In the gripping sequel to The Other, titled L.I.N. (Living Intelligent Network), 19-year-old Kaetlyn O'Sullivan embarks on a harrowing journey after awakening from a coma caused by a gunshot wound inflicted by a fanatic. While unconscious, she delves into her past, uncovering her connection to the alien craft that crashed near her childhood home in Southern Ireland and her original purpose on Earth. As global powers vie for control over Kaetlyn and the craft, a looming climatic disaster fueled by global warming intensifies the stakes. With only Kaetlyn, the craft, and its AI, L.I.N., capable of reversing the impending crisis, this story brings home the all-too real and urgent need for action to stop the inevitable effects of global warming and one young woman's relentless fight against those with conflicting agendas.
"The sequel to The Other, L.I.N. (acronym for Live-Intelligent-Network) is as grabbing and highly suspenseful as its predecessor in the series. The engaging narrative and non-stop action held my interest from start to finish. The plot revolves around an intriguing subject: people must find a solution to how to save their home, the planet Earth. But are they ready to sacrifice their every-day life's comfort and criminal carelessness to achieve it? It's evident the author has in-depth knowledge of the subject and how dear to his heart it is. Laplaine is doing great work by presenting non-fiction in the literary form of fiction, which significantly broadens the scope of his readership. The ending will leave you in awe. I didn't see it coming. L.I.N. is also a story that evokes hope, so needed in this challenging time of total confusion and treacherous uncertainty. In the words of a character: "... because here on Earth, right and wrong are a matter of viewpoint, depending on who it serves." And on the resilience of the human spirit, I would add. Listen to the author's appeal, an important and timely warning. I would highly recommend this book to the young and adults."