The Rose Vol. 1: A Dystopian Science Fiction Thriller

Praise for The Rose Vol. 1

Editorial Reviews:

“Hands down one of the best thrillers I’ve read in quite a while. It’s downright brilliant!” ~ Laura D. Child The Magic Book Corner (Top 5 Goodreads Reviewer).

“In less than a day I traveled through a post WW3 world manipulated by space vampires and grey witches conducting Nazi-like experiments on humans and I loved it!” ~ Seth Comire IHeartScifi

“This ambitious novel plays unashamedly in the pulp-SF sandbox . . . A conspiracy maven’s dream, packed with gory alien-vampire action.” ~ Kirkus Reviews

 “An action packed no holds barred adventure with cinematic flair. Great for fans of Jeff Vandermeer’s Annhilation.” ~ Booklife Reviews

“Forget what you know about vampires and prepare to get a new bite from the tastefully different rules in The Rose Vol. 1. Bringing a new twist to a well-known genre is usually a risk, but PD Alleva has found a brilliant way to make it work. The Rose Vol. 1 is a fantastic recommendation for fans of vampire, fast-paced action, heart-racing, and dark-themed novels.” ~ Readers Favorite

Author Reviews:

"Sandy - Phil - Cam - Ben - the Dracs - the greys - all of Alleva's characters are multi-faceted and unpredictable with infinite layers. If you like thrillers, sci-fi, or dystopian, you will meet your match in THE ROSE. Riveting." ~ Sherrie Hansen, Author of 'Night and Day’

"Sanos is perfectly horrible and you love to hate him. This book has invasions, abductions, blood, gore, telepathy and hope for mankind – with a twist and it’s all that stuff that made this a really refreshing read. I can’t wait for the next book!" ~ RM Garino, Author of 'The Gates of Golorath'

“Thought you knew everything there is to know about aliens, vampires, werewolves, hulks, people? Well think again because this book turns everything on its head in a sci-fi extravaganza of action and plot twists. Alleva serves up this story with style and an array of characters that you can't help but fall in love with. As the lines between the perceived 'good and evil' blur, the idea of the Rose is intriguing and I cannot wait to find out what happens in Vol. 2.” ~ L.L. Thomsen, Author of ‘The Missing Shield’

“I found myself in a world akin to Terminator…cleverly and masterfully created with attention to detail and strategic planning.” ~ SE Turner Author of The Kingdom of Durundal series.

“So many genres blend together to make this amazingly addictive dystopian read. Everything about this book was so fresh that I couldn’t put it down. I ended up reading it in one day because the world was just so easy to get lost in that I didn’t want to leave.” ~ Kayla Krantz International Best Selling Author

Reader Reviews:

“Man, what a trip!! I wasn't sure how I felt about alien vampires, at first, but they DID NOT disappoint! This book was a non-stop, action rollercoaster of crazy from cover to cover and I dig it! It was AWESOME!”

“Epic! So much action that I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! Highly recommend for your bookshelf!”

“I love vampire books. This was not your average vampire book. I am picky about my vampire books and this book was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend. Can't wait for book 2!”

“The Rose is a very intense read that caught my attention from the first and never let go with all the twists. I was so in awe of the twist on the vampires. It was so brilliant and then to add in aliens, amazing. The Rose is filled with action with all the fighting vampires, monsters and aliens. A few more paranormal creatures are added to the mix making for a great read.”

“The many and varied characters shine in Alleva’s unique work. Interesting world-building, memorable characters, an intricate plot with a page-turning thriller edge.”

Those ugly and not so ugly reader reviews:

“Doom and gloom with multiple aliens and surprising hero’s.

It read more like. Live action video game with a zillion battles. Characters were interesting and complex.” Three Star Review

“The Rose has a very unique and interesting plot with a lot of diverse characters. They are all driven by their own goals, which makes for a complex book. While I liked and enjoyed the premise, I found it a bit hard to follow at times. Or rather, I lacked the motivation to keep up with the many threads. It just didn't grab me that much. However, that's no reflection on the book and rather a case of personal taste.” Three Star Review

A Letter from the Publisher, Quill and Birch Publishing:

Dear readers, influencers, reviewers and bloggers:

Thank you for considering The Rose Vol. 1 for a review. The Rose was published on October 7th 2020 and is the first installment in a seven book series. Since its publication The Rose earned a bestseller status in the classic science fiction category and has received a host of profound editorial and reader reviews. It is our goal to keep the momentum and buzz going, hence why we are here on Netgalley.

We’ve included in this post, along with the book description– yes the book is about a species of alien vampires living in hollow earth with the intention to subjugate the human race –a sampling of the aforementioned reviews. Current average reader rating on Goodreads is 4.6. We’ve also provided a few not so favorable reviews. Why would we do that you ask? The answer is simple; we want you to know exactly what type of book you are reading and what better way to do that than to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. And sometimes the not so ugly, as a three star review could also be the catalyst that drives a reader to purchase a book (you’ll understand more when you read the reviews).

We are also running a contest and giveaway associated with The Rose. The contest is open to US and International readers and has over $1k in prizes. You can check out the giveaway and contest on PD’s webpage through the link provided.

We have plans to develop the story into a graphic novel and a video game. Martial arts, alien vampire battles, skull splitting telekinetic greys, and a mysterious rebellion should make for a wild ride of a game if you ask us. PD is currently writing Vol 2 (and working on a few different projects including some horror thriller novels), which we’ve slated for a July publication so this Netgalley opportunity comes at exactly the right time. We thank you for your consideration and want to welcome you to the dystopian world of The Rose Vol. 1. When battling alien vampires one thing is certain…Get Ready To Bleed!

Welcome aboard!

Regards,

Vanessa Petrillo

CEO and Editor

Quill and Birch Publishing