Once Humans: Vol. 2 of The Daimones Trilogy

By Massimo Marino

In a dark future, aliens are regenerating a new, transgenic species of humans called the Selected. But when sabotage and conspiracy threaten -- and a divided humanity risks destroying itself -- can one human save his species in time?

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jul 9, 2013
• ISBN: 9780985143831

Massimo Marino

Massimo is a scientist envisioning science fiction. He is an Active Member of SFWA (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America) and published by Booktrope Publishing, LCC.He spent years at CERN and at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab, then had leading positions with Apple Inc. and the World Economic Forum. He is also Partner in a new startup in Geneva for smartphones applications, TAKEALL SA, and co-founder of an IT service and consulting company in Big Data Analytics: Squares on Blue.Massimo lives in France and crosses the border with Switzerland daily and multiple times, but no, he's not a smuggler.With family, he lived on both sides of the Ocean Pond and they speak three languages at home, sometimes in the same sentence even! They feel home where loved ones and friends are and have friends in Italy, Spain, France, UK, Switzerland, Germany and the US.Ah, as golf player, Massimo played courses in all those countries too. With mixed results...Sign up to http://massimomarinoauthor.com/mailing-list/ for a free, short crime dramas stories collection.2012 PRG Reviewer's Choice Award Winner in Science Fiction2013 Hall of Fame - Best in Science Fiction, Quality Reads UK Book Club2013 PRG Reviewer’s Choice Award Winner in Science Fiction Series2014 Finalist - Science Fiction - Indie Excellence Awards L.A.2014 Award Winner - Science Fiction Honorable Mention - Readers' Favorite Annual Awardshttp://www.amazon.com/Massimo-Marino/e/B008O53L5O/http://massimomarinoauthor.comhttp://www.facebook.com/MassimoMarinoAuthorhttps://plus.google.com/+MassimoMarino01/about@Massim0Marin0

Reviews for Once Humans

[grayeyeddame-1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I was given a free copy of "Once Humans" for a review, so... I had to read Daimones first before I started the second book. I will not be able to give the Once Humans a proper review as I will not be reading it, at least not all of it (I tried and made it maybe half way through the first chapter before I just deleted it off of my kindle list). Daimones was bad. Maybe if someone like Steven King or someone else with a good sci-fi or fantasy background had written it, it would have been decent. The story or plot itself had potential but this was obviously written by A: someone whose first language isn't English (or it was translated very poorly) created very awkward sentences and B: must have a background in computer tech manual writing, because not only was the book boring but the characters were flat and unrealistic and in no way endearing. I would advise people to not waste their money or their time on this book and/or the sequel, much less the trilogy. it just isn't worth it.

[sportzmomof5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.The story is one that pulls you in from the beginning and doesn't let go of you until you are done. The characters are well developed and you see growth of the character. The storyline is flawless and flows perfectly. I am not a huge fan of post-apocalyptic novels but I will be reading the next installment in this series and probably rereading the entire series.

[judy4202 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book for an honest review. i read the first one in the series before this so i got a background of what occurred. both were good reads. the aliens have decided we humans are on the road to destroying ourselves (how true!!) and they come to save us. not only one set of aliens, but two different races. the only gripe i have is the author changed the name of 'earth' to 'eridu' which i could just not wrap my head around. i kept reading 'earth'. could not call our planet by another name. i liked the series enough to purchase the next book.

[scmerritt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the second book in the Daimones Trilogy. In the second book we follow Dan and his family who and others who had learned that a race called the Morai are responsible for the mass human death tolls seemingly to save us from ourselves...a third time... This has happened two other times in human history that we don't remember as we were stopped from mass extinction due to our own folly and destructive nature as told to us by the Morai. The Kritas are another race who are here as well fighting with rebel humans against the Morai. Dan is changed into a new type of human that will live a long time along with others called the Selected. Chosen to lead the new human race. The plot twists and revealing of more information the more you read keeps the book very interesting from start to finish as another book that you must keep reading to see what is next. As stated in my review of the first, a great book for any SciFi lovers.

[charles_ray_60 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Massino Marino’s Once Humans: Vol. 2 of the Daimones Trilogy continues the saga of Dan Amenta and his family after the arrival of the Moirai on earth has triggered the culling of the human race and the resurrection of humanity. Dan has been ‘selected’ by the Moirai and given special powers. New communities of the ‘selected’ have cropped up, the largest being that led by Dan. Humanity seems on its way to a new beginning, until raids by the ‘spared,’ humans not selected for transformation, signal the presence of a third entity, the Kritas, a race at war with the Moirai.Dan, with his Moirai allies must deal with the incursions, a task complicated by the possibility of traitors within the Moirai ranks, and doubts about the real intentions of the Moirai.Marino, in this second volume, has found his stride. The suspense that began to build in the first book rises to heights that will make your blood race. At the same time, he explores what it really means to be human, even when given superhuman capabilities.One has to wonder whether Marino will be able to maintain the same level of wonder in the final book of the trilogy – but, I predict that he will not only maintain, but surpass. Once Humans is easily four stars, and for all the right reasons.

[ceeceelaws-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

With guidance from the Moirai, man has thrived and created a new civilization. Although some are not entirely human anymore, they have still maintained the common goal of keeping peace on earth. When their bright future is tarnished by horrible acts of sabotage, the Selected are faced with difficult decisions. This novel is the product of a brilliant mind. The narration is precise, informative, interesting, and very in-depth. Each character grows as the story progresses, as does the reader’s attachment to them. Marino’s uncanny ability to describe any situation expertly even made the tension seem tangible. With a steady pace, the story reaches a finale that is both satisfying and emotional. Fantastic addition to the sci-fi world.