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Devel Django
Dr. Brad Bradley, M.I.T. professor of Astrobiology is surprised by a rogue meteor storm in the Italian Alps. Hoping to finally make his ‘great discovery’, he accidentally exposes himself to a forgotten virus that decades ago left several people dying with “itchy voices in their heads.”
Tracking the rogue storm is General Keller, a man warped from anguish over his own son’s similar fate, and who will stop at nothing to discover what really happened.
Cora, Brad’s brilliant but troubled colleague, and her breakthrough A.I., begin analyzing the infection and make a startling discovery—proof of our origins lie within the infection, and within Brad.
As General Keller deploys all his resources to recover a sample—of storm debris, or anyone infected—Brad and Cora are thrust into his disturbed world and a deadly chase ensues.
Will the discovery be lost forever? Will they survive? …or will the general capture them alive?
Tracking the rogue storm is General Keller, a man warped from anguish over his own son’s similar fate, and who will stop at nothing to discover what really happened.
Cora, Brad’s brilliant but troubled colleague, and her breakthrough A.I., begin analyzing the infection and make a startling discovery—proof of our origins lie within the infection, and within Brad.
As General Keller deploys all his resources to recover a sample—of storm debris, or anyone infected—Brad and Cora are thrust into his disturbed world and a deadly chase ensues.
Will the discovery be lost forever? Will they survive? …or will the general capture them alive?
438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2018
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D.S. Quinton
17 books110 followersD.S. Quinton was born in the Midwest USA and attended the schools of daydreaming, foosball, and mixology. He is an avid student of the unknown and grew up on Greek mythology, the Twilight Zone, and Night Gallery.
He is the author of the Spirit Hunter supernatural thriller series and the Circus Sideshow supernatural oddity series, along with a few other interesting tales.
Although his guitar slide is rusty, the piano keys are warm, and despite the lure of many untraveled paths, his feet are generally moving forward.
You can find him at dsquinton.com, some social media platforms, or on his deck solving the world’s problems with his wife and a good bottle of wine.
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He is the author of the Spirit Hunter supernatural thriller series and the Circus Sideshow supernatural oddity series, along with a few other interesting tales.
Although his guitar slide is rusty, the piano keys are warm, and despite the lure of many untraveled paths, his feet are generally moving forward.
You can find him at dsquinton.com, some social media platforms, or on his deck solving the world’s problems with his wife and a good bottle of wine.
http://www.dsquinton.com
https://www.facebook.com/ds.quinton.37
https://www.amazon.com/author/dsquinton
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/d-s-q...
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January 4, 2019
This book starts with a series of introductions to different characters, with their background, etc, and I found it to be something of a slow carefully built up start. We then find Cora and Brad on the side of a mountain in the Alps, apparently near the French/Italian border, where they suffer a meteorite bombardment, although at the time I found this a little confusing to follow at first. Brad finds a meteorite, breaks it open, finds it not what he expected, then later goes down with a strange sickness. There is a retired General who wants answers to what happened to his son following a similar meteorite strike in Australia many years previously, and he seems to run a covert organization that is essentially criminal in nature, and nobody is doing anything about him. Nobody knows what to do about the sickness.
At this point, the various streams of the story come together nicely and the story picks up pace. The characters are reasonably well-drawn, but with one exception. One of the bad guys sees said character and notes an SAS tatoo on his arm. Later, the good guys have to flee from said bad guy, and in the middle of fleeing our SAS guy seems not to note that two caravans suddenly bursting into fire just might indicate an attack by said bad guy. Sorry, but if this person was really SAS, and a confrontation was coming up, he would not be doing next best thing to nothing. Also, previously, when they had to run, would he not try to get weapons? Leaving aside some editing issues (such as quotation marks in odd plaes, words like where instead of were, which is frustrating sometimes) the story is reasonably well written, and when the slow start is finished, well-constructed. The odd title is explained in the last chapter.
At this point, the various streams of the story come together nicely and the story picks up pace. The characters are reasonably well-drawn, but with one exception. One of the bad guys sees said character and notes an SAS tatoo on his arm. Later, the good guys have to flee from said bad guy, and in the middle of fleeing our SAS guy seems not to note that two caravans suddenly bursting into fire just might indicate an attack by said bad guy. Sorry, but if this person was really SAS, and a confrontation was coming up, he would not be doing next best thing to nothing. Also, previously, when they had to run, would he not try to get weapons? Leaving aside some editing issues (such as quotation marks in odd plaes, words like where instead of were, which is frustrating sometimes) the story is reasonably well written, and when the slow start is finished, well-constructed. The odd title is explained in the last chapter.
