"Contact" by Avery Blake and Johnny B. Truant

I definitely feel that this book started off pretty strongly following up as the sequel to Invasion. Three months have passed since the end of Invasion and things haven't changed too much, other than a bunch of people arriving at the home with the secret bunker where Meyer's family is hiding out. Three months with the Spheres hanging out over major cities, and the majority of those abducted have been returned, with a few exceptions.

This part of the story explains (sort of) why the Spheres came to Earth and what it is that they are doing. During this process, there is a group trying to break into the bunker as they know that it will have supplies and they want them!

Meanwhile, the inhabitants of the bunker start to form "sides" when it comes to how to proceed with the Sphere situation as well as how to deal with the throngs of people on the property, how to deal with those trying to get in, and all the while there is a build up of tension as the story unfolds.

Unfortunately, the end of this book is simply a lead up to the next. It has me interested enough to continue the story and start the next book.

I have noticed a distinct style that comes into these books - there are some strong horror elements scattered throughout the books - I think one of the authors must lean that way a bit and this is super awesome! There are times while reading/listening that the story is distinctly different than the rest and it truly adds depth and dimension to the story and makes me want to keep going! The suspense in these parts of the book really draws me in and the main reason that I want to continue is for these little pieces of absolute gold in the story!

I would recommend this book (and the first) for any fan of science fiction, alien invasion, end of the world type of story!