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Waiting in the Sky

By: Keith A Pearson
Narrated by: Sam Legg
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It's hard to fit in where you don't belong...particularly if you belong on a planet 2,500,000 light-years away.

Despite living on Earth for almost 30 years, Simon Armstrong knows he is not of our world.

Still, with his interplanetary mission almost over, he’ll soon be saying goodbye to a life he’s struggled to navigate and the humans he doesn’t much like. The only creature he’ll likely miss will be Merle, the antisocial cat he shares his home with.

Simon does, however, have a minor problem—he has no idea how They will orchestrate his extraction from our planet. With the threads of his earthly existence unraveling by the day, all he can do is wait patiently for a sign.

Then, with time running out, he stumbles upon a significant clue to his departure. What Simon doesn’t know is that clue could uncover a truth more arcane than any alien world.

©2021 Keith A Pearson (P)2022 Keith A Pearson Science Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Solar System

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Critic reviews

“With hints of Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant and Matt Haig’s The Humans, Pearson’s latest gem is every bit as compelling as both. A fantastic story, superbly told.” (Gillian Andrews)
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This book kept me hook all the way. It was human and alien all the way. Enjoy

GOOD STORY

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This has been the final of all Keith's books that I have listened to. I have thoroughly enjoyed it! The title didn't grab me at first, hence leaving it until last. How wrong was I. Great story and narration. Roll on your next!

Waiting In The Sky

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I liked it, in fact I read it in two sittings, Keith a Pearson is one of my most fav authors

Very different to his other books

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What a great idea for a story, really enjoyed this. looking forward to the next one.

Kept me hooked till the end

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Not like his other books that I've listened to so far but an interesting well written story with good narration.

Good book

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This was an unusual story and I really enjoyed it. The narration was also very good which always helps.

I really enjoyed this book.

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Different from other Keith A Pearson books & took a little longer to get into than some of his other books. If you find the same, do persevere as I felt myself really rooting for the main character & keen to know the outcome. Good narration by Sam Legg. Very enjoyable & highly recommended

Unexpectedly enjoyable

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I’ve listened to most of Kieth’s books and for the most part have enjoyed them all. Perhaps less so this one but it wont won’t stop me from looking for his next read.

Ok

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I went into Waiting in the Sky with no expectations—and left stunned. What began as a seemingly straightforward narrative quickly evolved into something layered, poignant, and unexpectedly profound. The twists didn’t just surprise me—they floored me. Each turn was earned, not gimmicky, and by the final act, I found myself in tears.

Rarely does a story blend emotional depth with such deft storytelling. It’s not just brilliant—it’s quietly devastating in the best possible way. Waiting in the Sky lingers long after the credits

brilliant

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Yet another masterpiece from the author.
I have found myself spending money in credits not wanting to wait for the next month.

A great story well told.

Another success

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