January 3, 2019
This one grabs you by the throat in the first paragraph and doesn’t let go until the end. We open with two people, hanging from a cliff face being bombarded by meteors. Quinton weaves in the perfect amount of foreshadowing to keep me turning the page, but without spoilers.
The characters are interesting and compelling and I find myself investing in the main protagonist. Most of them have sufficient background to make their world view seem plausible. There is one character who seems evil for evil’s sake, but fortunately his appearance is brief enough to not spoil otherwise good story telling.
Another interesting vehicle is the references to ancient lore. It is well done and logical enough to avoid the silly Von Daniken, “Ancient Astronauts” feel. The “Spooky” element is limited enough to keep this a work of Science Fiction rather than drift into Fantasy or Horror.
The book ends at what feels more like an interlude than a finish. It leaves me feeling as thought there is more of the story to tell, and I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in what I hope becomes a series.
This is well worth the time spent reading.
The characters are interesting and compelling and I find myself investing in the main protagonist. Most of them have sufficient background to make their world view seem plausible. There is one character who seems evil for evil’s sake, but fortunately his appearance is brief enough to not spoil otherwise good story telling.
Another interesting vehicle is the references to ancient lore. It is well done and logical enough to avoid the silly Von Daniken, “Ancient Astronauts” feel. The “Spooky” element is limited enough to keep this a work of Science Fiction rather than drift into Fantasy or Horror.
The book ends at what feels more like an interlude than a finish. It leaves me feeling as thought there is more of the story to tell, and I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in what I hope becomes a series.
This is well worth the time spent reading.
March 8, 2019
D. S. Quinton allures his readers with scientific fantasy in Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey. The shock of a meteor storm along the Alps and the thrill of survival is just the beginning of Cora and Brad’s university research exploits. It further Cora’s A.I. work, but Brad’s mysterious rock causes his efforts to gain much interest in more than scientific research.
From the beginning, D. S. Quinton emits an energy and mystique in the characters and plot in Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey. Both Cora and Brad come with issues in their past and a need to value the other person’s work. The speed in which abnormalities develop adds to the charm of this novel. It builds until the battle for the one life that was touched and the message is gone. The advance in science combined with adventure makes this a read above others, with a unique advantage of being different. I enjoyed reading this novel and hope to see more from this author.
From the beginning, D. S. Quinton emits an energy and mystique in the characters and plot in Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey. Both Cora and Brad come with issues in their past and a need to value the other person’s work. The speed in which abnormalities develop adds to the charm of this novel. It builds until the battle for the one life that was touched and the message is gone. The advance in science combined with adventure makes this a read above others, with a unique advantage of being different. I enjoyed reading this novel and hope to see more from this author.
March 7, 2019
‘An asteroid was breaking up before his very eyes!’
New author DS Quinton makes his publishing debut with DEVEL DJANGO and an impressive opening of what appears to be a promising career as a significant contributor to the realm of science fiction technothiller genre. Trained with a BS in Computer Science, an MBA, and a successful career in IT, he uses this foundation of knowledge to present a credible combination of futurism, metaphysics, and speculative alternative reality in a novel that exceeds expectations. As he states, ‘I'm an avid student of the unknown.’
Whether or not a story of the magnitude and length of DEVEL DJANGO succeeds is often hinted in the opening pages – does the author engage the reader and is the prose strong enough to merit adherence to the ensuing progress? In Quinton’s case the answer is a solid “Yes!” His first page suggests both the setting of the significant object of the story while hinting at the questions of the origin of humanity, subtly. ‘The storm broke across the mountain and the mountain shudder, as if the voice of God had whispered. The white mountain had stood form time immemorial; formed by ancient, creaking forces set in motion eons ago; the mountain was resolute; stoic in nature; grand in stature. The storm would outlive the mountain. Flung from a deep sleep, dream tendrils clutching his mind, Brad awoke with a gasp. He was drowning again – or suffocating – either way he was clawing for breath. Something encircles his body as if in a cocoon…’ Mystery, character entry, and the tale is off to a fine start.
