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BLUE PLANETS: BOOK I OF THE SOFAR TRILOGY

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Purchased a copy of this book last month, but did not start reading it until 3 days ago. I just couldn't put it down. Holds your interest and keeps the adrenaline going. The story line contains plenty of action, suspense, mystery, and just enough humor to make the reading absolutely enjoyable. Thank you for writing this fantastic adventure, that brings to life all the diverse habitats of the Southwest. The beauty of the desert, mountains, and sea, the folklore of Indigenous People, science exploration, and ordinary folk doing the extraordinary; this book has it all! Really would like to see this as a ...movie? I have some folks in mind who will also enjoy it as a gift. I'm anxiously waiting to read what happens next in Book II, Offworlder. Please don't keep us waiting long. -Laurel Dunlap

I purchased this book in Tucson, Arizona. Sat down at a Starbucks and started reading and couldn't put the book down. Before i new it a couple hours had passed and I was totally absorbed in the story. The story line was exciting as I have been at a lot of the areas named in the book. This book with all the suspense, action, humor and knowledge that the author has regarding the oceans, animal life, UFO's, the desert and the people of Mexico made this book an exeptional find. This Book had me wishing the second part of the trilogy was on my table ready to read. I can't wait for the second book to be published. I am also sending copies to a couple of friends. Keep up the great writing John. Fun and exciting to read!!!

This book had many good elements in it that made it worth reading. The depiction of the alien as more humanoid than is usual (you know, big heads with big black eyes) made for interesting situations throughout the novel. The connection to the dolphins is also puzzling but will most likely be revealed in the next two books. The book's bad guy will almost certainly have you hissing and booing the whole way. It's climax is both satisfying and incomplete. It really makes you want to read the next book to see what is about to happen. I also liked the connection to ancient legends from the area the book takes place in. Overall I would recommend this book to just about anyone as it is fun and easy to get through. I'm waiting for book two.

I'm 60, female, NOT a sci-fi fan; however, I NEED to meet Azrnoth-zin and sit down and share a bottle of wine with this alien! I am a fan of adventure and humanity - even if it comes from a million miles away. Bring on the next 2 books, John!

This is a really different, fun adventure novel - science fiction and adventure rolled into one. Mr. Gentile really does a great job with the characters; you really get to like Ridley and Azrnoth-zin, yes, even the alien! And on natural history and subjects relating to the Southwest (where this adventure takes place), he is extremely knowledgeable. I liked learning things as well as having fun. Occasionally there are some technical science words I would not have known had I not had a science background, but they don't detract at all - you learn something, for example, about dolphin behavior.

Like the heavy-hitting authors of previous generations, John Gentile takes you through this book like a rockship outta hell. The characters are well developed, the locations are well designed, and the science is right on. The greatest part about the book, however, is the mystery. You're always guessing about something, sitting on the edge of your seat waiting see what happens. The book always has you wanting more, but allows you to slow down and enjoy the writing.

This book is a page turner from beginning to end. It's listed as science fiction, but I consider it more of an adventure novel, in the genre of Clive Cussler. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a fast, fun read.