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Invasion (C.H.A.O.S. #1)

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He didn't ask to be a hero, but now all that stands between us and chaos . . . is Colt.

Colt McAlister was having the summer of his life. He spent his days surfing and his nights playing guitar on the beach with friends. He even met a girl and got his first car. But everything changes when his parents are killed in a freak accident.

He's forced to leave his old life behind a...more

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Published November 15th 2011 by Thomas Nelson Publishers (first published December 8th 2010)

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Mar 09, 2011 Reading Vacation's Mom rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Invasion spins sci-fi into a fantastic world of futuristic adventure. When a trio of teens get caught up in this out-of-this-world experience they must pull out all the stops to foil a sinister plot.

Surfer boy Colt, is out to avenge the deaths of his parents. As the leader of this trio, he is extremely intelligent, a fighter, and charming too. Dani, a sweet girl who has been Colt’s friend since they were toddlers, is also an expert hacker. Then there’s Oz. He’s flirty, sarcastic, and an amazing...more

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May 19, 2013 ChazM.SFHS rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Throughout the story of Invasion by Jon S. Lewis; a boy by the name of Colt Mccallister finds out that he's not the only one on planet earth. His friend Oz, and Dani go on an adventure to seek justice against the person that killed his parents. Through Colts journey, he discovers things that he believed could only exist in comic books like, yetis, big foot, flying motorcycles, and many other out of this world objects and terrestrials. This story is a great book for anyone that loves a science fi...more

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May 12, 2013 Mary Grace rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A world where aliens are real and the life of millions lies in the hands of a group called CHAOS. Chaos’ only role is to stop human extinction from happening.

The story is basically about Earth attempted to be dominated and taken over by an alien race called the Thule. Because of this crisis, CHAOS or The Central Headquarters Against the Occult and Supernatural was formed to maintain peace on Earth. You couldn’t just apply to be an agent, s...more This review is originally posted at The Solitary Bookworm

A world where aliens are real and the life of millions lies in the hands of a group called CHAOS. Chaos’ only role is to stop human extinction from happening.

The story is basically about Earth attempted to be dominated and taken over by an alien race called the Thule. Because of this crisis, CHAOS or The Central Headquarters Against the Occult and Supernatural was formed to maintain peace on Earth. You couldn’t just apply to be an agent, selection is strict and tedious and only the best becomes one. Sam has a chance to be an agent but will he make the cut?

Sam is our lead character in Invasion and he just turned 16. He’s a geek who enjoys video games, reading comics, surfing and hanging out with friends. There nothing exceptional with Sam on the outside but apparently, life is more complicated than what he believes and secrets will eventually be uncovered. Everything changes when his parents die and he uncovers secrets that will literally change his life.

I like Sam’s character. He is such a kid but you know he’s smart and mature. He’s very daring and brave too but at the end of the day, there’s no changing the fact that Sam is only 16. He has his limitations.

There’s much to learn about his life and what is expected of him. But so far, I like him. I see a lot of potential in this kid. Then we have Oz and Danielle, Sam’s closest friends. The gym buff, Oz, is actually the son of the director in CHAOS’. He’s very outgoing and has this in-you-face attitude but I consider it his charm. His flavor of humor can be a little harsh but as I said, it suits the character and that makes Oz’s character fun to read. He’s the type of friend you would want in a fight too. Very confident and dedicated but headstrong. Danielle on the other hand is Sam’s childhood friend. A video geek herself, Danielle’s ability lies with computers and hacking. What I felt lacking though was a little info on how this girl turned out the hacker she came to be. I felt that her character needed more than what was given for the reader to fully understand her whole persona but she’s definitely a strong secondary character too and an ass whooper.

These three characters has distinctive voices in the story and was given ample parts of the bigger picture. I’d say that they are written well yet needs more development. Well this is the first book so I am expecting more from these three in Alienation which is book 2.

