Ripple

By: Michael C. Grumley

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

It began in Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of years ago, when a handful of genetic mutations caused evolution to split from the primates and mankind was born. Now, eons later, evidence of more splits from the apes is being unearthed. And with them, a disturbing realization. Ours was only one of many.

And yet we survived. But it was not by luck or chance. We survived because humans had something the others did not. A unique ingredient that has only now been rediscovered.

First in the mountains of South America, where it was promptly destroyed by the Chinese. And now, a second source in Africa, the epicenter of mankind's very inception. A place that John Clay and Alison Shaw must find quickly. Because the Russians already know what we are searching for. And the Chinese want back what is rightfully theirs.

The mother of all secrets awaits the world in Africa. One that will not only explain who we are, but will decipher the very code within our own DNA.

©2019 Michael C. Grumley (P)2019 Recorded Books

Excellent continuance of the story in the Breakthrough series.

Ripple has all the elements necessary for a great read and a great story. Characters you can relate to and a story that involves personal and ethical dilemmas. Throw in the topics of evolution, greed, politics, and aliens...not to mention the fact we can now talk with animals and learn just how similar we may be makes for an exciting book. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.

Great series

My husband and I have enjoyed listening to this series of books. They are imaginative and full of surprises. Can’t wait for the next book.

The Amazing Adventures Continue

I love, love, love this series. I find that all the characters are well developed and the stories are well written, keeping you
on the edge of your seat from chapter to chapter. My only complaint is that I have to wait for the next book.

This series

Loving this series. Can’t hardly wait for the next one . Where does the alien tech lead

Filling a void in popular novels.

I have very much enjoyed the Breakthrough Series by Michael Grumley. His consistent development of the series' premise has been enjoyably plausible and his character development has remained overall consistent while remaining acceptably resistant to being formulaic - not perfectly so, but sufficiently. As a relatively older American male, I am probably not a member of his target audience, but that's just fine with me. I have two genres that make up most of my reading - heavy philosophy/anthropology/theology for intellectual and spiritual growth and sci-fi for escape and entertainment. Mr. Grumley, you OWN that second category for me at the present time and I thank you.

Loving this series so far!

Excellent story I love the whole concept.
only suggestion is for the narrator there are times when some of the things said are barely audible otherwise very pleased With Scott Brick's narration.

Love this series

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. All the characters have captured my heart. I have laughed, cried, sat in suspense and listened in numerous locations just to keep the story going.
Enjoy it!!!

Love this series!

I started it because I adore listening to Scott Brick narrations, but the storyline quickly grabbed me and I eagerly wait for the next book. Navy seals, talking animals and Aliens. You wouldn’t think that they could all tie together so well in a story line, but it is a great read/listen.

Love this series

Great storyline and even better narration
Can’t wait to hear the rest of the series

Heart Warming Science Fiction - a rare combination

I really enjoyed this book. Michael is a great storyteller who really has a knack for getting you to care deeply about the characters he develops - Aliens and animals as well. Really fun, very interesting and hopefully believable. I can't wait to get into the next book. It's only been a couple of days, but I am missing Dirk, Sally, Allison, John and all the rest. Must keep reading...