Review: INFALL (Edge of Entropy Trilogy, Book 1) by Herb Hughes| A #ScienceFiction #FirstContact Novel @iReadBookTours
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Book Details
Infall by Herb Hughes
Series: Edge of Entropy Trilogy #1
Published by Independent Publisher on January 10, 2023
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, Science Fiction
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 365
Add to GoodreadsWhat would you do if a naked alien materialized in front of you amid a ball of swirling winds and colored lights? Would you freeze, run away, scream, hit it, or try to communicate?
And what would you think if you discovered these aliens not only come from a different universe but are also far more intelligent than humans and vastly superior technologically?
Martin O’Brien leaves his native Ireland to chase the dream of love, but things go awry. Before he can return home, he becomes involved with the sudden appearance of aliens. This strange anomaly begins with a few “lightshows,” as the press dubs them, but quickly becomes a flood of millions.
Martin meets Jennifer Daniels, a pregnant young lady struggling to deal with her alcoholism. Together, they treat, harbor, and befriend a wounded alien named Vanya, but their kindness puts them at risk of being arrested.
Lucas Taylor, a has-been golf pro who lives as a recluse in the Australian outback, captures Dontin, the first Embrian to arrive on Earth. Lucas puts Dontin to work in his failing opal mine, only to have everything go terribly wrong in a matter of days.
United States President Alex Duncan and his cabinet degenerate into arguing and fighting when they cannot agree on a sensible approach to handling the expanding problem. To further complicate matters, a recession is deepening, and the presidential election looms ahead.
Human reactions to the aliens, who call themselves Embrians, range from murdering them for sport to using them for slave labor to worshipping them as gods. Docile and cooperative, they are herded like sheep into concentration camps. For their captors, they are no trouble at all. In the beginning. But when they prove to be far more intelligent and far more advanced than humans, conflict arises.
Vahlion, the Embrian leader, threatens to conquer America if his demands are not met. Because Embrians are so advanced, the threat is more than real. It is a certainty!
Infall turns into a fight for the survival of the human race. Martin, Jennifer, Vanya, Lucas, and Dontin, along with the United States government, are on a mission to save Earth, but how do you fight against aliens who have mastered entire fields of science that humans did not even know existed?
Will the Earth remain a human world, or will it belong to the Embrians, leaving humans defeated and enslaved?
If you like science fiction that looks at everyday life, that is realistic and could happen in our world today or tomorrow, and that could appear as “Breaking News” on your television at any moment, you will enjoy Infall, the first book in the Edge of Entropy Trilogy.
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Content Rating: PG. There is some mild language and sex. The sex is stated but not explicitly detailed. There is also some mild sexual innuendo and sexual jokes. One of the lesser characters is a noted ladies’ man.
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About Herb Hughes
Author Herb Hughes, an Alabama native, worked in the computer industry for over two decades before leaving to create a successful private business. He later sold his business to focus on writing novels.
From Mr. Hughes:
"Since the time I was a teenager, stories have swirled around in my mind. It was embarrassing when called upon in a business meeting, and I was so deep into my imagination I had no idea what the group had been discussing or what they wanted me to contribute.
Now, several novels later, I find the process of creation more compelling and more interesting than ever. I write in the present, but my stories are about the past and the future: historical fiction and science fiction. I find both fascinating.
For historical fiction, I enjoy most eras but prefer the civil war. It is such a profound part of our past. The chasm that was created still features prominently in our thinking today.
My science fiction is not the typical galactic shoot-'em-up. I prefer to explore the paths less traveled.
If you are looking for something a little different, and if your interests are as varied as mine, I invite you to join me on one or more of my adventures."
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Guest Post from Herb Hughes, author of Infall
Ah, science fiction! The far future. Great technological advances. Terraformed worlds. Humans living in space colonies or on other planets. Rocket ships flying around in the great vacuum between heavenly bodies, even defying the speed-of-light barrier. Right? Well, not necessarily.
While most of the novels in the genre deal with the future, from a few years to centuries or millennia from now, some science fiction stories occur in the present. My novel, Infall, is one of these. It is set in today’s ordinary life, people doing what they do each day, often almost on autopilot. Suddenly, without warning,everything changes. Things we take for granted are thrown into question, thrown beyond the questions. And it could happen in our world at any minute.
Governments and politicians jump into action out of fear,without enough knowledge to make informed decisions. Or, perhaps more likely, are frozen into inaction either to avoid looking stupid to the rest of the world or because they cannot devise a workable plan to contain the situation.
What would you do if you were the President of the United States and aliens began materializing around us in the millions? How would you protect the American people? There is no track record to follow, no precedent with a standard protocol. It would be “seat-of-the-pants” every step of the way.
As President of our country, you attempt to find answers to the questions. You scramble for solutions to the mounting problems presented by millions upon millions of aliens. Then you discoverthat these seemingly docile beings are technologically far superior to humans, that they could destroy our civilization if they so desired. They could neutralize our massive military arsenal, and there would be absolutely nothing we could do about it.
How could you react to such a threat? How could the governments of the world react? Would you consider the aliensso docile that you could ignore their technological capabilities?And could you and all the world governments afford to take that chance?
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My Thoughts on INFALL
Herb Hughes skillfully crafts a well-written and captivating storyline that effortlessly weaves together the lives of Martin, Jennifer, Vanya, Lucas, and Dontin. Each character is portrayed with depth and authenticity, allowing readers to forge a genuine connection with their experiences and struggles. Hughes showcases an incredible imagination, bringing to life a world where science fiction merges seamlessly with reality, leaving readers pondering the implications of our treatment of differences within society.
The book’s cover is visually striking, capturing the essence of the story’s intrigue and allure. Additionally, the inclusion of illustrations throughout the narrative enhances the reading experience, immersing readers deeper into the world Hughes has created.
Infall is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal dynamics when faced with the unknown. Hughes presents a plausible scenario that resonates with our world today and challenges readers to consider the consequences of our actions towards those who differ from us. If you crave science fiction that not only entertains but also sparks contemplation, Infall, the first installment of the Edge of Entropy Trilogy, will captivate you from beginning to end.
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Book Title: INFALL (A Science Fiction Novel) by Herb Hughes
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 365 pages
Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Books From The Pond
Release date: January 2023
Tour dates: June 5 to June 23, 2023
Content Rating: PG. There is some mild language and sex. The sex is stated but not explicitly detailed. There is also some mild sexual innuendo and sexual jokes. One of the lesser characters is a noted ladies’ man.
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