stars. I believe science fiction fans would love this one. It is definitely worth a read. I look forward to read more by Robert Sells in the future.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion review.
Robert Sells’s Revelations is not from my usual genre. That being said, I thought it was a good read. I admired the imagination of Mr Sells. I found it to be a fun read. Aster is a great character that I really enjoyed. Especially, when she was teaming up with Brock.
I am giving Revelations four stars. I believe science fiction fans would love this one. It is definitely worth a read. I look forward to read more by Robert Sells in the future.
