Blog Tour: Alienation by Jon S. Lewis

Author: J. S. Lewis
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishing
Date of Publication: January 3, 2012

The invasion was only the beginning . . .

After his parents were killed in a car accident, Colt McAllister was drawn into a world he thought only existed in comic books-one where mind control, jet packs, and flying motorcycles don't even scratch the surface.

Along with his best friends Oz and Danielle, Colt is now training at the secret Central Headquarters Against the Occult and Supernatural academy. But strange accidents seem to follow him. . . even with the security of the school grounds. What first seems random soon turns deadly. But who is targeting Colt?

As the alien invasions increase in frequency and force, C.H.A.O.S resources are taxed to the limit and they're forced to utilize the new recruits. In the midst of battle, Colt will discover some startling revelations . . . about himself, his friendship with Oz, and why he has been chosen to defeat this alien attack against earth.

Alienation is the second in the C.H.A.O.S. Series.  I reviewed the first one, Invasion, last February.  I have been looking forward to reading the second in the series all year.  Alienation continues the adventures of Colt McAllister in the fight against the alien enemy that threatens our world.  While waiting begin his studies at the academy, he finds out that someone is trying to kill him.  You see, he is slated to be the next head of C.H.A.O.S. and lead the Earth to victory.  There are also other secrets locked in his memories that he needs discover about himself.  That is a lot of pressure on a 16 YO kid.  

Alienation is filled with intrigue and action. It also features a lot of cool weapons and equipment that  sound like they come straight out of a comic book.  There is more of a peek into the relationship between Colt and his best friends, Danielle and Oz.  We also meet some new characters and potential friends for the trio (both alien and human).  The book ends in a little cliffhanger, so I look forward to the next installment.  Any kid, middle grade and up, will love this series.  

About the Author:

Jon S. Lewis is the coauthor of the Grey Griffins trilogy (over 500,000 books in print) and the upcoming Grey Griffins Clockwork Chronicles. He also writes for the DC COMICS family of publishers. He resides with his family in Arizona.  For more about Jon and the series, visit www.chaosnovels.com.

Invasion: A CHAOS Novel

Author: J.S. Lewis
Publisher: Thomas Nelson

When a drunk driver kills Colt McAllister’s parents, his life is turned upside down… and he had no idea that was only the beginning. Before his journalist mother died, she was about to expose a mind control program run by Trident Industries, one of the world’s largest conglomerates. When an informant inside the company tells Colt that his parents were actually murdered, Colt becomes a target as well.

With nowhere to go, he’s forced to move in with his grandpa in Arizona. Bizarre things start to happen when Trident Industries awakens sleeper cell assassins who don’t realize they’re being used to commit murder. It’s impossible for Colt to know friend from foe.

Then Colt learns that Trident is a front for a group that wants to open a gateway to a world filled with shape-shifting aliens who want to wipe out humanity so they can colonize Earth. With the aid of his friends and a secret organization called CHAOS, Colt joins the fight to save mankind.

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first book that I have read by Mr. Lewis. I may have to seek out some of his earlier works. He does a great job at sucking you right into the story. The characters are strong and likeable. It is filled with action. Since this is a first in a series, a large part of the book sets the background for the sequels that will follow. I liked how the author brought in some World War II mythology into the book. My only regret is that is ended too soon. I wanted more! I look forward to Colt's further advenures. This is a great novel for YA readers.

--Kari

* note: I read an Advanced Reader’s copy of Invasion supplied courtesy of Thomas Nelson. I was not approached or compensated in anyway for this review. By receiving a complimentary copy, I am in no way obligated to write a good or bad review. I am an honest reviewer and my reviews are based on my own opinion and only written by me.*