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The Human Experiment: A Novel Kindle Edition
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 15, 2018
- Reading age13 - 18 years
- File size3.6 MB
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- ASIN : B07C728KFS
- Publisher : Craig Martelle, Inc
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : April 15, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 3.6 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 221 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Reading age : 13 - 18 years
- Best Sellers Rank: #816,734 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #384 in Teen & Young Adult Aliens eBooks
- #827 in Teen & Young Adult Alien Science Fiction
- #3,266 in Alien Invasion Science Fiction
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About the authors
“Tales of heroism and wonder are important. They help us remember the best parts of being human, teach us to rise above what we are to become what we can be. I aspire to tell those sorts of stories. Thank you for being a part of the journey!”
The multiple-USA today bestselling author of over a hundred science-fiction and fantasy novels, Kevin McLaughlin writes daily to share stories of adventure, hope, and heroism.
Craig is a million-selling author of science fiction (post-apocalyptic, military sci-fi, and space opera), thrillers, and non-fiction.
Craig retired from the Marine Corps after a long career in the military intelligence community, having worked with most of the U.S. Government's three-letter agencies. After a short stint with physical security, Craig went to law school, graduated summa cum laude, and went into business consulting. From intelligence, to the inner workings of company board rooms, to on-the-ground leadership, Craig has seen it firsthand.
His books are an extension of his experience, putting the trials and tribulations of a fast-paced world into your hands. Whether in Science Fiction, Thrillers, Fantasy, or even his Non-Fiction, you'll find consistent themes of justice and doing right by those who are counting on their leaders. Leadership is a service, not a crown to lord over others.
No matter where Craig went, he always had a book with him. Thanks to 21st Century technology, He now has thousands of books at his fingertips and with him wherever he goes. How many books would he have read on deployments had he not had to carry a physical book?
No one is encumbered like that now. Craig loves the works of Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, Andre Norton, JRR Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and so many more. He has been compared to Andre Norton and that is humbling - she was an incredible author with a huge list of novels to her credit. With every new book, Craig aspires to live up to those that you, the readers, have compared him to.
Through a bizarre series of events, Craig ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska. He never expected to retire to a place where golf courses are only open for four months out of the year. But that's the way it is. It is off the beaten path. He and his wife get to watch the northern lights from their driveway. Their dog has lots of room to run, just until temperatures reach fifty below zero. They have from three and a half hours of daylight in the winter to twenty-four hours in the summer.
It’s all part of the give and take of life. If they didn’t have those extremes, then everyone would live in the sub-arctic.
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Customers enjoy the storytelling of the book, with one describing it as an intense and engaging tale that keeps readers turning the pages.
"I found the storyline of this book intriguing, which kept me turning the pages...." Read more
"Unusual tale that hooks your attention. Starts you thinking one way, then turns you around to a different perception. Enjoy" Read more
"...I wasn't disappointed in this story. It was an intriguing premise and I enjoyed following along as the protagonist, John, struggles to understand..." Read more
"Not overly detailed, this story keeps the reader involved, wanting to know more. It leaves you wishing this was a prequel. Very nicely done." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it is well written.
"...It's a different kind of read, and those are the kinds of books that stand out for me...." Read more
"...Not in a bad way - quite the opposite in fact. It was so well written that I felt like I was right there with John...." Read more
"...It leaves you wishing this was a prequel. Very nicely done." Read more
"what a fantastic concept and well executed..." Read more
Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one customer particularly appreciating its exploration of humanity's real status.
"Unusual tale that hooks your attention. Starts you thinking one way, then turns you around to a different perception. Enjoy" Read more
"A thoughtful theory of humanity's real status in the cosmos. An uncomplicated, but far from simple examination of human nature...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023I found the storyline of this book intriguing, which kept me turning the pages. I was a little disappointed with the ending, only because I had hoped there would be more background information revealed on the "zoo" and how humans had come to be there. However, the way it did end seemed to leave it open for more to come. Perhaps a sequel?
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021The premise of this book reminded me of Stephen King’s “Under the Dome” with the pens in some ways similar tip-off the dome covering the city and everyone Ted inside. There the similarity ends. In “The Human Experiment “; we see aliens conducting experiments on humans who are isolated and unaware of the existence of others. The story unfolds beautifully. The alien scientists begin to show empathy toward the human and maybe, just maybe they will come to the realization that humans are really equal to them.
