This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Alien Nation by Raymond King is a dystopian novel set in Anthem, a society where the ultimate goal is to achieve psychopathy. Jason Freeman, a service android, is devastated when he fails his psychopathy test and faces replacement by an emotionless avatar. However, he is given a chance to infiltrate Anthem's elite to regain his right to exist. Meanwhile, Marcus Kane, an influential figure raised to despise 'deviants,' also wrestles with his conscience as rebellion brews. As Jason's mission and Marcus's doubts intersect, Anthem spirals into a civil war that threatens to consume both oppressors and the oppressed.
Author Raymond King creates a vivid and unsettling society in Anthem, giving readers a fascinating, eerie glimpse into a warped 'utopia' that reflects and critiques real-world societal ideals in ways that are sometimes chillingly real. His complex character psychology explores deep questions about identity and conscience, making Jason's and Marcus's journeys compelling and emotionally resonant. The exploration is handled with great confidence and detail, showing the deep psychological impact of the work. King also masterfully builds suspense, particularly through Jason's tense infiltration and Marcus's deeply relatable struggle against his upbringing. This keeps readers on edge and makes every twist and revelation impactful for the characters' overall journey to understand themselves better and survive a grim reality in the process. Overall, Alien Nation is a thought-provoking and suspenseful dystopian tale that holds up a mirror to contemporary social issues, and I would highly recommend it to fans of quality writing and exciting identity concepts.
