His Name was Wren

Name: His Name was Wren
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Rob Winters
ISBN: 9781838386191

Author: Rob Winters

Series: The Wren Trilogy #1

Narrator: Matt Addis

Unabridged: 10 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Black Cube Press

Published: 12/23/2020

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Young Adult Fiction

Synopsis

During the blackout of 1944, in the small English town of Hurstwick, something mysterious obliterates the church spire and slices through the nearby woods. Despite a government coverup, evacuee George Moss discovers the cause of the destruction, becoming the first of a select few who, over the next seventy years, are entrusted with keeping the truth hidden.Years later, Max Cannon moves to town and stumbles across the secret, triggering a chain of events, putting himself and his new friends in the middle of a deadly conflict…His Name was Wren is a first-contact science fiction adventure. A story of friendship, family, and struggle spanning seven decades and a thousand light-years.This story can be read as a standalone or as book one of The Wren Trilogy."Reminiscent of John Wyndham.""Well written sci-fi for all ages.""A captivating story.""Couldn't put it down.""Beautifully crafted.""If you enjoyed Super 8, Stranger Things, ET, and Starman, you will love this."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on November 22, 2025

Everyone knows about the mysterious events that happened one late night in 1944 in Hurstwick, England - but even decades later...no one can explain them. Something (someone?) completely destroys part of a local church along with the surrounding forest. Some think it was downed plane, some think i......more

Goodreads review by G.G. on May 09, 2022

very satisfying i took a chance with this book after reading a comment in a review comparing this story to Starman. Starman being by far my favorite movie and tv show, i could not resist. The review was true to its words. The story made me feel about same as i was when watching Starman however while......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on June 12, 2022

I was given a free audiobook in exchange for an honest review. So, this was a surprise. First off, when I was asked to review I looked into this book and saw it was something I would enjoy but, when it came around to me starting the book, I had no idea what I was going in to. The time jumping at the......more

Goodreads review by A.L. on November 25, 2020

I don't know why I picked this up, but I'm so pleased I did. It's labelled as YA, but I think it stands anywhere you want to put it, despite the MCs being children. It's got a perfect balance of history and sff that landed in my sweet spot with a big thump. The characters are very well drawn and the......more

Goodreads review by Theresa L. Miller on January 22, 2021

An Alien and 3 Modern Day Kids How do I day that this was a book to savour each sentence? This is how: It is a Coming of Age story. It is a Becoming a Human story. It is a Greed verses Friendship story. Simply, a timeless story, with exceptional word- world- crafting skills. A book for all ages!......more