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The Lost Signal (Slaves of Zisaida Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.S. Fernandez Morales (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

An ancient threat returns to conquer humanity. They ruled the planet once and they will do it again. Humans can't fight this war—not without help.

For years, Dr. Ethan Fawkes has been communicating with a mysterious scientist using an encoded signal, and together, they designed the first spaceship meant for war. But when the government orders Ethan to dismantle it, his collaborator reveals a terrible secret. An army of powerful aliens is about to invade Earth, and humans must rush to prepare a defense or risk losing their freedom forever.

Collaboration with an unlikely ally is humanity’s only chance at survival.

Fiona has no memories of her origins, but somehow, she shares half her DNA with the invaders. For this, she lives a life of scorn and shame amongst humans. When the enemy arrives to enslave her village, will she help the humans who hate her or join the aliens who welcome her? The key to victory lies in the depths of her obscure past. Can she remember her true heritage before it's too late?

The Lost Signal is the first book in the Slaves of Zisaida trilogy: a riveting Science Fantasy saga about our galaxy's war for survival against an intergalactic threat. If you're a fan of Stargate, The Atlantis Gene, and Battlestar Galactica, get on this thrill ride. Come for the Space Force, stay for the aliens.

Content Warning:

Suicide, graphic violence, torture and deaths.

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    Slaves of Zisaida
  2. Print length
    467 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 6, 2020
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
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Slaves of Zisaida Trilogy

Earth's ancient rulers want their planet back

Humans can't face them alone

An intergalactic war is about t begin

Slaves of Zisaida Trilogy Order:

  1. The Lost Signal
  2. The Last Guardian
  3. The First Slaves

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"Science fiction fans will enjoy this engaging, well-paced caper and look forward to the sequel. This engaging story about a group of unlikely heroes trying to save humanity will appeal to sci-fi fans. Great for fans of: Mike Chen's A Beginning at the End, Hao Jingfang's Vagabonds."-- BookLife Reviews

"A science-fiction story that is as riveting as it is beguiling, with twists that augment the overall satisfaction of the reading experience, action that is intense and unabated, and characters that are likable ... The story is fast-paced and intriguing, written with focused scenes and in a style that balances great dialogue with the strength of descriptive prose. The sense of urgency begins the moment the conflict is introduced. I particularly loved the way Fiona is imagined. She is in a dilemma, caught between people who detest her and yet badly need her help and an enemy that shares the same DNA with her. The Lost Signal is cleverly plotted and skillfully written, a must-read." -- Reader's Favorite

"The Lost Signal is fast paced without being rushed. Right from the beginning we are thrown into the middle of action ... All of the perspectives were totally human, without verging on too scientific or political. The Lost Signal is a thrilling ride from start to finish. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a creative depiction of today's world, offering just the right amount of escapism but remaining grounded in reality."-- Literary Titan

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The signal shouldn't exist, but its disappearance brings forward a harbinger of doom. Humans can't fight this war. Not without help. For years, Dr. Ethan Fawkes has been communicating with a mysterious scientist using an encoded signal. Together, they designed the first space-faring warship. But when the government orders Ethan to dismantle it, his collaborator has no choice but to reveal a terrible secret. An army of powerful aliens is about to invade Earth, and humans must rush to prepare a defense or risk losing their freedom forever. The future looks bleak, and it's about to get worse. Fiona has no memories of her origins, but somehow, she shares half her DNA with the invaders. For this, she lives a life of scorn and shame amongst humans. When the enemy arrives to enslave her village, will she help the humans who hate her or join the aliens who welcome her? The key to victory lies in the depths of her obscure past. Can she remember her true heritage before it's too late? The Lost Signal is the first book on the Slaves of Zisaida trilogy: a Sci-Fi fantasy story about our galaxy's war for survival against an intergalactic threat. "A science-fiction story that is as riveting as it is beguiling, with twists that augment the overall satisfaction of the reading experience... The Lost Signal is cleverly plotted and skillfully written, a must-read. " --Readers' Favorite"The Lost Signal is a thrilling ride from start to finish." --Literary Titan

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X9147K1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 467 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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Jennifer S. Fernández Morales is a Sci-Fi writer born and raised in Puerto Rico. Even if her heart stayed in the tropics, she now lives within Colorado's frigid embrace. Combining her Bachelor’s degree in psychology with courses in literature and creative writing, Fernández strives to create riveting stories with unexpected plot twists, well-rounded characters, and complex storylines. After years of honing her skills as a writer, she decided to take the plunge and publish the first book in the Slaves of Zisaida trilogy: The Lost Signal.

