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When Gods Roar: "The Awakening"
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 18 2022
Pages: 376
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.78 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Mia Chen, the head of the LISEA project, to find evidence of life beyond Earth, at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is informed that someone is waiting for her in the lobby. Upon meeting the man, she notices his towering stature, striking silver dreadlocks, deep dark skin, and intense gaze, which set him apart from everyone else. He introduces himself, expressing his eagerness to meet her, and when she asks why, he reveals that he has traveled from another planet seeking refuge on Earth, and believes that she is the perfect person to help him prove his existence. As this high-concept thriller unfolds, the visitor discloses the reasons for fleeing his home world and his urgent mission on Earth, all the while trying to evade detection by authorities, leading to chaotic and inevitable consequences as they hunt him down. When Gods Roar is not just a speculative fiction thriller; it explores the deeper aspects of human nature, addressing our tendency towards war and violence, and while the stranger promises to unveil truths about the Universe and Creation-he also insists on two pivotal conditions that could determine the fate of global peace or disastrous conflict.
When Gods Roar: the Awakening is a thought-provoking read, which is exceedingly well written. Never in my life has a book been more appropriate to 2025, not even George Orwell's books. - Author, John BroughtonAs I started this story, I had no inkling of what it would entail. This is a tale of an alien coming to earth, his first appearance, the stir it caused, the possibility of war with an alien culture far advanced beyond earth's paltry defenses. But it is far more than that. It is a deeply philosophical tale which delves into some of our most carefully guarded shibboleths. This story raises issue with the impact of religions on our planet, and its peoples. It raises issue with the concentration of wealth, power, and military power specifically, in the hands of a few sociopathic individuals. It raises issue with the secretive manner in which governments treat the issue of alien visitations. And it offers a realistic view of what the tenets of a new culture of peace and prosperity might entail. In all my 83 years I have never read any book, including the Christian and Judaic versions of the Bible, which offers so much depth in the guise of a novel. Does the philosophy, does the criticism, does the suggested manner of dealing with our current situation have flaws. I will leave that to you... Nothing is imposed by this story. Nothing is falsified, nothing is set forth in concrete. It offers much to anyone. It is most certainly due an award of five stars, and if there were a higher award it would merit that too. Well done Real Laplaine. I hope to see a sequel. - Berk Rourke, author An alien comes to Earth and reveals himself to Mia, a woman whose life mission is to prove that extraterrestrials are real. The story flips back and forth between present day and 20 years earlier when Té'Lal first comes to Earth. The book causes the reader to wonder:
Could there be life out there on other planets?
If so, will our planet ever be under attack?
Would it be possible for an alien to form a romantic bond with an Earthling?
I never read Sci-Fi, so the story was a little outside of my element, but overall, it was an enjoyable story and a quick read.
- Kelly Schuknecht
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