I highly recommend "The Impact Series" by CK Westbrook. Each book in the series is “A good story, well told.” CK is a good and interesting writer with character definition and development, imagination, and a great grasp of current social and political issues—all in all, an outstanding and unique three-volume trilogy.        

 - Jack B. Rochester, published author, and founder of The Fictional Cafe 

I found “The Impact Series” to be excellent, superb, spell-bounding, and hard to put down. It includes very important and very clear messages regarding problems facing society, specifically, gun violence, pollution on Earth and in space, the Kessler syndrome, and sexism and racism. I like how CK Westbrook addresses the psychological impacts of these serious problems, as well as intertwining concepts like truth, apathy, blame, compassion, and responsibility throughout the stories.

 -  Dr. Karyne Messina, Psychologist & Psychoanalyst, Johns Hopkins Medicine, published author, Podcast Host, New Books Network, “New Books in Psychology” “The Psychology of Climate Change"

The relationship that the human species has with this planet is critical for its survival. However, things have not been good for a long time. The “Impact Series” shows that CK Westbrook has thought hard and deeply about the impact of humans on Earth and beyond and managed to package many issues in a gripping series of three books. As a DC resident, the local color added an additional little kick for me. I am not typically a fan of science fiction, but I found the ideas presented in the series very original, and the writing breezy, and I highly recommend the series as a great end-of-the-summer read. - RM Pfeiffer

The Shooting is the first book in The Impact Series by CK Westbrook. The world is still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic when another shocking catastrophe afflicts the planet. Within a span of 15 minutes, millions of gun owners across the globe unexpectedly shoot themselves dead. Kate Stellute is an employee at Space Force, finding it difficult to cope with the loss of people around her. During a run, Kate comes across a mysterious being calling itself Rex, who tells her to warn her leaders that more violence will follow until they take steps to clean up the pollution surrounding the planet. With a NASA biophysicist named Dr. Sinclair Jones, Kate warns her superiors, only to find herself becoming a person of interest in the eyes of federal agencies. Will she be able to save the world?

CK Westbrook delivers a nail-biting thriller as the first installment of what promises to be an enthralling sci-fi series. Filled with suspense, mystery, and intrigue, The Shooting is the kind of sci-fi thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. The plot is full of surprises, and you're never quite sure what's going to happen next. The book ends on a cliffhanger which I assume will be resolved in the sequel. Westbrook incorporates some relevant social issues into the narrative, such as environmental negligence and conspiracy theories that distract the general populace from the urgent problems of current times. I think sci-fi readers will find a lot to love in The Shooting. - Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

If there was a score higher than five, 1 would it give it 100. The author managed to tell very real stories of environmental harm we are doing to our planet, while also giving us reasons for hope. Perhaps one person (or a team of caring people) can truly help us change our ways. I would sign the pledge, in order to be held accountable & lead by example. There's much beauty worth saving on our planet. I surely hope it will not take an alien to make us realize we are worth saving. - Diana Umpierre (Starry Firefly)

Reviews on Amazon - Amazon.com: The Shooting (Impact): 9781644504970: Westbrook, Ck: Books

Amazon.com: The Collision (Impact): 9781644506226: Westbrook, Ck: Books

Amazon.com: The Judgment (Impact): 9781644507124: Westbrook, Ck: Books

Reviews on Goodreads - The Shooting (The Impact Series Book 1) by CK Westbrook | Goodreads

The Collision by CK Westbrook | Goodreads

The Judgment (The Impact Series Book 3) by CK Westbrook | Goodreads