Quinton’s own summary of his novel deserves to be shared – ‘On a remote mountainside in the Italian Alps, a rich and diverse world of characters collide as they seek to understand the discovery of the Dark Wave. Brad and Cora, colleagues from M.I.T., are surprised by a rogue meteor storm that is eerily reminiscent of the Australian Incident which left several people dying with—itchy voices in their heads. One of them becomes infected. General Keller, the head of a black-ops company and father of a son who died with—itchy voices in his head, wants to recover a sample—of debris, or anyone infected—and learn what happened to his son. Ian, an African-British military analyst, and Pr0m3th3us, a non-binary dark-web hacker, form an unlikely alliance as their needs drive them into the dark underworld of Internet secrets. Finally, as Cora’s A.I. creation–Ali–uncovers the significance of the infection-discovery; a theoretical force it describes as the Dark Wave—a theory that if proven would rewrite the history of humankind—Ian and Pr0m3th3us fight to save Brad and Cora; Ali works to protect the discovery and the general fights to capture them all! DEVEL DJANGO, a near-future thriller, whispers at the fundamental question of humankind—Where did we come from? —and gropes at the undefined space between science and religion. It is a unique tapestry woven with coarse threads of horror, hybrid metal synapses and detailed with a fine, ancient brush from a long-lost palate of knowledge.’
An excellent invitation into the imaginative world of DS Quinton, but it is the quality of the journey, the magnetic attraction to both the pages and the secrets of the book that makes this a feat of impressive strength: the joy and reward is in the reading. Highly recommended.
New author DS Quinton makes his publishing debut with DEVEL DJANGO and an impressive opening of what appears to be a promising career as a significant contributor to the realm of science fiction technothiller genre. Trained with a BS in Computer Science, an MBA, and a successful career in IT, he uses this foundation of knowledge to present a credible combination of futurism, metaphysics, and speculative alternative reality in a novel that exceeds expectations. As he states, ‘I'm an avid student of the unknown.’
Whether or not a story of the magnitude and length of DEVEL DJANGO succeeds is often hinted in the opening pages – does the author engage the reader and is the prose strong enough to merit adherence to the ensuing progress? In Quinton’s case the answer is a solid “Yes!” His first page suggests both the setting of the significant object of the story while hinting at the questions of the origin of humanity, subtly. ‘The storm broke across the mountain and the mountain shudder, as if the voice of God had whispered. The white mountain had stood form time immemorial; formed by ancient, creaking forces set in motion eons ago; the mountain was resolute; stoic in nature; grand in stature. The storm would outlive the mountain. Flung from a deep sleep, dream tendrils clutching his mind, Brad awoke with a gasp. He was drowning again – or suffocating – either way he was clawing for breath. Something encircles his body as if in a cocoon…’ Mystery, character entry, and the tale is off to a fine start.
Quinton’s own summary of his novel deserves to be shared – ‘On a remote mountainside in the Italian Alps, a rich and diverse world of characters collide as they seek to understand the discovery of the Dark Wave. Brad and Cora, colleagues from M.I.T., are surprised by a rogue meteor storm that is eerily reminiscent of the Australian Incident which left several people dying with—itchy voices in their heads. One of them becomes infected. General Keller, the head of a black-ops company and father of a son who died with—itchy voices in his head, wants to recover a sample—of debris, or anyone infected—and learn what happened to his son. Ian, an African-British military analyst, and Pr0m3th3us, a non-binary dark-web hacker, form an unlikely alliance as their needs drive them into the dark underworld of Internet secrets. Finally, as Cora’s A.I. creation–Ali–uncovers the significance of the infection-discovery; a theoretical force it describes as the Dark Wave—a theory that if proven would rewrite the history of humankind—Ian and Pr0m3th3us fight to save Brad and Cora; Ali works to protect the discovery and the general fights to capture them all! DEVEL DJANGO, a near-future thriller, whispers at the fundamental question of humankind—Where did we come from? —and gropes at the undefined space between science and religion. It is a unique tapestry woven with coarse threads of horror, hybrid metal synapses and detailed with a fine, ancient brush from a long-lost palate of knowledge.’
An excellent invitation into the imaginative world of DS Quinton, but it is the quality of the journey, the magnetic attraction to both the pages and the secrets of the book that makes this a feat of impressive strength: the joy and reward is in the reading. Highly recommended.
June 22, 2019
I was drawn to this book by the description, paired with the unusual title. Figured the book might offer something different, maybe a little quirky. . and yes, it was indeed quirky. Ultimately centered around recurring bizarre storms that drop meteorite shards with transformative powers, this novel is quite a ride, or to quote the Grateful Dead, "what a long, strange trip it's been".
