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FreeForm: Beginnings: An Alien First Contact Science Fiction Thriller (FreeForm Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Orrin Jason Bradford (Author), Brad Swift (Author), Victor Habbick (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
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An unseen invasion: the ultimate threat…


When a mysterious spacecraft is uncovered in the North Carolina mountains, agent Pat Vogt’s life begins to look increasingly alien. Betrayed by her own government, she’s forced to unravel a conspiracy that holds implications for existence on Earth...and beyond.



Years later, Vogt returns to find the mountain town of Waynesboro fostering secrets much darker than she’d ever imagined. Even her closest ally, Dr. Allen Pritchard, withholds crucial information, and his desire to mend a painful past may jeopardize the human race.



Who is genetic engineer Fredic Homlin, and what connection does the Biogentrix Corporation’s chilling technology touted as the ‘play dough of life’ represent? Can one headstrong woman reveal the truth in time, or will something else be sown?


Beginnings is the shifting shape of much that lies ahead...


Orrin Jason Bradford’s style has been compared to the “early works of Dean Koontz and the late great Michael Crichton.” Freeform: Beginnings is the first novel in the action-packed, sci-fi Freeform series. If you’re a fan of fast-paced sci-fi novels with exciting storylines and unforgettable characters, get your hands on this thriller by Orrin Jason Bradford!



(Previously published as Freeform.)



The FreeForm series includes:


    • FreeForm: Crash (a prequel)

    • FreeForm: Beginnings

    • FreeForm: Reborn

    • FreeForm: Resumed

    • FreeForm: New Birth

    • FreeForm: New Power

    • FreeForm: New Earth

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      252 pages
    3. Language
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      On Kindle Scribe
    5. Publication date
      April 1, 2012
    6. File size
      2092 KB
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    About the Author

    Orrin Jason Bradford is the pen name for W. Bradford Swift, a veterinarian turned visionary fiction and nonfiction author. As the co-founder of the Life On Purpose Institute, Swift has written the Life On Purpose series that includes the award-nominated Life on Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life. In the YA category, he is the author of the Zak Bates Eco-Adventure series for animal lovers of all ages, and the Amberlin series.  Under his pen name, he's written the Saga of the Dandelion Expansion that includes the FreeForm and the Kindred trilogies of sci-fi thrillers.

    Swift became an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction as an eleven-year-old boy when his next-door neighbor, a children's librarian, took pity on his single-parent mom. Bored out of his gourd with no one to play with but good 'ol mom, he drove her crazy until Mrs. Crabtree brought home a stack of books she knew would hook a young boy's imagination. It worked. Swift has been hooked ever since.
    Swift lives in the "Paradise Found" of the North Carolina mountains.
    Visionary Fiction
    (As Orrin Jason Bradford)
    The     FreeForm SF series currently includes
    • FreeForm: Crash (A prequel)
    • FreeForm: Beginnings
    • FreeForm: Reborn
    • FreeForm: Resumed
    • FreeForm: New Birth
    • FreeForm: New Power
    • FreeForm: New Earth

    Short Story Anthologies
    Fantastic Fables of Foster FlatMore Fantastic Fables of Foster Flat (volume 2)
    Hunt Along the Iron River & Other Timeless Tales    Babble

    Babble (Book one of the Cosmic Conspiracy series)

    (As W. Bradford Swift)

    Spacehoppers

    Zak Bates Eco-Adventure Books
    • Dominion Over All 
    • Endangered

    Amberlin series
    • Amberlin: Divine Destiny
    • Amberlin: Awakening

    Visionary Non-fiction

    Life On Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life
    Spiral of Fulfillment: Living an Inspired Life of Service, Simplicity & Spiritual Serenity
    Purposeful Prosperity

    Product details

    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007QUX57C
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Porpoise Publishing (April 1, 2012)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2012
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 2092 KB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
    • Customer Reviews:
      4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings

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    W. Bradford Swift

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    Former small animal veterinarian, W. Bradford Swift writes fantasy, science fiction, and visionary fiction. He is best known for his eco-fantasy books for teens and young adults to inspire them to become joyful lifelong readers as well as caring and responsible stewards for Earth and all its inhabitants. Dr. Swift believes reading for pleasure stretches the imagination of young readers in ways that TV, movies, or video games do not. He also loves to encourage young people to write their own stories, knowing that some of them will grow into the world’s future authors as he did.

    Claim your free audiobook and ebook copy of Dominion Over All (book one of the Zak Bates Eco-adventure series at http://www.wbradfordswift.com/ or scroll down on that page for your copy of Free Form: Crash, the long-awaited prequel to the FreeForm Series

    Swift became an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction as an eleven-year-old boy when his next-door neighbor, Ms. Crabtree, a children's librarian, took pity on his single-parent mom. Bored out of his gourd with no one to play with but his mom, he drove her crazy until Mrs. Crabtree brought home a stack of books she knew would hook a young boy's imagination. It worked. He has been an avid reader ever since, and for the past three decades an author as well. But it took an impulse buy that led him to start writing.

