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Nomad (The New Earth Series) Paperback – August 12, 2015

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Read the novel voted Science Fiction Book of the Year*, now in development for film. Nomad is the first book in a new four-part epic from million-copy bestseller Matthew Mather.
Humanity only has days to prepare. Can one family survive?
SOMETHING MASSIVE IS COMING, and it's heading for Earth. That's what astronomer Ben Rollins is told by NASA after being dragged out of bed in the middle of the night. His first instinct is to call his daughter, Jessica, who's vacationing in Italy with his wife.
“It's a hundred times bigger than the sun,” Ben tells them. “Somehow we can't see it yet, and we don't know what it is, but they're calling it Nomad--and in just months, the Earth may be destroyed.”
But how did they miss detecting it until now?
The world erupts into chaos as the end approaches, and Ben discovers his wife and daughter are trapped in Europe.
The key to Nomad's mystery--and humanity's ultimate survival--rests in the answers Ben pieces together from his old Cold War-era research papers, in the midst of a desperate scramble across continents to find his family before Nomad swallows the planet.
A Coming Apocalypse…
A Mystery from Deep Space…
An Epic Adventure Thriller…
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Nomad is the first novel in a four-book saga that follows one family's fight to survive on a new Earth after a whole new category of disaster, all the more frightening as the science behind it was developed by a team of astrophysicists from CERN, SETI, and the Keck Observatory. This sweeping epic comes from the mind of author Matthew Mather, whose novels have sold over a million copies and been translated and published in 24 countries.
* Voted Science Fiction Book of the Year by Authors on Air Global network (2 million listeners in 46 countries). Nomad has ranked as Amazon’s bestselling book in the adventure, dystopian, hard science fiction, and post-apocalyptic categories, and Amazon’s bestseller in the techno thriller and terrorism thriller categories.

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Nomad: A Thriller (The New Earth Series, Book 1)
Sanctuary (The New Earth Series, Book 2)
Resistance (The New Earth Series, Book 3)
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The mystery begins

The mystery begins...

A massive but invisible object is discovered hurtling from deep space toward the center of the solar system. Physicists are unable to explain it, but from their desperate calculations, in just weeks the Earth may be destroyed by an anomaly they name NOMAD.

Jess Rollins

The Rollins family...

Jessica Rollins is vacationing in Italy when she gets the call from her father. He's an astronomer working at NASA, and detected the anomaly years before but hadn't understood the danger. For decades he'd forgotten about it, but now desperately recovers his original research to try and discover what NOMAD is, the mystery behind it and how humanity might survive.

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Humanity Has Only Weeks To Prepare...

As the world erupts into chaos, Jess and her mother desperately try to reconnect with her father and prepare for the unthinkable. This is the story of one family's struggle for survival in the face of a disaster that threatens to destroy the entire solar system--or change it into something entirely new.

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Translated into sixteen languages, with 20th Century Fox now developing his second novel, CyberStorm, for a major film release, Matthew Mather's books are sold worldwide. He began his career at the McGill Center for Intelligent Machines, then started several high-tech ventures in everything from computational nanotechnology to electronic health records, weather prediction systems to genomics, and even designed an award-winning brain-training video game. He now works as a full-time author of speculative fiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Matthew Mather ULC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 343 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1987942043
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1987942040
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.86 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The New Earth Series
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Amazon Charts Bestseller Matthew Mather's books have sold millions of copies, accumulated over 100,000 ratings on Goodreads, Audible and Amazon, been translated and published in over 24 countries across the globe, and optioned for multiple movie and television contracts. He began his career as a researcher at the McGill Center for Intelligent Machines before starting and working in high-tech ventures ranging from nanotechnology to cyber security. He now works as a full-time author of speculative and science fiction thrillers.

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Customers find this science fiction book engaging, with a well-researched plot that becomes a page-turner and masterful integration of science into the narrative. The writing is well-crafted, with action sequences and dialogue that are easy to follow, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The pacing receives mixed reactions - while some find it well-paced, others say it moves too slowly. Some customers find the story depressingly repetitive and boring.

