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The Signal (Earth Song Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nick Cook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,739 ratings

For decades radio telescopes have scoured the skies for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence but have found none. Why?

Could it be we really are alone in the universe? Or is it that the truth has been withheld from us by a global conspiracy of silence?

When radio telescope operators Lauren Stelleck, a woman with a special gift enabling her to literally see certain sounds, and Steve Andrews, a diehard sci-fi geek, detect a signal like no other at Jodrell Bank in England, a chain of events is unleashed that propels Earth towards all-out nuclear war. Can Lauren and Steve unlock the secret of the signal before our species tears itself apart?

The Signal is a prequel novella to the Earth Song series, and the Fractured Light trilogy, and is part of the Multiverse Chronicles, an epic series of interlinked stories that follows the struggle of humanity to survive across parallel universes.

Watch the skies because the darkness is coming for us.

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★★★★★ “This book was a total blast - a lean, fast-paced, intelligent sci-fi thriller that reads like the very best of classic (and classy) British sci-fi. Taut, contained, with an almost real-time feel to it, it’s a perfect read-it-in-one-sitting page-turner. Will I be back for the follow up books? Oh yes!”

★★★★★ “I am so pleased that I am rather late at this party and the remaining books are already published and I don’t have to wait. That’s it. I have something urgent to do now. Read the next book in the series.”

★★★★★ “What a thoroughly enjoyable short story and a brilliant introduction to the Earth Song series. I came across Nick Cook’s book by accident, and boy am I glad I did. Decided to start with this book first, then move on the Earth Song series. Nick is obviously a very accomplished writer as I stayed up into the small hours to complete this book. A brilliant story with really good characters too. I shall be reading all his books now!”

★★★★★ “Superbly written short story. Great characters and plot with twists and turns on almost every page. A great introduction to Nick Cook’s work!”

Follow humanity’s epic struggle to survive across parallel universes in the Multiverse Chronicles, a series of interlinked stories that include the Earth Song series, its prequel The Signal, and also the Fractured Light and Cloud Rider trilogies, as well as the Inflection Point time travel series.

Author Note: For my friends across the Pond, please note this book is written in UK English and uses single quotes rather than double ones. Yes, Brits are weird like that! Please also note that there is the occasional use of strong language in The Signal and the story deals with adult themes. Recommended age is 16+.

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  5. Publication date
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  6. Reading age
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GET READY TO LOSE SLEEP WITH THIS UNPUTDOWNABLE SERIES!

A sci-fi epic thriller that will draw you rapidly into the world of alien conspiracies, attempted cover-ups and a shadowy organisation fighting for control of our world. This page-turning series will take you on a whirlwind ride that we bend your mind and as it constantly builds throughout until the very last heart-pounding moment of each and every book.

We Were Never Alone
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A brilliant blend of high-tech action and mystery sci-fi.

A SIMPLY UNPUTDOWNABLE SERIES!

Discover today why so many readers have become addicted to this ultimate page-turning sci-fi thriller.

WE WERE NEVER ALONE...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FDZ5LJ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Voice from the Clouds
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Earth Song Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,739 ratings

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An Oxford author, rambling through the twisted path of his own mind. Paid to have his head in the clouds at all times, Nick loves nothing better than to let his imagination run riot in his books. Within the pages of his books and loosely constrained by science, he poses the question, “What if?”

Check out his website for information here: https://www.nick-cook.net

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Customers find this science fiction book highly entertaining with a thrilling narrative and well-developed characters. The story is fast-paced, keeping readers engaged throughout, and customers appreciate its thought-provoking nature, with one review highlighting its multiverse premise. While the writing quality receives mixed feedback, customers generally enjoy the book's brevity.

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45 customers mention "Readability"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, with one mentioning they finished it in one sitting.

"...Once I began reading I was hooked from the first chapter. If you loved Scully and Mulder then this is your story!" Read more

"I liked it! The story drew me in and kept my interest, I cared for the characters, etc...." Read more

"Well written, fast paced and very believable. Good story line good character selection and fun to imagine happening...." Read more

"...It is well written, mysterious, suspenseful, and entertaining, and a fine four star story, worth only three stars because it is merely a ‘hook’for a..." Read more

45 customers mention "Story quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the narrative of this science fiction book, describing it as thrilling and plausible, with one customer highlighting its intriguing mix of possibility and probability.

