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The Signal: A First Contact That Would Drag Our World Towards Armageddon. (Earth Song Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nick Cook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,661 ratings
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For decades radio telescopes have scoured the skies for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence but have found none. Why?

Could it be we really are alone in the universe? Or is it that the truth has been withheld from us by a global conspiracy of silence?

When radio telescope operators Lauren Stelleck, a woman with a special gift enabling her to literally see certain sounds, and Steve Andrews, a diehard sci-fi geek, detect a signal like no other at Jodrell Bank in England, a chain of events is unleashed that propels Earth towards all-out nuclear war. Can Lauren and Steve unlock the secret of the signal before our species tears itself apart?

The Signal is a prequel novella to the Earth Song series, and the Fractured Light trilogy, and is part of the Multiverse Chronicles, an epic series of interlinked stories that follows the struggle of humanity to survive across parallel universes.

Watch the skies because the darkness is coming for us.

What Readers Are Saying...

★★★★★ “This book was a total blast - a lean, fast-paced, intelligent sci-fi thriller that reads like the very best of classic (and classy) British sci-fi. Taut, contained, with an almost real-time feel to it, it’s a perfect read-it-in-one-sitting page-turner. Will I be back for the follow up books? Oh yes!”

★★★★★ “I am so pleased that I am rather late at this party and the remaining books are already published and I don’t have to wait. That’s it. I have something urgent to do now. Read the next book in the series.”

★★★★★ “What a thoroughly enjoyable short story and a brilliant introduction to the Earth Song series. I came across Nick Cook’s book by accident, and boy am I glad I did. Decided to start with this book first, then move on the Earth Song series. Nick is obviously a very accomplished writer as I stayed up into the small hours to complete this book. A brilliant story with really good characters too. I shall be reading all his books now!”

★★★★★ “Superbly written short story. Great characters and plot with twists and turns on almost every page. A great introduction to Nick Cook’s work!”

Follow humanity’s epic struggle to survive across parallel universes in the Multiverse Chronicles, a series of interlinked stories that include the Earth Song series, its prequel The Signal, and also the Fractured Light and Cloud Rider trilogies, as well as the Inflection Point time travel series.

Author Note: For my friends across the Pond, please note this book is written in UK English and uses single quotes rather than double ones. Yes, Brits are weird like that! Please also note that there is the occasional use of strong language in The Signal and the story deals with adult themes. Recommended age is 16+.

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GET READY TO LOSE SLEEP WITH THIS UNPUTDOWNABLE SERIES!

A sci-fi epic thriller that will draw you rapidly into the world of alien conspiracies, attempted cover-ups and a shadowy organisation fighting for control of our world. This page-turning series will take you on a whirlwind ride that we bend your mind and as it constantly builds throughout until the very last heart-pounding moment of each and every book.

We Were Never Alone
The Earth Song series
A brilliant blend of high-tech action and mystery sci-fi.

A SIMPLY UNPUTDOWNABLE SERIES!

Discover today why so many readers have become addicted to this ultimate page-turning sci-fi thriller.

WE WERE NEVER ALONE...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FDZ5LJ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Voice from the Clouds; 1st edition (July 10, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4684 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,661 ratings

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An Oxford author, rambling through the twisted path of his own mind. Paid to have his head in the clouds at all times, Nick loves nothing better than to let his imagination run riot in his books. Within the pages of his books and loosely constrained by science, he poses the question, “What if?”

