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  • Apothecary

  • First Contact, Standalone
  • By: Peter Cawdron
  • Narrated by: Nick Cracknell
  • Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)

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Apothecary

By: Peter Cawdron
Narrated by: Nick Cracknell
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Publisher's summary

In 1558, during the reign of Bloody Queen Mary, Earth is visited by extraterrestrials who initiate first contact.

Their mission is to gather samples of life on Earth and observe but not interact with humanity. After witnessing a brutal execution, their patience is tested beyond breaking point...

First Contact is a series of standalone novels that explore humanity's first interaction with extraterrestrial life.

Includes a special note from the author.

©2023 Peter Cawdron (P)2023 Podium Audio
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A very enjoyable story

A great tale and some very important lessons for everyone to hear. Thank you for the insightful perspectives.

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Great and relevant story

This is a great story with a lot of important messages.
The key message being the importance of science and the support of curiosity and the seeking of knowledge over ignorance and the acceptance of unsubstantiated rationalization.
The narration was great.

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Peter Cawdron’s novels are excellent despite my rating

I gave 3-stars to the story metric because Peter Cawdron’s use of a Renaissance Englishman’s perspective failed to engage me because it’s just too different from my modern perspective, though I applaud Mr. Cawdron for attempting this challenging plot line. For contrast, I was engaged by the employment of a mid 20th century person’s perspective at being thrust into the 1740s in “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon.

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outstanding !

An excellent example how science fiction is about the present time NOT the future. the author speaks elliqently about the challenges and opportunities we face.

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Thank you!

Thank you for a very entertaining story, giving me many good laughs. We built this civilization from scientific discoveries and a belief in the future of humanity. I wish more politicians and leaders would trade their fear for losing power to a leadership based on curiosity, facts and history. I love books about first contact but this one is something much more than just that. It’s an arrow shot through our populistic society.
Greetings from Sweden.

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