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First Contact

Eclipsed Evolution: Phase 1

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First Contact

By: Kim Harrison
Narrated by: Xe Sands
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In the wake of the solar eclipse, a portal between our world and a paranormal realm opens—and a scientist’s life will never be the same, in this thrilling serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows.

Dr. Renee Caisson knows there are worse things than an attractive man in uniform drafting her into a secret government project—especially when Major Jackson makes it clear that he isn’t bothered by her questionable past. But when her labs come back with decidedly odd results, the Major is forced to come clean over who the government is actually studying. Renee is shocked to learn her subjects are demonic-looking beings who call themselves “Neighbors”—refugees from a dying world, who arrived during the nation-wide solar eclipse.

The Neighbors’ technology is unlike anything Renee’s ever encountered. At first, she dismisses an injury that inexplicably heals as “just one of those things”. And surely August, the most gregarious Neighbor, begins to speak English overnight because of the team linguist’s skills?

Not until August begins evolving in real time to withstand Earth’s brighter, dryer atmosphere does she admit that the Neighbors’ “tech” feels less like science and more like magic—the same magic that brought them here in the first place, and the same they’re trying to rekindle with a mysterious labyrinth in order to return home and save their world.

At least, that’s what August claims they came for…

©2024 Kim Harrison (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Action & Adventure Contemporary Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal & Urban

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Loved it

I hope that this is the start of a great new series. Initially I read some reviews that really didn’t like it, I guess if you’re not a science geek, it may not be yourcup of tea but for me personally, it was fantastic, it’s a mix of Alien , science, and the introduction of where all of our fairy tales came from.
I can’t wait for the next book!

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I loved this.

so great. best new story I've listened to in a while! can't wait for the next one. Kim Harrison is the best.

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Addicting?

This is the first installment of the serial story and definitely worth listening to. I was initially a sceptic of what seemed to be a common first contact plot however the characters drew me in quickly. This concept is going to cost me some money. Can't wait for Part 2.

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Interesting World Building

Enjoyed what was a first contact story. Lots of reviewers didn't like the narrator. I thought the narrator did an excellent job, especially when voicing August. It takes at least 5 to 10 minutes to adjust to a reader/narrator you have never listened to before. Looking forward to the next book.

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Kim Harrison has created a wonderfully suspenseful tale

The exploration between words, meaning, and language is delightful in this book. I hope she has many more planned for us in the future

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Nictitate

I love this book! I can't wait to start phase 2. Kim Harrison is clearly a master at creating urban fantasy worlds and paired with XE's narration makes it even better. The best part is that I finally know the scientific word for "blinking or winking". Nictitate.

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Loved it!!

Great short story with good characters and original story line! Kim Harrison’s always dependable like that :)

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The start of a story that i CAN NOT wait to finish

OK so I must start with the narration - Yes she is a bit hard to understand at first with her tone and soft voice, BUT it makes sense as you go on and OMG you need to go on!

Usually I am not a SiFi fan when it comes to books or audio books but I gave this one a shot as I do love the author. This book had me on my toes; it had me in tears, joyful, angry and just all the feels. You feel for The Neighbors more then anything, they just want to save their world and they come here to see if we can work with them. And as fear is a drive for most when something new appears, humans do what we do when afraid, we lock them up and hurt them, But not everyone is afraid. Its the start to a story of hope and fear and sorrow and so much more. I can not wait for the next chapter!!!!!

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Great story poor performance

The narrator was a challenge to understand even at slower play back speeds. This was unfortunate because the story was interesting.

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unique story and well-written.

this is not like any story I have read before. really got drawn into the characters and want to know the backstory.

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