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Devel Django: A fast-paced technothriller: Evolution Series Book 1 Kindle Edition

by D.S. Quinton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
An ancient virus. A horrifying infection. Enlightenment... or madness?

A rogue meteor storm brings a forgotten virus that decades ago left several people dying with "itchy voices in their heads." MIT colleagues, Brad and Cora, are caught in the storm. One of them becomes infected.

Tracking the storm is General Keller. A reclusive man, warped from anguish over his own son's horrific fate, he will stop at nothing to discover the secret of the virus.

As a breakthrough A.I. analyzes the infection a startling discovery is made, proof of our origins—and evolution—lie within the infected. As the general deploys all his resources to recover a sample—of storm debris, or anyone infected—Brad and Cora are thrust into his disturbed world and a deadly chase ensues.

Will the discovery be lost? Will the infected survive? ...or, will they even want to?
DEVEL DJANGO, a near-future techno-thriller, whispers at the fundamental question of humankind—where did we come from?—and gropes at the undefined space between science and religion. It is a unique adventure combining heart-pounding action, real-world technology, and a mind-bending theory that may very soon be proven true. *Reedited April 2020
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    Evolution Series
  2. Print length
    438 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 21, 2018
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. File size
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"Brilliant. Just Brilliant. I am super intrigued to see what other works this author has in store for us." - Amazon customer review ★★★★★

"Exciting and Epic" - Amazon customer review ★★★★★

"Full of twists and turns that makes it hard to put down." - Amazon customer review ★★★★★
"A 'keep-you-reading-page-turner!!'" - Amazon customer review ★★★★★
"I loved the eccentric characters and page turning action." - Good Reads customer review ★★★★★
"DEVEL DJANGO's fast-paced menace and interesting speculative realism is gripping and entertaining." - IndieReader Professional Review ★★★★
"Brilliantly melding elements of sci-fi futurism with ancient significance, alien life and the evolution of humanity, this book is difficult to put down in a way that will stay with you long after reading. The pace speeds up as the stakes rise, making for a dynamite ending that will leave readers very satisfied - but also hungry for more. An intense science-fictional thriller with the ideal balance of metaphysical pontification and tight storytelling." - Self-Publishing Professional Review, ★★★★★

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HL9KC8L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ D. S. Quinton; 1st edition (September 21, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 526 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 438 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings

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D.S. Quinton

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D.S. Quinton was born in the Midwest USA and attended the schools of daydreaming, foosball, and mixology.

He is an avid student of the unknown and grew up on Greek mythology, the Twilight Zone, and Night Gallery.

He is the author of the Spirit Hunter supernatural thriller series and the Circus Sideshow supernatural oddity series, along with a few other interesting tales.

Although his guitar slide is rusty, the piano keys are warm, and despite the lure of many untraveled paths, his feet are generally moving forward. You can find him at dsquinton.com, some social media platforms, or on his deck solving the world's problems with his wife and a good bottle of wine.

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Customers enjoy this technothriller for its captivating storyline and intense sci-fi adventure, with one review noting how it builds up momentum as it progresses. The book features interesting characters and a fascinating take on the origins of humankind, with one customer highlighting its beautiful blend of cultural beliefs. Customers find the language detailed and easy to comprehend, while the pacing keeps readers turning pages.

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40 customers mention "Storyline"33 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a captivating and suspenseful sci-fi adventure that builds up momentum as it progresses.

"...the journey, the magnetic attraction to both the pages and the secrets of the book that makes this a feat of impressive strength: the joy and reward..." Read more

"...The characters are interesting and compelling and I find myself investing in the main protagonist...." Read more

"...I liked the premise and the interweaving story lines...." Read more

"...The story is very intriguing in its creation of the virus, the madness that ensues, and the possibilities for discovering our origin...." Read more

23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a thrilling and exciting page-turner.

"...succeeds is often hinted in the opening pages – does the author engage the reader and is the prose strong enough to merit adherence to the ensuing..." Read more

"...Still, I was absolutely intrigued by this book and wanted to continue reading...." Read more

"...Another interesting vehicle is the references to ancient lore. It is well done and logical enough to avoid the silly Von Daniken, “Ancient Astronauts..." Read more

"...Entertaining, but a bit of a difficult read." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"16 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting and well-introduced.

"...a remote mountainside in the Italian Alps, a rich and diverse world of characters collide as they seek to understand the discovery of the Dark Wave...." Read more

"...The characters are interesting and compelling and I find myself investing in the main protagonist...." Read more

"...I found Brad and Cara to be very engaging characters to follow and was able to feel for them and with them throughout the story...." Read more

"...I also had a hard time connecting with most of the characters until about halfway through the book; it seemed that this was when the characters..." Read more

20 customers mention "Language quality"15 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the language quality of the book, finding it detailed, descriptive, and easy to comprehend, with one customer noting that the prose flows seamlessly.

