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The Ein Particle: A High Tech Scifi Adventure (The Ein Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Koen Martens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Koen Martens has crafted a highly engaging, immersive, and fully-formed science fiction world for eager readers to step into." -- K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

One girl discovers what it means to be human in a world ruled by ancient technology in this riveting high tech sci-fi adventure by breakout author Koen Martens

Young Tlana, unaware of the totalitarian convictions of those she admires and emulates, is a promising student of human consciousness and devout scholar of the holy texts governing society.

But when she is chosen to be this year’s sacrificial lamb and die for the common good, cracks appear in her convictions and she flees.

She discovers society is not as benign as she once thought. Worse, her only hope is to hide among those she most despises.

Ashamed and confused, she reluctantly embraces their cause as her own.

With a ruthless leader on her tail and war between continents brewing, can she hold on to her new-found identity? Or will she succumb to the dark and ancient secret that lurks beneath the surface?

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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The Ein Series
  2. Print length
    360 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    July 25, 2023
  6. File size
    5105 KB
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"The Ein Particle is a masterpiece on a different level." -- Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite

"... the story is fast-paced, and the characters are well-defined and have great development arcs." -- Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite

"Love it, highly recommend, can't wait for the sequel!" -- Maarten on Goodreads.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCVC8J7G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Norwegian Blue Publishing (July 25, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5105 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Koen Martens

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Koen Martens is a science fiction author and retired hacker with a degree in artificial intelligence. A software architect by day, Koen has worked with quantum computers, lithography machines, cloud servers and many other high-tech gadgets. Koen’s experience lends a great degree of realism to his writing and provides him with a healthy dose of scepticism towards humanity’s unhealthy relationship with technology.

While born in the Netherlands, Koen, together with his husband, now lives in Sweden. In his spare time, he can often be found roaming the woods of Örebro lan (getting lost despite the assistance of gps navigation) or online to stay in touch with his friends from hackerspace Hack42. Koen regularly enjoys live jazz at concerts and festivals, and plays and restores pinball games.

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Earl Trotter
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
Great storyline with engaging characters. Keep up the great work. Could not put it down
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Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars Original story 👍
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
I liked this
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Jbudd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sci-Fi alternate world and fast paced!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
The Ein Particle by Koen Martens is one fine read. The civilization is perhaps an imaginative projection of a civilization modeled on Aztec or Mayan beliefs - but with vastly more advanced technology. Mental mesh networks, a dominant class of people, the Ikayotli, and yearly sacrifices. The words used, such as 'techmotilistlem' and the sacrifice theme made me imagine a world in which the Aztecs had progressed and become dominant. This may not have been the author's main purpose but it was evoked for me. The main character was a person who strives to become part of the dominant class and is deeply ingrained in the belief system. Her evolution to rebel against the system is gradual, it is against all her beliefs, yet she becomes a fugitive and is hunted by the infrastructure of the ruling class. imagine a world in which mental implants are almost universal and any person can be located and all communications via the mental networks are monitored. The struggle the individual versus authoritarianism is a theme in Koen Martens "Forced to be Free Omnibus" and is further explored in the "Ein Particle". The action, characterization and plotting are excellent. Absorbing and entertaining. I await the next installment in this series.
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mw
4.0 out of 5 stars A good sci-fi book
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
A good science fiction story with well rounded characters and interesting female protagonist but just good nothing outstanding just good
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Katherine Romeo
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for fans of Sci-Fi
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
There was a bit of a learning curve with this story in the beginning, and the multiple POV's cause a bit of confusion. However, once the story really gets going, it was rather engaging and definitely had you wondering what would happen next. Overall, if you are a fan of sci-fi, you will probably really like this book.

Received as a complimentary copy from Voracious Readers.
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ShannonC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great technology and world building in this excellent sci-fi novel
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
I am not as well read in sci-fi as I am in other genres I enjoy, but this blurb hooked me in. A religious-based government/belief system requiring a human sacrifice and things not being as truthful and beneficial as they seem? What's a great set-up for a sci-fi book! It took me a while to settle into the rhythm of the spelling and likely pronunciation of words/names in this book, and it dove right into using them, and I needed to figure them out as I went along. Once I caught on, my reading pace sped up as I enjoyed the plot, weaving around me through various viewpoints. The technology introduced allowed for some clever explanations, points of view, and chaos to the characters, which made the world seem even more real and detailed. I was constantly wondering what was going to happen next and what information was going to be revealed. I would definitely read more by this author.
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Aer Wattney
4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting novel following Paolini's To Sleep Under a Sea of Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
Sci-fi novels has recently been my binge and The Ein Particle is among one of the books I recommend to beat the summer heat. It's a blockbuster in itself. After finishing Christopher Paolini's Sci-Fi epic, I was craving for more and decided I would read on Koen Marten's tribute to the genre. This was an amazing read, though I find that the cohesion of the storylines (leaping on different time periods) was sort of an EKG reading of tachycardia when it didn't need to be. Nonetheless, the characters are memorable, loveable, and can't wait to see where the next chapter takes this series!
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Michael Vohs
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
Here is a Sci-Fi novel filled with hi-tech and original ideas. There is plenty of storyline to keep you attracted and interested. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic Sci-Fi Masterpiece that Challenges and Entertains
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2023
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Koen Martens' "The Ein Particle" is a spellbinding mix of action, suspense, and philosophy. Martens captivates with engrossing prose, and rich, multi-dimensional characters, especially the rebellious protagonist, Tlana. The exceptional world-building marries ancient traditions with futuristic tech, delivering a unique, gripping read. Although time jumps can disrupt the flow, it doesn't overshadow the story's brilliance. A must-read for sci-fi fans.
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