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The Arx: A Thriller/Scifi novel Kindle Edition

by Jay Allan Storey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 573 ratings
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Ex-Homicide Detective Frank Langer is a broken man - but he's all that stands in the way of a deadly conspiracy.

Since a mental breakdown put him on medical leave from the squad he was once hand-picked to lead, Frank spends his days drinking and chain-smoking, and his nights waking up screaming from a horrific recurring nightmare.

Then one day, by chance, he stumbles on a monstrous plot to kidnap children.

When he shows up at the squad with his wild story, the guys pat him on the back and tell him to go home. But after the mother of one of the missing children commits suicide, Frank stamps down his demons, and together with the dead woman's sister Rebecca, plunges into the case.

He uncovers a shadowy entity lurking behind one of the richest and most powerful Pharma corporations in the world. When he finally unravels the mystery, the truth is more bizarre and deadly than he ever imagined, and telling Rebecca would put her life in danger. Soon even she comes to question his sanity.

Frank has to warn the world of the danger. But can he stay alive long enough to find someone to buy his story?

Click Buy Now, and lose yourself in this chilling Mystery/Thriller.

What Readers Say About The Arx:
★★★★★ 'One of the best books I've read this year.'
★★★★★ 'Great mix of thriller with a little sci-fi'
★★★★★ 'A seemingly impenetrable trail of corruption, kidnappings, and murder.'
★★★★★ 'Recommend it from beginning to end.'
★★★★★ 'Love this book. Kept me reading & wondering where it was all going.'
★★★★★ 'One of those "can't put it down" novels we hear others talk about but rarely find ourselves.'
★★★★★ 'The Arx by Jay Allan Storey is a TOP READ.'
★★★★★ 'rapid-fire storyline drew me in and wouldn't let me go.'
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"...This was a cracker of a read. One of those "can't put it down" novels we hear others talk about but rarely find ourselves." MikeB

"...makes page-turning easy, driven by suspense and carried forward by vivid imagery." Kimberley Fehr

"...Hitchcockian plot is part noir mystery, part sci-fi, part social commentary." Martin Roy Hill

"...This is really an outstanding book!!! It draws you in and makes you want to keep reading until the end!!! Highly recommended!!!" Rick Dahlin

"...a seemingly impenetrable trail of corruption, kidnappings, and murder." Irene K.

"...Never a dull moment in this book." Katygram

"...Recommend it from beginning to end." Susan Swain

"...Couldn't put it down. A must read." Robert J. Gabry

"...very original, very well written, and very entertaining." trishar69

About the Author

Jay Allan Storey is a musician, writer, and international traveler. He is the author of six novels and a number of short stories. Two new novels are in the works for 2021.
Jay is married and lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

**Visit Jay's blog at jayallanstorey.com.

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**Follow Jay on Facebook at Facebook.com/jay.allan.storey. He loves to chat with readers.

**Follow Jay on Twitter at Twitter.com/jastorey

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B012P0CTXS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Non Sequitur Publishing (August 15, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4262 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 573 ratings

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Jay Allan Storey

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Jay Allan Storey is a musician, international traveler, and author.

Jay has traveled the world, passing through many places in the news today, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Swat valley in Pakistan. He has worked at an amazing variety of jobs, from cab driver to land surveyor to accordion salesman to software developer.

Jay is the author of THE ARX, the BLACK HEART series, the VITA AETERNA series, and ELDORADO, and a number of short stories and screenplays. Two new novels are in the works for 2023. His stories always skirt close to the edge of believability (but hopefully never cross over). He is attracted to characters who are able to break out of their stereotypes and transform themselves.

He loves both reading and writing, both listening to and playing music, and working with animals. He's crazy for any activity relating to the water, including swimming, surfing, wind-surfing, sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Jay is married and lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

**Visit Jay's blog at www.jayallanstorey.com.

**Sign up for Jay's mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/MH-Sv.

**Follow Jay on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/jay.allan.storey. He loves to chat with readers.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Top reviews from the United States

Beverly Killough
5.0 out of 5 stars The Arx
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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What if, it is true, not science fiction? It was exciting,scary, and totally entertaining. It kept me reading without stopping. I hope no bad dreams follow. Will tell all.
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Huckleberry
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Thriller with a Sci-fi Edge
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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The Arx is a pretty decent detective thriller with just a touch of sci-fi. Its central mystery is intriguing and was enough to keep me interested throughout. Probably my biggest criticism is that 75% or so of the book is from the main character's perspective with the rest being told from several others. This makes the narrative disjointed. Some dialogue doesn't quite feel genuine either, nor does the romance. Still, it's generally well-written and edited.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising twist to this cop story...
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
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I knew it wS supposed to be sci-fi... but it started like a cop story & I was hooked into that & I thought I just had clicked on one of my other books instead of The Arx by Jay Allan Storey. While the story dipped into sci-fi mode one little step at a time, it still took me by surprise that it was a great sci-fi cop book!
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Linda J. Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars So Scary And So Possible…
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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The characters are amazing and fully developed, but the story will keep you guessing and worried, long after the story has finished. If AI has given you pause, this will stop you in your tracks! Well done, maybe too well?
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DannyLee
4.0 out of 5 stars The Arx Accomplishes Great SciFi
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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The characters are far too dark for normalcy. It’s an effort to identify with them. But the the plot, the story, draws them together. The reader begins to care, to think about them. It does take time! But I could’ve watched this on old black and white television in the fifties. Good job!! Good book!!
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Gretchen Sutton
3.0 out of 5 stars started good
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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This started good, but then fell into the Frank said and Rebecca said. Also it portrayed the characters as rather dull in their observations in obvious scenario’s. Disjointed. Tried to like it, but it fell short. Not sure where the rave reviews came from.
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J. Crane
5.0 out of 5 stars Normally not a fan of Sci-fi
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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I like the summary and decided to give it a try as I'm getting tired of mystery, thrillers and historical books.
I really enjoyed his style of writing, the rawness of his drinking problem and PTSD from the situation he was on leave from the force. (Don't want to give too much away). I enjoyed it and I think you will too. I'm going to see what other books he has published.
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Gwenshuman@gmail
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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This fast paced thriller/Scifi novel will hold your interest. An anti-nausea drug for women with severe morning sickness changes the fetus. It is hard to recognize the changes, but they can be recognized. Frank, a cop on leave following a traumatic confrontation, is suffering from PTSS. He drinks too much, can't sleep, has flashbacks, nightmares, and is just on the edge of discovering what truly happened during that confrontation. Rebecca, a therapist, is the sister of a woman who took Olmerol during pregnancy. Her sister dies and her nephew is kidnapped. Frank has agreed to help investigate and to participate in therapy. This is a believable story. It could be happening now!
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Peter Welsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read .fastpaced
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2021
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Not my usual genre but really enjoyed this thriller
Looking forward to the next book
A good page turner with a damaged hero
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GAdams
4.0 out of 5 stars a refreshing take on a detective novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2016
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I really enjoyed this story. It started out as a detective novel, then went into conspiracy, which was a nice twist. The detective's struggles with his personal demons were very well written.
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J. Gaffney
5.0 out of 5 stars There must be more Arx
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2019
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Had to finish this book. A slow start but builds to a compelling read.well written and believable plot
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