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The Plague
Appearing in the middle of a secret lab isn’t the best way to introduce yourself.
Stuck in the boring cycle of school, work, and sleep, Andi would call her life anything but exciting. That is, until she finds herself pulled into a video game adaptation of her favorite book series.
Now finding herself in an adventure spanning the high-tech galaxy, an insatiable force of blood-thirsty monsters continues to spread their plague, wreaking havoc across every living thing, including Andi’s mind.
Targeted by a mysterious adversary that wants her dead, and a government that wants to study her, Andi must race to find the scientist that summoned her before the clock runs out. With abilities she never thought possible, the redhead finds herself as the last bastion against the coming darkness.
Stuck in the boring cycle of school, work, and sleep, Andi would call her life anything but exciting. That is, until she finds herself pulled into a video game adaptation of her favorite book series.
Now finding herself in an adventure spanning the high-tech galaxy, an insatiable force of blood-thirsty monsters continues to spread their plague, wreaking havoc across every living thing, including Andi’s mind.
Targeted by a mysterious adversary that wants her dead, and a government that wants to study her, Andi must race to find the scientist that summoned her before the clock runs out. With abilities she never thought possible, the redhead finds herself as the last bastion against the coming darkness.
1941 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2017
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May 11, 2017
Review of THE PLAGUE by Blake B. Rivers
(Alternate Dimensions Book 1)
An easy-to-assimilate, easy-to-suspend-disbelief sci fi series beginning, THE PLAGUE centers on a young college student whose past has been extraordinary: extraordinarily negative. Author Blake B. Rivers doesn't reveal it all at once. We only get suggestions, hints, and glimpses; but we understand enough to know why Andi (full given name Verdandi) prefers solitude, science fiction, and video gaming. No one deserves a life that bad.
Andi has been reading a sci fi series by a female author, and has been quite enrapt with it. Unexpectedly she discovers a game at the video store, set in the universe of the books, and plays it at home. But this is not just a multi-level game, it's a portal: and soon Andi is part of this alternate universe, a six-foot red-haired human female, appearing out of nowhere, imprisoned on a space station, targeted for death by persons or forces unknown, and living the life of her dreams—or nightmares!
(Alternate Dimensions Book 1)
An easy-to-assimilate, easy-to-suspend-disbelief sci fi series beginning, THE PLAGUE centers on a young college student whose past has been extraordinary: extraordinarily negative. Author Blake B. Rivers doesn't reveal it all at once. We only get suggestions, hints, and glimpses; but we understand enough to know why Andi (full given name Verdandi) prefers solitude, science fiction, and video gaming. No one deserves a life that bad.
Andi has been reading a sci fi series by a female author, and has been quite enrapt with it. Unexpectedly she discovers a game at the video store, set in the universe of the books, and plays it at home. But this is not just a multi-level game, it's a portal: and soon Andi is part of this alternate universe, a six-foot red-haired human female, appearing out of nowhere, imprisoned on a space station, targeted for death by persons or forces unknown, and living the life of her dreams—or nightmares!
May 18, 2017
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A writer with a series of books, a video game set in the universe of those books, a multi-level game, a portal to an alternate universe and a space station full of very unfriendly beings, being targeted for death...probably not the usual litrpg console game most people get involved with. What could go wrong; a whole lot, and more, including deadly things. {I'm finding this genre interesting, and was never a gamer much growing up.}
Jyra is the prequel to The Plague, and if you join the mailing list you can get the subscriber free book.
It says 3 FREE Bonus Books (Witch Academy), that one I saw, thought it was just 1 maybe it was 2, assume the other was Jyra.
A writer with a series of books, a video game set in the universe of those books, a multi-level game, a portal to an alternate universe and a space station full of very unfriendly beings, being targeted for death...probably not the usual litrpg console game most people get involved with. What could go wrong; a whole lot, and more, including deadly things. {I'm finding this genre interesting, and was never a gamer much growing up.}
Jyra is the prequel to The Plague, and if you join the mailing list you can get the subscriber free book.
It says 3 FREE Bonus Books (Witch Academy), that one I saw, thought it was just 1 maybe it was 2, assume the other was Jyra.
May 21, 2017
There are plenty of laughs, intense moments in this book, the pace is great and I really enjoyed the characters who you really get to know and some good wee twists as well. Andi takes everything that is happening in her stride, well most of the time lol, as the story goes more is found out about not only about Andi but her friends that starts to show the bigger picture. Looking forward to reading book 2 and seeing what happens next!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 29, 2017
My only disappointment with Blake Rivers' book was that it ended. This was a purely enjoyable trip to another place and time, that ended way too soon. His character descriptions were extremely vivid. I enjoyed the humorous touch given to what could have been an extremely dark and deadly story. I can only hope it doesn't take him too long to write the next book in this series. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Readers Copy of the book.
May 22, 2017
I found the first chapter of two difficult to get into, but once i was in, I loved it! I love a good sci-fi book and apart from the rocky beginning the rest was great. With adventure, sass, mystery and great characters, I truly cannot wait for book 2!!!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
May 31, 2017
This book was a bit disappointing because so many threads were not explored and just left hanging for the next instalment. I sometime think that these 'series' should be written as serials such as used to appear in children's comics. There is a lot of potential but the grammar and editing need to be addressed.
July 24, 2017
Life in Magic is hard.
When magic is from nature and you're allergic to natural things it makes you very sick every time you use it. That is Sienna's life with her Maestro's.
Read and enjoy.
When magic is from nature and you're allergic to natural things it makes you very sick every time you use it. That is Sienna's life with her Maestro's.
Read and enjoy.
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