Review: An early work by a master
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
This is an early work of David Wailing's The book is fairly hardcore science fiction and is set in a lunar mining colony. Joel and Reese have an intense hatred of one another and would happily battle to the death.I found all the testosterone fuelled fighting a bit teenage-rivalry for my taste but I was fascinated by the imagined technology in the lunar colony, and particularly the range and use of recreational drugs available. During three year stints on the moon, time is going to hang heavy! I also enjoyed the society and its hierarchy and the difference between the living conditions of the workers and the Exex. The ending is a revelation!It's obvious from the writing that this is an apprentice piece from an author who now has an enviable mastery of his craft. A thrilling story and a definite `must read' for either sci-fi or Wailing fans.