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758 customers mention "Suspenseful story"595 positive163 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, describing it as a good sci-fi tale that becomes a real page turner, with one customer noting its great mix of technical and psychological drama.

"Great story, I can't wait to read the next book! Good science and thrilling adventure. I absolutely love Jess, she's tough and resourceful...." Read more

"...There are captures, escapes, remarkable coincidences, mini-disasters, deaths (both in the millions and within the focused group of survivors)...." Read more

"A very interesting and technical story line starting in Rome Italy about an astrophysicist, Ben Rollins, being called in to help other..." Read more

"...I liked the story. Some of the science I didn't understand, of course, but I eventually learned what the scientists meant overall the more I read...." Read more

744 customers mention "Readability"707 positive37 negative

Customers find the book interesting and enjoyable, with several noting that certain sections were particularly great. One customer mentions that it is wonderfully researched.

"...Good science and thrilling adventure. I absolutely love Jess, she's tough and resourceful...." Read more

"A very interesting and technical story line starting in Rome Italy about an astrophysicist, Ben Rollins, being called in to help other..." Read more

"...Another good point is that there were no supply-runs, no hiking for miles and miles and miles...." Read more

"...And like many of the best science thrillers, the story has the ring of solid research and the latest theory...." Read more

373 customers mention "Science content"345 positive28 negative

Customers appreciate the science content in the book, finding it interesting and well-researched, with believable integration into the storytelling. One customer notes that the author uses actual science in constructing the solar system, while another highlights the author's good knowledge of astronomy and physics.

"Great story, I can't wait to read the next book! Good science and thrilling adventure. I absolutely love Jess, she's tough and resourceful...." Read more

"...I gave this book a five rating because of the technical details and the good story line...." Read more

"...In the beginning, I found myself bored with the story. The science had my attention, all the terminology, the analysis, very interesting stuff...." Read more

"...The same is true for Nomad, with actual astronomical possibilities...." Read more

270 customers mention "Writing quality"208 positive62 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, particularly noting the well-crafted action sequences and dialogue, with one customer highlighting the fluid style that makes it an easy read.

"...It's not all dark, there are lighter moments and acts of human kindness amidst the devastation. I really liked the story...." Read more

"...The science had my attention, all the terminology, the analysis, very interesting stuff...." Read more

"...This series was a gargantuan effort with a good premise but it just didn't hold together, particularly in character development...." Read more

"...It definitely gets a bit ridiculous at times and jumps the shark more than once, but overall it's a good read...." Read more

268 customers mention "Character development"198 positive70 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the six main characters are richly developed and easy to get to know.

"...All the while the action continues at a good pace. The main characters are well developed, and the heroine, although she has self doubts, steps up..." Read more

"...Our characters are real and we want them to be real and to make it in the face of overwhelming adversity...." Read more

"...The characters were well drawn, the disaster was scary to think about and not one that I've read in other books lately...." Read more

"...for most apocalypse stories, but the difference is, the characters could never get home. They were overseas and trapped by their circumstances...." Read more

69 customers mention "Style"65 positive4 negative

Customers praise the book's style, describing it as a real page turner that is brilliantly created and very impressive, with one customer noting its stunning detail.

"...characters, the country and even the romance was just right.not too graphic. Which is good ...." Read more

"...is narrated in a very cinematic way, not only you can easily picture the incredible images in your head, it's almost like being in a big 3d cinema..." Read more

"...The vivid imagery throughout brought me into the story and the plot moved forward with unexpected twists and turns as I have come to expect from..." Read more

"Nomad probably has the most convincing depiction I've read of the loss of control over our lives in the face of a looming apocalyptic event...." Read more

174 customers mention "Pacing"119 positive55 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it very well-paced and a fast read, while others note that the story progresses very slowly.

