from the author…“It’s my high school memoir in science fiction form”

It All Started with….

Book cover for 'The Alien Ring' by Robert Zogby, featuring an illustration of two glowing rings with alien symbols.
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Content Description

Rob is an unusual high school senior. He doesn’t waste his talents on video games all day after school. He isn’t a great athlete, nor is he interested in making TikTok videos. He doesn’t even experiment with vaping, drugs, or alcohol. He is simply a young man coping with ADHD and anxiety, along with insecurities caused by his verbally abusive mother.

The trials, tribulations, and complexities of being a teenager are intensified when he unintentionally discovers an extraterrestrial ring and its power.  Now, besides worrying about college, dating, and his studies, he realizes that with his new abilities, he can create change in his divided world and, along the way, finds the importance of strong morals, values, and the meaning of true love.

Parents' Guide to The Alien Ring

Safe for school libraries, middle school advanced readers, high school students, and adults.

  • No nudity; no sex; just kissing and implied references

  • Some blood; one gun scene; some verbal, physical, and emotional abuse

  • Average amount of profanity or vulgar language

  • No alcohol, drugs, or smoking

  • Mildly frightening and intense scenes

Reviews of The Alien Ring

Image of four interwoven rings with inscriptions in a foreign script or code, each ring in different shades of brown, tan, and gray.
Book review paragraph about 'The Alien Ring' by Robert Zogby, discussing themes and its appeal for science fiction readers.
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Screenshot of a book review about 'The Alien Ring' by Robert Zogby, discussing themes of adolescence, resilience, ethical dilemmas, and self-acceptance.
Book review for 'The Alien Ring', a sci-fi novel, rated five stars, reviewed on October 9, 2023.