"...The story is written so unscientific minds, like my own, can easily deduct what's being told and why...." Read more

"I liked it! The story drew me in and kept my interest, I cared for the characters, etc...." Read more

"...Good story line good character selection and fun to imagine happening. I liked the location ideas and the expected government involvement...." Read more

"...It is well written, mysterious, suspenseful, and entertaining, and a fine four star story, worth only three stars because it is merely a ‘hook’for a..." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer particularly noting the strong female protagonist.

"I liked it! The story drew me in and kept my interest, I cared for the characters, etc...." Read more

"Well written, fast paced and very believable. Good story line good character selection and fun to imagine happening...." Read more

"...Strong Female protagonist has enchanted me, while the men in this story appear more like Howard and Raj on The Big Bang Theory...." Read more

"...The beginning of the book really does a good job of introducing the characters and explaining their backgrounds, viewpoints, and relationships which..." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a fast read that keeps moving quickly.

"Well written, fast paced and very believable. Good story line good character selection and fun to imagine happening...." Read more

"...both Sci-Fi and Government Coverups, this author takes on a fast paced adventure through a “First Contact” event...." Read more

"...It was interesting, fast-paced, and didn’t have any of the moments you sometimes have with SF book crying foul with unbelievable leaps in future..." Read more

"...I enjoyed the story, and the subject a great deal. It was a fast read, and I am very glad I took the time to read it...." Read more

5 customers mention "Thought provoking"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one customer particularly appreciating its multiverse premise.

"...job of introducing the characters and explaining their backgrounds, viewpoints, and relationships which is something that it took the X-Files a..." Read more

"...I like the main character and the multiverse premise which is a little different. I will probably get the next in the series." Read more

"The Signal is fast paced and thought provoking. The plot and supporting concepts are sound while still easy to follow." Read more

"Very thought provoking! I loved it!" Read more

4 customers mention "Shortness"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is short.

"This is a rather short read and is more of a prequel / teaser to the true first book of a series...." Read more

"...a signal, not rhe least being sagans contact, but i liked this one, short, to the ppint and nice enough that i wanna know more" Read more

"Good but too short...." Read more

"Short, fun romp..." Read more

3 customers mention "Attention span"3 positive0 negative

Customers say the book kept their attention throughout the read.

"...The book was good in holding my interest but more variety within the content would have pushed it up even more." Read more

"This book grabbed and held my attention through out the read. It was a very plausible and action packed story...." Read more

"A great read that keeps your attention throughout. Solid beginning to what promises to be a thoughtful story. The truth IS out there!" Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with one customer describing it as a cleverly written sci-fi novel, while another finds it poorly edited.

"...Creative problem solving- I’ll give that 5 stars every time!" Read more

"...I have is the lack of editing that leaves out pronouns, scrambles words in a sentence or uses repetitious words which drives me crazy as a former..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this, great characterization and an intriguing multi layered premise." Read more

"...It just didn't rock me. And always my pet peeve -- it was poorly edited. Several typos and grammatical flaws...." Read more