"...It's not all dark, there are lighter moments and acts of human kindness amidst the devastation. I really liked the story...." Read more

"...The action is intense and nearly nonstop...." Read more

"...But apparently it is very large and moving very fast and is just beginning to perturb the orbits of the outer planets...." Read more

"...First, let me say, I liked that the slow unfolding of the disaster is something I always like...." Read more

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Customers find the book boring and repetitive, describing it as ultimately depressing and filled with clichés.

"Not really feeling this story and a little miffed at why the handicapped female veteran is only character regularly beaten, robbed and mistreated by..." Read more

"...In the beginning, I found myself bored with the story. The science had my attention, all the terminology, the analysis, very interesting stuff...." Read more

"...and help you understand the actions and decisions they still feel a bit cliches but that is just nitpicking." Read more

"...(I suppose that was to try to dream up the events in the plot) slowed my interest...." Read more

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Matthew Mather Nomad I read your book Mr. Mather, Cyberstorm, awhile back and was very impressed. When I read Nomad I was also very impressed. It is a wonderful story line to build characters on. Imagine, knowing a huge objected was hurtling toward Earth and we’ll probably be toast. I think you did a fine job of depicting the diverse situations that would unfold on the world stage if something like this happened, and in the character’s lives and interactions. Your characters were deep, and the emotions they evoked were gripping, as was in Cyberstorm. I really enjoyed the book, and was glad it ended the way it did. Very good subplots that supported the characters and their reactions and actions regarding the events. I learned a lot as a writer from your writing as well. I also noted the coincidence of your story, and the recent discoveries in astronomy, as you mentioned in a comment you made. That kind of gave me a tingly feeling, as I’m sure it did you. In fact, this will most probably happen someday, be it a neutron star, a black hole, or another type of space object. I enjoy your work, Sir. I will read more. G. F. Smith Author of Smartbrain, and the Subjected Series Smartbrain (Penchant Series) (Volume 1)
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  • Deb Dapson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and thrilling!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025
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    Great story, I can't wait to read the next book! Good science and thrilling adventure. I absolutely love Jess, she's tough and resourceful. I only just discovered Matthew Mather and I am excited to read more of his fiction. Definitely recommend!!
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  • Glenn Talbott
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good End Of The World Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016
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    This is a review of Nomad and it's sequel Sanctuary. Nomad starts off fairly slowly with the build up to the coming astronomical disaster and the typical government-military-industrial-complex cover up to keep the disaster secret while preparing sanctuary to insure survival of the few. Inter-chapter flash forwards let the reader know that she S will HTF. As the disaster approaches the story focuses on the heroine and a small group of potential survivors and the pace picks up. There are hints of revelations of the cover up and multiple, overlapping, groups of good/bad guys both opposing our potential survivors or helping them behind the scenes. There are captures, escapes, remarkable coincidences, mini-disasters, deaths (both in the millions and within the focused group of survivors). The Big One occurs and (some of) the bad guys are exposed and eliminated. Sanctuary picks up in the aftermath of the disaster when the group of survivors decides that their current situation is untenable and they must travel across the devastated landscape both for their own survival, to clear their names, and deliver a backpack full of scientific data which may or may not save the future of civilization if or when civilization is rebuilt. Besides harsh conditions and random acts of human savagery, they are also being tracked, hunted, or maybe aided by the nefarious competing groups of multinational conspirators who want our survivors dead, or alive and exploited, or simply want the data they are carrying. It's not all dark, there are lighter moments and acts of human kindness amidst the devastation.

    I really liked the story. Nomad spent considerable time explaining the scientific basis of the astronomical disaster, while Sanctuary focused more on the small group human reactions to it. All the while the action continues at a good pace. The main characters are well developed, and the heroine, although she has self doubts, steps up to be the true leader (although one would expect no less of a Marine - Semper Fi Jess). I think the only thing that keeps me from giving these books five stars is that the main characters' escapes from capture and death, and the "coincidences" that occur seem to be too much.

