The Mons Connection

By: Janine R. Pestel

Narrated by: Nicholas Santasier

Length: 1 hr and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Mars, astronauts, Egypt, and aliens, oh yes!

What they found was more than they came for.

Jon Carson, the American military man, Doug "Digger" Johnson, The American archaeologist, Kathleen Doolan, the Irish physician, and Mikhail Borznekhov, the Russian military man and biologist, came to Mars to look for signs of life at Olympus Mons. What brought them there was something found at a dig in Egypt.

Follow them as they explore the area around Olympus Mons and then, finally, enter the mountain itself and unlock the hidden, secret mystery of what awaits them. They discovered what Olympus Mons has to do with ancient Earth history. Will you?

©2016 Janine R. Pestel (P)2016 Janine R. Pestel

A Fast-Paced Sci Fi

The Mons Connection was a fairly decent listen. It was a quick paced story yet easy to follow. That said, I think the length is perfect for both the story and reader as making it longer, it would've needed harder editing.

The narration by Nicholas Santasier was pretty good. I think he did a great job but spoke slightly too fast. He's good at this pace but I felt as if I'd had a too much coffee.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this honest review."

Sci fi mars landing with a twist

I applaud any and all who can write, be published, etc. that being said, this story wasn't for me. Having listened to this and not read it I can't say for sure if the story would have been better in book form. I can say the narrator didn't work for me. I listen to audiobooks while driving for the most part (long commute). I had to switch to music and listen at home as it was putting me to sleep. Being such a short story I could have read it in half the time of listening to it and may have enjoyed it more. Interesting concept for a mars landing, deception, tragedy and alien encounters. The ending was different but left it at a bit of a cliffhanger. Recommend buying in print or ebook form. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Too short and needed more editing

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This one missed the mark for me. The concept was cool and hints at a lot of interesting ideas about life on Mars. I just thought it was too short to fully realize any of them. The whole book felt really rushed and I felt the editing could have been better.

Probably a decent story

What would have made The Mons Connection better?

Different narrator

Any additional comments?

This was probably a decent story but I couldn't get past the narrator. I received this audiobook for free through Audiobook Boom for my unbiased review.

Short ET Story

I think this is a start of a new sci-fi series. It was very suspenseful especially the last 3rd of this short listen. It takes place on Mars where the crew finds hieroglyphics in Olympus Mons and something they really did not want to find the high priest alien. I’m left wonder what becomes of the crew and if earth searches for them. This listen was provided this by the author for review. Thank you

Very good first attempt.

A quick fast paced, listen. Great story idea. Did kit love the narrator, just did not work for me. Overall B+ showing.

short and fast

This was a very quick fast paced listen. I do wish it was longer, maybe more detail, but it was interesting.
this was my first "Alien" book. not sure if I want to listen to anther.. those are suckers are scary...
I would like to thank the author, narrator, or publisher for providing me this audiobook at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review

Bad performance of a so so story

I got this for free from audio boom just an fyi.

I did not like the performance the story was predictable. Glad I didn't pay for it.

A quick and decent offering

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Well, it is short and some of the concepts covered are fascinating ( if not rather "out there" ) so more content would be great.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

As noted, expand on some of the concepts.

What three words best describe Nicholas Santasier’s performance?

Consistent
Good quality
Lively

Did The Mons Connection inspire you to do anything?

Research on the topics covered.

Any additional comments?

I received this copy from the author in exchange for this review. This is a short, interesting scifi offering that is somewhat "out there" in the ideas covered, but it discusses them in realistic and digestible ways. I enjoyed it for what it is , and it would be worth the credit for folks who enjoy conspiracy theory scifi offerings.

Good book, boring narrator

An interesting if short book. I enjoyed the story and it was well written. However the narrator made is seem boring and slow. Would have much preferred to read it rather than listening to the audio.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.