Daughters of Men
by J. Martain
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Pub Date Nov 11 2021 | Archive Date May 22 2022
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Description
Forces stronger than hurricanes are at work in the Cape Fear.
For thirty-one years, Lila has hidden her extrasensory abilities, creating a small life in the same coastal North Carolina city where she was born. But her nightmares have grown worse, her angels still haven’t learned Morse code, and raising a thirteen-year-old genius requires the kind of mental focus that Lila has never quite mastered. Still, the abnormal seems fairly normal—until a strange young man appears and a new friend confides a shocking truth about her pregnancy.
Sal, on the other hand, has never attempted to hide. In his experience, humans do not see what they do not wish to acknowledge. He moves among them, identifying the aberrations as he always has, as he knows he must. This existence depends upon it. One choice made long ago, one decision born of guilt and fear, is now a secret he must protect—at any cost.
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A character-driven novel that blends paranormal and science fiction genres, Daughters of Men takes a southern writer's approach to weaving a multiverse one thread at a time. If you like how Stephenie Meyer pulls you into her characters' worlds, and miss how The X-Files and Fringe kept you wondering "What if?", then immerse yourself in the multi-generational mysteries to be unveiled in the Daughters series!
Advance Praise
"Indelible characters carry this sometimes-perplexing but enthralling speculative tale." — Kirkus Reviews
"Indelible characters carry this sometimes-perplexing but enthralling speculative tale." — Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781734275407 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 946017
Indeed a character-driven story. Martain knows how to write, I enjoyed every bit of this. An easy 4.5 stars for me.
Reviewer 850130
I was I sure about this book but was interested to discover what a mix of sci-fi and paranormal fantasy would turn out like. I did find out and it was very successful ! The characters and descriptions of places were interesting and complex. My only slight criticism is that the action is bogged down a bit in a couple of places making the pace slow. Will be buying the next book.
brit l, Reviewer
This is something i loved. It was different. Unique and powerful the way the story was told ill read a lot more from this author a lot more now. I recommend going in blind
Liliyana S, Reviewer
I was absolutely fascinated by this story and the characters who are narrating it. I've never seen two such opposite narrators in one book before, but I love the contrast. I swear by the end of the first chapter, you feel like you've known Lila forever. She's open, and you get some great insight into her, and her life. Sal feels more detached, and seeing his POV is so different. Although Sal's side holds less emotions, that doesn't make me not like him. It somehow works, but doesn't make him feel painfully cold or distant. The plot moves along smoothly and fairly quickly, and I love the cross-over between paranormal and sci-fi. I loved this book, and I truly hope there are more to come!
Dani B, Reviewer
I received this Arc from Netgalley. Thank you for the chance to read this book early. My review is honest and 100% my own thoughts about the book.
This book was written with an awesome mix of paranormal and science fiction. Especially when the MC can see magical entities they called Angels. These Entities are what we call “alien life forces” and they tend to blend into the human race to watch people and gather information.
The book is full of twist and turns. At one point there is a mass confusion at what is going on until you put all the pieces together. It is full of secrets that if discovered could mean death.
I really enjoyed the almost dream like reality that it had. I felt like I was in a suspenseful movie.
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