Synopsis:
"A gripping and well-crafted science fiction novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end" - Abigail, Librarian - Netgalley reviewer.
Abductions. Time pausing anomalies on the Earth. A quest to get home.
The Mars Migration is a captivating science fiction novel that takes its reader on an interstellar adventure.
When two mysterious objects crash-land on Earth, one in Canada and one in the UK, massive time pausing bubbles are erected, trapping civilians where they stand.
Only two ordinary people, Amber in Canada and Daniel in the UK are unaffected inside these anomalies. The government are unable to explain who or what could be responsible for this kind of attack.
Meanwhile, Amber and Daniel are ripped from their hometowns and transported to a strange dark world lying deep inside the space beyond a black hole.
Unsure whether they will ever make it home to free their loved ones, they find themselves in the middle of a space at war. Strangely, the aliens in this system long to get to the place where Amber and Daniel are from, particularly Mars. What is their link to Mars, and why have Amber and Daniel been taken? They will need to risk their lives to find out.
What effects are the massive time pausing structures having on the surface of the Earth, both inside and outside of their boundary?
This novel is a tale of unexpected alliances, cosmic events and a quest to get home.
The novel has been very well received by critics, calling it "a thrilling and imaginative science fiction novel that is sure to capture the reader's attention."
From the back cover:
When a pair of otherworldly spheres land on Earth in Canada and the UK, Amber and Daniel are instantly transported away from their homes to a strange world beyond a black hole, Amber and Daniel, are taken on an unwanted adventure to be studied by a race of people living without a sun in the desolate Dark Space.
Meanwhile, their families and friends on Earth remain frozen, trapped inside a twenty-mile bubble surrounding each sphere where time does not pass.
The governments on both sides of the pond struggle to explain what these anomalies are, why they are there, and exactly who is responsible for them.
Stuck in an alternate universe on the brink of civil war, Amber and Daniel's captors inform them that they will not be returned home, forcing them to say goodbye to their families and lives on Earth.
Could an unlikely allegiance with their captor's enemy help them secure a way home?
About the Author :
Wayne M. Bailey has published his debut science fiction novel - The Mars Migration. Born and raised in Walsall, England, Wayne worked as an apprentice electrical engineer, before leaving the practical side of the electrical field to move into the sales side of the industry. During his youth, Wayne's fascination with the unknown was sparked when he witnessed a UFO in his hometown, also learning about his father's own UFO experience, barely two streets away. This, coupled with being a huge science fiction movie geek, growing up in the eighties with the amazing selection of films that we did, provided the inspiration for creating a science fiction work of his own. Wayne is an engaging author who loves to interact with people on social media. He loves to read about UFO reports and space developments in general. He loves spending time with his family, loves an ale, and holidays. Wayne's main objective is that people simply enjoy the story that he has to tell.
Review :
Official Reviews: -
WhatAimeereads, Book Blogger - https: //www.whataimeereads.com/post/book-review-the-mars-migration
"The ending of the novel had me at the edge of my seat the whole way through, a purely addictive debut novel that I couldn't put down. The surprise at the end also made my jaw drop, and with some level of truth I ended up throwing it across my bedroom."
Kathryn M, Reviewer - Netgalley
"I thought this worked well as a scifi novel, it had a unique concept and was executed well. The characters were what I was looking for in this universe. Wayne M. Bailey has a great writing style and it worked well overall, it left me wanting to read more from the author and glad I got to read this."
Sue E, Reviewer - Netgalley
"A thrilling and imaginative science fiction novel that is sure to capture the reader's attention."
Abigail L, Librarian - Netgalley
"A gripping and well-crafted science fiction novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The world-building is excellent, and the alternate universe in which Amber and Daniel find themselves is intriguing and unique. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and I appreciated how the book explored the theme of loyalty in the face of unexpected circumstances. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending left me wanting more."