Pacing, story line and world building was very good I’d say. Lewis really does have a vivid imagination for creating such a lush and adventure worthy world for the readers to enjoy. It’s a mix of modernity and science fiction which makes it easy to understand. It is a world where some alien lifeforms in various selection co-mingle with humans against one sole purpose. I am not a science fiction nut and sometimes I hate reading about it but Lewis’ writing style eased up to a reluctant reader like myself which made my experience worth it. I love the descriptiveness of Invasion and that helped in getting me on board with the whole story. Pacing was slow at first but immediately picked up and was way smoother than I expected.

Overall, Invasion is definitely a treat worth the praise. Packed with blazing action scenes, Lewis does have the talent to catch a readers attention. My feelings for Invasion was unexpected and I am ready for more of Sam, Oz and Dani against these icky and creepy aliens who kills everything on its path. Exciting, no? Now I am want more. (less)

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May 13, 2012 Beatnik Mary rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I admit it. I did not read the description of this book that carefully before I ordered it from Booksneeze.com. I was so excited that there was actually a fiction title available for review (usually I’m not fast enough to order those!) that I quickly ordered it and waited for it to arrive. When it did, I realized that the book is a YA (young adult literature) science fiction novel about a boy who has to save the world from aliens, and that it is the first...more

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May 12, 2012 Tyrean rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Invasion by Jon S. Lewis is a fast-paced, unique Christian Sci-fi tale, in which Colt McAlister, a teen from California is knocked out of his reality by characters that come straight out of his families’ favorite comic books. In the aftermath of his parent’s death, Colt is uprooted and sent to live in Arizona with his grandfather. He quickly becomes the target of Trident Biotech, one of the world’s largest companies, whose secrets his mother was trying to uncover before her death. Aliens, gatewa...more

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May 04, 2012 Steven R. McEvoy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-best-of, read-2011

This book took me completely by surprise. From the promo blurb about the book it looked interesting, but once I was reading it, I came to the conclusion that it is fantastic. In some ways it reads like classic science fiction by authors like Robert A. Heinlien, Isaac Asimov and others, yet with a slight religious twist much like C.S. Lewis's Space trilogy. The story is extremely well written. The characters are fresh and exciting. The plot has some amazing twists.

Colt's life has changed more tha...more

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Apr 17, 2012 Coby rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is about a boy who's dad takes him to a secret military camp to be tested for the military, along with a boy named Oz. when he's done, hes given a shot to make him forget everything he did there. then when he turns 16, his parents die. then colts has to move to Arizona to live with his grandpa, who used to be in the military. he ends up going to school with Oz , but he doesn't remember him at all. then he's taken to a abandoned warehouse to have someone tell him why his parents died, b...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Seth Skogerboe rated it 5 of 5 stars

Invasion… was… crazy/mind-blowing/awesome/spectacular/fantasmal/bombastic/etc. I can’t really come up with words for this novel. Honestly, I said to my mom, “This is AWESOME.” I was on page two. :-)

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Colt McAlister is the average California kid. Blond, mop-headed, blue eyes, fair skin- and he loves to surf. When on a vacation in Washington, his dad takes him to a military academy which turns out to be a training camp for potential cadets for CHAOS, a organization that protects Earth from anyth...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Tim Busbey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have to admit I'm a little late coming to the party on this one. "Invasion" was originally released early in 2011, the first book in the C.H.A.O.S. trilogy by Jon S. Lewis. I had seen it on the shelves and thought it looked really good but had just not found the time to read "Invasion." With the release of the second book in the series in January of this year, the publisher re-released "Invasion" for reviewers and I jumped at the chance to read and review it.

Colt McAllister is just a normal Ca...more I have to admit I'm a little late coming to the party on this one. "Invasion" was originally released early in 2011, the first book in the C.H.A.O.S. trilogy by Jon S. Lewis. I had seen it on the shelves and thought it looked really good but had just not found the time to read "Invasion." With the release of the second book in the series in January of this year, the publisher re-released "Invasion" for reviewers and I jumped at the chance to read and review it.

