Chasing the Signal

By: J Fitzpatrick Mauldin

Narrated by: J. D. Ledford

A cunning young girl comes face to face with an interstellar threat when her mother and grandfather are murdered aboard their ship while making contact with a mysterious entity. Alone, and with no way home, Bellamy makes a deal with an alien intelligence to chase the signal of her mother's soul to a facility light-years away, in the hope she might be resurrected and the two of them reunited.

©2018 J Fitzpatrick Mauldin (P)2018 Cosmic Entanglement Media

Fast paced and moving

Chasing the Signal packs a lot into a short space. Fast paced and with a moving family drama at its heart, we are introduced to three generation of one family, 10 year old Bellamy, her bitter and abusive mother Grace, and her grandfather who has takes them with him on an interstellar journet to chade an alien signal. Relationships are strained and Bellamy is forced to take charge when their ship comes under attack in deep space.


Really enjoyed the production and the story could have easily been expanded to a full length novel. I would recommend to those that like space adventure stories with strong human element. Full disclosure I was given a discounted copy of this story for fair and honest review.

Compelling

"Chasing the Signal" is a captivating short story that skillfully combines elements of family drama and interstellar adventure. The story immediately immerses readers in a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative, introducing a multi-generational family with complex dynamics and relationships, with Bellamy at its heart. As the story unfolds, Bellamy's character undergoes significant development, especially when faced with unexpected challenges.

While the author excels in creating a future world rich in technological marvels and the promise of extraterrestrial life, it's worth noting that some readers may have mixed feelings about the narration. However, despite any reservations about the narration, Mauldin manages to craft well-rounded characters and evocative writing that keeps readers engaged.

Interesting Concept--too short!

Interesting concept, though short, but this would make a fun much longer piece. It starts as a tragedy, or well, goes into one. It is set with several flashbacks as we learn more about the characters, and the evil aliens who attacked. I enjoyed it, but I really think this could be stretched out to make a full novel, and a good one. I will be looking for more from this author.

Deeply vivid imagery

J.D Ledford is a joy to listen to, very active and truly committed to the story. I don’t think I’ve ever listened to a narrator as lively as her performance.

The imagery in this story is ethereal, I don’t know if it was J.D. Ledford’s soothing tone as she played out Bellamy’s actions that really gave life to the words, but the writing is beautiful regardless.

Beautiful work

jump off the deep end

you start out right in the middle with no explanations but author uses that with flash backs to start building a world and giving life to the characters. narrator give a good performance lot of depth and emotion in charticters