    One day in 1984, Swift strolled into an Apple Store and walked out a proud owner of a new Macintosh computer and printer. By Monday, he had a good case of buyer’s remorse as he agonized over my impulsive purchase. To justify this expensive toy, he decided it had to be a “sign”—time to start writing. He had toyed with the idea for years, but one look at the credit card statement alerted him to the time was NOW! The fuse for a new passion and career in writing was lit.

    Since that first spark, Swift has worn out several different Apple computers as he has enjoyed a ‘combo career’ as a writer and life coach resulting in:

    • 30 years of professional writing experience

    • Published over 2 dozen books

    • Contributed to dozens of national and international magazines

    • Over three decades of coaching including 20-plus years as a Life On Purpose Coach and leading transformational programs for Landmark Education (now Landmark Worldwide).

    He continues this combo career as an author and Write On Purpose Coaching empowering aspiring authors to move from one day wanting to write to moving forward today and without needing to suffer from buyer’s remorse.

    Swift lives in the “Paradise Found” of the North Carolina mountains with his wife and a menagerie of four-legged family members. He may be reached online in any of these ways:

    Author’s website: www.wbradfordswift.com

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorwbradfordswift

    Facebook author's page: https://www.facebook.com/wbradfordswift

    Orrin Jason Bradford's Multiverse on Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245108559236914/

    Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/bradonpurpose

    BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/orrin-jason-bradford

    Twitter account: https://twitter.com/BradOnPurpose

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV1ChaOscax0JDqWALvQZsQ

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    Fluffyluggage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy genius!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016
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    This book is ridiculously incredible. It takes what I'd think of as alien invasion, the pod people, and all that and just puts it in one big blender and the spits it out into a whole new way of looking at what it could be. It's absolutely genius and mind-blowing. Clearly left with a cliffhanger for another installment, there's so much potential, and frankly, I can't wait to read it! Excellent storytelling, clearly the author knows what he's speaking about when it comes to much of the greater details. Characters are those you want to root for, even those you don't quite know where they stand yet... great read. Easy to read in one or 2 sittings!
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    Uncle SAM
    5.0 out of 5 stars To stop the death of Earth
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
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    A good story, keeps your interest and is well written. The main protagonists are fully fleshed out and dedicated to their cause. They fight the good fight but only one can win. The only thing that struck me as a little odd was the role reversal of the male and female characters. It bugged me for awhile before I figured out what was causing the annoyance. Once I solved it, I went and enjoyed the rest of the book. The book is probably for the mature reader
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    Jim
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wild
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
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    This book was well written and executed by keeping you interested through the entire process. It was well thought out
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    Betty55
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hatched from animals!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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    The only pet doctor in a small town, Allen, living on grief hides an alien, (born from a lost dog that grows into a baby boy) he wants to be his dead son. This story is too close to being real. The government tries to cover up an alien landing by terminating Pat, the employee that saw it. Ten years later she is still searching for it. She meets Allen near the landing site. The chase begins. This is a MUST READ. How many have hatched in 10 years?
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    Colin Noel-Johnson
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but a little disturbing in parts
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016
    Unfortunately I can't remember when or where I received a copy of this ebook, it might have been in exchange for an honest review but I don't remember.

    I ended up enjoying this book, even though I nearly quit reading it at the start of the second chapter, I'm just not that big of a gory surgery person, but it wasn't as bad as I feared and I really began enjoying this book.
    The characters are well written and I actually found myself caring about what was happening to each one.
    I heartily recommend this ebook to anyone who enjoys a twist on alien invasion stories if you don't mind a few disturbing scenes.
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    Janice Paiano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Approach to the old “Aliens Invade Earth!!” Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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    I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. However, that did not influence my review. I really enjoyed this story! I had a little trouble visualizing the actual alien at times but that didn’t take away from brilliant character development (including the alien character) and engrossing tale Bradford spun. It kept me guessing and wondering how this would play out - I couldn’t put the book down! I for one am quite anxious to read the next book in this trilogy!
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    Leena in Missouri
    2.0 out of 5 stars I really thought I would like this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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    I couldn't get through it. Normally, I will read a book all the way with the idea that it will get better as things progress. But this one I had to put down just after starting High school Football (38% done).

    Though there is some background on the characters, there is no depth to them. There is no reason to want to root for the protagonist. Additionally, the dialog seemed forced. Very superficial.

    The overall plot is a good one. I just wish there was more ... depth to it.
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    Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020
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    I very much enjoyed this book, I also wanted to put my fist through my kindle
    I was that worked up, going to start on the very next as soon as I am finished
    with this review! By the way, totally recommend it!
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    C. Greenall
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping page-turning mystery for sci-fi and thriller fans
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2019
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    A spacecraft is found in the North Carolina Mountains and the UFO investigator, Pat, fights for her life with its inhabitant. The alien disappears and there is a subsequent cover up of events at the highest level. Pat is forced to resign.
    Years later Pat returns to the area to solve the mystery once and for all. She meets up with a local vet who has recently experienced strange births and mutations.
    What connection does the local, secretive genetic-engineering company have to the events in the town? What are they really up to? Will Pat find the missing alien? This is a gripping page-turning mystery for sci-fi and thriller fans.
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