Newearth Relevance
Newearth Book 4
A. K. Frailey Books
ISBN 9798999824127
ASIN B0FTFVRQ9F
ASIN B0FT3RKQ2L
I have read a few of Ann’s adult fiction and non-fiction titles. I believe I have read her books a total of 12 times, and I have all the others on my ‘to be read’ pile, and have picked up all in eBook format. I absolutely love her stories and this one is another excellent offering. After book three which was a difficult read for me personally, I was hesitant when I began this one, and though it starts rough boy did things change, but I am getting ahead of myself.
The description of this volume states:
“On a mission to make a home for himself, Relevance, as Newearth’s first tribrid humanoid, founds LEAP Laboratories in partnership with an angry geneticist who harbors dystopian dreams. Together, they populate the woodlands with sentient animals called Animans, but when their goals diverge, Relevance finds himself trying to stop the very operation he brought into being. Haunting childhood rejection hurls him into reckless actions and blinds him to the harm he does to others. When his patients suffer tragically, he searches for answers and discovers that a grim truth offers more hope than an alluring lie. Family is more than DNA.”
Another is:
“Relevance, created as Newearth’s first tribrid humanoid by an enterprising scientist, is on a mission to make a home for himself. Partnering with a geneticist who has a secret mission of his own, Relevance forms LEAP Laboratories, where animals are brought to sentience. Haunting childhood rejection hurls him into reckless actions and blinds him to the harm he might do to others. When his patients suffer tragically, he searches for answers and discovers that a grim truth offers more hope than an alluring lie. Family is more than DNA.”
About the author we are informed:
“A. K. Frailey, an author of a historical sci-fi and science fiction series, short story collections, inspirational non-fiction books, a children’s book, and a poetry collection, has been writing for over ten years and has published 17 books.
Her novels expand from the OldEarth world to the Newearth universe-where deception rules but truth prevails. Her nonfiction work focuses on the intersection of motherhood, widowhood, practicing gratitude, and rediscovering joy.
As a teacher with a degree in Elementary Education, she has taught in Milwaukee, Chicago, L. A., and WoodRiver, and was a teacher trainer in the Philippines for Peace Corps. She earned a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University.
Ann homeschooled all eight of her children. She manages her rural homestead with her kids and their numerous critters. In her spare time, she serves as an election judge, a literacy tutor, and secretary/treasurer of her small town’s cemetery.”
I know I brought it up in my last 2 reviews of works by Frailey, but I need to state it again. About 30 years ago I went through a phase where I read 30 volumes from Madeleine L’Engle over about 18 months. I read her childrens books, her young adult fiction, her adult fiction, and her theology; anything I could lay my hands on. And thanks to some generous friends I was able to travel and meet her at a conference. Her works have had a lasting impact on me. And with the reading of the last three books I have read from Frailey, I can now say the same of her, I have read her fiction, her non-fiction, her poetry, and I plan on reading everything she has in print. I said something similar about Fly, Sparrow, Fly Oldtown Book 1 that time I was thinking more about L’Engle’s Chronos books, those set in real time. This volume and the other in the series I have read remind me more of her Kairos books. And Cerulean reminds me of Canon Tallis who spans both L’Engle’s children’s fiction series but also her non-fiction and adult fiction books.
This is a story for the most part about humans tendencies to make mistakes; how some grow and change and improve from those mistakes, and others keep going further and further askew. Many years ago I did a week long healing course called The Divine Plumbline, we spend the week looking at our reactions to rejection from others, and rebellion against God. Both of those through things off. If you are building a brick wall, and some bricks are off to the front and some off to the back, eventually it all crumbles. This book brought back a lot of memories from that week, and the healing that began. But not all seek healing and not all seek forgiveness. Frailey has delved deep into what it means to be human, to be created, and to live in a fallen world. This story spans years, across families, friends, and even species. It is an epic science fiction story. If it was a standalone book it would be a great read, and the currently it is the culmination of 5 OldEarth novels, and 4 NewEarth novels. And I can only hope we will have many more stories set in this universe.
C.S. Lewis stated:
“Fallen man is not simply an imperfect creature who needs improvement. He is a rebel who must lay down his arms. Laying down your arms, surrendering, saying you are sorry, realizing that you have been on the wrong track and getting ready to start life over again from the ground floor - that is the only way out of a hole. This process of surrender - this movement full speed astern - is repentance”
Frailey captures this so well in this story and series. I will state it again Frailey is a modern day L’Engle, and this is an excellent offering from her pen. It is a story you will find hard to put down. It is moving on many levels. It is the latest in an amazing series! When you finish you will be desperate to know what happens next.
It is a masterfully written story. I highly recommend this story, give it a try it is science fiction at its best.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2022 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books by A.K. Frailey:
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Old Earth Series:
OldEarth ARAM Encounter
OldEarth Ishtar Encounter
OldEarth Neb Encounter
OldEarth Georgios Encounter
OldEarth Melchior Encounter
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New Earth Series:
NewEarth: Justine Awakens
NewEarth A Hero's Crime
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Oldtown Series:
Brothers Born
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Non-Fiction:
My Road Goes Ever On A Timeless Journey
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Note: Old series that got reworked into other series:
Deliverance Series:
ARAM
Ishtar's Redemption: Trial by Fire
NEB the Great: Shadows of the Past
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Hidden Heritage Series:
Georgios
Georgios II - A Chosen People
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