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Ruins of the Earth Paperback – September 13, 2020

by Christopher Hopper (Author), J.N. Chaney (Author)

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A secret buried in the Antarctic. A puzzle unsolved for thousands of years.And a Brooklyn-born Master Gunnery Sergeant who's royally pissed that he has to babysit the researchers sent to figure it all out.Patrick "Wic" Finnegan's last op as a MARSOC Marine before retirement sends him to the frozen Ellsworth Subglacial Highlands. The only reason he's here?He owes a favor to an old friend—but that doesn't mean he has to like it.When Wic finally sees what the team has uncovered, he can't believe his eyes, nor is he prepared for the violence to come.Soon, the portal opens and unleashes a storm of unbridled fury upon humanity.From the Antarctic tundra to the streets of Manhattan, Wic and his team will be pushed to their limits as they fight to hold back Earth's ultimate threat.The odds are against them. Governments are toppling. And the Earth is falling into ruin.Join bestselling authors Christopher Hopper and J.N. Chaney on what readers call a "non-stop, break-neck thrill ride into metaspace." For fans of District 9, Expeditionary Force, and Galaxy's Edge, this is one military sci-fi thriller you won't be able to put down, and the official prequel to the hit series Ruins of the Galaxy.

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September 13, 2020
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08J21B688
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 13, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 648 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8686000995
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.46 x 9 inches

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Lost Track of the Plot

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020

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It's a problem when there are two authors writing a book. Particularly if they don't mesh. The book starts with a Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant making level headed, solid decisions leading up to an encounter with aliens. But, but, but, by about page 200 he does not believe the invaders are aliens. No, there was no head wound. Worse yet, he encounters a talking gun that takes on a British accent -- sort of an Ask Jeeves moment. The writing went from solid to silly in one turn of a page. This is where I stopped reading.

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Abdul-Malik

Hmm

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020

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I'm only 19 pages in but I have to make a few comments. The narrator makes mention of a fellow marine named Shaft. And then states yes that's his name. Maybe I'm sensitive but this gave me a bad vibe. As a 59 year old bkack man I get these from time to time. Then the narrator goes on to identify enemy insurgents as Hajis I'm assuming we're supposed to be in the narrator's head. This sounds kind of racist. So if I give the author the benefit of the doubt, the protagonist is kinda racist. I'm already having a hard time liking this character. I can get behind a fictional character that is racist but to do so he needs to show some endearing traits. The only thing keeping me reading is my love of the genre. And I barely write fiction reviews

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MLT78

Suspenseful military story with great characters.

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020

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This book series is part of the RUINS (Ruins of the Galaxy) book universe. This book can be read before or after you have read the other series. This series is starting off with more focus on the “military” aspect of the mil sci-fi than Ruins of the Galaxy.

It is written in a way that keeps the suspense high. It is gritty at times and has an incredibly “realistic feel” for it being sci-fi.

The characters are done very well. They are interesting, realistic, quirky, flawed, and entertaining. Each one seems unique, has depth, and we already see some character development in book one. Many sci-fi books focus on story rather than character development but this book equally places importance on both.

A fun start to a new series!

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Mikey72

Prequels usually disappoint, but this is GREAT!

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Whether or not you've read Ruins of the Galaxy, jump right into Ruins of the Earth. I usually read prequels of Series that I loved (as I did ROTG) out of some weird sense of obligation- and they never fail to fall short. So I was DELIGHTED to find myself liking this story - dare I say it - even more than ROTG. It's exciting, fast-paced Sci-fi with great characters, and some very clever twists and turns. Add some truly nasty baddies, offet by some very funny "Are you kidding me? Hahaha!" moments and I am totally hooked.

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Steve Janulin

The Bar has been Raised

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020

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Unlike most Sci-Fi thrillers, this one takes place right here in our own back yard. Starting at the South Pole, moving through the rural country side of eastern Pensylvania, through New Jersey, Staten Island, and into the heart of Manhattan. The author has spared no detail to make you feel as if you are right there in the middle of all the action.

With a new batch of characters, and very authentic action scenes, mixed with humor and twists and turns, this book will keep you on edge from start until finish.

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Kindle Customer Mark C

This started so good but I couldn't get past half way.

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021

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This story was gripping and cohesive, until it totally went incoherent. It was like a completely different author took over writing without reading the first half. The MC was there at the beginning of the book when they opened the Alien portal. He has been fighting alien robots and is going to find his professor friend to see what he knows about shutting down that alien dome around New York city. On the way his team gets into a fight with the alien robots and even with an actual alien. He gets the alien rifle and it starts talking to him. It has an integrated AI. I'm good with all that but the MC suddenly thinks it is the North Koreans talking to him...WTH? Did he get a severe concussion? Then he has the AI change its personality and it starts talking with a British accent and telling stupid sophomoric jokes. I couldn't take it anymore.

