Chasing the Signal

By: J Fitzpatrick Mauldin

Narrated by: J. D. Ledford

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

A cunning young girl comes face to face with an interstellar threat when her mother and grandfather are murdered aboard their ship while making contact with a mysterious entity. Alone, and with no way home, Bellamy makes a deal with an alien intelligence to chase the signal of her mother's soul to a facility light-years away, in the hope she might be resurrected and the two of them reunited.

©2018 J Fitzpatrick Mauldin (P)2018 Cosmic Entanglement Media

Compelling

"Chasing the Signal" is a captivating short story that skillfully combines elements of family drama and interstellar adventure. The story immediately immerses readers in a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative, introducing a multi-generational family with complex dynamics and relationships, with Bellamy at its heart. As the story unfolds, Bellamy's character undergoes significant development, especially when faced with unexpected challenges.

While the author excels in creating a future world rich in technological marvels and the promise of extraterrestrial life, it's worth noting that some readers may have mixed feelings about the narration. However, despite any reservations about the narration, Mauldin manages to craft well-rounded characters and evocative writing that keeps readers engaged.

Interesting Concept--too short!

Interesting concept, though short, but this would make a fun much longer piece. It starts as a tragedy, or well, goes into one. It is set with several flashbacks as we learn more about the characters, and the evil aliens who attacked. I enjoyed it, but I really think this could be stretched out to make a full novel, and a good one. I will be looking for more from this author.

Fast paced and moving

Chasing the Signal packs a lot into a short space. Fast paced and with a moving family drama at its heart, we are introduced to three generation of one family, 10 year old Bellamy, her bitter and abusive mother Grace, and her grandfather who has takes them with him on an interstellar journet to chade an alien signal. Relationships are strained and Bellamy is forced to take charge when their ship comes under attack in deep space.


Really enjoyed the production and the story could have easily been expanded to a full length novel. I would recommend to those that like space adventure stories with strong human element. Full disclosure I was given a discounted copy of this story for fair and honest review.

Fantastic writer and reader!

Loved it! Such an imaginative story with a future for more! Can’t wait to see more!

A delightful Scifi short - can't wait for more!

I normally save credits for novels and history I can get lost in for hours, but this book was a wonderful surprise. The basis is that idea that some of us think is not that far in the future: that humans will get a sign of alien life, build spacecraft that can reach it, and find the galaxy is teeming with everything we expect. Ancients, enemies, technology beyond our imagination, and still, we experience what it's like to be human. Even in short story format, I was pleased with the depth of the characters, the writing that was sharp, visual, emotive, and well-paced. The narrator brings the characters to life and made the scenes pop in to my head as if I were there on the ship, chasing the signal. I hope this collaboration continues, there's certainly a strong foundation for a series and these two have a talent for taking our imaginations to the stars.

Excellent story

Although initially it did feel like I jumped right into the middle of a book at no context it didn’t take me long to figure out the characters, the plot, or what was happening within the story.
The performance was great and well read although I do think the character voice could have been developed a bit better.
Overall I would read more of this story.

In a word—solid.

I really enjoyed Chasing the Signal. Solid story. Solid writing. Solid performance.

Mauldin managed to accomplish quite a lot in a relatively short span of time. I found myself a little bit lost at the very beginning, listening to the first couple of minutes 2 or 3 times to get my bearings in this new world at which I had just newly arrived. The context of the world came quickly enough though.

In the end, Mauldin has crafted a relatable future world with really cool tech, baddies I want to know more about, and a lead character who I want to follow on more adventures.

Entertaining

This story is short. It was a bit confusing to me since it started with no understanding of what was going on or who the characters were. This was done by jumping the POV back and forth through time rather than a linear flow.

The character was trying to escape a situation that was beyond their understanding or control. They were dependent upon an unknown who sometimes helped and sometimes did not.

Being a short story one would not expect a complete world building but more would have helped.

The narration was well done.

This book was provided free of charge with the expectation of an honest review.

very nice

Well written & developed story. Fast paced & full of detail. Narration is very good. Add to your library today & start a new adventure!

Dramatic SciFi short

This sci-fi short story was unlike any sci-fi I’ve seen yet. Imaginative technology mixed with family drama and a narrow escape. It was a fun listen. I want to see more in this universe, explore all the races, cultures, and technology!