Colt McAllister is just a normal California teenager, enjoying his summer surfing and hanging with his friends. His average, ordinary life is upturned when his parents die in a car accident. Colt moves to Arizona to live with his grandfather, where his life is upturned yet again when he discovers that his family has been involved for generations in a top-secret organization (CHAOS)protecting the earth from alien invasion and his parents' accident was no accident. A world he thought existed only in video games and comic books has suddenly become very real. In a moment, Colt's life goes from surfing and girls to aliens, rocket backpacks and covert government agencies. With the assistance of his friends, Colt helps CHAOS attempt to repel the alien invasion.

I really enjoyed "Invasion," but then I've always been a sucker for alien invasion stories, comic books and video games. "Invasion" reads like a comic book come to life, which is no surprise given Lewis's extensive experience writing comic books. The target audience for the C.H.A.O.S. series is 11-14, but it is a fun read for anyone, even adults, who enjoys aliens, conspiracy theories and comic books. The characters are very well-developed and interesting and the story keeps you engrossed as you discover the truth along with the characters. As long as you go into this knowing the age group it was written for, you won't be disappointed. And if you have youngsters who love sci-fi, make sure you get this book in their hands.

I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel, "Alienation" and see where Lewis takes Colt and his friends.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I give "Invasion" a 4.5.

I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogging Program through booksneeze.com.
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Feb 27, 2012 Karen Yingling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Colt's life is not easy. After the death of both of his parents in a car crash, he is sent to live with his 85-year-old grandfather, a fit military type who was the inspiration for the Phantom Flyer comic book. Luckily, Colt has friends to ease his transition into school; Danielle, a family friend; Oz, whose father runs CHAOS, which is a government agency secretly saving our world from alien invasions; and a girl in whom he is interested romantically. During a trip to the CHAOS academy (which wa...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Kaylea rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Life seems pretty normal for Colt McAlister, until that faithful day when his parents are killed in a freak car accident.

Everything changes when he moves to Arizona to live with his grandfather and starts attending classes at a new school.

Suddenly, he finds out his grandfather and his family has connections to a secret organization - and his mother's investigative journalism piece on one of the nation's largest companies is probably why she - and his father - were killed.

Life as a 16-year-old is...more Life seems pretty normal for Colt McAlister, until that faithful day when his parents are killed in a freak car accident.

Everything changes when he moves to Arizona to live with his grandfather and starts attending classes at a new school.

Suddenly, he finds out his grandfather and his family has connections to a secret organization - and his mother's investigative journalism piece on one of the nation's largest companies is probably why she - and his father - were killed.

Life as a 16-year-old isn't so simple after all.

I picked up Invasion to read after I was given the second book in this series, Alienation. I found as I started reading the second book, I really wanted to know what happened in the first.

I was not disappointed. Invasion is an interesting book. Three friends work together to solve several mysteries - and along the way discover some sinister plots to end the world as we know it.

I wanted to find out more about this series, because I have an 11 year-old nephew, who is reading books like this with a voracious appetite. I thought this book would interest him for several reasons: the main character is a boy (that has become a new request), the main character is a "surfer/skater" dude; and it does involve a multi-dimensional world. (To say more might spoil the book.)

This book (and series) showcases Jon S. Lewis' experience of writing for DC Comics. I think the plot lines and the writing style will attract young readers - like my nephew.

Written for a Christian publisher, Invasion is not "heavy" on preaching, but rather showcases a "real-life" faith. The first book sets up a Biblical allegory that structures much of book two.

While I'm not the target market for this novel (the target, I suspect is my nephew), I found this book to be an intriguing, suspense-filled and well, simply a great read.

In all, on a scale of one to five, with five as the highest, I give this book a solid four. Reading book one left me wanting to know more (and I'll be honest, I finished book two over the weekend and I really don't want to wait a year for the third installment!)
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Feb 04, 2012 Vanya D. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, paranormal-urban-fantasy

When I requested from NetGalley "Alienation" to read and review, I had no idea it was the second installment to a series. Well, it turned out that there was book one that I had to read beforehand and that book was "Invasion". I honestly don't regret starting on this series because it was absolutely amazing. I'm already into book two because I just can't get enough of high school students Colt, Oz and Danielle and their adventures with the extra terrestrials and the biomedical Trident facilities....more

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Jan 27, 2012 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

