Mixed feelings about this one...

Main character, Dean, an accountant, has recently lost his wife when the alien ships arrive. He remembers that his wife told him to wear the necklace when the time was right. When beams from the ship begin capturing humans, he knows this must be the time. The necklace protects him from the beams, and he suddenly finds himself one of the last few humans remaining on Earth. Others who he encounters have also been provided the same protection, and are now left with a huge task facing them in fending off the invaders.

The first book in a 22-part series, it is a fairly quick read. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Luke Daniels, whom I've found to be an excellent narrator, except for this book. His narration had a campy, corny action hero vibe that detracted from a decent story.

The story was decent enough for me to consider continuing with the series, just not in audiobook form. The writing was OK in places, not great in other places, but the story ended containing some unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. ( )

Fun sci fi about alien invasion. Excellently read by Luke Daniels. ( )

This series includes: Event; New Threat; New world; Ancients; Theos; and Red Creek.

Imagine that alien space ships suddenly appeared over every major city on Earth and began harvesting every human being using tractor beams. Imagine that humanity is powerless, terrified and has no idea whether they will live or die. Imagine that three or four people have been spared and have no clue why. Each of them has been married to a spouse that has died mysteriously and with similar symptoms. Imagine these few are chosen to play a special role in a comic civil war in which Earth is caught in the middle…and that they have no concept of what they must face.

Dean, is one of the ‘chosen’. Allied with a cocker spaniel named Carey, Dean’s character must meet up with others who are chosen to be led by an alien race against a faction of the same alien race who are determined to inhabit the Earth. Dean proves to be a likeable, if somewhat clueless, hero bolstered by a second chosen, Mary, as they struggle again long odds and internal treachery to save the other occupants of Earth.

The Event is a slightly far-fetched read that I found entertaining just to see what kind madness turned up next. I particularly wanted to know the fate of the rest of the occupants of Earth; whether or not Earth would be saved from some of its excessive human population by the hostile actions of aliens. Doubtless, you will interested in finding that out as well.

To do so, however, you will need to buy a copy of The Event and read it. The Event should be appreciated by most any sci-fi fan with a sense of humor. ( )

A fresh look at first contact

The Event by Nathan By star is a very interesting and absorbing read. It had me hooked right away. I felt I was there with them feeling alone, terrified, hunted, and trying to survive. Good change from regular plots on the subject. ( )