It began in Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of years ago. When a handful of genetic mutations caused evolution to split from the primates. And mankind was born.Now, eons later, evidence of more splits from the apes are being unearthed. And with them, a disturbing realization. Ours was only one of many.And yet we survived. But it was not by luck or chance. We survived because humans had something … because humans had something the others did not. A unique ingredient that has only now been rediscovered.
First in the mountains of South America, where it was promptly destroyed by the Chinese. And now a second source in Africa. The epicenter of mankind’s very inception.
A place that John Clay and Alison Shaw must find quickly. Because the Russians already know what we are searching for. And the Chinese want back what is rightfully theirs.
The mother of all secrets awaits the world, in Africa. One that will not only explain who we are, but will decipher the very code within our own DNA.
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I love this series! This book is as terrific as the previous three!
As I read the first three books, which I enjoyed very much, I basically devoured them and sped through them wanting to know what would happen next and after that and after that! I decided to refresh my memory and get all the details back in mind, so I reread the first three prior to picking up the fourth book, Ripple. Rereading them brought many details back to mind, it also deeply renewed my opinions and feeling of the uniqueness, elegance and magical, “what if . . . “, thoughts that continually ran through my mind while reading them and long after!
This continuing story may be classified as “science fiction and fantasy,” and if those titles fit, I believe this series, that includes, Breakthrough, Leap, Catalyst, and, now, Ripple, to be some of the finest examples of those two genres! If you, other readers, enjoy fascinating stories, with wondrous story lines, this is the series for you — no matter what genre(s) may be your favorites!
The amazing story, continues into Ripple! All of the story is taking place in the world we know right now, this world, the world with wildly different countries, philosophies, political differences, and governments with their conflicting agendas. To write a highly detailed and very well written novel, with a fascinating and unique tale as well, while still writing it around our world, is phenomenal in my mind! Not to mention the hours and hours required to do the research to make it a complete and accurate story. Not only is that carried through each book, it is also very compelling and revolves around wonderful core and ancillary characters.
The great detail written into this ongoing story allows the reader to really see each scene. Now, while reading them the second time through, I took the time to fully visualize each event . . . to see the action of the various characters . . . to see the amazing things this author has described in very vivid detail!
With all the above in mind, it is also dramatic, suspenseful, exciting, and highly entertaining — on top of all that, it’s a wild adventurous ride, as well! You won’t be disappointed!!!
A Wonderful Adventure! I love this series… ! I love this Author… !! Engrossing read… Science, history, fiction, non fiction, sci-fi, epic adventure.political intrigue. animal life.. plant life… past & future.. . awesome characters… terrific world building… totally hooked! Started Mosaic today! Bought every book he has.. and added them to my library…. Watching this Author’s future! What a story!
You need to read the entire series in order. Well written and keeps you turning the page.
“If there was one thing Clay and Caesare had learned from previous missions, it was that when things seemed to be going well…that was just about the time the bottom usually fell out.”
Of course things are going to get messy, but we have faith the good guys will pull through!
If you are a fan of Michael C. Grumley’s work, then you can’t resist reading the next in the The Breakthrough Series, Ripple. You, just like me, simply have to know what heart-stopping action and scientific discoveries await our team of IMIS researchers and protectors.
In Ripple, we have three storylines in one, and all our favorite The Breakthrough Series characters are here to continue their heroic efforts toward getting all mammalian life on the planet communicating:
Allison and Will are with Sally and Dirk, heading to Trinidad.
DeeAnn, Caesare and Clay are with Dulce and Dexter heading to Rwanda where Dian Fossey did her groundbreaking gorilla research.
Sheng Lam is chasing a frighteningly enhanced (by the alien bacterium) Li Na Wei through China.
And we even have a special appearance from Ronin and Palin, the aliens from the dying ecosystem, the race that was taking our water to replenish their own.
If that isn’t enough to make you rush out to buy this book, let’s add the promise of Scott Brick narrating the Audible audiobook — coming very soon, I hear! And the impending release of Book 5, Mosaic. I couldn’t sleep, not knowing what’s happening with our IMIS team. They’re like family by now.
Great book!
I loved it… I read the whole series at one time.
Action packed to make you not want to put it down, great characters including animals. Hope there are more books to follow.
This series is explosive and amazing!!!!
Same Great Adventure, Less Formatting Issues. In this fourth installment of the BREAKTHROUGH series, we get even tighter action than the first three, even more gut wrenching drama, and yet more players in the mix. Overall a great addition to the series, though this reader is beginning to wonder just how long the series will continue. Start with BREAKTHROUGH, but by the time you finish this one you’ll still have enough questions to bring you back for the next one.