"...woven with coarse threads of horror, hybrid metal synapses and detailed with a fine, ancient brush from a long-lost palate of knowledge...." Read more

"...Using poetic like writing, the author probes our understanding of life’s creation – is Earth a scientific phenomenon, borne from the shattered..." Read more

"...The descriptions are so on point, the narrative flows so smoothly, the reader is immediately pulled into the story...." Read more

"...It's a great idea, by the way, and I daresay tricky to write so kudos to the author on that!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Idea"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's fascinating take on human origins and beautiful blend of cultural beliefs, with one customer highlighting its engaging exploration of human evolution.

"...’ An excellent invitation into the imaginative world of DS Quinton, but it is the quality of the journey, the magnetic attraction to both..." Read more

"...fiction is and incorporates Australian aboriginal cultural rituals, mythology, and spirituality to explore the undiscovered secrets of space...." Read more

"...Quinton weaves in the perfect amount of foreshadowing to keep me turning the page, but without spoilers...." Read more

"This was definitely an interesting idea. I liked the premise and the interweaving story lines...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with several mentioning it keeps them turning pages, and one noting how it pulls them into the world.

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"...It really is brilliant and devours you, pulling you into this world where you feel that you are literally experiencing exactly what the main..." Read more

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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars ‘An asteroid was breaking up before his very eyes!’
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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    New author DS Quinton makes his publishing debut with DEVEL DJANGO and an impressive opening of what appears to be a promising career as a significant contributor to the realm of science fiction technothiller genre. Trained with a BS in Computer Science, an MBA, and a successful career in IT, he uses this foundation of knowledge to present a credible combination of futurism, metaphysics, and speculative alternative reality in a novel that exceeds expectations. As he states, ‘I'm an avid student of the unknown.’

    Whether or not a story of the magnitude and length of DEVEL DJANGO succeeds is often hinted in the opening pages – does the author engage the reader and is the prose strong enough to merit adherence to the ensuing progress? In Quinton’s case the answer is a solid “Yes!” His first page suggests both the setting of the significant object of the story while hinting at the questions of the origin of humanity, subtly. ‘The storm broke across the mountain and the mountain shudder, as if the voice of God had whispered. The white mountain had stood form time immemorial; formed by ancient, creaking forces set in motion eons ago; the mountain was resolute; stoic in nature; grand in stature. The storm would outlive the mountain. Flung from a deep sleep, dream tendrils clutching his mind, Brad awoke with a gasp. He was drowning again – or suffocating – either way he was clawing for breath. Something encircles his body as if in a cocoon…’ Mystery, character entry, and the tale is off to a fine start.

    Quinton’s own summary of his novel deserves to be shared – ‘On a remote mountainside in the Italian Alps, a rich and diverse world of characters collide as they seek to understand the discovery of the Dark Wave. Brad and Cora, colleagues from M.I.T., are surprised by a rogue meteor storm that is eerily reminiscent of the Australian Incident which left several people dying with—itchy voices in their heads. One of them becomes infected. General Keller, the head of a black-ops company and father of a son who died with—itchy voices in his head, wants to recover a sample—of debris, or anyone infected—and learn what happened to his son. Ian, an African-British military analyst, and Pr0m3th3us, a non-binary dark-web hacker, form an unlikely alliance as their needs drive them into the dark underworld of Internet secrets. Finally, as Cora’s A.I. creation–Ali–uncovers the significance of the infection-discovery; a theoretical force it describes as the Dark Wave—a theory that if proven would rewrite the history of humankind—Ian and Pr0m3th3us fight to save Brad and Cora; Ali works to protect the discovery and the general fights to capture them all! DEVEL DJANGO, a near-future thriller, whispers at the fundamental question of humankind—Where did we come from? —and gropes at the undefined space between science and religion. It is a unique tapestry woven with coarse threads of horror, hybrid metal synapses and detailed with a fine, ancient brush from a long-lost palate of knowledge.’

    An excellent invitation into the imaginative world of DS Quinton, but it is the quality of the journey, the magnetic attraction to both the pages and the secrets of the book that makes this a feat of impressive strength: the joy and reward is in the reading. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, March 19
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  • Jodi Wilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very intriguing read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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    Devel Django is an artful combination of cultural beliefs, archeology, astrobiology, science fiction, and human nature. It is filled with the typical aspects of space literature (science fiction) such as meteor showers, alien pods, and glowing asteroids. However, this story goes beyond our traditional understanding of what science fiction is and incorporates Australian aboriginal cultural rituals, mythology, and spirituality to explore the undiscovered secrets of space. It is a thrilling intersection of scientific study and spirituality. Using poetic like writing, the author probes our understanding of life’s creation – is Earth a scientific phenomenon, borne from the shattered remains of an asteroid storm, or is Earth a by-product of our spiritual ancestors, a gift bestowed to us by mythical or extra-terrestrial beings?

