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News Release - July 12, 2008:  Alpha Rising awarded Honorable Mention in two categories, Science Fiction and Wild Card, at 2008 Hollywood Book Festival in Hollywood, California.

News Release - March 1, 2008:  Alpha Rising scored a perfect 20 out of 20 in Plot, Grammar, Character development and Cover design at the Writer's Digest 15th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards.   

News Release - October 20, 2007:   Alpha Rising awarded Honorable Mention in genre-based fiction at DIY Convention's 6th Annual Book Festival in Hollywood, CA. 

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"This is sci-fi in the tradition of C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy.
 ...looking forward to more from this author..."
C. Theimer, a fan
 
"The pace of the novel is very fast with many twists and turns along the way to make a very fascinating tale..."
Gary Roan, Syndicated Book Reviewer
 
"Finally, old school adventure returns...a page turner similar to Heinlein's work. Imaginative!
...G.L. Douglas may be one of the up and coming 'World Builders' of the 21st century."
A fan in Reno
 
"...fast paced, addicting novel...was hooked from page one...has all the ingredients: action, friendship, a spritual message...left with a warm feeling of hope...love the characters and cannot wait to find out what they do next!"
Sendie, a fan 
 
"Every so often I pick up a book that I wouldn't ordinarily read just to test my own boundaries and assumptions. This is how I came to read Alpha Rising, and I am pleased that I did."
J. Cameron-Smith
 
"The author makes readers believe her bizarre universe is real...interesting characters involved in many conflicts."
Midwest Book Review





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"Douglas is, without a doubt, a talented writer. Her prose is consistently high-quality, with more than a few excursions into the inspired."
Gerry Rzeppa, Author
 
"...fantastic novel...two thumbs up...extraordinary writing ability...reminds me of the good ol' sci-fi stories of my childhood.  Send this novel to the movie moguls to have them make a major motion picture out of it!"
John Y. Takeyasu
 
"While I'm not your typical SciFi fan, this one caught my full attention all the way to the end. I loved the book."
Marian Griggs, a fan





"...cut-to-the-chase prose that's refreshing these days, when so many authors just pile on the verbiage...compelling and wholly original...comes fully alive with real emotions and real detail...read this book, you won't be disappointed."
Margaret Garside, Author
 
"There are lots of great things to say about Alpha Rising as a debut novel. G.L. Douglas has definitely got the right stuff when it comes to evoking interest...character development is strong...."
Paul Weiss, Reviewer-Sci-fi Reader
 
"Love, death, and disappear-
ances kick off a series of exciting adventures...Douglas deftly seeds her suspenseful tale with mini-suspenses that quicken the reader's pulse...an excellent storyteller."
Rob Scharpf, Editor
 
"G.L. Douglas's extraordinary journey teaches us...where our own inner selves could take our world if selfishness and greed dominate love and concern."
J.V. Rootsey, Author
 
"Great book! ...enjoyable and cleverly done...felt as if I were watching the action unfold in a movie...cinematic feel to the writing. One of the best endings I've read in a long time...felt like standing and cheering!"
Diane Rhoades
 

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This astounding yet believable spacefaring voyage to a fictional universe created by
G.L. Douglas, takes you on a thought-provoking race through the rafters of space where history repeats itself, future events cast shadows, and a lost astronaut, trying to rescue his crewmates from evil captors, embarks on an incredible mission that fulfills prophecy.

Could these things possibly happen?
 Have they happened in the past?
Are they happening now?
 

Dr. Sten Odenwald, NASA
"Why should we bother ourselves with the merits of fantasy worlds? Because sometimes it can be a good exercise to pull out the stops and let our minds enjoy unrestricted possibilities. From time to time, answers to great questions have accidentally emerged from the muddy waters of unbridled imagination. A light-hearted and playful romp through the world of science fiction might uncover interesting viewpoints to difficult questions." 
(From Dr. Odenwald's article Faster than Light, used with permission)  http://www.astronomycafe.net 

 

"I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
                                                                             -The Old Astronomer

© G.L. Douglas