    Both Nomad and Sanctuary end satisfactorily without mid-action cliff hangers, but still leaving room for sequels. Buy these books and be prepared to have difficulty putting them down. I am waiting for a third sequel.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Not going to complete book/series.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    Not really feeling this story and a little miffed at why the handicapped female veteran is only character regularly beaten, robbed and mistreated by author!
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  • Don Pruitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great highly technical story line.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015
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    A very interesting and technical story line starting in Rome Italy about an astrophysicist, Ben Rollins, being called in to help other astrophysicists, astronomers and scientist to help identify and track an unidentified object approaching our solar system. The object, which they had named Nomad, was not visible because it is approaching from the other side of the sun. But apparently it is very large and moving very fast and is just beginning to perturb the orbits of the outer planets. This is scenario number one.

    Many authors use the technique of multiple seemingly unrelated scenarios occurring simultaneously to introduce the characters in the story and the author, Matthew Mather, does the same here. Chapter two introduces the characters in scenario two who are a mother and daughter, Celeste and Jessica, enjoying a tour of a Tuscany Italy castle and grounds.

    I don’t want to give away the plot or compromise the story line, but the two scenarios continue where the characters are identified as husband, wife and daughter and they try to get together before the anticipated end of the world occurs.

    There are many twist and turns in the story where husband Ben Rollins and wife and daughter, Celeste and Jess, try to get back together. Both parties run into many obstacles that hamper their progress, but they always persevere and then move on to the next obstacle.

    There are many other characters introduced into the plot that initially are portrayed in one light but are later shown to be someone else with an entirely differently motive. (Toward the end, the story keeps you a bit off balance with the shift in character motives and character objectives.) I guess that this is all part of trying to be a good story teller. But with a 76 year old reader, it is a little hard sometimes to keep up with who are the good guys.

    Jess ends up being the hero of the story by defeating the bad guys. Jess has background of service in the Marines, astronomy and mountain climbing. And she does this even though her left leg has been amputated below the knee. This book is science fiction but it is still difficult to picture her defeating so many able bodied men to save her family etc.

    I gave this book a five rating because of the technical details and the good story line. I particularly liked the author’s notes at the end inviting the reader to a link as to where he got the data, via a software simulation program, to support his technical descriptions. My suggestion is that you read the story first and then look at the software simulation.
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  • Kevin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2016
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    I actually stumbled on this book while playing the fiction part of Universe Sandbox ².
    I'm usually not much of a reader but found the idea so interesting that I had to get the book.
    I read through it in the stretch of a few days and now I can't wait for the next part.
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  • Jay Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars So scarily believable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2019
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    Is this the end of the world or will mankind survive in sufficient numbers to recover and rebuild. The science behind this story is pretty gripping, drawing the reader in, making them question how they would feel and behave. Would they even want to know.
    Domesday hurtles towards them and only a few know what that reality could be. Earth could be totally destroyed or any survivors could be subject to unknown horrors, a true fate worse than death.
    Astronomer Ben Rollins gets drawn into tracking the unseen, 'the Nomad', working to narrow down the horrors that await. His daughter Jessica gets drawn into the scientific maze. Will Ben find a way to save humanity, even a small number of individuals, or will all his efforts prove worthless.
    I really enjoyed this book. The narrative was compelling and the characters drew me into their world.
    I look forward to the follow-up.
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  • Shayin CK
    5.0 out of 5 stars A post apocalypse book, but with good science
    Reviewed in India on April 12, 2016
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    This is the beginning of what is not called as the apocalypse genre. But here the apocalypse is based on something very scientific.
    The author uses the voyager anamoly, a little known (at least I had not heard of it before) space trivia. The voyager spacecrafts accelerated being the solar system for reasons not completely understood. The author has used this as the basis of his book and has explained various theories and the physics behind it succinctly. A great read.
    I am yet to begin the second book. Probably it will have less physics and more human relationship thing. But I loved the first part thoroughly.
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  • Graziella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nomad
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 17, 2018
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    Scary, very interesting story. You even learn some astronomy. Looking forward to the next installment of this series. Worth it!
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good, good, good
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 15, 2022
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    I love it!! Good story, good plot, good science, what's not to like?!!!
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