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Circle is Closed Kindle Edition

by Ray Jay Perreault (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
In a distant future, humanity yearns to return to Earth, their long-abandoned home. But upon their arrival, they discover a startling twist of fate - Earth has been transformed by time and the hand of nature. What seemed like a joyous homecoming turns into a chilling encounter with a mysterious presence that threatens their very existence. A gripping tale of hope, discovery, and the unforeseen consequences of humanity's past actions, this story will leave you questioning our place in the universe.

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    June 4, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VUCLLOG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Raymond J Perreault
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,774,460 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    3.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Ray Jay Perreault

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Ray is a prolific author that enjoys science fiction. He feels that genre is fertile ground to understand ourselves and where we’re going. He has written a mix of Sci-Fi stories, but tends to focus on stories with computers, post-apocalyptic themes and stories with strong morals, loyalties, and drama.

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Ray was a Senior Pilot in the US Air Force and traveled to 27 countries around the world. His C-130 assignments ranged from landing in a farm field in Paraguay to entering East Berlin and experiencing Russian controllers giving him false headings.

Ray’s other assignment was as a T-38 instructor pilot. “The T-38 is the best plane in the word; two pilots, two engines, and two afterburners.” Two of his remarkable experiences included training the first class of female pilots and receiving an Air Commendation medal for saving a T-38 that blew an engine during a touch and go, saving himself and the student pilot on board.

After his Air Force career, Ray enjoyed a long and exciting career with Northrop Grumman. During the 28 years at Northrop, some of the highlights included work as the Lead Wind Tunnel test engineer on the F-20, F-23, F-18, and B-2. His career progressed to be the Deputy Manager of Engineering for the Tri-Service Stand-Off Attack Missile (TSSM). Later he was responsible for all the computers at Ryan Aeronautical, then all of the computers on the B-2 Bomber program.

Ray hopes you enjoy his work, and he looks forward to sharing many new and exciting stories.

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  • ledzepfred
    4.0 out of 5 stars Where's the rest of the story?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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    Kind of found this as a bit of a disappointment. The story had me hooked after the first chapter but all of a sudden "poof" story over. I was expecting a much longer story (but it had been a while since I read Progeny). This author has quite a n imagination and can't wait to read some of his full length books. He did mention a potential combination of both stories into one. If it is a full length novel he will blow my socks off!
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  • Clinton Sites
    5.0 out of 5 stars I got what I asked for
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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    I received this story from an authors giveaway.

    Now, to the delicate task of filleting my mind (as opposed to brain).
    I can see why the author said what they did in the notes - nevertheless this short will as they say - leave you wanting more, a lot more.
    Your appetite will be whetted from the first page as the odors from a buffet. As you progress you get to see more and ponder what tastes await - when suddenly you find yourself back outside - a little dazed by the speed.
    The author lays a great footing for a meatier tome (which I believe has been done) that deals with the hundreds of questions as to how the story is played out.
    The greatest question that is posed is "if humanity left earth for a long period of time - and we returned, what of the homecoming"?

    Now I've got to go and get the novel to read!
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  • Robynn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Like Progeny, the story is written with a interesting ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015
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    Very interesting story and I can see a connection with Progeny. I think the stories are coming together. Like Progeny, the story is written with a interesting perspective and I can see the humans ding exactly what they did. I can see some conflict on the horizon as the two civilizations have to work out the problems. I hope the author continues with this story.
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  • bonnie DALE keck
    5.0 out of 5 stars In Science Fiction Anthology: Vol1
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
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    Some on Kindle Unlimited bit more surprised than used to, read a LOT and in a lot of genres, lot of things going on in this story, and the writer told it well. Also just read SIMPOC by same writer, Gemini, and Science Fiction Anthology: Vol1 which has "Progeny" "The Greatest Host" "Circle is Closed" ‘Good Morning…’ Same genre basically but definite differences in each type of book somehow.

    this is book 2, book 1 is progeny, and there is a 2 set

    Virus: 72 Hours to Live (Virus/Earth II Book 1)
    Virus-Earth's Last Battle
    Earth II-You Have no Honor (Virus Book 3)
    Earth II: Rebirth (Virus Book 4)
    Earth II - Julius the First (Virus/Earth II Book 5)

    Also {SIMPOX box set is books 1 & 2}, singles, and possibly other box sets and other books of course
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  • Ron Baker
    2.0 out of 5 stars Uninteresting until the last few pages
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016
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    I absolutely loved the first story in this series which was longer and completely different. Summing up my thoughts in my review of first Progeny story: "Thought provoking and unique this short is told from the perspective of non-organic sentience as they discover their origins"
    This "story" much shorter story deviates completely from that premise and the focus seems to be the media events the crew must endure prior to their return to earth after a 1,000 year absence to see if it has become livable. The focus on their boredom with the public relations prior to the meeting was quite boring.

    The story only becomes interesting at the very end as the changes to earth once they arrive are revealed and are quite startling. Before they learn anything we are treated to "The End" and the story is over. I have great respect for this authors first book but this story does not seem to even be written by the same man. I suppose this is just a result of the series trap authors fall into where they forget that each chapter in a series needs a beginning, middle and proper ending. It must also have some of the voice and tone of the preceding book in this series.

    I do not recommend this as a follow up to the first Progeny book or as a stand alone short story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brain candy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
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    A good 'what if' bit of science fiction, if a little simplistic. Still, as an introduction to a longer story or series it's adequate enough
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  • Kort Ploshay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Forgiven but not forgotten
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2020
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    Well, we blew it. We made our earth unhealthy with our total lack of respect for natural order and general greedy pursuit of self-interest over anything bigger, such as the health of our planet. We abandoned her and compiled our lessons learned as we traveled to a new home. We promised to treat her better - and we did. But we never forgot earth, always dreaming of a return to a healthy birth home to welcome us back. Earth was indeed healthy and healed by the time we had (re)invented FTL flight. And we came calling. Things were needed to make Earth whole once more, things humans did not provide. Humans had grown in good ways, but Earth had not stood still in our absence. So whose creatures are we now? Meaningful questions explored in a realistic framework. A very fine read and LISTEN as well.
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  • jeremy
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was a good story. I did enjoy it it’s just that ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018
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    This was a good story. I did enjoy it it’s just that nothing seem to jump out at me as I’m writing this review right now .
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  • Jay Dee
    4.0 out of 5 stars I need the follow-up
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2019
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    Mankind was forced to leave Earth having drained it of all its resources and poisoned its environment. After 1300 years they want to see if they can go back there. Will Earth have recovered? Can they even get there? New technologies find a way to cut the journey to minute fraction of the time it would have taken them in the past and a crew set off to fill a 24 hour window with tests. The Earth seems to have recovered, it might indeed support mankind once more.
    But - something is not right! Everything changes. What does it mean and what will happen now?

    When I received this I was not aware that it is only 27 pages long. It proved a teasing opener to a longer narrative. It certainly drew me in, the main character, the aeronautical science, the back-story. Now I need to find out what happens after this. I am well and truly hooked.
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  • Chris Graham
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short, informative read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2021
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    Having read Progeny (Book 1) I couldn’t resist reading Book 2, which follows those who left Earth in Generation Ships and reached their new home, Horizon.
    1000 years later, humans want to return to Earth and see if it has recovered from humanity’s abuse.
    Progeny’s Children is the next book in the series…
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