C.H.A.O.S. #1
middle school & up

Colt has been invited to interview for a very select organization. Once the interview is over, he is given a drug that erases his memory of the top secret agency. Soon after, his parents are killed in a car accident. After the funeral he overhears a conversation between his grandfather and a Senator that indicates his parents were killed by the extremely powerful and ubiquitous Trident Corporation. He soon discovers that there is much more to the world than he...more

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Jan 26, 2012 Marthita rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, thriller, netgalley, sci-fi, male-protagonist

This book just blow off my mind… Is AMAZING! Is that amazing that I will name my son Colt… Ok, fine, maybe that won’t happen but this is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time; maybe is not a paranormal book, but I just love it and I will definitely keep reading the series.

Since the first page we are in the middle of CHAOS quarters, and met our first alien: Lohr, a therik or, in human language, big foot. The author starts to introduce us into a new world where Earth is connect to a lot...more This book just blow off my mind… Is AMAZING! Is that amazing that I will name my son Colt… Ok, fine, maybe that won’t happen but this is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time; maybe is not a paranormal book, but I just love it and I will definitely keep reading the series.

Since the first page we are in the middle of CHAOS quarters, and met our first alien: Lohr, a therik or, in human language, big foot. The author starts to introduce us into a new world where Earth is connect to a lot of doors that lead to another planets, and even when a lot of aliens are friendly and don’t wish to harm us, there are others that just want to conquer and destroy us all, the worst are the Thule, giant lizards with six arms and the power to shape shift. The plot has a back up story, in which we learn that during the World War II, Hitler had alien contact and the Thule were the first in offer help… From this story a comic was created, “The Phantom Flyer and the agents from CHAOS”, a comic that Colt knows so well that he is ready to be a new agent; but since he’s only sixteen, when his first trials are done, he had his memory wiped out… You know, to protect the nation and stuff. But when his parents are killed in car accident, Colt ends up in the middle of a war against the Thule, even when his grandpa doesn’t like it.
The plot is very simple and is very easy to get drawn into it, I was in with this book by chapter five o six and couldn’t put it down; it has action, mystery and comedy, but there isn’t a lot of romance, just about two or three scenes. The imagination of the author is incredible, all the aliens, the scenarios and the artifacts that CHAOS use are “out of this world” (pun intend!)

The characters are interesting, and Colt is an amazing lead character, but my favorite is still Oz, he has a very weird sense of humor. The secondary characters and the entire plot about CHAOS is very superficial, but I think is because the author didn’t want to give us a lot of information, just to prevent that our brains collapsed… But now the only thing I want to do is to read the sequel!

Even when science fiction isn’t your thing and you are pretty clueless about who is Yoda, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader; or why in the name of everything that’s holy Spock has pointy ears and what is that strange thing he does with his fingers (if you don’t know this things I will send the Thule after you, I swear!), I highly recommend this book to you… Give it a try and you will see the world in a very new and exciting way! (less)

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Dec 15, 2011 Xianyq rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The story gets started with the background information of "Alien does exist". And our main character got caught, in between, of wars fought between human and aliens to keep our planet safe from the invasion.

The plot is fairly attracting, it has many ups and downs. The author used his imagination to create a highly imaginative universe with shape shifters and cool technology. The story is intense; a great percentage of it is about battles, actions, while there are some chapters talking about High...more The story gets started with the background information of "Alien does exist". And our main character got caught, in between, of wars fought between human and aliens to keep our planet safe from the invasion.

The plot is fairly attracting, it has many ups and downs. The author used his imagination to create a highly imaginative universe with shape shifters and cool technology. The story is intense; a great percentage of it is about battles, actions, while there are some chapters talking about High School Romance and Friendship; a nice mix to get the audience not so exhausted.

In my opinion, the plot is evil; when I was reading the book, I was drawn by the amazing world of alien invasions. But while receiving joyfulness, I ignored many small things- the details that might lead us to find the themes of the book. Until I read “Reading group guide” section did I found interesting details about the themes; and why I said “Plot Is Evil” is because the book spends two-third of its chapters talking about battling and yet the themes do not relate to them at all!

