Brief First Encounter

Refreshing Take on Human Meets Alien

A Quantum Leap in Science Fiction with a Curveball Ending for All Sci-Fi Lovers!

Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking journey that redefines first contact with extraterrestrials!

The story follows the inhabitants of Cronin, an advanced alien civilization that has spent 3,000 years searching for signs of intelligent life beyond their planet. They first detected Earth in 1945 when they picked up radio signals, which set them on an intergalactic quest to learn all about us. With access to over 90% of Earth's knowledge through the Internet, they've studied our history, technology, and culture. Now, with a major geological event looming on their own planet, the feather-covered Croninians have decided the time is right to make first contact with Earth.

But here's where things get interesting. This is not your typical sci-fi story it delves into the real-world science behind first contact, like SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), and explores what might really happen when two intelligent species meet. The story asks the big question: How would humanity react? What are the social, political, and economic consequences of such a monumental event? And most importantly, what does this reveal about our own society?

The world-building around Cronin, with its red-feathered inhabitants and their advanced knowledge, is detailed and immersive. It invites you to consider new perspectives on intelligence, society, and what it truly means to be human. This book isn’t just about extraterrestrial life; it’s a mirror reflecting our own values, challenging us to think deeply about the beliefs that shape humanity.

And the best part? The curveball ending will leave every science fiction fan grinning, giving you a satisfying twist that stays with you long after you turn the last page.

Brace yourself for a bold and inventive journey into the unknown. This is science fiction at its finest

Less Than I Expected

This book uses a brief first encounter as a "vehicle" for expressing a variety of ideas regarding science, technology, policy, philosophy, and geopolitics. If you resonate with these ideas, it will get you through an otherwise poorly crafted story with a painfully monotonous virtual voice narration. The description for this book talks about a "curveball ending," but, somehow, I missed the "curveball." The ending is entirely consistent with the book's linear flow and contains no surprises.