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X-Files Origins: Devil's Advocate
X-Files Origins: Devil's Advocate | Jonathan Maberry
How did Dana Scully become a skeptic?Read this dark thriller to find out why millions of people became obsessed with The X-Files. In the spring of 1979, fifteen-year-old Dana Scully has bigger problems than being the new girl in school. Dana has always had dreams. Sometimes they ve even come true. Until now, she tried to write this off as coincidence. But ever since her father s military career moved the family across the country to Craiger, Maryland, the dreams have been more like visions. Vivid, disturbing, and haunted by a shadowy figure who may be an angel . . . or the devil.When a classmate who recently died in a car accident appears before Dana, her wounds look anything but accidental. Compelled by a force she can t name, Dana uncovers even more suspicious deaths and must face the dangerous knowledge that evil is real.But when a betrayal of faith makes her question everything, she begins to put her faith in being a skeptic.An Imprint Book "
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RamsFan1963
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description or reason for wanting to read the book. Some are old and some will be new. Don't judge me - I have a lot of books.
Day 357

#tbrmountain #bookbuyingdiet

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horrorbrarian
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I am just about to start my second book so what better time to complete the #24in48 #readathon Hour 12 Challenge. Out of all the books in my TBR pile, this is by far the best first line, and the next book I will read.
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Not only is Jonathan Maberry one of my favorite authors but I absolutely love The X-Files. I am ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to start reading.

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jen_hayes7
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Mehso-so

Between a so-so and a pick. I had a hard time seeing this teenager become the Scully I adore. Despite that, I enjoyed the story. It still managed to have a bit of the creepy vibe that X-Files does so well. #LitsyAtoZ #X #mountTBR

erinreads I wasn‘t a huge fan of this one, either. Have you read Mulder‘s origin one yet? I liked that one so much more! 6y
jen_hayes7 @erinreads Not yet! When I went on Goodreads to rate it, that was a popular opinion in reviews. I‘m glad I read this first because it sounds like it might have been more disappointing if it‘s read after Mulder‘s story. I‘m excited to pick that one up! 6y
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jen_hayes7
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I‘ve spent most of the day reading this with alternating cuddle buddies. 3 day weekends are the best! #bowie #catsoflitsy #LitsyAtoZ #X

rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 6y
CareBear 😻 6y
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Read66
Pickpick

A young adult prequel to X Files - Dana Scully version. Enjoyable but nothing too in depth - supposed to explain why Scully started to question everything when she got to the FBI and I am not sure it is entirely successful in that. Good for the intended young adult reader though.

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MartinaLove

I want to buy The X files books. Theres two, a green and white one.
My question is, do I need to watch the tv show first? I heard the books were following the characters when they were younger. Do I need to read other books before these two? I looked on goodreads, the only info I have is they are book 1 and book 2. Are they good reads?

DaviBooktrovert I don't think so, that's what I love about prequels, you can definitely read it and what makes it better is that when you watch the show some of it makes more sense :-) don't worry you're good to go 6y
MartinaLove @DaviBooktrovert Thank you so much for answering me :) 6y
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Gissy
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Pickpick

I don't know much about X Files show but I'll watch at least the 1st episode after I read this book.It was interesting, nothing complicated or scary but I really enjoyed it.This is about Dana Scully as a teenager and what experiences made a non believer person in some things (avoiding to spoil).The end gave the sensation that there will be a sequel or maybe is to motivate us to watch the show🤷🏻‍♀️3.4⭐️I will read the 2nd book

WanderingBookaneer Lo tengo. Voy a leerlo antes de que acabe el año. 6y
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melrailey
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This was the surprise of my weekend. I had read Mayberry' X-Files novel and got it signed but then ended up having the best conversation with him about the X-Files. Plus he reads all the same books I do. I'm definitely going to be picking up his other books now. He's a great guy! #DBF2017

Bookzombie I loved his Rot & Ruin series and also enjoy his Joe Ledger series. So cool that you got to meet him. (edited) 7y
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pencilphilos
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Not sure what I expected from this novel, but I'm enjoying it a lot. May even finish reading it in just one day.

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youngreadrshelf
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Mehso-so

Read like fan fiction. It hoped to pinpoint when Dana Scully became a sceptic. But I don't believe that that happens in one moment.
Fifteen-year-old Dana is having trouble fitting in at her new high school after moving from California. Finds out teens are dying from drugs. Dana's having visions. Plus doing yoga and jujitsu. Anyway, she begins researching. She thinks the kids are being murdered. Whole experience makes her want to rely on science.