In my opinion, the biggest theme I can think of is about “Changes”; what will happen if suddenly our world changes; this is reflected through our main character- Colt, the 16-year-old surfer boy. When his parents got into the fatal car accident, his world changed; the love he took for grunted are now gone. Cause by the death of his parents, he has to move to Arizona with his grandparents; this is also a change for him- he has to adapt with his new guardian, new school, new environment while leaving his old friends. And last, the biggest change for Colt is his worldview, from a person who does not believe conspiracy theories at all to expert who knows all about aliens.

I liked the book, not because of its exciting plot, in fact, I think the plot is unrealistic because the “hero’s journey” has been to smooth. I like it because it really made me think, exercise my brain into questioning about what if these things happen to me? In all those Chapters, my favorite chapter is at the moment when Colt expresses his true feeling towards his parents the first time; does it ever get easier? It is a powerful question. I do believe many other audiences thought the same thing.

In conclusion, the book is a good one. If you like actions, and smooth endings, this book will be the best fit for you.
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Oct 13, 2011 J.Elle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Colt is leading a normal life until the night his parents are killed in an accident and he is ripped from everything he knows and sent to live with his grandfather. There he discovers that his parents were murdered because his mom was about to uncover a large corporation’s plot for mind-control. Then, he also finds out that there are aliens and shape shifters and flying motorcycles and all other sorts of crazy things he’d only read about in his comic books. To be honest, I’m only able to remembe...more

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Apr 07, 2011 Mindy Detweiler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2011

Imagine if you found out that all the creatures of myth like Bigfoot were real and that they were really creatures from other worlds. Imagine if you found out that there was a plot to take over the world and wipe humans off the face of the earth. Imagine if everything in one of your favorite comics really were true.

This is what Colt learns after his parents are killed in a car accident. He must move to Arizona with his grandfather, who isn't at all as he seems. Colt meets Oz and has a vague sens...more

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Mar 24, 2011 Birgit rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

With Invasion Christian author Jon S. Lewis presents an adventurous science fiction novel in the first installment of his A C.H.A.O.S. Novel series.
What starts off with the death of Colt McAlister's parents in a car accident, soon develops into a fast paced story with a thrilling premise of conspiracy theory meets alien invasion. Together with his friends Dani and Oz, Colt soon finds out that this accident was actual murder and that there is still more at risk than the world could possibly imagi...more

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Mar 13, 2011 J.C. Hart rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Invasion is a fast paced YA sci-fi, set on earth, which I enjoyed far more than I thought I would.

Colt McAlister is a sixteen year old surfer whose life is going pretty smoothly until his parents are killed by a drunk driver – or are they?

The story really kicks off once Colt has moved to Arizona to live with his grandfather. Or more precisely, from the moment Colt overhears a conversation between his grandfather and a man he doesn’t really know, which raises suspicions in Colt’s mind about who –...more Invasion is a fast paced YA sci-fi, set on earth, which I enjoyed far more than I thought I would.

Colt McAlister is a sixteen year old surfer whose life is going pretty smoothly until his parents are killed by a drunk driver – or are they?

The story really kicks off once Colt has moved to Arizona to live with his grandfather. Or more precisely, from the moment Colt overhears a conversation between his grandfather and a man he doesn’t really know, which raises suspicions in Colt’s mind about who – or what – actually killed his parents. Very quickly he finds himself immersed in a world that is no longer what it seems, questioning everything around him.

Colt’s main allies in this novel are his childhood friend Danielle, a pretty gamer girl, who has loads of smarts and computer skills (read: hacker), and Oz, who he meets at his new high school. Oz seems to know everyone and everything, actually he seems to be pretty much perfect.

Which brings me to one of my very few criticisms of the book – the trio are pretty great. They don’t seem to have many flaws, unless you can count being shy at times, a little awkward with the opposite sex, and feeling out of depth in some situations flaws; personally, I think those are all just normal things for teenagers. I haven’t read a lot of YA, so perhaps that need for flawed characters isn’t so important for the audience as it is with adults – obviously their situations and lives aren’t perfect by any means, and they have a lot going on anyway. I really like them, but I do wonder if they aren’t just a little too good to be true. That said, if my kids grew up and were that well adjusted, I’d be happy; they make pretty great role models.

