There's nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose. Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley is that man. === Jet has been betrayed, and is now hellbent on revenge. That thirst extends all the way up to the President herself. But some people are silver-tongues, and Jet is reluctantly swayed back to trust. Promoted to Lieutenant, he is issued a new mission and is on the hunt for answers... and justice. Can he figure out who his military allies and enemies are, before he winds up with a knife in his own back? The gorgons are still out there, but now Jet is torn between duty and doubt while simply trying to survive. His next assignment takes him to the colossal Blockade at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, to train recruits for the upcoming counterstrike against the alien invaders who have taken over a ravaged Earth. Love was never part of the plan, but in surviving side-by-side with Allison Trudy, Jet finds himself falling for her. Little do they know they’re walking into a trap: one that might just destroy everything they’ve built. Failure isn’t an option: the survival of mankind hinges on their success. === Volume II: Reckoning is the second science fiction alien invasion page turner in Aaron Ryan’s epic “Dissonance” series of post-apocalyptic fiction books. Experience true tension where the stakes are high and terror lurks around every corner in this science fiction alien invasion sequel! "Ryan has delivered an exhilarating continuation in the newly gripping sci-fi series..." - The Book Review Directory "Ryan is a very good author when it comes to building suspense and anticipation. It is a strong second release and would be considered a superior effort to the first book...definitely a story that deserves a lot more attention." - Book Nerdection "No one is safe in this series. Now we have aliens, people corrupt from power, and those that are just trying to survive and usher in a better world for the future." - Alex Norton, Likely Story "Rebellious warriors defy power and the odds in Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning by Aaron Ryan, a hellish but hopeful vision of humanity's future. A raw and hard-nosed thrill from start to finish...achieving that balance of emotionality and plot momentum is what elevates this book above so many others in the genre." - Self-Publishing Review This is, hands down, the most powerful story I've ever been able to tell. I'm immeasurably proud of it, and grateful to have been privileged to author it.  I hope you are whisked away by it and taken on a dizzying and incredible journey.  Thank you for your support! Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.   He is the author of the "Dissonance" quadrilogy, the sci-fi thriller "Forecast", the self-help books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", several business books on voiceovers penned under a former stage name, as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."   When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book.  And thus, "The Electric Boy" was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write.  From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.   He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy.  In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more.  The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.   Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis, and Stephen King.