The Mars Migration

by Wayne M. Bailey

When a pair of otherworldly spheres land on Earth in Canada and the UK, Amber and Daniel are instantly transported away from their homes to a strange world beyond a black hole. Amber and Daniel, are taken on an unwanted adventure to be studied by a race of people living without a sun in the desolate Dark Space.
Meanwhile, their families and friends on Earth remain frozen, trapped inside a twenty-mile bubble surrounding each sphere where time does not pass.
The governments on both sides of the pond struggle to explain what these anomalies are, why they are there, and exactly who is responsible for them.
Stuck in an alternate universe on the brink of civil war, Amber and Daniel’s captors inform them that they will not be returned home, forcing them to say goodbye to their families and lives on Earth.
Could an unlikely allegiance with their captor’s enemy help them secure a way home?

Genres: Science Fiction

342 pages, Paperback

Published September 20, 2022

About the author

Wayne M. Bailey is an indie author who has just published his debut novel, The Mars Migration. Born and raised in Walsall, England, Wayne worked as an apprentice electrician before leaving the practical side of the electrical field to move into sales.
During his youth, Wayne’s fascination with the unknown was sparked when he witnessed a UFO and learned about his father’s own UFO experience, which was a mere three streets away from his own.
This, coupled with being a right sci-fi film geek growing up in the eighties with the amazing movies that we did, provided the inspiration for creating a science fiction work of his own.
Visit him online at: www.marsmigration.com

Reviews

[whataimeereads_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely incredible book.
From start to finish, for such a brand new debut novel this author is one to watch.

Proud and honoured to have this on my bookshelf. A must have for any sci-fi fans. Loved it.

[rebecca bayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This style of book is not my usual read, but I really enjoyed it. It was easy to get into and the storyline was well thought out. I’m a bit of a space geek and I really enjoyed the links and references made throughout. I have lots of questions about the characters and where they could possibly go next…

[Amy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ebook/Science Fiction: I saw this book description on Netgalley and really thought this book was for me. It starts off as a cross between The Dome and Stranger in a Strange Land. All is well until 30% into the book. The narrative is long-winded and irrelevant. The dialogue is unrealistic with the speaker stating the person's name every other sentence.
Then we get to the switch. After finding out that the sphere randomly picked up two people from our solar system, my first question would be, "How do you know English and what are is everyone humanoid"? Even if the originals were from Earth, language would be different over decades and in its own dialect. As the book progressed, I skipped over lots of narrative.
Am I begin hard on this book? Yes. The reason why is, I can throw reality, science, and pseudo science out the window and love a book if it's written well. This one is not and I found myself nitpicking at the plot. The ending was horrible and really made no sense.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brilliant science fiction book, which I deffo recommend to anyone who loves this genre or wants to get into it.

I found the story really interesting and enjoyed the fact we got different POVs.
I particularly enjoyed Amber and Daniel's parts, mostly because they were the extra unusual bits! I sometimes find this genre very complex and difficult to follow, however this book is written in a way that I was able to understand it and follow the story easy enough. It's also very gripping and had lots of entertaining moments. This meant I was able to devour lots in one go.

It's a well written, smart and interesting book which, as again, I think all sci-fi lovers will enjoy! It deffo gave me some X Files vibes.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid scifi tale. Lots of elements of a good scifi story here, and it's nicely executed with good writing and characters. Enjoyed this.

Thanks very much for the free copy for review!!

[Yvonne Heminsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book ! Such a good adventure story , transporting the reader to another world . The author’s flair for describing scenes was superb & a real page turner .
Different from an average read - entertaining & well structured .
Look forward to a follow up .

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling and imaginative science fiction novel that is sure to capture the reader's attention...

Amber and Daniel are unexpectedly transported to a strange world beyond a black hole when otherworldly spheres land on Earth in Canada and the UK. Trapped in an alternate universe, they are taken captive by a race of people living in the desolate Dark Space, while their families and friends on Earth remain frozen inside a twenty-mile bubble surrounding each sphere. With their captors refusing to return them home, Amber and Daniel must navigate a dangerous world on the brink of civil war and form an unlikely alliance with their captor's enemy to find a way back to Earth. A must-read for any science fiction fan looking for a unique and engaging story.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Mars Migration was an easy to read, enjoyable sci-fi book. Told in three perspectives, it tells the story from the point of view of humans from earth that have been taken to another dimension/time, the people left behind on earth, and the beings that took the humans.

The storyline was good, but I feel like there could have been more details added to make the story a bit more intricate. It seemed too simplistic at times. And while I don’t like overly technical or complicated sci-fi books, this book needed a bit more added. The way things were tied up at the end seemed a little too neat for my tastes. That being said, it was still a good read and I enjoyed it.

[N · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun and interesting story!!! In the beginning it alternates between the young man and woman, and others who are stuck in the bubble and the officials. But by the midpoint, it focuses just on the abductees, which is what I wanted. The world of the Dark Space Union was such a fascinating idea! I loved how the facts about the truth about the Dark Space were revealed little by little. I do wish the book was a lot longer because the world and the characters could have been explored much more in depth. But ultimately I was satisfied. The ending was perfect!

[Abigail L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping and well-crafted science fiction novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The world-building is excellent, and the alternate universe in which Amber and Daniel find themselves is intriguing and unique. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and I appreciated how the book explored the theme of loyalty in the face of unexpected circumstances. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending left me wanting more.

[Maire Kyriacou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whilst a massive fan of Sci fi films and TV series, I could never quite 'get into' Sci fi books, as I always found them too heavy going.
However, The Mars Migration has had me wanting to find out what's going to happen next with Daniel and Amber.
The flow of the writing is excellent.
Mr. Bailey, you have a starry future!

[Mutated Reviewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book with a very interesting and unique cover, I hadn't heard of the author before but was interested nonetheless. I love science fiction, and especially books about space and aliens, and this seemed like it was right up my alley.

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[Neil · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received a free copy via Netgalley.

I really wanted to like this story.

The idea was good, but unfortunately there was too much talking and not enough action for me.

The characters lacked depth with no real interaction or emotion.

This could have been so much better.