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Michael C. Grumley (Author), Scott Brick (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)

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In 1984, a doomsday vault was constructed on a remote island in the Arctic Ocean. Its purpose was to preserve Earth's genetic history in the event of a global catastrophe. Now, decades later, a second vault has been uncovered, this one resting where no one ever expected. And the problem is it's not ours.

Yet even more curious than the vault itself is what lies inside. Seeds. Millions of seeds. Each with a genetic embryo untouched and perfectly preserved. Waiting.

No one knows who built it. Or when. What we have managed to figure out is that whoever it was traveled an immense distance. For the sole purpose of hiding their genetic blueprints on Earth. But why?

Now, a small group of marine biologists and navy investigators have been assigned to find out. Before anyone else does. But Alison Shaw and John Clay are not prepared for what they are about to uncover. Beginning with the truth behind our own evolution.

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13 hours and 7 minutes
Author

Michael C. Grumley
Narrator

Scott Brick
Audible release date

March 7, 2019
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English
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Recorded Books
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B07PHTXKQV
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	13 hours and 7 minutes
Author	Michael C. Grumley
Narrator	Scott Brick
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	March 07, 2019
Publisher	Recorded Books
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07PHTXKQV
Best Sellers Rank	#20,862 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #1,676 in Mystery Action & Adventure #1,933 in Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #2,114 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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sci-fi nerd

An inspiring adventure

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019

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A lot of people just don't "get" the Breakthrough series, putting on their logic hats and nit-picking through details that aren't entirely accurate. If that's a make-or-break kind of thing for them, I understand.

That said, I have different criteria. I need sci-fi books with at least one character I can respect and identify with, a messsage that makes me feel good about humanity, and some cool out-of-the-box ideas. Add aliens, space travel, and/or cool tech (plausible or not), and I am a seriously happy camper. Keep the storyline consistent, the grammar and spelling decent, and stay away from misogyny/racism/preachy stuff, and we have a winner.

That's what I see in these books. They add up to exactly the kind of stories I love to read. They don't keep me up at night scared for mankind; they make me feel hopeful.

Catalyst continues the Breakthrough series with more revelations about the big brained mammals on earth, and strives to show there is a chance we can all communicate, we can all Kumbaya together. As with the earlier novels, the science doesn't all add up, but that's not what makes these books so important or enjoyable. No one writes hopeful and heart-filled sci-fi books anymore. They're all we-effed-up-the-planet apocalypse scenarios, terrifying no-one-has-rights-anymore dystopias, rebelling AIs, and misunderstood aliens trying to kill us.

Michael C. Grumley doesn't give us more of the doom and gloom. He gives us a break from the awful and shows us the good. Give me his brand of old school sci-fi adventure any day. I sleep much better hoping we can one day find a way to speak, peer-to-peer, with all the animals of the earth. Think of what we could learn if we could shut up long enough to listen, really listen, to the world around us!

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Catalyst is an excellent read! ~ Another GREAT book in a hit series by Grumley

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2015

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I have read many different types of books and authors and have truly come to enjoy the works of Michael C. Grumley. The Breakthrough series is one of my favorites. I love the way each of these three books can stand alone, but I recommend reading all three. Together they are perfection in the making. Catalyst is a page turner; the story is compelling, action packed, and heart warming. You just can't wait to see what happens next to the characters in the book that you've come to love and care about. I'm sure many future great stories will come through this series and Grumley's work. I found myself reading for hours and hours and couldn't put the book down. Warning: Be prepared to go without sleep. ;-)

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You will not want to put Catalyst down, it is that good!

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016

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In Catalyst, you are propelled into a thrill ride from the very first few pages. A doomsday vault was constructed on a remote Arctic island in 1984. Its purpose is to preserve a sampling of Earth’s genetic history in case of a global catastrophic event. However, decades later, a second vault is found which contains millions of seeds but this vault is far more advanced. It contains genetic embryos perfectly preserved. Who or what would travel a great distance to Earth to hide its genetic history? What catastrophic event would initiate its use? A small team is assembled and assigned to find out. In their quest, they have to fight villains, go up against unbelievable odds and question their own beliefs. Their discoveries will have them questioning the very foundations of accepted science and even the truth behind their own evolution.

Catalyst picks up where Leap left off. However, it is not just a continuous of the story or a tying up of loose ends. The plot becomes much more complicated with subplots. However, Grumley does an excellent job of controlling these plots to keep the story on track and moving forward. His clever writing style keeps you from getting lost from chapter to chapter. You won’t have to look back to past pages or chapters to remind yourself what happened and how did we get here. The character development in this installment of the Breakthrough series is deeper and richer. Alison’s relationship with John continues to blossom. Sally and Dirk are even more fascinating in this book. Dulce and Dexter are back and what they can do will amaze you. The whole interspecies communication aspect of this story is very fascinating. There is a good balance of science, technology and military action that is well researched and woven into the fabric of the story. You can read this novel as a standalone but you are not going to want to. The Breakthrough series is so exceptional you will want to read them all.