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  • Mary R. Woldering
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complex characters and excitement galore
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022
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    There are two story lines in this fascinating book. One is set in the near dystopian future when the nations we know today have fought another world war. A group of ex-military personnel and scientists who have been working on a spaceship designed for war. Dr. Ethan Fawkes had picked up a signal that aliens named Uruklu are planning to attack Earth and conquer it once again, but now the ship builders are being told to dismantle the project. An alien who has been living among the humans has told them this and has agreed to work with them so they can build it in time.
    The other story is of Fiona who lives in a medieval-like village. She doesn’t remember her origin or even what she is because she is half alien and has been cared for almost as a pet by two of the young villagers. When the aliens come they take her but don’t enslave her as they do the humans. She befriends Kurugar, the leader of a particular division and his sister Inanna.
    Eventually the two stories cross and Fiona discovers who she is. The point then becomes who she will honor since neither aliens or humans have treated her with much respect.
    I must say that this story seemed to parallel the writings of Zecheriah Sitchin who claimed to have translated ancient writings from Sumeria detailing a master and creator race called the Annunaki who conquered Earth in antiquity, enslaving the humans to mine gold – a resource they didn’t have. It seemed little coincidence that some of the aliens had names of the ancient gods – so, as some have mentioned, the novel was “Stargate”-ish in that these aliens were returning to reignite the war they lost and enslave us again. Complex characters and great world building here.
    A great Sci-fantasy read. I’ll be checking out book 2 soon!
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  • Cathy A. Thibeault
    4.0 out of 5 stars A creative look at humanity.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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    I received a copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

    This book grabbed me from the start. Filled with the adventures of a group called the Okinawa Six, Humans and Uruklu. Monarchs, Creators and war.
    Unrelenting war.

    The government charges a group of scientist and engineers with building a spaceship, but as usual when governments change, programs change. Suddenly the need for a spaceship no longer exists. That is until an alien intercedes. Against governmental orders, the spaceship program is reanimated. Millions of lives are at stake.

    The story goes back and forth between two groups of beings. Humans on earth and humans on a distant planet that are used for forced labor and food. The Uruklu control human’s lives, while the Uruklu are controlled by Monarchs, who are in turn controlled by the Creators.

    As the Uruklu spread out to gather slaves from Earth, the Earthmen and the Alien are preparing for war with them. They are building the spaceship to fight for their lives.

    In the meantime, a young girl, a hybrid between the earthlings and the Uruklus is captured by the Uruklus, made into a pet, and forced into a life neither free, nor slave. But Fiona is not a pet. She is a clever hybrid who is determined to help her earthling friends and free them from the forced life of slaves.

    The tale is exciting, filled with strong characters, vivid worlds and an intriguing twist. It is worth your time to read this novel, you will not regret it. In fact, you will look forward to more. The psychological interaction among the protagonists is worth reading. I recommend this book for lots of reasons, but mostly because it is creative, thought provoking and fun.
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  • Sharon Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complex Sci Fi Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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    The Lost Signal has two strong storylines that don't cross paths until about three-fourths of the way into the story. The stories take place in different time periods—different goals, different political situations, different villains but in the end, the same inherent threat.

    Basic story background: In the beginning, the Creators genetically engineered a slave race on earth to mine Zsaida. These slaves were humans. The Uruklu were also created as guards to control the human slaves. To make them more savage, they craved human flesh. Eventually, these two groups are forced to form an alliance to fight their creators.

    The novel's overall plot is complex and requires a bit of effort and patience to become totally engaged in the fantastical world. (Took 150 pages for me.) Personally I immediately identified with the storyline unveiled through the eyes of Fiona, a human-alien raised by humans. I found myself less interested in the other storyline about a group on earth preparing to fight off an alien invasion.

    It's well written and worth the read. A fresh Sci Fi concept.
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  • Charles Ott
    3.0 out of 5 stars Medium
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
    Great concept, characters & plot.
    Lousy editing! I kept tripping over misplaced words. Some words from one sentence going into a different sentence - disconnected thoughts. One thousand years suddenly became 15 years... Cohesion?
    Finally realizing these were typos & stepping over them really disrupted the flow.
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  • aklbped
    3.0 out of 5 stars Complex sci-fi
    Reviewed in Australia on January 26, 2021
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    This is a complex sci-fi with two major plots that intertwine later in the novel. The author has gone to some trouble to create a large cast of characters and an associated back-story about a previous US military misadventure in Japan. I admired the way she went about this without painting in all the numbers. Overall, she does a good job of telling a story without overexplaining.
    I also like the way the two plots are drawn together, and in the Uruklu storyline I admired the way she conveyed the primal fear the humans have for these fearsome creatures. In contrast, I found the Creators less convincing – they seemed straight out of alien central casting.
    I had a couple of minor gripes, perhaps most especially I felt the book was overburdened with dialogue at the back end, almost veering into film script. I wanted more description of places and atmosphere.
    For a first novel the author has done a decent job of telling a complex story in a largely entertaining way.
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  • Laura
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes a pageturner
    Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2020
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    I’d rather liked the book. The second storyline of Fiona I found more interesting, with more complex characters, personal struggles. Some other characters are too sketchy, not developed, especially of Okinawa 6. The quality of writing is uneven, some parts are written well with entertaining dialogues, transformations happening even with “villain” character considering his complexity. But other parts are pulled, non logical, comics like. Not to be too critical, I admit at certain turns of story I couldn’t put the book down, some other parts I was tempted to skip, that is why 4 stars.
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