Caught in the most recent meteorite storm are two MIT grads, along with their Sherpa guide, on the face of Mont Blanc in the Alps. One is infected due to contact with a meteorite fragment, and it sets in motion a bizarre and frenetic race to discover what is happening during these meteor storms. All the characters are damaged by their pasts, and the characters they meet on the way makes the book seem like one that Arthur C. Clarke would write if he were eating fistfuls of psychedelic mushrooms. On one side is our three mountain climbers, who along the way gather the help of a high-level British analyst (and apparently the only even-keeled character in the novel), a ultra-paranoid dark-web computer hacker, and a band of gypsies headed by an ancient hag with supernatural powers of her own. Seeking to find and capture them are a black-ops General who has lost a son to one of the meteors, in a visit to a now-extinct Aboriginal tribe that time forgot.
Both sides are aided by an intelligent AI (computer artificial intelligence) that are capable of pulling off some really advanced and often sinister actions at the behest of their masters. Several of the main characters are traumatized by recurrent and crippling flashbacks that affect their present dramatically. How does all this come together into a coherent whole in the end? I'm not sure that it does, and I still feel like I don't quite know what I just read, but enough came together for me that I enjoyed the book. In the end, it wouldn't surprise me to learn that it was all a fever dream, or that the author implied that it was all a hallucination of some sort. There were a great many typos and misplaced words (more than most) but I did appreciate the different take on alien infection/panspermia- the author definitely took the "road less traveled." The author has a good mastery of language and descriptive powers that set scenes up very well, and that is a rare quality. Overall, recommended- I feel that future novels by the author will be well worth a read.
Caught in the most recent meteorite storm are two MIT grads, along with their Sherpa guide, on the face of Mont Blanc in the Alps. One is infected due to contact with a meteorite fragment, and it sets in motion a bizarre and frenetic race to discover what is happening during these meteor storms. All the characters are damaged by their pasts, and the characters they meet on the way makes the book seem like one that Arthur C. Clarke would write if he were eating fistfuls of psychedelic mushrooms. On one side is our three mountain climbers, who along the way gather the help of a high-level British analyst (and apparently the only even-keeled character in the novel), a ultra-paranoid dark-web computer hacker, and a band of gypsies headed by an ancient hag with supernatural powers of her own. Seeking to find and capture them are a black-ops General who has lost a son to one of the meteors, in a visit to a now-extinct Aboriginal tribe that time forgot.
Both sides are aided by an intelligent AI (computer artificial intelligence) that are capable of pulling off some really advanced and often sinister actions at the behest of their masters. Several of the main characters are traumatized by recurrent and crippling flashbacks that affect their present dramatically. How does all this come together into a coherent whole in the end? I'm not sure that it does, and I still feel like I don't quite know what I just read, but enough came together for me that I enjoyed the book. In the end, it wouldn't surprise me to learn that it was all a fever dream, or that the author implied that it was all a hallucination of some sort. There were a great many typos and misplaced words (more than most) but I did appreciate the different take on alien infection/panspermia- the author definitely took the "road less traveled." The author has a good mastery of language and descriptive powers that set scenes up very well, and that is a rare quality. Overall, recommended- I feel that future novels by the author will be well worth a read.
February 12, 2019
In Devel Django. A Dark Wave Journey, D.S. Quinton gives us a thrilling, fast-moving story of discovery and adventure. Brad and Cora find intriguing rock in the debris of a storm; rocks which infest a person who looks into them too closely. But what is the secret hidden in these rocks? The scientist, the researcher and Subbu, the Indian mountain guide, are thrust into danger and violence as a result of the mysterious rocks. Ian, the weather analyst, helps them to find their way off the mountain. Allen, the ‘wild man’, Jack, the helicopter pilot and the General make their life difficult, to say the least. This all adds up to an exciting story on the boundaries of science, artificial intelligence and Hindu religion; and experiences that cleverly bring these into both conflict and connection.
The story accelerates in movement, climaxing in a superb chase, before the conclusion. It seems as if the author has brought everything possible into the story, including internet hackers and magical gypsies! Sadly, some aspects of the generally mature writing stand out as unfortunate: a sense that everything needs to be explained in detail, memories that don’t seem necessary and typos which irritate throughout. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters – it was different than many of this genre, and on the whole, well-worth reading.
