Colony's Dawn

Book One of the New Europa Trilogy

By: N. Joseph Glass

Narrated by: Sabrina Pellerito

Best Science Fiction audiobook of 2023, AudiobookReviewer.com

Today's billionaires (you know the ones) are building spaceships and are convinced our future must be made on Mars. Colony's Dawn imagines life in a sealed colony after a couple of centuries where no one had ever stepped outside or seen the sky. Not everyone is content to fill their role.

Gift's struggles to silence the gnawing doubts stirred by recent conspiracy theories. When the whispers grow into a deafening din and discontent sprouts sabotage, she discovers New Europa wasn't as tranquil as she believed.

When the foundations of society are challenged, unimaginable circumstances change the realities of Gift's world. Will she be able to hold onto her ideals and virtues while becoming the reluctant hero needed to save her colony?

Praise for Colony's Dawn

"The author meticulously outlines the intricate story to ensure clarity of the plot, plot twists, and character development. The dialogue is also poignant and rich, providing insight into the character?s personality and driving needs... The author presents the issue of conflict between all that is familiar and the growing desire for transformation faced by Gift. The internal struggle is captivating as one waits for the final decision and consequences." - AudiobookReviewer.com, Best Science Fiction audiobook of 2023.

"Nothing was as it appeared, yet essential truths were embedded in every fabrication. I found the narrative point of view essentially optimistic and was left with a pleasant sense of hope once the conflict was resolved. Colony's Dawn by N. Joseph Glass belongs on the bookshelf alongside my favorite apocalyptic and alternative future stories." - Cecelia Hopkins for Readers' Favorite.

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Dystopian with Contemporary Societal Issues

A colony of residents trapped in a sealed colony for over 200 years has grown more than a bit tedious for some. Fires, computer failures, and more sabotage keep growing in danger. Being trapped and denied the truth about the outside world has allowed conspiracy theorists to grow in numbers to the point that something will happen! Gift Ojo, a slightly naïve 26-year-old resident finds her once peaceful, and joy-filled world shattered as she is accused of sabotage. Yet, Gift and her friends are the only ones who can save the colony before it’s too late!

The author, N. Joseph Glass meticulously outlines the intricate story to ensure clarity of the plot, plot twists, and character development. The dialogue is also poignant and rich, providing insight into the character’s personality and driving needs. The storyline flows smoothly and captures the listener's imagination vividly. As a dystopian novel, it is well done and connects the listener to the storyline. The author presents the issue of conflict between all that is familiar and the growing desire for transformation faced by Gift. The internal struggle is captivating as one waits for the final decision and consequences.

The narrator, Sabrina Pellerito captures the energetic essence of each character vividly in her performance. She speaks clearly and smoothly. Effortlessly she projects the action, emotion, and situation accurately and vividly. She delivers the narrative with a steady and smooth cadence as well as with clarity. She delivered each plot twist with aplomb!

I enjoyed this book as it realistically portrays the contemporary societal issues faced by young adults throughout time. I highly recommend it.

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