I received a free copy of The Rogue by Lee W. Brainard in exchange for an honest review. In this novel, the fate of the planet is endangered by remnants of Planet X, which the scientist speculate was destroyed by colliding into another planet millennia ago. The government seeks to control the information and imprisons everyone who speaks out in internment camps. Despite this, several of the characters risk their freedom to get the information to the public. The book primarily follows three scientists as they individually learn of the possible catastrophe and determine their reaction to the news in the context of extreme governmental censorship. This appears to be the first in a series because the novel ended before anything was resolved.

The underlying themes explore how long-held scientific beliefs can become a religion, how giving away your rights in the name of security can lead to abuses of power, how faith is a reassurance in the face of adversity, and how the “right thing” is never situational no matter the emotions or the consequences at the time. The book is based on a verse from Luke and does not explore Revelation, so don’t expect the rapture or the tribulation to make an appearance in this book.

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This story could occur today or in our near future! Arielle receives a package in the mail from an address she does not know, with a folded manilla envelope with the word “ROGUE” glued on it with cut out letters. Inside the envelope she finds pages of handwritten notes, the first page contained a poem with a description of where she and a former classmate worked and their life focuses.

Irena’s explains in detail her discovery of a comet whose orbit would take it close to Mars and she states that perhaps Mars would be thrown out of its orbit or knock some asteroids into eccentric orbits that could crash into the Earth, or if the comet itself was deflected into an orbit that could intersect with the Earth!

You will have to read the book for yourself to see what happens to Arielle, Irene and the comet!

Interesting book. Book one of three...can't wait for book 2! Kind of scary because it's subject matter that could happen and it got me to thinking about the "what ifs". The first 50 or so pages are a little technical and were a little dry and hard for me to get through but necessary for the plot...which by the way is awesome! Very well written,. Liked the way the author tied in the Biblical references and different religion to the possible comet event.. I liked the characters, and there are several. Glad I chose to pick this one up and anxiously awaiting book 2!

This has been a very good read. Well written, the characters were all believable, like you could imagine this happening to people. That's in my opinion a good books are wriiten, making the characters feel real. Intelligent, scientifically sound. This story could occur today or in our near future! You will have to read the book for yourself to see what happens! Highly recommended.

Well written post apocalyptic book. Very detailed and technical in astronomy, but it's interesting rather than boring. No Captain Survival who has all the latest gadgets and gizmos for every situation. Government goon types were a bit cardboard cut out, but that's to be expected. All in all a good read. Looking forward to the next in the series.

The Rogue Is Biblicly exciting, how is it? Well that is one thing you have to find out for yourself. It is also suspenseful and prophetic. There is a lot of astronomy terms and I love it because my father brought me up on it and to appreciate it - you will find it so as well. There is secrets to be had more like a cover up. How very sad. Will it stay that way or will it come out about the Rogue comet? It also comes out with a meaning for the whole book which is - - - nah you have to find out for yourself - it's more fun that way.

I enjoyed this book. The characters and plot very interesting! Gives you something to think about, could happen..

I found the first half of this book slow and filled with repeated details, but I couldn't put it down during the second half. It is a credible premise and refers to bible prophecy in a believable way, The ending seemed abrupt, and obviously there is a second book in the series being written. I can't wait! I hope Lee W Brainard writes rapidly and there won't be a long wait for the next installment!

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley for an honest review. Thanks NetGalley!

Combining astronomy discoveries, scientific language and governmental conspiracy, this book presents a dystopian world with backdrop of US.