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youngreadrshelf
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Starting #letterx for #LitsyAtoZ. Sorry it's not very pretty when it's on an old B&W Kindle.

TheBookStacker Are these books good? 7y
youngreadrshelf @TheBookStacker just started so I'll let you know. 7y
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erinreads
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Mehso-so

A huge solid meh from me. This might've been a pan if not for my intense love of The X-Files and Dana Scully. The storyline was horribly uninteresting and I found myself skimming through the second half. I read someone's review on Goodreads where they stated that the Scully in the book was #NotMyScully and I wholeheartedly agree. If you're not a fan of The X-Files, don't bother with this. If you're a fan, proceed with caution. 👽

Karkar I enjoyed it but I think I came at the book from the angle of different from tv show. 7y
erinreads @Karkar That might've been my problem. I loved the Mulder one so much, and I think it's because that teenage Mulder felt so right and familiar. 7y
Karkar @erinreads I have Mulder up next. He was going to be harder for me to go as he was my favorite 7y
readordierachel I've been meaning to read these. It's interesting that the Mulder book was written by a woman and the Scully book by a man. 7y
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erinreads
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What if I just didn't go to work today and instead stayed home in bed, cuddling* with my cat, and reading? Yes? Good? Cool. #kingcyress #catsoflitsy

*existing together about a foot or two away from each other, with minimal petting (that's what she said)

BookishMarginalia Awww! What a beauty! 7y
JessClark78 🐱❤️ 7y
Graciouswarriorprincess Beautiful!😻 7y
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erinreads
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Oh, Scully, you beautiful weirdo. 💕

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erinreads
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Is my bookmark too inappropriate for the train? Probably. At least the lady next to me found it amusing. 😂

ScientistSam Love it! 7y
LeahBergen 😂😂 This gave me a good laugh. 7y
BibliophileMomma I love it!! 7y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love it😂😂 7y
vivastory Love your bookmark! 7y
Karkar OMG. I love that bookmark!! 7y
mjdowens I need that bookmark for motivation 7y
StaceyKondla 😂😂😂Hilarious! 7y
elkeOriginal 🤣👏🤣👏 7y
MyNamesParadise I want that bookmark!! 7y
diovival 😂 7y
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erinreads
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My husband and I's annual X-Files rewatch has begun! I'm nearly done with part 3 in GWTW, so I'll finally be reading the second Origins novel that I've been saving. Perfect timing to go with Season 1 of the show. 👍🏻

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Karkar
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Pickpick

Finished this one tonight too...I love the X-Files and Jonathan Maberry.

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Karkar
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Started this one today... love the X Files 📚📚👽👽

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Craftylikefox
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Pickpick

I feel like the author over described some areas of the book. When I get past that, I did enjoy this. I like the idea of seeing a young Dana Scully. I did get frustrated with her at some points, but that is what a fifteen year old tends to do 😊

StaceyKondla I ❤ that mug! And I enjoyed the book, too, despite wanting to strangle Scully frequently 😊 7y
JessClark78 I love your mug. 😍 7y
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Craftylikefox
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Looking forward to this one! My reading buddy is not impressed.

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Bevin
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Reading with cat

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Sara_Planz
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Pickpick

A fun, creepy, twisty turny adventure starring a young Dana Scully, as we find out how she found an interest in science and medicine, and how she developed her healthy skepticism about all things paranormal. Definitely a great start to what I hope will be a series starring young Mulder and Scully, especially with another season of the X-Files confirmed.

zsuzsanna_reads Looks fun! 7y
erinreads I read the Mulder one awhile ago and haven't yet read this one. Maybe I've been saving it? But now it might be time to read it to celebrate the new season! 🙌🏻 7y
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Sara_Planz
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Next up: How it all began for Scully...

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JPeterson
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Pickpick

Quirky, quick, entertaining read. While it was predictable, and seemed to gloss over a few details, it was a fun to read about what could have been Scully's past. I still believe that this is just one of many versions, and that we will truly never know. 😜👽

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JPeterson
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Changing up the "X" for #LitsyAtoZ challenge. Well, from an X-Files comic to this. ?
Love me some Dana Scully. ❤

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KimmyM
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Mehso-so

Fun. I liked reading about a young Scully, but overall this book was just OK for me.

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mischa
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Mehso-so

Sigh. This was very close to a pan for me. I hated the stereotyping and the big bad was obvious. There were entire chapters that made me bored out of my mind. Dana is what saved it. Even so, she wasn't as well-characterised in this as Mulder was in the other book.

