When Gods Roar

Mia Chen, head of the LISEA project, short for Life Search, a unit in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory facility in Pasadena, California, charged with investigating any source or signs of life in the distant stars, is notified that someone is waiting to see her in the lobby. The man she meets towers above her small Asian form. Moreover, his silver dreads, incredibly dark skin and penetrating gaze sets him apart from anyone else in the lobby. He introduces himself and says he has been looking forward to meeting her, and when she inquires why, he informs her that he has come from another planet seeking refuge on Earth, and what better person to assist him in his mission than the very person in charge of proving his existence. What unfolds in this high-concept thriller, is a believable, and unbelievable scenario, as the strange visitor reveals the truth behind why he fled from his home world, and what his purpose is for coming to Earth, and why she must help him before other authorities discover his presence; but that is easier said than done, and of course, when his presence is detected, all hell breaks loose.
When Gods Roar is not only a speculative fiction thriller, it also deep-dives into the paradigm of our culture, into what lies behind the curtain of humanity's propensity for war and violence, moreover, the stranger promises to reveal existential secrets about the Universe and Creation - but only on two conditions and those conditions become the pivot point between global war or lasting peace on Earth.

"As I started this story, I had no inkling of what it would entail. This is a tale of an "alien" coming to earth, his first appearance, the stir it caused, the possibility of war with an alien culture far advanced beyond earth's paltry defenses. But it is far more than that. It is a deeply philosophical tale which delves into some of our most carefully guarded shibboleths. This story raises issue with the impact of religions on our planet, and its peoples. It raises issue with the concentration of wealth, power, and military power specifically, in the hands of a few sociopathic individuals. It raises issue with the secretive manner in which governments treat the issue of alien visitations. And it offers a realistic view of what the tenets of a new culture of peace and prosperity might entail. In all my 83 years I have never read any book, including the Christian and Judaic versions of the Bible, which offers so much depth in the guise of a novel. Does the philosophy, does the criticism, does the suggested manner of dealing with our current situation have flaws. I will leave that to you... Nothing is imposed by this story. Nothing is falsified, nothing is set forth in concrete. It offers much to anyone. It is most certainly due an award of five stars, and if there were a higher award it would merit that too. Well done Real Laplaine. I hope to see a sequel." - Berk Rourke, author


"An alien comes to Earth and reveals himself to Mia, a woman whose life mission is to prove that extraterrestrials are real. The story flips back and forth between present day and 20 years earlier when Té'Lal first comes to Earth. The book causes the reader to wonder:
Could there be life out there on other planets?
If so, will our planet ever be under attack?
Would it be possible for an alien to form a romantic bond with an Earthling?
I never read Sci-Fi, so the story was a little outside of my element, but overall, it was an enjoyable story and a quick read."
- Kelly Schuknecht