Dissonance Volume I: Reality
Science Fiction Alien Invasion Book Series 1
by Aaron Ryan
You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. Sign In or Register Now
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date Jan 01 2004 | Archive Date Nov 01 2025
Talking about this book? Use #DissonanceVolumeIReality #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
In a world ravaged by alien predators, one soldier’s discovery could tip the balance between extinction and hope.
In the shattered world of 2042, humanity clings to survival beneath the shadow of the gorgons—silent, alien predators that wiped out most of the population in a single, merciless sweep. For Sergeant Cameron "Jet" Shipley, life inside Blockade DN436 is a daily battle against fear, hunger, and the ever-present threat lurking beyond the barricades. But when Jet and his brother stumble upon a mysterious, glyph-covered amulet and a pair of strangers with secrets of their own, everything he thought he knew about the war—and himself—begins to unravel.
As Jet is thrust into a desperate mission across a ruined landscape, he must navigate shifting alliances, deadly technology, and the haunting legacy of loss. The line between friend and foe blurs, and every decision could mean the difference between salvation and annihilation. With the fate of the last survivors hanging in the balance, Jet is forced to confront the true cost of resistance—and the chilling reality that the greatest threat may not be the monsters outside, but the secrets within.
Dissonance Volume I: Reality is a relentless, emotionally charged journey through betrayal, sacrifice, and the razor edge of hope. Will Jet find the strength to fight for a future, or will the truth destroy what little remains of his world?
Pick up your copy of a post-apocalyptic novel with alien predators that plunges readers into a science fiction book about survival after invasion, where military sci fi with alien artifacts shapes the fate of humanity. With a screen adaption underway for streaming networks, now is the perfect time to order your copy of this science fiction alien invasion series opener. Dissonance Volume I: Reality has it all: post-apocalyptic survival, military conspiracy, found family and horror all wrapped into one!
Advance Praise
""What makes this book so engrossing is...the fundamentally human questions the narrative poses about survival, morality, grief, and the fraying bonds of trust that hold society together....no trite disaster fantasy but rather a searing character study writ large across a richly immersive sci-fi canvas...stark terror and unspeakable loss are the norms. Ryan has established himself as a bold new voice willing to dispense with the safety nets of many genre tropes in order to confront the darkest, most primal impulses lurking within survival narratives."" - The Bookish Elf
""It feels that this is a living, breathing world whose invasion changed things by force and the main cast has to deal with the consequences in order to survive...the first volume of Dissonance is a very good read, especially if people like grim stories and dystopia since this book does both things and at a high level.""- Book Nerdection
""...a really creative and well written story. This book had my heart racing at some parts and my eyes watering at others - Ryan did a great job at keeping me invested and evoking a variety of emotions from me."" - Alex Norton (Likely Story)
""From the haunting arrival of the gorgons in 2026 to Shipley's stealth missions in the ruins of Clarksville, Tennessee, Ryan's vivid world-building and meticulous attention to the societal collapse is riveting, with a gripping exploration of human resilience in the face of catastrophe... Ryan meticulously crafts a tense atmosphere, laying a strong foundation for his new series. ★★★★½"" - Self-Publishing Editorial Review
""The plausibility of this book is intriguing as the author brings in real-world events from our current time in 2024, creating a sense of uneasiness for the reader...the world-building is well-developed, as readers will not be left feeling they need clarity...readers may feel their hearts racing...and their hands growing sweating...the author has achieved an original flare on a standard sci-fi trope. Dissonance: Reality offers a gripping first installment to what will be an intense sci-fi series."" - The Book Review Directory
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798990326699 |
| PRICE | $1.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 322 |
Available on NetGalley
Average rating from 1 member
© 2025 NetGalley LLC
• All Rights Reserved
