Grumleys series breakthrough would be a hit when two of the main. His best known work is the breakthrough series and also the evan series of books. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. When a handful of genetic mutations caused evolution to split from the primates.
I cared about what happened to the characters, how they felt, and sympathized with their goals. The book is narrated by scott brick and he did a fabulous job. At the end of one of his books, he posited an interesting thought which was. Wards children of wrath series athrillaweek see more. This is the 7th book of michael grumleys that i have read, the fourth in the breakthrough series, and i wasnt disappointed.
Mosaic is the fifth book in michael c grumleys fabulous breakthrough series, a tale that keeps getting wilder, more intense and utterly immersive with each book. The focus of grumley s breakthrough series involves computer technology. See the complete breakthrough series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Author michael c grumleys complete list of books and series in order, with the. Grumleys last booka short comingofage novel sandwiched between an introduction by edmund white and an afterword by george stambolianis a modern homosexual updating of huck finn. I am a big fan of the breakthrough books and am happy to see they are available in a set at such a bargain. His books have been praised for their unique plots and are among the top sellers on amazon. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am a retired computer scientist, a naval veteran, a founding member of the cousteau society, and i. The catalyst is the third book in the breakthrough book series by michael c grumley. With that said, the author, michael c grumley has a natural talent for sucking the readers into his stories.
Book three of the breakthrough series, just as enjoyable as the first two, although a. Where did the idea for breakthrough first come from. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. I feel that they all need to be read in order to fully enjoy the story as it unfolds. The breakthrough series 3book set written by michael c. The settings make me want to grab my passport and snorkel. This is one of, if not the best series i have ever read. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I have zero complaints about the prose or how he plots the book. More specifically, when speaking about common dna between species, the data is both accurate and wellestablished within the scientific community.
When michael started writing he set out to write books the way that he had always believed they should be written. Michael grumley july 6, 1942 april 28, 1988 was an american writer and artist. Here, a midwestern boy discovers his sexual orientation and glories in it. This book follows on so seamlessly from the previous book and takes you on another roller coaster ride and plenty of action. A gift for language redeems the books episodic nature and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now, eons later, evidence of more splits from the apes are being unearthed. Grumleys first entry in his fourpart breakthrough series. Being an it director for years had always left an interesting idea bubbling below the surface for me. I love the breakthrough series for the questions it raises.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. His stories cover so many areas of science that have never been covered before, as far as i know i just finished ripple, its the fourth book in the series that begins with breakthrough, by michael c. The dna research in breakthrough is deep and painstaking, as is much of the other information in the series. Grumley is the author of the bestselling breakthrough series, with over one million books sold to date. He lives in northern california with his two young daughters. Fastpaced without sacrificing plot or character, it carries the reader back into the lives and amazing discoveries of the group assembled in the opening book, breakthrough. Uplifting and inspirational, the possibilities of communication with our animal cousins, especially the special ones we bond with in our lives is something to really look forward to. Grumleys series breakthrough would be a hit when two of the main characters are dolphins known as sally and dirk. I am unable to put into words how michael c grumleys novels give me so much pleasure and. You see, the information technology field gives you a deep level of insight into the modern mystery of how technology really works, which always left me with a secret, underlying desirewrite a scifi book the way it should be written. This is an excellent finale and addition to an exceedingly great science fiction story.
Creating action packed thrillers, he is very well regarded for his ability in conjuring up highoctane narratives, as well as crafting engaging characters. The breakthrough series 3book set kindle edition by. The breakthrough series 3book set kindle edition by michael c. Degree with a major in philosophy from the university of wisconsinmilwaukee on june 7, 1964. He is currently working on the next breakthrough book. I am unable to put into words how michael c grumleys novels give me so much pleasure and joy. Grumley s series breakthrough would be a hit when two of the main characters are dolphins known as sally and dirk. Grumley, who undoubtedly has been phenomenal with his literary writing skills and his ability to engage the audience. The ending was very abrupt, but cleverly leaving me wanting to turn the next page. For more information, or to get involved, please visit the project page or contribute to the discussion.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Looking for the breakthrough series 3book set in pdf. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The second book in the breakthrough series, leap, is a fabulous read. The breakthrough series 3 book set kindle edition by grumley, michael c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The characters are believable as well as the plots. Grumley reading order book complete series companion checklist. Grumley overview one of the greatest breakthroughs in human history. I have really enjoyed the series and look forward to the next one. Books by series coming soon new releases this months. This is the 7th book of michael grumley s that i have read, the fourth in the breakthrough series, and i wasnt disappointed.
Enter breakthrough and amid the shadows, stories with fascinating. Grumley the second book in the breakthrough series, leap, is a fabulous read. Stumbling upon this series gave me exactly what i was looking for. Engaging characters, fast paced story line and amazing animals all in an action packed series that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Its a science fiction technothriller, where the science fiction is very light and superficial, and the thriller part is pretty standard and fairly bland u. Grumley is an extremely well respected novelist within his particular field. Grumley is a good scifi book where you can cheer for the dolphins, talk with the dolphins, meet with aliens, and hate on the corrupt government esp. Grumley lives in northern california with his wife and two young daughters where he works in the information technology field.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the breakthrough series 3 book set. I have always loved the sea and computers and animals. In leap we once again meet naval investigators john and steve. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Grumley 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Grumley includes books breakthrough, leap, catalyst, and several more. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Hes a tremendous, versatile writer and ripple continues to weave the threads of a fantastic,but strangely believable story. Listen to breakthrough audiobook streaming online free. The novel a mix of the scifi, thriller, speculative fiction and actionadventure genres opens with a nuclear sub forced to abort its mission deep beneath the waters of the caribbean. After a mysterious naval mishap, strange facts begin to emerge that lead naval investigator john clay to a small group of marine biologists who are quietly on. Grumleys imagination, grounded in science, knows no bounds but also respects them as his tale of a group of exnavy seals, scientists, ethical politicians yes, they exist in grumleys world as powerhungry despots.
It is a crime mystery thriller based on military related events. I have it on good authority that michael c grumley, writer is hard at work on the next installment of the breakthrough series. To that end i dont want to give too much away in case you havent read breakthrough. For years, michael grumley dreamed of writing thrillers the way he thought they should be written. Grumleys breakthrough series is a unique scifitechnothriller series that focuses on technology that acts as a translator between dolphins and gorillas. Breakthrough is grumleys debut novel and the first of a series of novels. Deep in the caribbean sea, a nuclear submarine is forced to suddenly abort its mission under mysterious circumstances. Ripple breakthrough book 4 it began in ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of years ago.
He attended the university of denver, the city college of new york and the iowa writers workshop grumley received a b. The breakthrough series of novels are a must read if youre a scifi fanboy. The series also deals with aliens and, in fact, not one alien species but two. Grumley writes quite well, portraying scenes and characters compellingly. It has a great, thrilling story line with several plots intertwining nicely. This article is of interest to wikiproject lgbt studies, which tries to ensure comprehensive and factual coverage of all lgbtrelated issues on wikipedia. As the third book in the breakthrough book series, the catalyst tied up the loose ends and was much more realistic considering the fact that not everyone survives in the story. A gift for language redeems the books episodic nature and predictable development. Michael grumley july 6, 1942 april 28, 1988 was an american writer and artist grumley was born in bettendorf, iowa.
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