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The Emissary

A First Contact Novel

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The Emissary

By: Michael J. Edwards
Narrated by: Alison Ewing
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It wasn't the aliens she had to worry about; it was the humans.

A troubled young woman is recruited by a race of ancient alien explorers to be their emissary to save the human race from extinction. The problem is that not everyone believes the world is doomed, and not everyone trusts the aliens' motives. Holly Burton will have to overcome opposition from world leaders, attacks by religious zealots, assassination attempts, intractable bureaucracies, and her own fears and doubts if she is to save the human race, not just from the coming apocalypse, but from itself.

She will have to become a very different person to lead a remnant of humanity into space and become the architect of a new civilization. The question is: Can she use the extraordinary knowledge and abilities given to her without losing her own humanity in the process?

©2021 Michael J. Edwards (P)2022 Tantor First Contact Science Fiction Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Hard Science Fiction
Engaging First Contact • Unique Plot • Excellent Narration • Realistic Sci-fi • Complete Storyline • Good Pacing

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On a future Earth where America is an autocratic christian theocracy, the impending destruction of the planet is denied and saving humanity is left in the hands of a multidimensional alien and a hard partying professor. The difficulties that surround saving humanity in such an environment are explored thoroughly from geopolitical, technology and human perspectives and I found it to be a “can’t stop” listen.

First Contact Intersects the New World Order

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Imperfect characters, uncertain outcomes, ethical dilemmas, wrapped in an end of the world scenario. Is there hope for the human race? All the elements of great sci-fi!

Thought provoking sci-fi

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What a pleasant surprise. Good pacing and characters. Flubbed what constitutes early humans. But otherwise good.

Really, very good.

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At the end of the day, an audiobook especially a sci-fi should entertain me. There should be a coherent narrative, a dedication the telling the story, and an adherence to known or reasonably extrapolated science, physics, economics and military tactics (if applicable).
This novel checked all of the boxes. I will be looking for other works from this author.

A well told story

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Loved the premise and direction of the story. It definitely captures the dysfunctional state of world affairs and paints a more realistic response to end of the world. I wished there was more detail. The novel jumps several years at a time bypassing interesting events/conflicts that would definitely have taken place. I found myself wondering how the author would have described those situations. Also, including characters that represented those left behind would have been a great complement to those who leave. Overall, very pleased to have listened to this unexpected find. Looking forward to the sequel! Trilogy?

Unique take on first contact

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