Breakthrough Kindle Edition

Futuristic, but believable

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Charles A. Ray

December 3, 2017

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When an anomaly on the floor of the Caribbean causes a US nuclear sub to abort its mission, naval technical investigator John Clay is assigned to the case. He encounters a team of marine biologists, under the leadership of Alison Shaw, who, with the aid of a powerful computer are on the verge of a scientific breakthrough; they have developed the ability to conduct two-way communication with earth’s second most intelligent species, dolphins.

Events take a strange turn when the experimental sub they use to check the sea floor is lost, and during the efforts to locate it, they meet Palin, a strange individual who is apparently able to travel via some unknown portal, and who claims to be from another planet.

This encounter leads to the discovery of a secret on the ocean floor that could spell the end of humanity on two planets, and it’s left to John and Alison to prevent a cataclysm of epic proportions. Breakthrough by Michael C. Grumley is a futuristic novel that, though positing science that does not yet exist, reads as though it could have been ripped from today’s headlines. The futuristic technology, and alien contact, though thrilling, pale beside the story of bureaucratic bumbling and political maneuvering that is so similar to things that happen in our present day.

As a bonus, the author, after wrapping up the story neatly, sets the stage for the next in the series. This is a ‘can’t put it down’ read.

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txbritgal

adventure at it's BEST!

January 4, 2018

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I will be honest... I didn't truly know quite what to expect with this book as I'd not read anything by this author before. Wow! I'm now THRILLED I got this amazing book. I was completely and utterly hooked within the first chapter. Imagine if you will, a dolphin aquarium... Same old same old right? WRONG!! Allison and her team of misfit scientists and a wonderful computer "white hat" hacker have done the impossible. Using a computer and a program specially designed, they used it to video and track their two in house dolphins extraordinaire... DIRK and SALLY 🐬🐬. Slowly this system has been tracking their clicks (sounds they make) in response to questions asked. The teams hope is this computer will help translate the dolohin language and make communication possible. With tons of data, Ali and her team know its possible...its just a matter of when. They're all workaholics, but after a very long day they force themselves to leave. Alison goes in early the next day to retrieve her notebook...about to leave, something catches her eye. EUREKA!! Three words are translated already! Calling the team in they are all very excited! Everything goes quickly from there. Fairly soon there are far more than three words! Considered a joke in her scientific community thanks to a past resesrch trial thst the Navy stole and delayed her getting back data for so long that nobody in her circles believed her...she has every right NOT to trust the Navy again. So imagine her shock and disdain when two Navy men come calling. John Clay and his friend Steve immediately know she seems to have an aversion to either the government, Navy, or both...they just dont know why. Yet they have a job to do. Their bosses wqnt to borrow her beloved dolphins to retrieve a lost rover on the ocean floor. There is something down there, and they need to get it. Suffice to say that from here on out there is oodles of action, dolphin talking to humans, shocking discoveries, immense politics, political backstabbing, and immense worry for the safety of the planet. Who would think two dolphins could be the ones to possibly save the day? So take the ride...meet Dirk, Sally and an amazing cast of characters. I for one got to the last page and just knew i had to read more. Luckily there are a few more books in this series to get to read! If you're a fan of James Rollins or Steve Berry I think you'll fall in love with this series...

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GREAT Book!!!!

May 21, 2017

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I read a lot!!! There isn't a time when I don't have a book going. (I'm retired). Of course I have my favorite authors. Until 2 days ago I hadn't heard of Michael Grumley. A friend of mine sent me a text and told me to get my kindle and order Breakthrough. He said I wouldn't be disappointed. OMG!!! I couldn't put it down!!!! It was a little different than the books I usually read But I was NOT disappointed. I just ordered the 3 remaining books in the series. They are in my kindle and I'm starting Book 2 - Leap, as soon as I finish this review.

45 people found this helpful

Fun, interesting. A good read.

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This was a fast-paced, action-filled nove!. The premise was innovative and drew the reader in immediately. I absolutely couldn't get enough of those dolphins!Read more

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A very good story. It has lots of Action and adventure. Nonstop thrill ride from beginning to end. Definitely getting more in the series.

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Couldn't put it down!

This book is wonderful. It kept me up until I finished the book. I absolutely would recommend it because the author kept the storyline interesting, and the characters were...Read more

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Albino Castro

More than a computer program breakthrough

I'm an engineer, so I liked the technology start to this. Then the introduction of a new thread. Can't say what, but you will enjoy it.Read more

Action packed! Would make a great movie!

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Read it!

I chose this book because it came up on my Kindle lock screen.
I immediately fell in love with Dirk and Sally.
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Sheila M. English

Lots of surprises

I enjoyed this book. When I went to write a review, I was surprised to see the one star reviews. I read several and my conclusion is, I must be one of the uneducated readers who...Read more

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Intriguing story