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mischa
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I know indigenous music is technically folk music, but actually referring to it as such seems to me to be very disrespectful. However, I'm not indigenous, so my feelings should not be assumed to be reflective of the community.

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StaceyKondla
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Pickpick

I liked this one, but not as much as the Mulder story by Kami Garcia. I just found Scully to be more frustrating as a teen. Jonathan Maberry did capture her skepticism well, but she kind of came across as more dramatic and it bothered me that she bought in so easily to the new age stuff at first. Still a decent read and fun peek at what part of Scully's formative years may have looked like.

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stargazerblue49
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There are just so many things... I really wanted to like this book, I really did. This was my first experience with Johnathan Mayberry, and I think it will be my last. I felt like the characters were very underdeveloped and the relationships very superficial. Background characters were not there for a purpose, just to be there and fill a quota. The mystery is not all that mysterious and not fully explained in the end. Disappointed. 😐

stargazerblue49 Some other thoughts: the big twist at the end was not that surprising. I thought it was creepy 200 pages before when an older man takes. 15 year old girl into a back room for "astral projection" training. I feel like the daughter of a soldier would know better, even in 1979. Also, the bad guy is an "angel" and there is a suspicious character named Angelo... why is that not obvious to Dana but she is able to figure out so many other things? Ugh 7y
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An auspicious beginning!

monkeygirlsmama I've never read any of the X-Files books, but am a big fan of the tv show. Own the entire series on DVD and need to do a rewatch soon. 7y
WanderingBookaneer @monkeygirlsmama : These will be my first X files books. 7y
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WanderingBookaneer
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Doctor gave me two days off work so I had to buy books.

TheBookAddict 🙌🏽 hope you feel better. 💕 7y
stacybmartin Feel better!! Can't wait to see how you like the X-Files books! 7y
WendyL Seems like a very valid excuse 😜 7y
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Adventures-of-a-French-Reader Books are the best medicine ;) 7y
DeborahSmall Medicinal obviously! 😉📚❤️ 7y
MicheleinPhilly The best prescription! I hope you're doing okay. 7y
DebinHawaii No prescription needed! 👍📚 Hope all is ok and you feel better soon. 💜 7y
Libby1 Oh, George Mitchell. Is that one of his books about his work with the peace process in Northern Ireland? I ran into him at London Heathrow airport on my first visit to Northern Ireland when I was considering a move here from the US. Jet lagged as I was after a trans Atlantic flight I was so very excited to see him. ☮️ 7y
LeahBergen Of course you did! 😀 7y
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stargazerblue49
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Seriously....

WanderingBookaneer This arrived at the bookstore yesterday. 7y
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StaceyKondla
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Started this one this morning - so far so good 😁

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stargazerblue49
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That moment when you're hoping that the author is purposely trying to make it seem obvious so that they can really surprise you in the end...... 😳

TrishTheBibliophile It's the worst. 7y
stargazerblue49 @TrishTheBibliophile I don't think it would be that bad if I wasn't looking forward to this book so much, but man, it really is the worst. 7y
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StaceyKondla
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I had a doctors appointment today and while I was seeing the doctor, my wonderful boyfriend went and picked this up for me!
SQUEEEEEEEE!!!

stacybmartin Oooooh! So jealous! 😍😍😍 7y
Beckys_Books That was nice of him 7y
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ElphaReads
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Onto Scully's story!!!

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erinreads
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WHEN AMAZON LETS YOU DOWN. 😭😭😭

mjdowens How disappointing is that? 7y
silentrequiem I hate when that happens! 7y
erinreads @mjdowens @silentrequiem It's so annoying. ☹️ My account just updated to say the new delivery date is now tomorrow, so at least they're now actually on the way. 7y
silentrequiem @erinreads I once had to call them because I had a new mattress scheduled for delivery for "tomorrow" for three days and it hadn't even shipped. 7y
jmtrivera They are off their game lately. My Christmas gift for my father arrived 2 days after Christmas, but until 11 PM on Christmas Eve, it was scheduled to arrive "by 8 PM!" Hopefully they'll return to normal soon! 7y
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Sara_Planz
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My son is the bestest. He's stationed in San Diego with the Navy and I asked him to go to Mysterious Galaxy to get signed copies for me. Just costing me dinner for him and his girlfriend tonight. I think that's a fair trade! #xfiles

Alfoster Totally fair!😝 7y
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Erika13137
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Pickpick

Juno and I stayed up late to finish this one. Not the greatest YA read but I love the X-files characters so much I was excited to spend time with them again. Can't wait to read Mulder's story. #xfiles