The story accelerates in movement, climaxing in a superb chase, before the conclusion. It seems as if the author has brought everything possible into the story, including internet hackers and magical gypsies! Sadly, some aspects of the generally mature writing stand out as unfortunate: a sense that everything needs to be explained in detail, memories that don’t seem necessary and typos which irritate throughout. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters – it was different than many of this genre, and on the whole, well-worth reading.
February 21, 2019
Devel Django took me by surprise. Much of my enjoyment of this novel is difficult to quite put my finger on - it addresses themes and concepts from such a vast range of sources that it seems incredible in hindsight that it can have melded so well together in one story. D. S. Quinton has drawn on sources as diverse as science fiction, ancient religions and archeology to compose this novel, and somehow it works. This novel is something totally unlike anything I've read before, in the best way. It's easy to read but not unintelligent; well-written but not too dense.
At Brad and Cora's discovery of strange, infectious rocks, their world quickly seems to unravel, bringing them into the path of the grieving (and dangerous) General Keller. Their journey takes them to various strange corners of the world and essentially - without giving too much away - this becomes a story about the best and worst of humanity, and the meaning of life on earth. This is an entertaining novel written for the thinking person, a brilliant combination of excitement and poignance.
At Brad and Cora's discovery of strange, infectious rocks, their world quickly seems to unravel, bringing them into the path of the grieving (and dangerous) General Keller. Their journey takes them to various strange corners of the world and essentially - without giving too much away - this becomes a story about the best and worst of humanity, and the meaning of life on earth. This is an entertaining novel written for the thinking person, a brilliant combination of excitement and poignance.
March 5, 2019
Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey by D.S. Quinton captures your imagination right from the beginning pages. The descriptions are so on point, the narrative flows so smoothly, the reader is immediately pulled into the story. The book begins by introducing the characters, and we get to know them fairly well with vivid details. Brad's a scientist, hanging out on the side of a mountain with his assistant Cora, albeit in different tents, when the unthinkable happens. A huge storm with meteorites hits the side of the mountain, and from there the story takes off. Brad opens up one of the meteorites, and soon becomes quite ill. If that weren't enough, in another place and time, a general has lost his son to a similar illness, and is determined to find out why. These two plot lines become interwoven creating a great mix of science fiction, action, as well as pondering the origins of man. Artificial intelligence also figures prominently in this story, giving it a technological edge. Highly recommend for fans of science fiction with a touch of mystery.
March 19, 2019
Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey by D.S. Quinton is a sci-fi thriller. There is quite a lot going on in this book.
We are introduced to several characters at the beginning. This is when the reader meets the main characters Cara & Brad after a meteor storm has hit. Brad is struck down by a virus that hadn't been unleashed on the general public for decades. When the outbreak was first discovered several people died with the same symptoms of itchy voices in their heads. With this unfortunate event they notice their world begin to deteriorate rapidly, causing their paths to cross with General Keller. He's filled with deep distress from the loss of his beloved son. His grief is also extremely dangerous. The plot begins to thicken as the reader becomes more immersed in the story.
I found this book confusing, especially at the beginning and at times hard to push through. What I do realise is that although it's a sci-fi book the author is also telling the story of the light and dark of humanity. It is quite cleverly written to have such a philosophical under lying meaning.
We are introduced to several characters at the beginning. This is when the reader meets the main characters Cara & Brad after a meteor storm has hit. Brad is struck down by a virus that hadn't been unleashed on the general public for decades. When the outbreak was first discovered several people died with the same symptoms of itchy voices in their heads. With this unfortunate event they notice their world begin to deteriorate rapidly, causing their paths to cross with General Keller. He's filled with deep distress from the loss of his beloved son. His grief is also extremely dangerous. The plot begins to thicken as the reader becomes more immersed in the story.
I found this book confusing, especially at the beginning and at times hard to push through. What I do realise is that although it's a sci-fi book the author is also telling the story of the light and dark of humanity. It is quite cleverly written to have such a philosophical under lying meaning.
February 26, 2019
The bizarrely titled Devel Django is ludicrous, first and foremost. If you can put that immediate quality aside, you’ll find the book is an admirably ambitious sci-fi thriller with an intriguing central mystery and unbeatable forward momentum. Characterization is hit or miss; Cora, the emotional heart of the book, is given a lengthy, disturbing backstory, while other characters are defined primarily by their accents or odd behaviors. The text is riddled with grammatical errors, though this isn’t the author’s fault; the book just desperately needs an editor. On the whole, not bad for a quick thrill. Just don’t linger on it for too long.
