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The world is about to change in unimaginable ways… Earthquakes rock the planet, revealing massive metallic objects and vast subterranean graveyards. One such location is in the Arizona desert. Scientists believe this incredible discovery may hold answers to the origins of man, but when the site is suddenly shut down due to seismic activity, one researcher knows she must return. Assistant archaeologist Rebecca Duccati sneaks into the compound alone, and will have to dig deep to find clues in these strange underground caves and tunnels. The work is dangerous and frightening, but she feels a connection to this bizarre phenomenon that even she isn’t fully aware of yet. FBI Special Agent Demzey knows nothing about archaeology; his specialty— anomalous crimes, the fringe edge of the aberrant and the unknown. Demzey is investigating a recent rash of vicious and brutal murders, the clues surrounding the killings both disturbing and inexplicable. He and his assistant Connie Wegman catch a break when they discover remains of two monstrous creatures unknown to science, believed to be a race of aliens responsible for attacks on humans across the globe. With the death toll ticking ever higher, scientists and intelligence agencies on every continent search for the source of these vicious creatures, until the combined efforts of Duccati and Demzey begin to unravel the mystery, though what they uncover could spell the end for the human race.
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I won't say too much so as not to ruin anyone's experience. There's just something so fun about putting the pieces together yourself! I'd recommend reading the synopsis only and jumping headfirst into the story.
Once more, some things always get my attention about Lonnie's writing, such as:
All his characters are so well crafted; Demzey and Rebecca are both deep, emotionally complex, sharp characters. They're not just two dummies wandering around amidst chaos with lots of problems to solve and no clue what to do.
Lonnie's creativity and decision-making always surprises me. Once again I was caught off guard by the plot twists; I could not see it coming! It took me a minute to try and figure out what was going on.
As a reader not so much acquainted with sci-fi, the care and thought put into the plot felt like a warm embrace; I never had a relevant bit of information carelessly thrown into my face or felt kept in the dark about an unfamiliar concept.
I could never get bored of Lonnie’s books, honestly. They're just the right amount of both dramatic and exciting moments blended together. Since the chapters are on the shorter side it’s a lot easier to lose track of time in this fast-paced read.
Personally, I decided to read with a whole lot of different Nostromo ambience videos in the back, just to add a bit more to the exceptional ambience Lonnie is responsible for with his writing; nightmare fuel, if I'd say so.
Once more, I'd like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of his book in exchange for this review.
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