Check out his website for information here: https://www.nick-cook.net

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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1,661 global ratings
The truth is out there! Beware the AI.
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The truth is out there! Beware the AI.
Exciting & very X-files like. Female protagonist is very surprising & steps up as a Dana Scully, Jack Reacher mix/clone & I lust for her. Look forward to her bad ass kicking some deep state ass & ongoing adventure for the truth & AI mystery to save us. Big thumbs up, read it you'll enjoy. Thank you to the author for this free intro to the series, I'm on board for the rest.
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Top reviews from the United States

Pamela Heinrich
5.0 out of 5 stars First Contact: Has it already occurred?!?
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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THE SIGNAL: A FIRST CONTACT THAT WOULD DRAG OUR WORLD TOWARDS ARMAGEDDON is an intriguing story mix of possibility and probability. The secrets held back from people by their governments; the secrets withheld by governments from one another; there is a need to know that transcends politics. The position of scientists APART from their countries and politics is critical in this story. It is an excellent exploration or inquiry into these questions. To whom does the responsibility of truth belong?
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Randolph T L Sharp
4.0 out of 5 stars A good, quick read. Recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
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I would like to out it 4.5 stars, but obviously I cannot.

I found the pace of the book good and enjoyable. I was able to feel for the characters because the author was able to present them in a way that I was able to get a sense of who they were.

I enjoyed the story, and the subject a great deal. It was a fast read, and I am very glad I took the time to read it. I will look to see if there are more.
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CaseyS
5.0 out of 5 stars Had me hooked from the beginning
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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Love the story, love the characters, and love the premise of the book. I can't wait to read the next one and the next one......
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Kevin H.
3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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I won't say this was a terrible story, nor will I say it was great. There was action. There was mystery. The characters were pretty-well described and for the most part stayed true to their personalities. It just didn't rock me. And always my pet peeve -- it was poorly edited. Several typos and grammatical flaws. I will take my time to deciding if I want to continue with this series.
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Rabid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible SETI Science Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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Well, all I can say is that The Signal by Nick Cook, is a seriously satisfying plot that answers, "Why do Scientists spend all of that money listening to white noise from space?

Non-stop action from start to finish, Signal will blow you away with each reveal at the next turn. I was mesmerized and literally couldn't stop reading until the end. Powerful read that earns it's five stars.
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Joe lynn
4.0 out of 5 stars fast moving
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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Great story introduction to the earth song series.
I hope the rest of the story is as compelling.
Easy to read
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sandra harris
5.0 out of 5 stars wow. quite a read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Very up to date on scary topic. Totally believable. Kept me glued to the story. A bit of a cliffhanger at the end but understandable for the story.
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JessicaR
4.0 out of 5 stars It takes some time to get into the action
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2019
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The intro lasts longer than in a lot of books with a similar theme - character development, setting, etc but once the action starts it really speeds up. Near the middle/end one of the characters mentions Mulder and Scully from the X-Files. I would say it's an appropriate comparision. The beginning of the book really does a good job of introducing the characters and explaining their backgrounds, viewpoints, and relationships which is something that it took the X-Files a whole series to create but at one point it just made me ask "is it ever going to start?" but it was worth hanging in because it went white hot once it started.

There is a soft cliff-hanger... one of those where you aren't completely compelled to continue but the full story is still out there...
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Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great story!
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2022
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I haven’t read a story this addicting or exciting in years. A great setting, detailed characters and a plot with surprises around every corner. Nick Cook is my new favourite author. This is the first book of his that I have read and readers will not be disappointed! You will not be able to put this book down!
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2024
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Gripping Sci-Fi story, imaginative and well written.
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Meenaz Lodhi
4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting!
Reviewed in Spain on April 11, 2019
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“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”Carl Sagan
This has been a wonderful introduction of synaesthesia, the ability to see figures and colours from sound, a rare ability, and to the most important question: are we alone in this universe? Do multiverses exist? Mix a transcendence discovery with government interventions, a secret organization, the mystery and intrigue involved makes up an explosive combination of SciFi thriller, just what I love! The characters interact realistically, with excitement, trepidation, fear and optimism and determination. Im definitely going to follow the series!
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Phoebe D
5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one sitting
Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2022
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This was a story that I have enjoyed and am now going to find the rest of them. A real sifi story.
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Percy W Spicer
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2021
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An entertaining and fast pace story with interesting characters. Thoroughly enjoyed the read. The input of AI intelligence was interesting
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