I love how the story blends in legends from history, as well as actual historical fact, to the main story line. It sets up this beautifully imagined alternative history for earth and that really brings the current situation to life. I could totally buy into that world and can see that it would appeal to teen and adult readers alike. I also love how there were layers slipped in there. The first book definitely works on its own as it completes the first storyline, but there are lots of little pieces of information filtered in there that raise questions and make the reader want to grab the next one and see what comes of those threads.

It’s nice to see something out there for the boys (and men), nice to see something that has strong male role models, and is relentless in its action. That said, where are the girls? Danielle is a great female character, but as yet she is relegated to the computer side of things, and left out of most of the action. Also, all the information about C.H.A.O.S seems to suggest that it’s an agency of men. The end of the book raises questions of what Danielle’s role will be, and I strongly hope that she is brought fully into the world that Colt and Oz seem destined to occupy.

All up, this was a fantastic read. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would and I’ll definitely be checking out the next novel in the series when it comes out. I want answers, folks, I want to know what happens next! So far the series promises to give me all the things I love about movies, shows and books such as Hell Boy, Ben 10, Men in Black and the X-Files.(less)

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Jan 24, 2011 Monster added it · review of another edition

Shelves: human-killers-ya, reading-bites-ya

Sixteen year-old Colt McAllister is orphaned after his parents are killed in a car "accident." He moves to Arizona to live with his grandfather and start over. Shortly thereafter, he receives a call stating his parents’ death wasn't an accident; his mother was killed because she was about to reveal that a top corporation known for creating chips to aid in curing serious diseases is actually using these chips for mind control. His father was "collateral damage."

Colt soon realizes his world isn't...more

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Jan 03, 2011 Amy Jacobs rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own

What originally attracted me to this novel for review was the cover. It has the eerie and sci-fi look to it. Granted, I am not a huge fan of science fiction but the cover kept calling to me.

In the first book of a series, Colt McAlister is a surfer, youngest of seven brothers, and has a crush on a girl like any normal 16 year old boy. Unfortunately, he is far from normal whether he knows yet or not. When his parents die in an accident he is forced to move in with his Grandfather in a different s...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Nicholas H rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Most people of Wisconsin would say that California is a great place right now compared to the weather Wisconsin has. The weather can be a plus because it isn't too hot or too cold, it’s perfect. Though weather isn’t the only great thing because from what I’ve heard it is a great place to surf and that means there are a lot of beachcombers. That’s exactly who the main character to my book is if you can picture a teen surfer by now. A kid with blond curly hair and living in board shorts almost eve...more Most people of Wisconsin would say that California is a great place right now compared to the weather Wisconsin has. The weather can be a plus because it isn't too hot or too cold, it’s perfect. Though weather isn’t the only great thing because from what I’ve heard it is a great place to surf and that means there are a lot of beachcombers. That’s exactly who the main character to my book is if you can picture a teen surfer by now. A kid with blond curly hair and living in board shorts almost everyday. His name is Colt McAlister and he has it harder than a lot of people I know. Starting with his parents passing and, then being forced to move to a new place. Though the negatives couldn’t last much longer after that when he moves in with his grandfather who was an agent of the organization Colt trained in but doesn't remember. He has an encounter at his new school with a boy he had seen before but, also doesn't remember him because he was brainwashed. He later finds out he is the answer to the C.H.A.O.S organization and the one to stop all bad guys. His grandfather later whom he discovers is a famous agent known by all comic book readers as the "Phantom Flyer" begins to train Colt to be a great agent and help defend our planet from the Invasion, or try.

Through the writing of Mr. Lewis I found he explained in great depth the life of a teen. Colt had his feelings and thoughts described throughout the book. Most of the connection that intrigued me the most was how the book had some major teen walls of life. In this I mean the subject of moving which can be many people and some even a death of a parent. Things like this to me makes a person listen more closely, and read nonstop. For me it is always hard to keep focus and comprehend what I’m reading unless, it is something I could see myself doing or relate to. With connections to the book to myself and, the subject of an Alien invasion of full out action I would say this book is great.

