Contact Us A Jake Corby SciFi Thriller Jake Corby Series Book 1 edition by Al Macy Literature Fiction eBooks
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On May 22, 2018, every person on Earth sneezes. Simultaneously.
Hours later, an alien spacecraft appears over New York City and broadcasts a dire message of impending doom. The future of the human race will depend on the whims of a solitary extraterrestrial who appears in the form of Walter Cronkite. Yes, that's right, Walter Cronkite, the deceased news anchor!
Ex-FBI troubleshooter Jake Corby has faked his death and dropped out of sight, living like a hermit in a small town. But the president is convinced Corby's still alive. He wants Jake, with his unique problem-solving skills, added to the team that will try to defeat the strange but powerful alien. Jake needs to overcome his introvert tendencies if he's going to help save the planet.
The alien has some nasty surprises for the residents of Earth, and the race is on to figure out his true motives and the meaning of the sneeze event--before it's too late.
Contact Us A Jake Corby SciFi Thriller Jake Corby Series Book 1 edition by Al Macy Literature Fiction eBooks
Al Macy is a funny guy. I've read him before, even betaread him. It's the sort of thing you have to be in the mood for and today I thought why not. Why not read a quirky alien invasion story. The thing about Macy's writing is that quirk is the main ingredient, so you have to really be ok with that sort of thing, The narrative constantly walks the thin line between charmingly funny and ludicrously inane, although for the most part manages to stay on the right (former) side of things, occasionally bogged down by techie info, but not overwhelmingly so. Jack Corby is a guy to save the world, though he's hung up his superhero tights and retired, he is dragged in once the alien in form of Walter Cronkite appears and starts dictating his rules. Jack Corby will go all the way, even as far as sticking his noggin up the alien's ass, to save the world, that's dedication, although he does take time to start a new romance and rediscover his zest for life, all but gone after a tragedy took his wife and unborn child away. So it's a quick, silly, entertaining read. Pretty much as expected.Product details
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Contact Us A Jake Corby SciFi Thriller Jake Corby Series Book 1 edition by Al Macy Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
You have to have a sense of humor to write a book where an alien invader looks like Walter Cronkite, right? I had no idea what to expect when I got this book and was pleasantly surprised with the results. The writing is funny and reading this has been a pleasure. From a Walter Cronkite alien to ray guns and an earth in turmoil, you’ll enjoy this fun read and I look forward to the next in this series.
Even though the story was pretty dark and even shocking, it was told with such a smooth attitude that what happened was not particularly upsetting. I enjoyed it greatly. It was a book that I hated to put down since I was so curious about what would happen next. I was slightly disappointed in the ending. I'd like to have something not as simple be the problem. I am definitely going to see if Mr. Macy has other books. I am a fan. I would like to point out that before you hand this to your teen to read that there is a bit of explicit sex- not a lot, about a paragraph, but that much would make me not want to hand it to someone who isn't an adult.
This book didn't contact me right away. I felt it was slow in setting up the plot,however once the story-line got started the book really got going from there, so it was definitely worth the wait. Al Macy has a good sense of humor and used it well throughout the book. It was amusing that the alien wanted to be portrayed as Sir Walter Cronkite. All of the White House was involved with eliminating the ET.Both sides had many tricks up their sleeve. The end of the story was hard for me to imagine, however plausible. All in all I found it a fun read.
What a delightful book! It was imaginative with a surprising twist on each new page! I think this is the best new author I have read since Christopher Moore! It was suspenseful, humorous, and just plain fun to read. I couldn't put it down. The characters were quirky and well developed. Their emotions seemed real. The plot was well developed, well spaced, suspenseful, and exciting, if not believable (What can I say, it was science fiction!) The conclusion of the book wrapped things up well. The only thing missing is another book from Mr. Macy! I hope there will be another one on the way before too long, Mr. Macy!
A funny Sci-fi read that provides a couple of evening of entertainment. I enjoyed the book, and would like to read more by this author. I have to say that the really unusual and clever beginning (everyone in the world sneezing at once) seemed to have been largely wasted. The author could have done a lot more with it. Also, early in the story most of the earth's population is destroyed, which seems to make everything that happened after that to be a bit of an anticlimax. Even worse, the most terrible event in human history was treated with an almost casual, attitude. The main characters seemed to say "Oh, my! That was bad. What else is new?" It just did not come across as believable. Real humans would react more strongly than that!
Speaking of characters, Jake Corby and Charli seemed to me to be well-drawn, but don't expect any growth or development. What you see at the beginning is what you get. In the final analysis, it is the humor and plot twists that keep the reader's interest. So this is not great literature, and it does have weaknesses, but it is still a fun read.
My enjoyment of this story was enhanced by the clear images in my mind created by well-crafted narration and dialogue. I seldom had to read a sentence more than once to get the meaning. That being said, I would occasionally re-read a particularly good sentence to enjoy the cadence, syntax, or humor.
I like the characters Macy has created. Jake Corby, the protagonist, is introverted and self-deprecating, yet he is outspoken and courageous. He occasionally comes off as slightly sexist and then redeems himself by laughing at his own egotism when bested by a woman. I found it easy to relate to him. And, of course, there is a love affair woven into the plot. The romance proceeds slowly and haltingly as Jake and Charli (both seemingly shy when it comes to intimate relationships) decide whether they are right for each other. Eventually though . . . . . . . . . well, I’ll let you read it yourself. Suffice it to say that we are spared the tawdriness of a series of one night stands, but the details of their eventual coupling struck me as a bit too explicit.
The story takes place during the current era and much of it is based on modern day science. In some respects it is almost like a brief refresher course on the structure of the universe, astrophysics, and current computer technology—not to mention a smattering of biology and nanotechnology. The advanced science and fantasy stuff comes from the alien encounters. None of it, however, requires a science or math degree to get the general idea.
Contact Us is a precursor to Macy’s follow-on thriller The Universe Next Door. Although the latter provides enough background material to be read independently, you will probably enjoy it more if you read Contact Us first. I highly recommend either book.
Al Macy is a funny guy. I've read him before, even betaread him. It's the sort of thing you have to be in the mood for and today I thought why not. Why not read a quirky alien invasion story. The thing about Macy's writing is that quirk is the main ingredient, so you have to really be ok with that sort of thing, The narrative constantly walks the thin line between charmingly funny and ludicrously inane, although for the most part manages to stay on the right (former) side of things, occasionally bogged down by techie info, but not overwhelmingly so. Jack Corby is a guy to save the world, though he's hung up his superhero tights and retired, he is dragged in once the alien in form of Walter Cronkite appears and starts dictating his rules. Jack Corby will go all the way, even as far as sticking his noggin up the alien's ass, to save the world, that's dedication, although he does take time to start a new romance and rediscover his zest for life, all but gone after a tragedy took his wife and unborn child away. So it's a quick, silly, entertaining read. Pretty much as expected.
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