Deep in the caribbean sea, a nuclear submarine is forced to suddenly abort its mission under mysterious circumstances. For years, michael grumley dreamed of writing action thrillers the way he thought they should be written. Grumley is a futuristic novel that, though positing science that does not yet exist, reads as though it could have been ripped from todays headlines. Dolphins have always been a favorite among humans and it is no surprise that michael c. But, more importantly, this would be the first time a. Breakthrough kindle edition by grumley, michael c literature. After a mysterious naval mishap, strange facts begin to emerge that lead naval investigator john clay to a small group of marine biologists who are quietly on. I actually just took a ten minute break after i wrote that so that i could try to sort the story out enough to put it into a brief description. Mosaic is the fifth book in michael c grumley s fabulous breakthrough series, a tale that keeps getting wilder, more intense and utterly immersive with each book.
To that end i dont want to give too much away in case you havent read breakthrough. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The catalyst is the third book in the breakthrough book series by michael c grumley. Mar 05, 2020 breakthrough itself is the first chapter of a novel series with the same name. Nothing was free in this world, especially in the field of science. I was floored when i came to the message from the author at the end and learned that this is michael grumley s debut novel. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This teen fell into an icy lake, had no pulse for 45 minutes and survived duration. Breakthrough by michael grumley 20, paperback for sale.
The focus of grumley s breakthrough series involves computer technology that has the capability of being a translator between humans and dolphins and later in the series between humans and gorillas. Grumley lives in northern california with his wife and two young daughters where he works in the information technology field. Grumleys first entry in his fourpart breakthrough series. Degree with a major in philosophy from the university of wisconsinmilwaukee on june 7, 1964. And every breakthrough book published has been read and scrutinized by deeann draper to ensure accuracy and consistency in how both dulce and dexter would likely behave under these circumstances.
Grumley has been consistent over the years, providing a lot of strong ideas and characters. In short order appeared catalyst and ripple, both superb tales that continue this breathtaking science fiction saga and now his latest, mosaic. Grumley is a good scifi book where you can cheer for the dolphins, talk with the dolphins, meet with aliens, and hate on the corrupt. You see, the information technology field gives you a deep level of insight into the modern mystery of how technology really works, which always left me with a secret, underlying desirewrite a scifi book the way it should be written. Apr 30, 2018 breakthrough by michael c grumley posted on apr 30, 2018 by p p shaw michael grumley has written an exciting thriller that pulls the reader into a world of scientific discovery, military and political intrigue and then pushes through into a science fiction scenario that remains logical and credible.
Michael grumley books list of books by author michael grumley. Listen to breakthrough audiobook streaming online free. Grumley is a romantic, an idealist and can tell a good tale including big action scenes, just right for. Uplifting and inspirational, the possibilities of communication with our animal cousins, especially the special ones we bond with in our lives is something to really look forward to. The futuristic technology, and alien contact, though thrilling, pale beside the story of bureaucratic bumbling and political maneuvering. This faq page is a small supplemental to the book, and answers common questions by readers. Protection for our planet, renewables, vegan diet, no pollution iis something we need to accomplish iin human evolution. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I cared about what happened to the characters, how they felt, and sympathized with their goals.
Breakthrough frequently asked questions thank you for reading breakthrough. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Grumley s imagination, grounded in science, knows no bounds but also respects them as his tale of a group of exnavy seals, scientists, ethical politicians yes, they exist in grumley s world as powerhungry despots. The novel a mix of the scifi, thriller, speculative fiction and actionadventure genres opens with a nuclear sub forced to abort its mission deep beneath the waters of the caribbean. This was a calculation put forward by frank drake, in an attempt to actually quantify not just the likelihood but the actual number of possible alien races in our own galaxy, the milky way. Jun, 20 this book could easily be made into a movie.
