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The View from Here: A Science Fiction Mystery (The View from Here Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Leon Stevens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 56 ratings

Book 1 of 3: The View from Here Trilogy

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Two adventurous people. A strange world. One goal. Unravel the mystery.

The handwritten note on the dashboard read: Not Abandoned.

When Thomas set out for a hike he had done many times before, he never expected to find himself with a stranger, navigating through a newly discovered world hidden from view at the end of the trail.
Getting to the bottom of the mystery might be difficult, but getting to the bottom of the cliff will be their first challenge as they begin their adventure. Only their physical fitness and combined knowledge will get them through everything they may encounter, proving two heads are better than one.

The view at the end of the trail was not what he expected—neither were the friendships.

The View from Here (Book One of the trilogy) is available on Kindle Unlimited.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PC3N678
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 17, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 805 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages

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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, and artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry in 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales. His newest publications are the sci-fi trilogy, The View from Here, The Second View, and The Final View, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.

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Jim Grimes

Refreshing read

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023

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Ok so at first I thought this was going to be a slow developing story and I almost put it down, then suddenly I realized that I could not put it down. The early chapters to focused on character development and thorough descriptions of their changing environment.

Fun development in the second half of the book, and an imaginative way to wrap it up.

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DT

Unique premise

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

At 176 pages, this is a quick read. Thomas goes on his usual hike and encounters a woman. Despite their age difference, they work as a team to get through a cave that leads to a strange place that they set out to explore. I thought the characters should’ve been a little more afraid of what they might discover, especially after what was in the cave, and that they might never find their way back. Other than finding it difficult to picture, the story was compelling, with a unique premise. I like that it’s so inventive with Thomas and April having to figure out how to navigate and communicate in this world so different from our own. Though this first book concludes, we don’t really know what this strange place is. Two more books in the trilogy continue the story.

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WC Quick

A blend of Fantasy Adventure and Hard Science

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022

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A beautifully written story that is far fetched, improbable and entertaining. How would you navigate in an alien universe? Why even go? I quit asking these questions after first 10 pages. The world building and description is excellent. The dialogue between the main characters is refreshing and propels the story, especially when they set to solving a problem. I look forward to the author diving deeper into this universe… the missing Forest Ranger?

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nichole

A View Worth Seeing

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023

Synopsis:
Two hikers, Thomas and April, find something miraculous at the end of their favorite hiking trail: a pathway to … somewhere. They set out on an adventure of a lifetime! But they discover more than the view. Much more.

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I really enjoyed this book. It’s a charming science fiction story with engaging characters. I love how human these two humans are. They make mistakes and exchange silly banter. I thought the descriptions were sometimes hard to picture, but it did not taint my enjoyment of the book. I liked it and I recommend it to SciFi fans. Sort of like Peter Clines work, although with a less sinister plot. But in that realm of SciFi weirdness. Love! 4 stars.

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022

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I’m actually very surprised by how much I enjoyed this novella. It really had a way of pulling me in and I devoured it very quickly. It was such an interesting time going with Thomas on his very different hike. Then we meet April and things just keep on getting more interesting and captivating from there. I just overall loved it! Highly recommended if you enjoy science fiction.

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tinco123

Fun read mixed with true science and math

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023

This novella is engaging, well-written, and full of twists and turns. The author's world is exciting and believable, and the characters are, too. It's a quick read and easy to get lost wondering about all the "what-ifs" presented.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022

I enjoyed this adventure story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their writing style as well as their attention to details. This is a well written story where the characters pull you in from the beginning. It is a story about Thomas and what happens when he sets out on a hike. The thing about this hike is something that he did not expect and an adventure of a lifetime. He is a great character that brought the story to life. He made me want to know what was going to happen next. This is a fast paced story that will take you on an adventure that was hard to put down. An engaging story that you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed the character growth as well as the growth of the plot. I really enjoyed this book and what the characters brought to the story. I highly recommend it.

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BonnieD

Captivating Sci-Fi Novella

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022

This is a fascinating science fiction novella that explores the idea of other worlds or dimensions that can be reached from Earth. The main characters Thomas and April find a new dimension or world separately while hiking, meet up there, and decide to go exploring. They soon find themselves relying on their wits to stay alive and solve the puzzles of this world.

This story will keep you spellbound as Thomas and April navigate a new world, learn its special properties, and use their combined knowledge to survive. It is a tiny bit reminiscent of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary in that they have to improvise and learn to communicate with another species using only math and science. The world-building is fantastic, and the author expertly conveys the beauty of the scenery with vivid word pictures. I liked the fact that Thomas was in his sixties and still out there exploring and taking risks. This novella feels like the introduction to a series, and I hope that is true. Those who love science fiction and love to solve puzzles will enjoy this one!

My only criticism is I would like to see more color on the cover to make it more eye-catching for readers scrolling through millions of books on Amazon and other sites.

I downloaded this book on Kindle Unlimited, where subscribers can read it for free.

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FeedMyReads

4.5 stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2022

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Imagine you set out for a simple hill walk but end up finding yourself in a cave that is hanging there out of sight, that you've somehow stumbled upon. Now imagine that in that cave you find someone else and they tell you that you need to see what they've discovered and so you agree to trust them and come back to see what is so amazing. When Thomas does just this he finds that he could never have imagined just how big the discovery would actually be.

This is a story that takes you to another world, a world where the laws of physics don't appear to apply and your mind is getting twisted as you discover each new thing that makes no sense but are you truly safe and once you've entered can you ever truly escape?

An interesting writing style that works perfectly with the weird feel that the land needs, characters that you buy-into and a story that is intriguing and works well. The small markdown? A little bit of editing but it's a tiny markdown and still a highly recommended book, just be ready for your head to be all over the place from the weirdness of the world it describes.

Angela Hayes

An original sci-fi adventure.

Reviewed in Australia on January 26, 2022

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The View From Here by Leon Stevens is a really original and interesting sci-fi adventure story. I know this author for his gift with poetry, so this was an unexpected find that immediately captured my attention.
This story is fantastically detailed and descriptive- with wonderful worldbuilding that really brought everything to life. I can see it making a great movie, too.
We meet Thomas who is setting off for a day of hiking- but he could never have predicted what awaited him on the trail, soon finding himself thrust into an adventure that spans time and place and testing him on many levels. With different dimensions, dramatic developments, friendship, intrigue, survival, and a crazy adventure- everything Thomas thought he knew will be turned upside down- making for an unputdownable read.
Looking forward to seeing what Mr. Stevens does next!
Happy reading.

Thank you, Leon Stevens!

Nicola Mills

Intriguing start to a series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2024

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A strange book, where an older man and a younger woman make an appealing team as they venture into a strange world through a hole in our own, and try to work out how it fits together. It’s intriguing and con-fusing, and as the start of a series it certainly piques the curiosity.

Ann Marie

Weird but fascinating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2024

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What a strange book. There isn't really a plot, just two people exploring a mystery world, but I still couldn't put it down. Well drawn characters and scene setting really drew me in.

DENNIS

Great idea

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2023

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Liked this very much a new way to travel to alternate world's mixed together with a mystery and a first contact situation and yet at the end you are still left with more questions than answers.Please write more.

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