Choice Quote: "Brad was falling forever; gaining speed; rushing forward. The fibers of his being were being stretched, spaghetti thin, unwinding; he was coming apart. Maybe he didn't even exist."
Choice Quote: "Brad was falling forever; gaining speed; rushing forward. The fibers of his being were being stretched, spaghetti thin, unwinding; he was coming apart. Maybe he didn't even exist."
February 28, 2019
D.S. Quinton said that his book was a combination of Stephen King and Phillip K. Dick. As you read the book, you'll find that his self-proclaimed space-horror genre is quite apropos.
Some elements of the book are almost space-opera-like, so if that particular genre appeals to you, then you'll also find something to enjoy here. In the main, however, the book reminded me of those movies and novels about strange things from outer space, and in particular, a book I read awhile back called The Tenth Planet (Smith and Kathryn).
Normally these types of outer-space apocalyptic doom pieces are one dimensional, but this one had some extra layers of dark characters with motives that get unwound as the story progresses...along with close relationships impacted by strange diseases from beyond planet earth.
Great, engaging sci-fi read that also incorporates tastes of other genres.
Some elements of the book are almost space-opera-like, so if that particular genre appeals to you, then you'll also find something to enjoy here. In the main, however, the book reminded me of those movies and novels about strange things from outer space, and in particular, a book I read awhile back called The Tenth Planet (Smith and Kathryn).
Normally these types of outer-space apocalyptic doom pieces are one dimensional, but this one had some extra layers of dark characters with motives that get unwound as the story progresses...along with close relationships impacted by strange diseases from beyond planet earth.
Great, engaging sci-fi read that also incorporates tastes of other genres.
March 4, 2019
Great read that will keep you turning pages!
All I can say is wow! I wasn’t sure about this book but when it pretty much opens with two main characters hanging off a mountain trying to dodge a meteor storm all doubt was erased from my mind! This book has it all. Adventure, a believable storyline, characters that are so well built that you feel like they are maybe close friends you’ve known your whole life rather than characters written in a book. There was only one character I wasn’t super fond of but they weren’t around long enough to really make a huge difference. I enjoyed the storyline and how the book carried me away to a whole new world and kept me turning pages all the way to the end. I am really hoping the author has more up his sleeve and will be doing a book 2 and taking this story further!
All I can say is wow! I wasn’t sure about this book but when it pretty much opens with two main characters hanging off a mountain trying to dodge a meteor storm all doubt was erased from my mind! This book has it all. Adventure, a believable storyline, characters that are so well built that you feel like they are maybe close friends you’ve known your whole life rather than characters written in a book. There was only one character I wasn’t super fond of but they weren’t around long enough to really make a huge difference. I enjoyed the storyline and how the book carried me away to a whole new world and kept me turning pages all the way to the end. I am really hoping the author has more up his sleeve and will be doing a book 2 and taking this story further!
March 6, 2019
Brad and Cora are awakened in the middle of the night, but they do not know yet the significance of the storm that begins to affect them. What they don’t realize is that a stray meteor shower is starting to wreak havoc over Mont Blanc in Europe and with it comes a virus that has been forgotten. Once they encounter General Keller, a hard and jaded man who is struggling to come to terms with his sons’ tragic encounter with another meteor shower over Australia years before. Many people come together in this story, the General, Ian, Brad, Cora, Jack and so on, (not to mention Houdini) and their lives are forever changed because of this meteor shower. I liked the SciFi adventure feel in this book. The intrigue was great, and the mystery kept me turning the page to see what would ultimately happen. This was a really good book and even with the multitude of characters, it was easy to follow.
March 18, 2019
D.S. Quinton is a very talented writer. From the way the book is structured to its compelling rhythm, to the character development, I was hooked. Oftentimes I find fictional characters lack a believable purpose. It feels like they're doing things because someone wrote it that way (which makes sense), but that wasn't the case here. The characters in Devel Django were so well written with well constructed backgrounds their actions and reactions made sense and it made the whole story feel more believable.
This techno-thriller launches the reader right into action. The opening scene has two our characters hanging from a cliff trying to survive a meteor strike. The meteors bring with them a mysterious sickness that has taken the life of our antagonist's son. The conflict and buildup is gripping. That combined with the fully written characters: I couldn't put it down.
This techno-thriller launches the reader right into action. The opening scene has two our characters hanging from a cliff trying to survive a meteor strike. The meteors bring with them a mysterious sickness that has taken the life of our antagonist's son. The conflict and buildup is gripping. That combined with the fully written characters: I couldn't put it down.
