He lost his job. He lost his girl. Now it’s all he can do not to lose his life.
Landon Thorne is a disgraced archaeologist, a laughing stock in his field because of his unconventional beliefs – he’s an ancient astronaut theorist. No one takes him seriously.
Until an alien armada targets Earth.
Now Landon’s in high demand – by the US government and someone far more sinister.
They race across two continents to the Gate of the Gods, the one place on Earth that might give humans an advantage over the aliens. But no one is prepared for what they’ll find.
And not everyone will make it out alive.
Fans of action, intrigue, and aliens will love The Gate, the first book in the Astral Conspiracy series.
Being a sci-fi fan, especially of The X-Files, this book immediately appealed to me. And look at that striking cover! It was a must read.
Professor Landon Thorne is having a seriously crappy day after losing his job, his girlfriend, and then being kidnapped and held at gunpoint multiple times. On the other hand, his theories about aliens, previously panned by experts in the field, may be proven right. So there’s that.
With double crosses, questionable motivations, and government coverups, it’s hard to know who to trust or what to believe. Some of the characters are so unlikeable (I’m looking at you, Nadia), you yearn for them to be put in their place. Or sent to the aliens as a welcoming committee to determine if their intentions are naughty or nice in hopes of sparing the more likeable characters.
I enjoyed the multiple viewpoints and witty dialogue, and the conversations between Tasha and Father Tomas are exceptionally thought-provoking from a religious aspect.
With a mix of archeology, ancient civilizations, and the threat of invasion, The Gate is an intriguing, action-packed read. I can’t wait for the next book. Bring on the aliens!
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LOL, I got a kick out of your closing Teri. It does sound very exciting. Best wishes to DL. Hugs on the wing.
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Definitely an exciting read and characters you love or love to hate. Hugs right back, Teagan!
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I think we will always be fascintated by the idea of alien life. I don’t read a lot of science fiction, but this one sounds excellent and I agree, I love the cover! Thanks for sharing this, Teri 🙂
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Isn’t the cover striking? You’re right, Barbara. People seem to enjoy debating whether we’re alone or not. Thanks for stopping by!
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I read and loved this one. Eagerly awaiting the next installment.
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I think a lot of us are eagerly awaiting. Some of us not so patiently.
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I read and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Like you, I am eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series. Thanks for sharing your review, Teri 😊
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Wasn’t it an exciting read? This was the start of what looks to be a compelling series. Thanks for visiting, Harmony!
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Great review, awesome cover, and the book sounds fab!
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Thanks, Priscilla! It’s really a fab read.
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A very exciting review of Staci’s book, Teri. I have this on my TBR. I hope she is okay, I haven’t seen her around for a while.
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Thanks for the concern, Robbie. I’m coping with some family matters at the moment. I’m not sure when I’ll be back. But know I miss all of you terribly and think of my blogging friends often.
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I think you’ll enjoy this one as much as I did, Robbie.
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Loved your review, Teri. It sums up The Gate and the characters perfectly.
Like you, I’m eagerly awaiting the next one in this series!
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Thanks, Mae! I doubt Nadia has many fans, lol.
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I’m kind of rooting for Nadia, lol. Enjoyed this book!
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And I just said I doubted she had many fans, ha!
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Hi, Teri. And Teri’s readers. {waving}
I haven’t been online. There are some personal matters that require my attention, and the extra time I used to devote to chatting with my cyber friends is now being spent elsewhere. But I have to thank my dear friends at Story Empire for tagging me and letting me know you posted this. Thank you so much for the kind words. It was just what I needed to hear today. And rest assured, books two and three are done; books four and five are outlined. You’ll see them all released in 2020. (Back to back, if I’m not mistaken.)
Hope all is well with you. Hugs.
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Sending love and hugs and all good wishes your way, Staci ❤️🤗
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Happy you were able to drop by, Staci! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. We’ll be here when you get back.
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I appreciate that.
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Terrific review, Teri. I’m sure Staci will be happy.
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Thanks, John!
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Fantastic review, Teri. I loved this book and Sci-fi isn’t my usual genre to read. I too eagerly await the next installment. As you said, “Bring on the aliens.” 🙂
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Thanks, Joan! Yep – I’m anxious to see what happens when they arrive. I’m a big sci-fi fan but, like you, I think readers who don’t tend to hang out in that genre would still enjoy this book.
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It’s a nice twist to have the “expert” be from an unregarded discipline.
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I know, right?
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