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Facade (Transmutation) Paperback – August 4, 2019

by Alice Sabo (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 103 ratings
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Lost Alien Cultures, Powerful Telepaths and Genetic Engineering

Galactic Intelligence Agents Hunter and Trash were sure they’d seen just about every odd thing the galaxy could throw at them until they ran into a woman who was definitely not one of the known species.

She’s innocent and powerful and confuses the hell out of them...until she shocks Hunter’s family and turns the staid old enclave on its head.

Hunter, an experimental Human, was raised by the mysterious Alleviators in their isolated fortress at Clouded Vale. Coming back to his childhood home as an experienced agent for Galactic Intelligence has him seeing things things in a decidedly different light.

Trash, his long-eared, horned partner, is more than a co-worker. He’s an alien-brother who is protective and suspicious. He knows there’s more to this than the discovery of new species. Where there’s one, there has to be a whole lot more. And they might not be as benevolent as they claim to be..

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Transmutation
  2. Print length
    250 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 4, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.57 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1082051012
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1082051012
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 4, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1082051012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1082051012
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.57 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 103 ratings

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Alice Sabo

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Alice Sabo is the author of over 25 novels in 7 series. Her character-driven stories range across multiple genres including science fiction, post-apocalyptic, high fantasy, mystery and contemporary fantasy. Whether seeking lost cultures in an unforgiving galaxy or fighting the Darkness on the streets of the city, her books have strong world building, multi-layered characters and a satisfying culmination.

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For all her series and the reading order, extras and maps, visit her website www.alicesabo.com

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
103 global ratings

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D. A. Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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Facade caught me and kept me immersed past the last page - I immediately bought the other three books in this series. Bravo, Alice Sabo! You weave excellently deep characters, craft a fine and unanticipated storyline, introduce novel and convincing sci tech and your world-builds ng is s superb while very accessible. Readers, you must discover Alice Sabo!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A rich tapestry of a story
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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What a way with words Alice Sabo has! I can see the people and places she describes. I find myself inhabiting the world she creates. I want very much to know what happens next to Elaan, Trash, Hunter and the Iguacan.
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DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016
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Trash, an alien Cazak, and Hunter, a psi-enhanced Human, are partners and agents of Galactic Intelligence. A mission goes awry, causing them to take Elaan, another psi-enhanced Human, to Hunter's adopted childhood home of Clouded Vale for healing. But not everything is as it seems, both in the people and ancient buildings of Clouded Vale, or the unexpected guest.

Buckle in, we're going on an adventure!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great scifi! Interesting worlds, characters, and story line!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
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I devoured this book in an evening, story just was too interesting to put down.
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Jane K
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
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It started out good, but it faded for me.
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DeepThought
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic new adventure begins, I really hope!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
I first read a few chapters of Facade a month or so ago in Amazon Scout and I was hooked after just a few pages. I promptly sponsored this great new novella and promised myself that I would buy this wonderful new series whether Amazon published it or not. I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed. After what seems like an endless promotion of dark dystopian style books, I am so relieved to find such a refreshing read; where the good guys are really good guys with plenty of beguiling mystery and intrigue along the adventure. The story is pretty much as the blurb lays out and there are a few surprises along the way that perked my interest. The Galactic Universe of many alien cultures that Alice Sabo has created is both diverse and exciting, the two principle characters are transatlantic spies disguised as smugglers. They are Trash; a horned created from a complex pack natured culture on an extremely hot ring world, along with his human partner Hunter; a psi enhanced orphan who was rescued from the destruction of an illegal laboratory and subsequently trained and raised by a group of 40 individuals: who's secrets and origin were beyond anything that he could imagine. After accidentally meeting up with the 41st member of the race, the team quickly involve themselves in an adventure fraught with dangers across the galactic rings in an attempt to save the very people who saved Hunters life so long ago. This really is a page turner and a real treat for those like me who are fed up with reading dark fantasy and sci-fi. I can't wait for a sequel and would be very disappointed if there wasn't one. When I got to the end, I was eager to read on. There are so many different directions that this adventure could go. I shall be looking a lot more closely at this author's other publications now.
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dalek78
5.0 out of 5 stars An other-worldly epic
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
I really enjoyed Façade. It is a space fantasy with a wide range of alien worlds and cultures and well-rounded characters to explore, so if you like a book with great world building and a really diverse population, then this book is for you.

Hunter and Trash are a formidable, slightly mismatched human/alien lead duo. Their camaraderie is spot on, and the underlying subtle humour with which Alice writes, is absolutely perfect. The book begins following their escapades on an undercover operation – this is a du you could very easily imagine finding in that Star Wars Cantina.