February 16, 2019
Like a movie that builds the pace up slowly, allowing you some time to get to know the characters, Devel Django begins to gradually tell the story of Brad, Cora, and General Keller. I enjoyed the fact that the author took some time to build a bit of background on these important characters - you're not thrown right into the excitement of this science fiction tale. The excitement will come soon enough - so if you find the first few chapters a little dull, know that it'll be hard to put the book down soon.
I loved the take on how humanity came about. I love the dystopian feel of this book. I love that a storm brought a virus to cull humanity. This is a very interesting book with a story to tell that will get you thinking - Where DID we come from?
I loved the take on how humanity came about. I love the dystopian feel of this book. I love that a storm brought a virus to cull humanity. This is a very interesting book with a story to tell that will get you thinking - Where DID we come from?
February 20, 2019
The pacing of the story was slow and inconsistent. Much of the beginning of the book jumps between characters, building set up, and info dumping which made it difficult to read through. Also, there were unnecessary scene breaks/POV breaks throughout that disrupted the flow of the novel that weren't needed. But the plot was interesting. There have been movies revolving around the concept of a alien sickness that travels to Earth on a meteorite. By the middle of the story, the plot becomes more cohesive and easier to follow if a reader can trudge through. Overall, the story is well done, it's the craft issues that make it a difficult book to get through (not to mention the editing issues/grammar issues).
March 4, 2019
Sci-fi and existence of humanity!
The book has many informative themes going on from sci-fi, the evolution of humanity, aliens, infections and human nature and research. Dr Brad Bradley, get caught in a rouge storm and is exposed to forgotten virus that left several people dying decades ago, General Keller, who is in search of anyone infected to recover a sample of storm debris and will stop at nothing. But Cora, Brad’s colleague made an AI discovery that answer to human origin lies within the infection and now within Brad as a source of infection. The journey for Brad and Cora begins as they are being chased. The novel is fast paced, with interesting characters and at every moment an action is there to keep the reader’s interest going.
The book has many informative themes going on from sci-fi, the evolution of humanity, aliens, infections and human nature and research. Dr Brad Bradley, get caught in a rouge storm and is exposed to forgotten virus that left several people dying decades ago, General Keller, who is in search of anyone infected to recover a sample of storm debris and will stop at nothing. But Cora, Brad’s colleague made an AI discovery that answer to human origin lies within the infection and now within Brad as a source of infection. The journey for Brad and Cora begins as they are being chased. The novel is fast paced, with interesting characters and at every moment an action is there to keep the reader’s interest going.
March 4, 2019
With topics of human evolution and the classic question of where, as a race, we came from, this is the kind of book that keeps you thinking for a good while after you’ve finished reading.
A meteor falls from space, bringing with it a virus that has been long forgotten by mankind. This virus really messes with people and makes them extremely sick, it’s spreading quickly, and everyone is understandably terrified by it.
With topics of artificial intelligence and space, the author has perfectly mixed the realistic elements of our planet with believable scenarios that could unfold in the future. What we get is a futuristic story with a situation that looks like it could very possibly happen in our lifetimes.
A meteor falls from space, bringing with it a virus that has been long forgotten by mankind. This virus really messes with people and makes them extremely sick, it’s spreading quickly, and everyone is understandably terrified by it.
With topics of artificial intelligence and space, the author has perfectly mixed the realistic elements of our planet with believable scenarios that could unfold in the future. What we get is a futuristic story with a situation that looks like it could very possibly happen in our lifetimes.
March 6, 2019
A fantasy journey through meteors, disease, and finding missing answers.
Devel Django is the story of Cora and Brad who find themselves in a fight for survival as meteors pummel the mountain they are on. This story is about general Keller and his search for answers to what happened to his son during a meteor shower in Australia. This story is a sci-fi thriller that will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. Fast paced with good character development and a solid storyline. If you like sci-fi or mystery story's that are filled with twists and turns, this is the book for you.
Devel Django is the story of Cora and Brad who find themselves in a fight for survival as meteors pummel the mountain they are on. This story is about general Keller and his search for answers to what happened to his son during a meteor shower in Australia. This story is a sci-fi thriller that will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. Fast paced with good character development and a solid storyline. If you like sci-fi or mystery story's that are filled with twists and turns, this is the book for you.
February 22, 2019
This was definitely an interesting idea.