This was a quick and engrossing read. It kept my interest. I would recommend it to anyone ready to dip their toes into sci-fi only I would say “ forget wading, jump In, the water’s fine!” I look forward to reading more of Mr. Martelle’s novels
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024This story ,on the surface, seems like a simple story of humans that were abducted by deer aliens.
Some of the themes they touch on is scientists experimenting on animals. Just because they don't look, speak, possibly think like you doesn't mean you should experiment on them and cruelly euthanize to see what the other family units will do.
Another big theme was is it better to live in a " garden of Eden" cage or die trying to be free?
I wasn't expecting this story to contain a lot of different things to contemplate. Also I kept cheering for John to survive his escape plans.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021I hate to rain on this parade, but I find this story only decent. I wouldn't throw it away, but I'm not raving about it either. The story is about a zoo experiment where the observing scientists appear to be dear, and their experiment is a human. They seem to be trying to separate a second generation captive from the taint of what ever caused the human to be in the zoo in the first place by callously euthanizing the first generation. This leaves the second generation aware of some things through stories from the first generation. Thus the human is able to identify a dear even though he's never seen one until after the first generation is dead. At this point, the observers try to introduce a second generation female from a different cage. Well the mixture doesn't work out so well to the confusion of the observers. I found characters to be unbelievable. They would respond, not as isolated humans, but rather with prejudices derived from extensive exposure to civilization. The observers interfered and cheated on the experiment. The story was entertaining, but I was unable to suspend belief in order to get into the story.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019I thoroughly enjoyed this book, had it finished in two nights. It's not full of action, which another reviewer seemed to have an issue with, but it is full of depth. It's a different kind of read, and those are the kinds of books that stand out for me. The characters are relatable and I was rooting for John from the beginning. I struggled a bit with Dana, but only because I was so curious what the backup subject would be like. I'd personally probably get along better with her than Dana. Fun read, and I'll read other books by these authors.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020This book follows a young man living in a small section of a landscape surrounded by very tall cliffs and a chasm with a river running through it. Essentially a large cage. His mother just died so he is all alone. Watching him are a few “Aliens” that are keeping numerous humans in similar enclosures. They are conducting experiments on the human psyche trying to understand how they think and react to circumstances. An interesting story that takes a few twists that makes for a good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023Unusual tale that hooks your attention. Starts you thinking one way, then turns you around to a different perception. Enjoy
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019This is my first time reading these two authors but I'm a science fiction fan so I was anxious to add new authors to my TBR pile. I wasn't disappointed in this story. It was an intriguing premise and I enjoyed following along as the protagonist, John, struggles to understand his place in his world and what might lay beyond the borders he tries so desperately to get past. No spoilers here, you'll have to read it for yourself to see what John learns and what he does. Enjoy.
Top reviews from other countries
- iremicReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Experimentors and their subjects
This book starts with a human subject just after losing his mother. He thinks he loves in a small world devoid of all other life forms, when he is suddenly surprised by a deer appearing in his habitat. He attempts to leave the area unsuccessfully, before finding another human a woman in with him.
What he doesn't know is that the deer is one of those conducting the experiment to see human interaction and hopefully mating to continue the experiment.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Sci-Fi and how people and the environment mix together
- Penny FlemingReviewed in Australia on September 8, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Written by idearless author (S)
I did not realise that it was going to be dull repetitive short story, uninteresting from start to finish.
Not worth buying or the time spent reading
- Mr Ian P BirchenoughReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars The human experiment
An interesting premise, but too short. Described as a novel it's more of a novella., screaming out 'and what next?' The experimental subjects came from nowhere and face an uncertain future with researchers happy to kill off the majority of a population with few, if any, qualms. Promising,but unfinished, it begs a sequel.
- Sarah M.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story concept.
I really enjoyed this book. It makes you think about what is really going on and why things happen. I would like to see a sequel in the future.
- Rita WhinfieldReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
Very different from my usual read. Beautiful characterisation, fantastic story. Couldn't put the book down, needed to know the outcome. Well worth the read.