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The Collective [Hardcover]

Kerry Downing (Author)
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October 2003
What if the fabled first contact occurred and you were the one to receive it? And, to further complicate matters, what if the alien race that made contact wanted you to be the one to spread the word of their existence to the rest of the population?

The Collective, an alien race who has been engineering the climate on Earth for millions of years, decides it is time to establish contact with the human race. They choose Sam Masters, a middle-aged computer programmer from the Midwest, to be their ambassador.

Armed only with the output from the Collective’s climate modification efforts, 100 percent accurate weather forecasts, Sam sets out to convince the population of Earth that the alien race exists. His journey takes him from coast to coast as he becomes a worldwide celebrity, but he finds that the problem confronting him is not convincing the rest of the world of the Collective’s existence, it’s the world’s reaction to his news.
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 236 pages
  • Publisher: Quiet Storm Books (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0974408409
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974408408
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,923,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi all...

My name is Kerry Downing, a soon-to-be 50 year old guy from the Midwest.

I've been a fan of science-fiction my entire life. When I first had the idea for The Collective, I wasn't sure if I had it in me to complete the task but, wonder of all wonders, I did!

The book first came out in 2003, published in hardback by a small publisher. Unfortunately, they went out of business, like so many small publishers do, and The Collective was put out to pasture.

When I heard that I could re-kindle the story for use on the kindle (no-pun intended), I didn't hesitate.

I'm also happy to announce that my 2nd book, Time Slice, is due out in June 2011 from Camel Press. Now, who would've thought I had 2 books in me!

Thanks for stopping by and here's to many enjoyable hours of reading!

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner, January 29, 2004
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This review is from: The Collective (Hardcover)
What a great book. I'm a big fan of Arthur C. Clarke and Mr. Downing's writing is very reminiscent of Clarke's style. Words are not wasted with the tightly woven prose in this book. It's story, story, story. You just have to move on to the next page to find out what is going to happen next. Since Clarke isn't doing much writing these days, I hope Kerry Downing fills in the void with the kind of fast paced science fiction that you don't see much of these days. Bravo!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful storytelling!, November 8, 2003
This review is from: The Collective (Hardcover)
This science fiction story is so well written, and so much fun, you might even believe that it could be true! A wonderful story that keeps you turning the pages because you just can't wait to see what happens next! I love the way this guy writes! I can't wait till his next book is available!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read, September 26, 2004
This review is from: The Collective (Hardcover)
I enjoyed this book very much. I don't read much science fiction but I liked this story because it was well written and had a very interesting story premise. The author writes with a sense of humor and his characters were easy to relate to. I would definitely recommend this book to all readers.

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