This book is great for any teen from anyone that needs a reality check of a hard life or that needs someone to read about much like themselves. To me, I found that it would be amazing to be able to go to the beach almost everyday and surf. Though this book is targeted to teens I would recommend it to anyone who needs a classic type novel with a little action thrown in to read about. Anyone who likes to hear about technology, there is plenty of fascinating things in here that we haven’t even seen yet; that is if you’re human!
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Jan 09, 2012 Nicola rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: aliens, young-adult, war, still-reading-series

Before I got this book, I read the Kindle sample and really loved it. I was completely drawn in by the fast paced writing and just had to know what was going to happen next! So I got the rest of the book and was pretty interested in reading it. While it was good, it wasn't good the whole way through.

I really enjoyed the first half. I loved getting to know Colt and watching him slowly learn things and figure out what was going on. The writing makes it very easy to read and it's quite exciting. It...more

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Nov 05, 2011 Dana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When Colt McAlister is 16 years old, his whole world changes. He is attacked by something large and tentacled while surfboarding, and then when he gets home from the hospital, he learns that his parents have died in a car accident. After moving in with his grandfather, Colt learns that it was not an accident that killed his parents, the aliens from his favorite comic books exist and are trying to take over the world, and it may be up to him to stop them. Together with his computer hacker friend...more

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May 01, 2011 Donna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2011

The Phantom Flyer, aliens of all types, people with red eyes, jet packs, flying motorcycles and more await the reader of this wonderful science fiction book! CHAOS is a secret government agency dedicated to closing the holes between our world and others, all the while dealing with threats as they develop. Colt is sixteen when everything in his world crashes around him. When he moves to Arizona to live with his grandfather, he comes to face to face with alien life forms. He steadily works to find...more

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Dec 24, 2010 Shanese La'tia M rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Colt McAlister is a sixteen year old boy from San Diego, he likes to surf and read Comics, he’s also the youngest of seven siblings all boys, and the last to still live at home. Colt’s life is turned upside down when his parents are killer by a drunk driver, causing him to pack up his life and move to Arizona with his retired marine grandfather. One day Colt gets a mysterious text from a stranger who claims that Colt’s parents death was no accident and from there Colt is thrust into a world he b...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Lianne Burwell rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sf, ya

I really liked the concept of this book. A 16 year-old boy loses his parents, finds out that his family has a history of fighting other-dimensional invaders, and ends up going against the conspiracy that killed his parents because of an article his mother was writing.

Concept good, execution lousy.

I know this is aimed at younger readers, but I still expect it to make some internal sense. For example, you have the scientist working for the conspiracy who was feeding the mother the information that...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Nicole rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book had potential at the beginning, and really kind of drew me in despite some of the weak writing. It didn't maintain the momentum, though. About the time I hit the halfway point, I was getting bored. It was pretty cliched and cheesy, and to a point that's inevitable in most fantasy, but a good fantasy novel puts a twist on things. This one didn't have a twist. It was just a compilation of everything you might expect. I also struggled with how unbelievable it was. I'm pretty good as suspe...more

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Oct 16, 2011 ABookVacation rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a very interesting sci-fi novel dealing with an alien invasion. Although the story is somewhat cliché, with Colt McAlister and his newfound friends battling evil aliens intent on destroying all humanity, it is quite original as well. I liked the idea that Colt finds that what he’s been reading in his comic books is actually true. I haven’t read many novels that put such an emphasis on a hero obsessed with comic books, and I think this will add in its appeal for younger readers. And, yes,...more

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Jan 27, 2011 Jacquie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, uf

This was my first novel by this author and I was impressed with his writing stlye, plotting and his characters. The characters are completely believable and you become immediately invested into what's happening with them and will they be ok. The way the development of the characters is written is so that it is part of the story makes the book even better, you feel more involved as the characters grow and it feels more like part of the plot development vs extra to it.
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