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Adaptation: Book I

By: Pepper Pace
Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
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Carmella was still a teen when the Motherships first appeared dotting the skies over the Earth. For years the world tried to normalize while the silent Motherships hovered. And then they arrived, promising that they meant no harm. But within 10 years, 80% of the world's population would be wiped out.

Including everyone that Carmella loved.

The "blobs" took those that survived to another planet called Earth Two. But Carmella was an Earthling and she would kill the hated monsters that had destroyed her world before she would allow them to take her.

Carmella settled into a lonely existence on the now desolate earth - all alone except for her wolf. And then she sees it hiding, watching her - maybe to capture her and remove her from the only thing that she can still call her own - her world.

But Bilal is not like the other Centaurians. He is fully aware that he will never be like the humans that he's grown up with. Earth is the only home he knows and he feels that he is just as much an Earthling as any human. Shunned by his own kind, Bilal travels the Earth trying to capture an essence of the life that he could never be a part of and a world that would never accept him.

When he sees the black woman living all alone, his curiosity gets the best of him. He cannot stop himself from watching her and secretly growing more attached to the human. Bilal's quest to become human brings him to a decision that will forever change the course of human-kind. In an attempt to ease the woman's loneliness - or perhaps a need to recreate himself - Bilal impregnates the woman with his Alien DNA.

©2013, 2014, 2015 Pepper Pace (P)2017 Pepper Pace
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Love the Book

This book was amazing. It was engaging from page to page. Can't wait for the sequel.

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The narrator had a very soothing voice. Well done

His voice quickly drew you into the story hope he does more for Ms. Pace

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Awesomely narrated.

Stephen Jay Cohen brought the story to life with his narration of an amazing story. My imagination is vivid but it went to new heights as Stephen Jay read the book. Well done!

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Best Syfi-fantasy I've read to date.

I loved thia story. Wounderful charter& fantastic story line. The Narrator did a great job. I also like that fact that this story was not ruined excessive sex scenes. I cant wait to read book 2.

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Fun escape from reality

sometimes I want a book that is interesting, entertaining, yet doesn't require me to "overthink" it. This was just such a book. I enjoyed it. The narration was steady. Fine for the novel, but nothing exceptional.

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She Did It Again !!!!#

I am never disappointed with one of Ms Pepper Pace ' s books, but this one is so .....ummm. The story is so different from anything I've ever read and I read a lot. It's so full, and captivating. I read the book when it first came out and liked it so much I purchased the audio version. The narrator is perfect for this book. I know it seems I'm all over the place but hearing it on audio has me excited and so ready for adaptation 2. Let's hope it's soon!!!

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Awesome

I originally purchased this book 5/27/14, and have read it at least ten times. Not because I'm slow, but because each time I read I find out something new!!! Pepper Pace you've never let me down!! The fluidity of your writing makes each character relatable. I found that Carmella and Bilal's hate-love relationship very believable. the fact that they were from two different worlds worked. The narration by Mr. Cohen, only enhanced the book and I look forward to your upcoming titles!!! When I closed my eyes and listened, I felt like I was in the middle of all the action. I definitely appreciated the narrator's ability to offer slight inflections for each character. I wasn't overwhelmed with cartoon like voices. Bravo Girlie, Bravo!!!

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love the story

I have read the book and enjoyed the story. I was excited when I found it was available in audible. I gave this a 4 rating because I would have preferred a feminine voice for Carmella. The narrator was good. I am patiently awaiting adaptation part 2.

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I need Book II !!!!

This story had me completely engaged on so many levels...the strength and determination of the protagonist. The compassion and love of the male roles.
The telling of her story and the emotions it invoked in me were provoking. As a black person, we can easily get caught into the feelings and emotions of what it is like being on the receiving end of racism...not being liked/tolerated because of who we are and maybe what we represent. But here, the idea of trying to sympathize with the main character, who, while not being the one scrutinized for the colour and texture of her skin, she perpetrated those same ideologies on an alien race because of fear, misunderstanding, and misinformation.
I had to stop the story a few times to think about what I would have done, if I would have behaved differently should I be placed in a similar situation. It was a humble read for me and Ieft me to examine my beliefs.
One thing remains and is the real test throughout this story...love prevails always!!!!

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an expressive listen

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recommend books that have life lessons in them that are hidden, but are good reads. This book is one of those types of books. The moral lessons are not in your face, but hidden in a good story line. Your subconscious notices them and that helps you to want to read more.

What other book might you compare Adaptation: Book I to and why?

I would compare it to M.K Eidem, in regards to how strong the female character is. She really doesn't need anymore development because she is so intelligent that she knows what she needs to do to continue her existence and those that she loves. The male character finds things within themselves that they really didn't know were there, but are happy of the change that is happening, this creates a seamless bond between the male and female character.

What does Steven Jay Cohen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I loved him reading this book because of how expressional his voice was. Where as some of the things I would read I wouldn't have put emphasis on. That would have made the book lack a little something that this reader found and put back into the book for me. I felt how much the alien longed for the things that he longed for. Some readers just read the words, but when you find one that puts emotions into it, that is what brings it to life for the listener. Steven Jay Cohen did that for me.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

How does a alien with nothing but compassion and curiosity overcome one of total hatred to create a beautiful working relationship?

Any additional comments?

I liken this to Diary of a mad black woman, but with aliens. I loved that movie.

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