The truth is out there! Beware the AI.
4 out of 5 stars
The truth is out there! Beware the AI.
Exciting & very X-files like. Female protagonist is very surprising & steps up as a Dana Scully, Jack Reacher mix/clone & I lust for her. Look forward to her bad ass kicking some deep state ass & ongoing adventure for the truth & AI mystery to save us. Big thumbs up, read it you'll enjoy. Thank you to the author for this free intro to the series, I'm on board for the rest.
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  • Headly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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    A great story for this time line. All of a sudden more important information from credible witnesses have begun to make an appearance about UAPs that have been squashed by national governments around the world going back over 80 years.
    This story takes the outer space theme and morphs that into a visit from an alternate universe with a message of danger for our earth.
    The story is written so unscientific minds, like my own, can easily deduct what's being told and why. Once I began reading I was hooked from the first chapter. If you loved Scully and Mulder then this is your story!
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  • Tom N
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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    I liked it! The story drew me in and kept my interest, I cared for the characters, etc. My only issue with it was that it's short - at 134 pages, it's basically a novella intro to the actual series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important. From Ed in the US
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
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    Well written, fast paced and very believable. Good story line good character selection and fun to imagine happening. I liked the location ideas and the expected government involvement. I would love to someday visit the Lowel Observatory, being an old sifi nut myself. But in these uncertain times it's probably not going to happen. But that's what dreams are for. Right!
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  • Clabe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good series "hook", worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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    Lauren Stelleck has a rare ability to ‘see’ sounds in her head as colors and images. Not all sounds, but the sounds received by radio telescopes from the ‘ether’. However, while indulging her passion for experiencing these sounds at the Lovell Radio Observatory, the equipment goes crazy with an unbelievably strong signal that causes electrical pyrotechnics not just at Lovell but also at radio telescopes worldwide. What could possibly cause such a phenonema? Whatever it is, the government sees it as a threat to national security and locks Lovell, and Lauren down.

    The Signal is the ‘hook’ for the four Earth Song Series. It is an effective hook making readers want to understand where the phantom signal is coming from and what the effects will be. It is well written, mysterious, suspenseful, and entertaining, and a fine four star story, worth only three stars because it is merely a ‘hook’for a serial series
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  • Galaxie
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    Is a bit YA but I liked it. Good banter, it’s as if the x files was a spaghetti western. Entertaining.
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  • Bob Heede
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Signal
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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    Combining both Sci-Fi and Government Coverups, this author takes on a fast paced adventure through a “First Contact” event. Strong Female protagonist has enchanted me, while the men in this story appear more like Howard and Raj on The Big Bang Theory. That being my only criticism of this book, being a strong male protagonist myself. Penny may have rival for my affection.

    If anyone hasn’t seen The Big Bang Theory, then my references will be misunderstood. Are there any?

    I going to follow Sentinel for now, for the sake of my marriage.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • God's Crissie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fast read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
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    At first it seemed a breezy, lite read, not serious, with a bubble-headed female scientist. But the plot twists grew on me and I got involved in the story. I loved it by the end! The woman was still pretty ditzy, but she gained some grit during the crisis. Creative problem solving- I’ll give that 5 stars every time!
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  • JessicaR
    4.0 out of 5 stars It takes some time to get into the action
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2019
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    The intro lasts longer than in a lot of books with a similar theme - character development, setting, etc but once the action starts it really speeds up. Near the middle/end one of the characters mentions Mulder and Scully from the X-Files. I would say it's an appropriate comparision. The beginning of the book really does a good job of introducing the characters and explaining their backgrounds, viewpoints, and relationships which is something that it took the X-Files a whole series to create but at one point it just made me ask "is it ever going to start?" but it was worth hanging in because it went white hot once it started.

    There is a soft cliff-hanger... one of those where you aren't completely compelled to continue but the full story is still out there...
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  • Phoebe D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one sitting
    Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2022
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    This was a story that I have enjoyed and am now going to find the rest of them. A real sifi story.
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  • Hilary Ruth Kilpatrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars love space series now. Well done, great characters.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2023
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    See above Good read, looking fwd 2 d next series, a bit confusing re so many characters, reads a bit like d ufo chasers, in jn chaneys Backyard starship series. I love space series now. Well done, great characters.
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  • Meenaz Lodhi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting!
    Reviewed in Spain on April 11, 2019
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    “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”Carl Sagan
    This has been a wonderful introduction of synaesthesia, the ability to see figures and colours from sound, a rare ability, and to the most important question: are we alone in this universe? Do multiverses exist? Mix a transcendence discovery with government interventions, a secret organization, the mystery and intrigue involved makes up an explosive combination of SciFi thriller, just what I love! The characters interact realistically, with excitement, trepidation, fear and optimism and determination. Im definitely going to follow the series!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2021
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    Science Fiction without being silly. Easy read with action and intrigue. Looking forward to the series. Reminds me of the science fiction I read as a kid.
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  • Percy W Spicer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2021
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    An entertaining and fast pace story with interesting characters. Thoroughly enjoyed the read. The input of AI intelligence was interesting
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