Dissonance Volume I

"What makes this book so engrossing is...the fundamentally human questions the narrative poses about survival, morality, grief, and the fraying bonds of trust that hold society together....no trite disaster fantasy but rather a searing character study writ large across a richly immersive sci-fi canvas...stark terror and unspeakable loss are the norms. Ryan has established himself as a bold new voice willing to dispense with the safety nets of many genre tropes in order to confront the darkest, most primal impulses lurking within survival narratives." - The Bookish Elf

"It feels that this is a living, breathing world whose invasion changed things by force and the main cast has to deal with the consequences in order to survive...the first volume of Dissonance is a very good read, especially if people like grim stories and dystopia since this book does both things and at a high level."- Book Nerdection

"...a really creative and well written story. This book had my heart racing at some parts and my eyes watering at others - Ryan did a great job at keeping me invested and evoking a variety of emotions from me." - Alex Norton (Likely Story)

"From the haunting arrival of the gorgons in 2026 to Shipley's stealth missions in the ruins of Clarksville, Tennessee, Ryan's vivid world-building and meticulous attention to the societal collapse is riveting, with a gripping exploration of human resilience in the face of catastrophe... Ryan meticulously crafts a tense atmosphere, laying a strong foundation for his new series. ââââ½" - Self-Publishing Editorial Review

"The plausibility of this book is intriguing as the author brings in real-world events from our current time in 2024, creating a sense of uneasiness for the reader...the world-building is well-developed, as readers will not be left feeling they need clarity...readers may feel their hearts racing...and their hands growing sweating...the author has achieved an original flare on a standard sci-fi trope. Dissonance: Reality offers a gripping first installment to what will be an intense sci-fi series." - The Book Review Directory