Façade is a dynamic and exciting read, brimming with a great mix of locations and characters. You are really transported on a whirlwind tour of a new galaxy and time. It reminded me a little of the late Iain Banks' work, but I found this to be much more accessible. I'm normally turned off by lots of new words and names to learn and remember – which are usually unpronounceable – and that is not the case here. Alice has given thought to memorable race or planet names and even gives the reader a breakdown of the different names and a map of the worlds at the back of the book (though this may have been beneficial at the front).

Food plays a surprising but very significant role in the exploration of the various cultures, and on numerous occasions, I was left yearning for sweet pastries!

Facade is the first book in the Transmutation series, and it very much feels like the first episode of a series, leaving you ready for the next instalment.
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M. Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting space adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
I received this eBook for an honest review. The beginning was a bit difficult to get into, but it evened out and definitely caught my interest. The characters seemed to truly like each other and I think that the partnership of a human and a alien, though done before, was a great thing in this book. I will be on the lookout for the next book in this series. I am interested in knowing how this all ends for these characters.
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un appassionata di fantascienza
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello
Reviewed in Italy on July 31, 2021
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Accurata descrizione degli alieni e dello spazio inserita nella storia al posto giusto senza gravare sulla scorrevolezza. Il che è una grande abilità. La trama non ha intoppi, si arrivia alla fine del libro senza accorgersene. Ottimo romanzo. Attendo con ansia il seguito.
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Acs
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in Australia on July 27, 2021
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This is easy to read filled with great ideas and a sweeping palette of characters. It is internally consistent and makes me want to read more.
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DeepThought
5.0 out of 5 stars The beginnings of a fabulous new adventure!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2016
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I first read a few chapters of Facade a month or so ago in Amazon Scout and I was hooked after just a few pages. I promptly sponsored this great new novella and promised myself that I would buy this wonderful new series whether Amazon published it or not. I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed. After what seems like an endless promotion of dark dystopian style books, I am so relieved to find such a refreshing read; where the good guys are really good guys with plenty of beguiling mystery and intrigue along the adventure. The story is pretty much as the blurb lays out and there are a few surprises along the way that perked my interest. The Galactic Universe of many alien cultures that Alice Sabo has created is both diverse and exciting, the two principle characters are transatlantic spies disguised as smugglers. They are Trash; a horned created from a complex pack natured culture on an extremely hot ring world, along with his human partner Hunter; a psi enhanced orphan who was rescued from the destruction of an illegal laboratory and subsequently trained and raised by a group of 40 individuals: who's secrets and origin were beyond anything that he could imagine. After accidentally meeting up with the 41st member of the race, the team quickly involve themselves in an adventure fraught with dangers across the galactic rings in an attempt to save the very people who saved Hunters life so long ago. This really is a page turner and a real treat for those like me who are fed up with reading dark fantasy and sci-fi. I can't wait for a sequel and would be very disappointed if there wasn't one. When I got to the end, I was eager to read on. There are so many different directions that this adventure could go. I shall be looking a lot more closely at this author's other publications now.
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Rebecca
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Premise Well Done
Reviewed in Australia on July 21, 2022
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Lots of characters to get involved with and a great pace to absorb the story line without plodding or racing. Easy but not shallow reading. Really enjoyable so that you want to know what happens next.
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dalek78
5.0 out of 5 stars An other-worldly epic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2016
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I really enjoyed Façade. It is a space fantasy with a wide range of alien worlds and cultures and well-rounded characters to explore, so if you like a book with great world building and a really diverse population, then this book is for you.

Hunter and Trash are a formidable, slightly mismatched human/alien lead duo. Their camaraderie is spot on, and the underlying subtle humour with which Alice writes, is absolutely perfect. The book begins following their escapades on an undercover operation – this is a du you could very easily imagine finding in that Star Wars Cantina.

Façade is a dynamic and exciting read, brimming with a great mix of locations and characters. You are really transported on a whirlwind tour of a new galaxy and time. It reminded me a little of the late Iain Banks' work, but I found this to be much more accessible. I'm normally turned off by lots of new words and names to learn and remember – which are usually unpronounceable – and that is not the case here. Alice has given thought to memorable race or planet names and even gives the reader a breakdown of the different names and a map of the worlds at the back of the book (though this may have been beneficial at the front).

Food plays a surprising but very significant role in the exploration of the various cultures, and on numerous occasions, I was left yearning for sweet pastries!

Facade is the first book in the Transmutation series, and it very much feels like the first episode of a series, leaving you ready for the next instalment.
2 people found this helpful
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