I liked the premise and the interweaving story lines.
However, I found all of the errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling to be far too distracting. It really took me out of the story. This book would have read much easier and flowed much better with a thorough proofreading and a good polish.
I also had a hard time connecting with most of the characters until about halfway through the book; it seemed that this was when the characters really came to life.
Entertaining, but a bit of a difficult read.
I liked the premise and the interweaving story lines.
However, I found all of the errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling to be far too distracting. It really took me out of the story. This book would have read much easier and flowed much better with a thorough proofreading and a good polish.
I also had a hard time connecting with most of the characters until about halfway through the book; it seemed that this was when the characters really came to life.
Entertaining, but a bit of a difficult read.
February 26, 2019
DS Quinton’s “Devel Django” is full of twists and turns that make it hard to put down.
It all started with a meter shower. A meteor shower that was similar to one that had occurred years ago in Australia. This one incident brings the lives of our characters together in a search for truth.
Quintons characters are descriptive with great backstory. His timeline of the events are easy to follow and informative. Although there are some grammatical errors - wrong use of where and quotation marks in the wrong areas - the story is easy to follow, descriptive, and interesting.
It all started with a meter shower. A meteor shower that was similar to one that had occurred years ago in Australia. This one incident brings the lives of our characters together in a search for truth.
Quintons characters are descriptive with great backstory. His timeline of the events are easy to follow and informative. Although there are some grammatical errors - wrong use of where and quotation marks in the wrong areas - the story is easy to follow, descriptive, and interesting.
February 28, 2019
I'm a big sci-fi fan so this one sounded extremely intriguing to me. The beginning was quite slow and a bit boring for the build-up of a sci-fi world and story, but definitely original. The characters were a little shallow maybe, there was a distance there, I felt it hard to connect to them. But once the story got going, it was hard to put down. Very original concept, fun action and twist and turns, just felt a little unfinished and underdeveloped. The thriller aspect of the story was probably what kept me going, it was a very cool blend of the two genres.
March 17, 2019
D.S. Quinton’s Devel Django is reminiscent of other Sci FI fantasy novels. The storyline and plot are borrowed from other master writers, and the story starts very slowly. His story is about two people who stumble upon a meteorite and become sick with an alien illness. Of course, military and government officials become curious and want to know the secrets they found. If Quinton used dialogue and description to tell the story rather than dumping a ton of background on the reader, the story may flow better. Overall, the book is interesting and will appease Sci Fi fans.
November 15, 2019
D.S. Quinton dreams up a nightmarish vision of the future in Devel Django: A Dark Wave Journey! Brad and Cora get wrapped up in a meteor shower, one that rains down an ancient virus on the earth, a terrifying disease that promises gruesome death. They are subsequently hunted by General Keller, a man hellbent on finding a cure for the disease at any cost, even their lives. This book was tense and I really love the depth and twists of Quinton’s story and how it connected back to the origins of life! Check this one out if you’re looking for a thriller with substance!
November 18, 2018
Excellent read. Liked the way the characters were introduced and I kept learning more about them throughout the book. Lets you think at times you know what is coming next. But never quite right. Real page turner. Gave you things to think about with plenty of action. Reminded me of reading my first Clive Cussler book, Raise the Titanic. I couldn't stop reading it and hated when it ended. I hope his next book is a continuation of the search for Brad.
March 20, 2019
I accidentally came across this book, and glad that I did. It’s an intense sci-fi adventure with fallen meteors, viruses, a man father desperate to stop the possible horrific fate of his own son- yes, this a full blown science fiction action thriller its best.
January 28, 2020
This was a good story,once I figured it out.I was confused,backed it up a few times.I am not sure I got the whole story.Jonathan Johns was a very good narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
October 11, 2022
Amazing story.
I love all of the science and the fiction of it. Any of it could become true. AI is being developed all the time. Who knows where real science will lead us next!
Jonathan John’s did an amazing job narrating the
I love all of the science and the fiction of it. Any of it could become true. AI is being developed all the time. Who knows where real science will lead us next!
Jonathan John’s did an amazing job narrating the
November 4, 2018
Great book! Fun to read. I loved the eccentric characters and page turning action.
September 15, 2021
I
couldn't finish this book. I got about 40% through, but was bored. My apologies to the author, but this wasn't my cup of tea
couldn't finish this book. I got about 40% through, but was bored. My apologies to the author, but this wasn't my cup of tea
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