by D L Cross (a.k.a. Staci Troilo)
Book Blurb:
The aliens have landed. The humans are panicking. The scouts have been sent.
J’s mission is clear — find an alien outpost, observe, report back. Simple enough. It’s what he’s trained to do. But he’s always worked with his team, never as a party of one. Now he’s been sent out alone to blindly navigate a dense, dark forest until he finds his target. The dynamics are foreign to him, the stakes never higher. Resources are scarce. Comms are down.
And he’s found the enemy.
J is shocked when everyone’s true allegiances are revealed. And the consequences of betrayal will be deadly.
A short story set in the bestselling Invasion Universe, “The Scout” by D.L. Cross will have you hungering for more. Pick up your copy today!
My Review:
Having just finished The Gate (Astral Series book one), written by DL Cross, I bought this book yesterday as soon as I saw the author’s announcement that it was on sale. Being just 32 pages, it proved a quick and enjoyable read and just what I needed while feeling under the weather. The Scout ties in nicely with the rest of the Invasion Universe from Sterling and Stone while also working as a standalone short story.
I saw who the alien invaders were early on, but this just added to the anticipation and enjoyment of the read.
I cannot recommend the author highly enough and am eagerly awaiting her next book in the Astral Conspiracy series. This little gem gets a solid 5 stars from me.
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NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
Whoo-hoo! Loving the sound of this one, sounds like a great way to take a break on this icy cold Australian winter’s morning! Congrats, Staci
Thanks. I hope you enjoy it, Soooz. Try to stay warm Down Under!
Wow… the opposite to this heavy oppressive thundery heat here in the UK! Stay warm while I try to stay cool, lol. Glad you like the sound of the book, Soooz 🙂
It is hard to remember people are suffering through winter weather when we’re sweltering, isn’t it?
It sure is! 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Harmony! Great review!
Thanks, Jan.
I”m now adding filler text because the site won’t accept a comment that short. Sorry!
Thanks, Jan. I loved this book 🙂
I love shorter fiction, and need to pick this up for my next vacation days.
Oh, it’ll be perfect for vacation days! Thanks, Craig 🙂
If you do, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Craig.
Great review, Harmony. I enjoyed this short story immensely. I’m thoroughly enjoying Staci’s alien books!
Me too! Thanks, Mae 🙂
Thanks so much, Mae.
Harmony, thank you. I love the review and really appreciate the support.
You’re welcome, Staci. Massively enjoyed both your Alien books! 🙂
Started to read this last night, but life kept interrupting. I loved The Gate and I’m sure I’ll enjoy this one also.
Life does have a way of doing that. I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it, Joan.
I got lucky and had the afternoon to myself to get straight through it. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, Joan 🙂
I can’t wait to read it!
It’s a fun fast read. Thanks, Denise 🙂
Thanks, Denise.