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Breakthrough

By: Michael C. Grumley
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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  • "What he was listening to tonight was odd, though…"
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  • "Without you I’m afraid we would not have survived."

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Publisher's summary

One of the greatest breakthroughs in human history. A secret that was never supposed to be found. And a crisis that cannot be stopped.

Deep in the Caribbean Sea, a nuclear submarine is forced to suddenly abort its mission under mysterious circumstances. Strange facts begin to emerge that lead naval investigator John Clay to a small group of marine biologists who are quietly on the verge of making history.

With the help of a powerful computer system, Alison Shaw and her team are preparing to translate the first two-way conversation with the planet's second smartest species. But the team discovers much more from their dolphins than they ever expected when a secret object is revealed on the ocean floor. One that was never supposed to be found.

Alison was sure she would never trust the military again. However, when an unknown group immediately becomes interested in her work, Alison realizes John Clay may be the only person she can trust. Together, they must piece together a dangerous puzzle, and the most frightening piece is the trembling in Antarctica.

To make matters worse, someone from the inside is trying to stop them. Now, time is running out...and our understanding of the world is about to change forever.

©2013 Michael C. Grumley (P)2018 Recorded Books

Editor's Pick

Immersive premise and stellar narration
"Listeners who love this techno-thriller series compare it to Clive Cussler, which feels right because of the quality of the science exposition throughout the story. I would go further, and recommend Breakthrough to fans of the movie The Abyss or to listeners who loved The Themis Files series by Sylvain Neuvel. When a climate fiction (cli fi) thriller meets great characterization, and is voiced by a master to boot, you can’t resist diving into the entire series!"—Christina H., Audible Editor

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Enjoyable

Great story and narration felt great and realistic would love to have more from you and Scott Brick
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I stopped what I was doing

Normally, I listen to audio books on my commute. I do not normally write reviews but this book I continued to listen to after my trip home. I stopped what I was doing, didn't turn on the tv and listened to the end. Great book!

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Exciting story

Check out this new author. Easy page turner. Would have liked more regarding dolphins. Can’t go wrong.

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Breakthrough COHEN a great book

I like it connection to science and it’s integration of The dolphin story with today’s concern of man’s pollution and destruction of the environment. I also like the examination of the Brett of nuclear destruction. The door planetary races was also intriguing. Country it’s written a fascinating story;I hope to read to see Colson.





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Awesome

I'm an old Tom Clancy buff. Grumley has a completely different style, i.e. not as much detail, but the plot and the dialog are similar. I might prefer Grumley. I love the SciFi twist. I will be reading more Grumley books.

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Great Breakthrough!

As usual, the story, for me, had a slow start for character and story development but as it went on, it began to pick up speed. I enjoyed the way the story flowed and endeared us to the main characters. It reminds me of a James Rollins novel. It is nicely paced and make your destinations seem shorter. I will be purchasing the next book in this series.

Would recommend to everyone.

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Really good story

I enjoyed this book very much. It has all the bells and whistles that would appeal to so many different genre readers. I'm really loving this author 's work! The narration was perfect.

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Absolutely wonderful!

So unusual but very gripping. I had trouble ever turning it off. What an imagination to think of that hole and the other planet. Oh my great!

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I'm hooked...!

I hesitated reading this book because i was afraid I'd want to read the series. Oh well...where's Book 2?

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Fascinating, imaginative and very well written

This was a fun book. I was surprised to learn that this was the author’s first book. Michael Grumley is on my watch list. I can’t wait to see if he can do it again.

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