Michael Grumley just keeps getting better. Catalyst is an awesome read. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. Honestly, I was sad after I read the last page. Not because it had a bad ending, but because it was over. Don’t worry. Michael left some things unsolved and some questions unanswered for another installment. I have read many series that after the first couple of books the plots became shallow and the character predictable and I lost interest. Michael Grumley’s Breakthrough series, all the way through Catalyst, builds momentum, the plot thickens, the characters development is richer and each page draws you into the story. It really is that good.

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R. Covington

BUY The Breakthrough Series (3-Book Set) it’s a steal

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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I have just finished reading MOSAIC (BREAKTHROUGH Book 5).

This is NOT a spoiler alert.

I’m just here to say this is one of the best, well written serial novels I have every read. I put it up there with Ryk Brown’s FRONTIER SAGA and Richard Phillips’s THE THIRD SHIP and THE RHO AGENDA. All great books I would highly recommend.

You have heard people say they can’t put a book down; well this is one where you can’t wait for the next one. The characters are fanatic and engaging. You really get to know them, along with the dolphins and a gorilla. Same for the There is action, drama, humor, intrigue and a continuing plot. At the same time, just when you think you have some idea where the story line is going, it just keeps going.

If Amazon ever offers the more complete set (when it is complete, there are more coming) get it. You won’t regret it.

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Capfka

Book 3 in a great series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2021

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I've "owned" copies of the first three books in the Breakthrough for some time, but have only just got around to reading them, and I'm wild at myself for not having bothered before!

This edition has (basically) the same characters as in the first two books, but this book can be read by itself and it will work for you. Great geo-political plot involving humans, dolphins and one cute gorilla. Lots of violence, but not gruesomely described.

In this book, American, Brazilian and Chinese operatives are trying to secure control of a chemical which is the "elixir of life" which was deposited by aliens thousands of years ago. Michael Grumley has again developed a convoluted plot which keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next, and that usually doesn't turn out to be the obvious outcome.

Yes, it's all highly unlikely, but it's very, very readable. I strongly recommend it to you if you enjoy such things!

Mazza

Good sci-fi thriller, but without a satisfying conclusion.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2016

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On the whole I enjoyed this book and was aware from other reviews that it could be read stand alone. (there are 2 books in the series before it). The storyline and characters were good and you were kept interested as you went along. However, I was disappointed in the ending as not all loose ends were tied up. This is because there is to be a following book in the series, but the trouble is, the author hasn't written it yet! I am not sure I would have read it, had I known there wasn't a cleared up conclusion.

6 people found this helpful

Stan

Complicated but compelling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2016

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This is book 3 of a series, but largely stands alone despite a lot of the plot depending on what happened before. A mix of sci-fi and action thriller, the pace is steady and the action zigzags between groups and countries. One irritant in the Kindle adaptation is that you are following the storyline of one group when, in the very next line, you leap to another. A few line breaks would help!
Overall though, the sci-fi holds up - talking to dolphins and gorillas does not seen farfetched and miracle cures do come out of the forests. The action is rather less so, the gunfights seem contrived and the near-to-end Chinese action very unlikely (read it and see!).
Good enough though to go back in time and read the earlier volumes to see how they got to the start of this one.

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Lesley Hayes

Brilliant and enlightening. Thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2016

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I absolutely loved this, and it didn't matter that I came into the story three books in, as the back story was revealed enough to fill in those missing details. The premise of the story is extraordinary, with all the elements that keep the imagination curious and excited about what we don't know and what we don't know that we don't know! The themes relating to communication between species and the possibility of expanding evolution and potential for healing are ones that really interest me. The writing is superb and the action just keeps on unrolling. I couldn't put it down, and I really hand it to the author for his skill in characterization and his ability to switch from one scene to another just enough to keep the pot boiling and not lose the different threads. He must have done a huge amount of research for this novel, and although I am keen to read the next book in the series, I wasn't in any way left feeling disappointed in the ending. Not so much a cliff-hanger as a realistic pointer towards another whole story waiting to unfold. Excellent entertainment, and would make a great movie.

Mr B Holloway

Another great read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2016

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Another great book from Michael Grumley. I have really enjoyed the series and look forward to the next one. I feel that they all need to be read in order to fully enjoy the story as it unfolds. This book follows on so seamlessly from the previous book and takes you on another roller coaster ride and plenty of action. The ending is clearly not the ending of the story as a whole and leaves you wanting more but it ends this chapter off very well.

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