    The story picks up immediately! The book begins with a treacherous storm that the author describes with the perfect amount of detail- ample enough detail for you to capture the scene of the storm, feel the strength of the wind, and feel the fear felt by those in the storm’s path. But, not so much detail that you feel the author is using unnecessary pages and words to describe minor details. Using metaphors, similes, flashbacks, alliteration, and human emotion- the author captures the reader’s attention immediately. This skillful writing will capture your attention from the very first chapter and make it difficult for you to turn away.

    The author’s language is concise and easy to comprehend; however, the story frequently jumps around and is narrated from the point of view of multiple characters. So, it is not always easy to keep up with who is speaking and follow along to this style of narrating. I found myself having to go back and re-read some pages a couple of times to remind myself which character the author was referencing. Still, I was absolutely intrigued by this book and wanted to continue reading. If you enjoy science fiction, and questioning the possibility of life beyond Earth, then I think you will enjoy this piece. Prepare to explore archeological discoveries, dreamworlds, mystic knowledge, lost civilizations, and so much more with Devel Django! I would recommend this book.
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  • Guy Wheatley
    5.0 out of 5 stars This one grabs you by the throat in the first paragraph and doesn’t let go until the end.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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    This one grabs you by the throat in the first paragraph and doesn’t let go until the end. We open with two people, hanging from a cliff face being bombarded by meteors. Quinton weaves in the perfect amount of foreshadowing to keep me turning the page, but without spoilers.
    The characters are interesting and compelling and I find myself investing in the main protagonist. Most of them have sufficient background to make their world view seem plausible. There is one character who seems evil for evil’s sake, but fortunately his appearance is brief enough to not spoil otherwise good story telling.
    Another interesting vehicle is the references to ancient lore. It is well done and logical enough to avoid the silly Von Daniken, “Ancient Astronauts” feel. The “Spooky” element is limited enough to keep this a work of Science Fiction rather than drift into Fantasy or Horror.
    The book ends at what feels more like an interlude than a finish. It leaves me feeling as thought there is more of the story to tell, and I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in what I hope becomes a series.
    This is well worth the time spent reading.
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  • Jessica
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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    This was definitely an interesting idea.
    I liked the premise and the interweaving story lines.
    However, I found all of the errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling to be far too distracting. It really took me out of the story. This book would have read much easier and flowed much better with a thorough proofreading and a good polish.
    I also had a hard time connecting with most of the characters until about halfway through the book; it seemed that this was when the characters really came to life.
    Entertaining, but a bit of a difficult read.
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  • H.Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars A intriguing Sci-fi
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2019
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    Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey by D.S. Quinton is a sci-fi thriller. There is quite a lot going on in this book.

    We are introduced to several characters at the beginning. This is when the reader meets the main characters Cara & Brad after a meteor storm has hit. Brad is struck down by a virus that hadn't been unleashed on the general public for decades. When the outbreak was first discovered several people died with the same symptoms of itchy voices in their heads. With this unfortunate event they notice their world begin to deteriorate rapidly, causing their paths to cross with General Keller. He's filled with deep distress from the loss of his beloved son. His grief is also extremely dangerous. The plot begins to thicken as the reader becomes more immersed in the story.

    I found this book confusing, especially at the beginning and at times hard to push through. What I do realise is that although it's a sci-fi book the author is also telling the story of the light and dark of humanity. It is quite cleverly written to have such a philosophical under lying meaning.
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  • Katherine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Poignant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2019
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    Devel Django took me by surprise. Much of my enjoyment of this novel is difficult to quite put my finger on - it addresses themes and concepts from such a vast range of sources that it seems incredible in hindsight that it can have melded so well together in one story. D. S. Quinton has drawn on sources as diverse as science fiction, ancient religions and archeology to compose this novel, and somehow it works. This novel is something totally unlike anything I've read before, in the best way. It's easy to read but not unintelligent; well-written but not too dense.

    At Brad and Cora's discovery of strange, infectious rocks, their world quickly seems to unravel, bringing them into the path of the grieving (and dangerous) General Keller. Their journey takes them to various strange corners of the world and essentially - without giving too much away - this becomes a story about the best and worst of humanity, and the meaning of life on earth. This is an entertaining novel written for the thinking person, a brilliant combination of excitement and poignance.
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