Awake

Hawthorn, Book 1

By: Jonathan Alder

Narrated by: Jake Chronister

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Death is no more. War, famine, and disease are gone. Earth is a paradise. But not everyone lives on Earth.

On a distant planet, the Sandigan regime struggles to survive in wake of the Last War. Their goal: To revive their dead leader and return to Earth. One unsuspecting programmer on Earth can help.

James Hawthorn is a socially detached researcher working for weLive, the company responsible for ending death. Because of DNA complications, billions of people - like James’ mother - were never revived. To solve this, James develops a new revival method, but his research is threatened when a network hack targets him.

Caught between reviving his mother and allowing his work to fall into enemy hands, James must confront the implications of his research before the Sandigan exploits it to begin a new war.

©2020 Jonathan Alder (P)2020 Jonathan Alder

Fascinating Concept, Great Execution

Alder has created a world where death is no longer a problem, but he doesn't stop there. Even when death stops being a problem, life, clearly, does not. I appreciate the thought that went into what life would be like if you'd lived several lifetimes, and what kinds of new problems you would have to solve in that case.

The pace is slow at first, but it steadily gains speed. By the climax I was lamenting the fact that I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. Alder's strength lies in his ability to create dynamic character relationships - a plus for my personal tastes - as well as creating and describing a socio-political landscape that intrigues without boring someone like myself, who never much cared for military-type stories.

Overall, a very good read, and Jake Chronister has given a delightful and engaging performance for the audiobook.

LOVE!

I’m not generally into this genre, however I was instantly drawn into this book and loved how easily the author made it to understand what was happening.
My favorite part of the book was the character development and detail that went into the relationships of each character.

You won't regret it!

Very intriguing concept with great character development. One thing that's great about this book is that the author doesn't just dump random science-y stuff on you and expect you to just believe it like some other science/fiction pieces. You can tell that he has really done his homework and it's easy to follow his train of thought. Whether this is your favorite genre or not, you're sure to be entertained by the story. Happy Listening!

Lose yourself in a new world!

I crave books that are captivating and original. When I find one, I can’t put it down. Awake is one of these books.

The author of this book has created a new and interesting world where death is no longer the end. The many implications of this notion are explored in great detail - treating the reader to many thought-provoking implications.

Awake is a sci-fi thriller with twists and turns at every chapter. Its format and narrative style is distinctive. I don’t recall ever reading a book that has been told in such a unique way. You will know what I mean by this when you start reading it.

This book is for you if you enjoy quirky characters, thrilling adventures, a tinge of romance, and nail-biting suspense. Suffice it to say that this book is one of my all-time favorites!

Awake - A Pleasant Surprise

It didn't take long to get into the story line. Once I got into the book I couldn't put it down. This book draws the reader in wanting to know what was going to happen next. Strong character development. I can hardly wait for book 2 to come out!

Talented new science fiction author!

Wonderful well researched story! Highly recommend a read or a listen. I will definitely share this book!