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Catherine MackayTop Contributor: Classical Music

An exceptional story from Chaney and Hopper - loved it :)

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020

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Oh my, what a combo - Chaney and Hopper are the writing duo with the mostest :) Omg, I loved this book and at one point I was practically rolling off my seat in the staff room at work (thankfully, I was the only one in the room at the time and didn't have to explain why I was laughing so hard there were tears trickling down my cheeks). Ruins had me from the first pages and I liked the main character Master Gunnery Sergeant Patrick "Wic" Finnegin whose narrative drew me into the story. When he is made aware of a top secret project involving a round portal that looks very much like it is straight out of Stargate SG-1, the inevitable irony is not lost on Wic and he quips about whether or not Richard Dean Anderson is around. Just one on the many funny moments that make use of pop culture in sci-fi on both television and the movies. In amongst the funny moments is the dawning reality for Wic that there really aliens out there and they are up to no good. Wic gathers a team from different branches of the military and they become the Phantoms. There mission is to shut down the portal hovering over the Brooklyn Bridge and stop the aliens from fulfilling their dastardly plans for humanity. Ruins of the Earth is an exceptionally told story that has fast-paced action, is gritty with a touch of humor flowing through it. The characters speak for themselves - more than two dimensional, with back stories to flesh them out and when it comes to danger, they're the sort of characters you would want around you when things go belly up. Looking forward to the next book in the series (and yes, have already pre-ordered it) :)

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BadWolf1

Another great start to a great series!

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Grab on, this first in a long series is going to be a wild ride! I don’t want to give away any details, but if you’ve read RotG or galaxy’s Edge or Crimson Worlds, you’ll love this start to a whole new series! Love it! /RavenActual

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I will never get back the time I spent reading this book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2020

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This is painful to read. I had assumed it was written by a first time or at least wildly inexperienced author and am beyond shocked to find that that is not the case. Poorly fleshed out, one dimensional caricatures instead of actual characters (and as a huge fan of Raymond L Weil you'd better believe I can handle one dimensional characters if the story is otherwise good), wooden dialogue, a main character that is trying way too hard to seem badass (think neckbeard showing you his Pokemon themed samurai sword collection while calling you m'reader). I just...oh, honey, no.

The many ironic references to popular culture, Stargate etc., are cringeworthy and don't so much pull you out of your suspension of disbelief as they do yank you out by the hair before allowing a bunch of baboons to teabag your naked face.

The story would be 100 times better if it were written in the third person instead of the first person, but even at 100 times better, it would still be close to unreadable.

I can't remember ever feeling angry before at having spent money on a book, not even Fifty Shades of Grey which I contemplated using to line my cat's litter tray, so this is a new experience for me.

In summary:-

* Not a better love story than Twilight
* Stop using yut as a word

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Michael Powell

Why shootemup?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2020

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Why do so many American sci fi books degenerate into repeated gunfights, with concomitant details of all the weaponry deployed? This could have been an interesting book but, like many others of its type quickly degenerated into tedious descriptions of plucky little humans with oversized guns - described in great detail.

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Geoff May-Byrd

Great military sci-fi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2020

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If you liked Ruins of the Galaxy, then you'll love this.
Actually, if you love your military sci-fi you will love this.
Great character build up, great story.
Well thought out.

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Dave "D"

a grand adventure

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2020

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No imagination required. Just a grand old good old Goodies v baddies book

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Meenaz Lodhi

Fabulous start to a new series!

Reviewed in Spain on September 15, 2020

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"Thicker than blood, through fire and mud, let everyone fear, us Musketeers."

What an excellent, original and phenomenal start to a new series! An action-packed military sci-fi thriller.The tempo building from the beginning rises up notches, bit by bit, ending with a resounding crescendo, dragging you with it, pulling you in, with a loud and strepitous vibration of tensión, nail biting moments throughout the whole premise. It Got my heart beating like a drum! The Discovery is in itself imindblowing. It is character driven, with a great world building, with stupendous characters, I already love Wic, the main protagonist.

We take the soldiers for granted to take care we sleep soundly at night, while they sacrifice their lives for us, not only lives but the mental disruptions so many go through when they come back from the front lines, sometimes so mentally disabled, their psyches can't react to confront the daily life when they retire. My upmost respect, admiration and gratitude to them.

The comparisons made with films and shows from our present Day by the MC and his team while talking is funny and entertaining, bringing bits of humour to otherwise dire situations. If not for these moments it would have been grittier, grim and dark. A quasi post apocalyptic scenario.

Although I don’t have any knowledge of miitary ordnance,military tech, or military tactics, jargon..which sometimes just goes above my head or results in it being strenous, in this case the authors have made it all very comprehensive and easy to grasp, even entertaining, and for that I am grateful because it was a pleasure to read this story.

Chapeau to Christopher Hopper and JN Chaney! A fabulous beginning to a fantastic series! A hard to put down book. Looking forward to reading Gods and Men #2! Needless to say, I highly recommend this installment.

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