Alien House

A Story Of Love, Hope and Alien Intervention!

by Owen Jones

Alien House is a sci-fi fantasy novel that plays against a backdrop of real-life immigration challenges. So, if you like tales of love, resilience, and the unexpected, Alien House by Owen Jones is a novel you don’t want to miss. This unique story follows Michael, a British man navigating the difficulties of securing a UK visa for his Thai wife after living abroad for over a decade. Through Michael’s journey, Jones sheds light on issues facing thousands of mixed-nationality couples. Meanwhile he weaves in a captivating fantasy twist that keeps readers guessing.

Hardship

Michael’s journey is one of both physical and emotional hardship. Returning to his home town of Barry in South Wales, he hopes to ‘get her in from the inside’ working within the system. His dreams of reunion with his wife are continually thwarted by a harsh reality. It leaves him struggling not only with immigration red tape but also with his own mental health. The situation soon spirals into an existential crisis! Michael’s isolation leads him into an unsettling inner dialogue with his alter ego, Ralph, who pokes fun at him and criticises his competence. It becomes a haunting voice in his mind. Through this lens, Jones offers an intimate portrayal of a man wrestling with both the system and his sanity.

The story takes a surprising turn when Michael encounters a mysterious group of four individuals after a slight accident. The presumed leader of the group, Roger, and three almost identical young women invite him to their large house to recover from his minor accident. They all get on well, and so they offer to provide a place to stay and recuperate. Perhaps, even a new beginning… However, as Ralph questions their motives, readers are left wondering whether these new friends are truly benevolent. Or do they have an agenda of their own? Is Ralph’s scepticism justified, or is Michael slipping deeper into paranoia, fantasy and madness?

Alien House serves as both an exploration of immigration’s emotional toll and a gripping tale of mystery. It examines the effects of being cut off from loved ones and being adrift in one’s own country. Michael’s reluctance to seek help from his own family, whom he believes have shunned him, adds another layer of depth, portraying a complex character grappling with pride, doubt, and vulnerability.

Fantasy

In blending social issues with fantasy elements, Alien House opens up conversations on the psychological impact of family separation and the lengths people will go to stay together. Jones deftly weaves the political realities of immigration with a dreamlike narrative, where boundaries between reality and imagination blur. It’s a compelling story for anyone interested in narratives that dive below the surface, presenting real-life issues within a framework of mystery and introspection.

With Alien House, Owen Jones has crafted a unique story that speaks to readers’ hearts and minds alike. Fans of contemporary fantasy and stories with psychological depth will find this book an intriguing and thought-provoking read. So, take the plunge into Michael’s world and discover the enigmatic journey that awaits.

(The) Alien House exists in ten languages: Brazilian, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish besides English on Tektime.

🗣️ Quotes from Readers:

“Alien House is filled with … questions, inviting readers to step into Michael’s shoes and feel the tension and thrill of his journey.”

“Owen Jones gives us a story that speaks not only to the emotional toll of immigration, but to the isolation and mental strain that can accompany it.”

🗣️ Quote from Ralph (Michael’s mischievous Alter Ego)

“Well, Michael, you’ve really landed us in a mess this time, haven’t you?… Ya, ignorant schmuck!”

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