Review: "WhiteSpace"... A great start for a new sci-fi horror series from Platt and Wright
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2012
"WhiteSpace": Episode 1, is the first installment of a new serialized Sci-fi horror thriller from co-authors Sean Platt and David Wright. This Kindle e-book was a 235 Kb download and was priced at $0.99 at the time of writing this review.Please Note: I received an advanced copy of this work from the authors in exchange for an honest review.In addition to the main story (which takes up approximately 58% of the download) the authors have included as bonus reading material...1.) a sneak preview of "Yesterday's Gone" first episode in Season Three.2.) the first two chapters of "ForNevermore": Episode 13.) the first chapter of "Yesterday's Gone": Episode 1 of Season One<spoilers>On a morning in a school on Hamilton's Island, Washington, all semblance of normality is shattered when a quiet, unassuming school teacher is noted to be acting rather strangely... this is just before he writes the number "eleven" on the blackboard and then proceeds to pull out a gun and kill 4 of his students (seriously wounding a fifth), before turning the gun on himself.It's shortly after this tragedy that members of the town and grieving relatives start to notice other things that seem peculiar... welcome to the beginning of "WhiteSpace".<end spoilers>Some thoughts on "WhiteSpace: Episode 1"...1.) I had real concerns for the first chapter in this book as it seemed  to start out with a definitive Young Adult storyline. Also, the opening segment of Jon Conway's introduction to the book was not exactly reassuring as it seemed positively benign and uninspiring.However these two areas of concern were quickly dispelled when more of the connecting story was revealed.2.) I thought as a whole, the there seemed to be a slightly slower approach to the tale, allowing for more insight and character development... overall, making the early part of this story seem more polished and professional. Much the same approach as the start of the Yesterday's Gone series.3.) I thought the action vs. drama ratio was done with a little more emphasis on the drama aspect... a good thing for a first book as it as it promises more depth than just shock after shock after shock.4.) the gradual introduction of several unexpected factors thrown in towards the end was perfectly placed to give readers the surprise kick they knew was coming... and at the same time making them want to read the next installment.5.) well written, with the same consistency toward pace and timing found in all the other novels written by these authors.Conclusion:An new sci-fi horror series from Platt and Wright, full of intrigue and myriad interesting possibilities.5 StarsRay Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com