The Fall: A Novel - Hardcover

“It's a thrill-a-minute story, with good here-and-now technology, and a striking scientific premise at its heart.” ―Wall Street Journal

“R.J. Pineiro breaks the sound barrier with The Fall, one of the most original and electrifying science-based thrillers I have read in a long time. The opening chapter--the incredible "fall" itself--is mind-bending enough, but it only gets better, with cutting-edge science, vivid characters, and a plot that accelerates to a mind-warping climax. Highly recommended.” ―Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of The Kraken Project

“Imaginative premise.” ―Publishers Weekly

“This alternate world sci-fi thriller is packed with high stakes and moves at a high speed.” ―Kirkus

“Packed with mystery, intrigue, physics, fight scenes, and a bit of romance - this story felt like a cross between a Lee Child thriller and hard science fiction.” ―Science Fiction Book Club

“Just about as well-executed an adventure-sci fi story as 2015 has seen so far, a first-rate thriller delivered by a seasoned pro. Last year had Andy Weir's The Martian; this year's clear torch-bearer is Pineiro's The Fall.” ―Open Letters Monthly

“Pineiro's tale toggles between the two worlds, each filled with cliffhanger thrills. But the best is saved for last - when Jack, carried by a weather balloon, evades missile fire from an F-22 Raptor and an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to make a second daredevil drop wearing jury-rigged equipment. The reader, feeling the G-forces, is rendered breathless.” ―The Star Telegram

“If you're afraid of heights, you probably won't enjoy this novel. But for everyone else, there's plenty of adventure in Pineiro's other-worldly tale of Jack Taylor, a man who jumps from the upper part of the atmosphere and winds up on an alternate earth. While it's a concept based on pure adrenaline, The Fall's meat lies in Taylor weighing two worlds-and ultimately choosing his own reality.” ―Paste Magazine

“Jack's adrenaline is contagious - The Fall will keep readers on the edges of their seats, waiting to find out what crazy stunt Jack will perform next and to learn the fate of this charming, daredevil hero.” ―Forces of Geek