Omniscience by Janine Frances (A Dystopian Thriller)| $25 Giveaway, Book Review & Excerpt
A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.
Book Details
Omniscience: A Dystopian Thriller by Janine Frances Published by Green Gables Publishing on 02/13/2022
Genres: Fiction, Dystopian, Thriller
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 332
A family seeks refuge in the Australian outback as tyranny takes hold, but who can they trust?
The world is at war and an authoritarian government has taken control in Australia. A terrorist group known as Day One is attempting to destroy civilisation so humanity can start again.
Shareen Miller gets caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare when she’s detained by an Auto-Enforcer for not having the right travel permit on the way to a job interview. Shareen’s detention sets off a chain of events that lead to her five-year-old twins being taken by the government.
With her husband Daniel, grandmother Alma, and sister Layla, Shareen seizes her children and escapes from Sydney. On the road, she reveals a secret about her missing mother Veronica that she’s been hiding from her family for five years.
What follows is an intense journey into the harsh Australian outback where nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted.
As they fight for survival, Veronica’s family finally learns the truth about why she left them. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the future of humanity hangs in the balance.
Omniscience is a heart-stopping thriller that will keep you guessing until the final pages.
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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Excerpt from Omniscience
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Miller, but unfortunately, you won’t be able to take your children today.” His tone was perfunctory, as if he was informing her that her favourite brand of toothpaste was out of stock. “Once they’re in the system, they have to be assessed fully. This can take several days or longer based on the complexity of the case. You will be interviewed―”
“Wait a minute,” she said, leaning forward so that her forehead was pressed against the barrier. This couldn’t be happening. “My grandmother was told we don’t have permission to live at her place, but that’s not true. I have it right here on my iD. I can show you.” She lifted her wrist.
“That won’t be necessary. Even if it is a mistake, we need to follow protocol. If you’ll just be patient, you should see them again soon.”
“We don’t need to follow protocol because we’ve done nothing wrong.” She took a deep breath. “I don’t mean to be rude, but I’m not leaving without my children. Either get them now or get a manager out here.”
He sighed dramatically. “I’m afraid I can’t do that. The best thing you can do is go home and wait until we notify you. I’m sorry you were called in unnecessarily. We take child protection very seriously, and there’s no special treatment for anyone, not even you.”
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for Omniscience
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My thoughts on Omniscience
Wow, what a wild ride Omniscience is! I love a great speculative fiction tale, and this one hits the mark.
An authoritarian government taking over the world without regard for human life hits a little close to home these days. So, unfortunately, I could imagine this tale in vivid detail.
Shareen, Daniel, and their family are on the run from the government. Alone in the wilderness with few supplies, their future appears dim. They hope to find Shareen’s mother, Veronica, at the outpost called Omniscience. They find it abandoned when they finally make it through the Australian Outback to the settlement.
Let me just say; that I was gripping the edges of my iPad while I read page after page. I lack the words to describe what happens next without giving away the plot. I can’t let that happen because this book needs to be fully experienced without spoilers.
Every time I thought I had a handle on what was happening, another revelation threw me for a loop. This continued throughout the entire book. I did not have it figured out at all. The twists and turns kept coming until I no longer cared to “figure” it out. I just needed to know what was happening next.
The story is classified as a dystopian thriller. It’s all that plus “soft” science fiction, family relationships, and enough action to keep your heart racing.
I highly recommend this book to all readers. No matter what your favorite genre is, you’ll find something to love in Omniscience.
Please, let there be a sequel to this story. I don’t want to leave these great characters behind.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Janine Frances
Janine Frances lives in Australia with her partner David and dog Banjo.
The journey to publishing her novel Omniscience has been a long one. After doing the nine-to-five grind in Sydney for many years, with a couple of stints as a high school teacher and bank teller in the outback, she is currently relishing the freedom that comes with living in a picturesque small town and working from home.
Janine has an MA in Creative Writing. She chose to write a speculative thriller because it’s an exciting genre that asks important questions about the future.
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Giveaway!
Janine Frances will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Visit more stops on this Goddess Fish tour for extra chances to win!
Full Tour Schedule:
June 28: The Avid Reader
June 28: Kit ‘N Kabookle
July 12: Gina Rae Mitchell
July 19: Fabulous and Brunette
July 19: The Faerie Review
July 26: The Book Connection (first chapter review)
July 26: Long and Short Reviews
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Sounds like a great book!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review of my book. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
You are most welcome, Janine. It is quite a gripping tale.
Omniscience: A Dystopian Thriller by Janine Frances sounds like a book that will keep readers turning pages far into the night!
I know it did me!
I enjoyed the excerpt, and I love the cover.
Great excerpt, Omniscience sounds like an exciting dystopian thriller for me to read, thanks for sharing it! Thanks, Gina, for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks,Eva. I really enjoyed this one.
I liked the excerpt.
Thank you for sharing your excellent review of Omniscience, this sounds like a must read from one of my favorite genres and I am looking forward to it