In mosaic, book five of the breakthrough saga, will borger explains to lee kenwood the famed drake equation. Each discovery, no matter how small or how profound, came with its own set of limitations. I am unable to put into words how michael c grumleys novels give me so much pleasure and joy. For years, michael grumley dreamed of writing thrillers the way he thought they should be written. And the us navy has taken notice, sending officers john clay and steve caesare to investigate. The book is narrated by scott brick and he did a fabulous job. Catalyst breakthrough book 3 kindle edition by grumley. Grumley s first entry in his fourpart breakthrough series. Grumley is the author of the bestselling breakthrough series, with over one million books sold to date. Michael grumley july 6, 1942 april 28, 1988 was an american writer and artist grumley was born in bettendorf, iowa. Catalyst breakthrough book 3 kindle edition by michael c. Please note that this page contains spoilers to the book, so if you have not read breakthrough, please do so before continuing.
Combining suspense and tension breakthrough works more within the thriller mold, whilst evan works more as a mystery set of novels. Advanced civilization whether past, present or future cannot be discounted. Grumley includes books breakthrough, leap, catalyst, and several more. Breakthrough by michael c grumley posted on apr 30, 2018 by p p shaw michael grumley has written an exciting thriller that pulls the reader into a world of scientific discovery, military and political intrigue and then pushes through into a science fiction. Michael grumley s breakthrough series, all the way through catalyst, builds momentum, the plot thickens, the characters development is richer and each page draws you into the story. I was floored when i came to the message from the author at the end and learned that this is michael grumleys debut novel. In leap we once again meet naval investigators john and steve. Hes an avid reader, runner, and, most of all, a devoted father. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading breakthrough. The futuristic technology, and alien contact, though thrilling, pale beside the story of bureaucratic bumbling and political maneuvering that is so similar to things that happen in our present day. After breakthrough and leap, i figured it would be some time before michael grumley could match those incredible accomplishments but i was wrong. His books have been praised for their unique plots and are among the top sellers on amazon. When michael started writing he set out to write books the way that he had always believed they should be written.
See the complete breakthrough series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Grumley lives with his wife and two young daughters in northern california, where he works in information technology. Now, decades later, a second vault has been uncovered. Breakthrough michael grumley buch kaufen ex libris. From the writing style, i had just assumed that it was from a seasoned author. Enter breakthrough, a story with a fascinating plot which takes the reader on an exciting ride and makes it virtually impossible to guess the ending. In fact, the human character in the book named deeann draper is a real person, who worked at the foundation for ten years with those very same gorillas. Its own set of complications, and more specifically, its own rules.
Grumleys series breakthrough would be a hit when two of the main characters are dolphins known as sally and dirk. He attended the university of denver, the city college of new york and the iowa writers workshop grumley received a b. He is the author of three previous thrillers, breakthrough, amid the shadows, and. Grumley writes quite well, portraying scenes and characters compellingly. This is an excellent finale and addition to an exceedingly great science fiction story. Grumley is a romantic, an idealist and can tell a good tale including big action scenes, just right for cinema.
It was just one year ago that she and her team of marine biologists had stunned the world with their incredible breakthrough. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Along a lonely coast in south america, an experimental russian submarine, long thought to have been dismantled, has suddenly resurfaced. See all books authored by michael grumley, including there are giants in the earth, and atlantis. Yet even more curious than the vault itself, is what lies inside. Breakthrough itself is the first chapter of a novel series with the same name. Grumley, who undoubtedly has been phenomenal with his literary writing skills and his ability to engage the audience. This book starts off following a team of researchers who are trying to unlock speech communication between humans and dolphins.
It is a crime mystery thriller based on military related events. Being retired and having read several hundred kindle books, i can honestly say this. Grumley overview one of the greatest breakthroughs in human history. I am unable to put into words how michael c grumley s novels give me so much pleasure and joy. His best known work is the breakthrough series and also the evan series of books. He lives in northern california with his two young daughters. Breakthrough publishers summary one of the greatest breakthroughs in human history. Grumley is a good scifi book where you can cheer for the dolphins, talk with the dolphins, meet with aliens, and hate on the corrupt government esp. It began in ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of years ago. Being an it director for years had always left an interesting idea bubbling below the surface for me. I have zero complaints about the prose or how he plots the book. In 1984 a doomsday vault was constructed on a remote island in the arctic ocean.
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