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Stacy Carolan
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Geoff Jones
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A civilization-ending comet is headed for Earth. Two days before impact, thousands of mysterious pods land in a swath across North America. When people touch them, the pods open. Anyone who climbs inside is carried away. No one knows where the pods came from and no one knows where they go, but finding one is David Williams’ only chance to save his family from the end of the world … and escaping Earth is just the beginning.
THE PRESERVATION OF SPECIES trilogy begins with RULE OF EXTINCTION, a post-apocalyptic science-fiction adventure filled with unforgettable heroes, terrifying monsters, and heart-pounding action.
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You're not in Kansas anymore, and civility is gone
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The characters felt very real
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Fun adventure
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On thing I have been really enjoying is the difference between characters. They are well written and Stacy Carolan does a great job giving each a decided sound.
I eagerly anticipate the next book in the series!
Post apocalyptic sci-fi phenom.
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Nah, this is a great listen! I have a couple hundred listens under my belt and this one is one that I have to hear the sequels! Think of how life would be when a life-ending comet is discovered, heading directly for Earth. This is pretty much how it would play out. When pods start whistling down from the heavens and people discover they take them away from becoming cosmic pancakes, people will not be getting into organized lines.
What happens when those pods open is where this steak dinner gets juicy! Whether you like your meat product ultra-rare or well-done, this has a place on the menu for you. Oh and don't get too attached to characters. It's no "Red Wedding", but, some characters don't make it to the next chapter.
I really enjoyed thinking I am onto something and then the characters start bringing up exactly what I'm thinking. It has a lot of common sense turns and actions. Some parts are frustrating enough to get you irritated. Just remember that their actions are actually what would likely happen. As it turns out, not every child is Newt, facing off with a queen Xenomorph.
So, I see the other two books are on Kindle, but, I'll wait to add them to my Audible library. Thank you for the great read!
Let's be real for a sec...
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New Twist
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Fantastic start to a post apocalyptic series!!
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A fun, original sci fi adventure
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Geoff Jones has crafted a genuinely engrossing story with Rule of Extinction. The characters are well developed and you feel invested. The story is appropriately paced, well edited, and the narration is great. It was exceptional.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
Exceptional
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When is the TV series coming? :)
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