Review: Brandt Legg’s “Inner Movement” Trilogy is an Excellent Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
Book 1 Outview- A great fantasy thriller with a deeper magical meaning. I was hooked from the first page. After just reading a few pages, I recognized that Brandt Legg is an incredible writer. This isn't just hype, this is for real. This guy has a gift for creating a magical tale deep with meaning while being entertaining. The plot, character development, the pace, the emotion, all show signs of a great writer along the lines of the best out there today.Outview is an engrossing tale that pulls you in from the start with Nate having these visions of dying over and over again by every conceivable manner. Adding to this twist is the mysterious death of his father and the dysfunctional relationship with his mother. Then there is the brother who is committed to an institution. Nate does have friends in Kyle and his cousin, Linh. This is the foundation of the journey they are thrust into.There are CL Lewis-esque qualities within this tale with the deeper meaning and layering of esoteric and magical themes. Throughout the story, the references are remarkable in showing a side of reality that has long been debated. I love the past lives/reincarnation, astral travels, and other topics that some would consider new age. However, Brandt Legg incorporates these points into the story to bring about awareness and raises questions that are philosophical in nature that almost reads as a parable at times in bestowing wisdom. Very well done.This book will appeal to readers at all levels. A great read for teenagers as well as adults. But this is especially a great read for those with some working knowledge of new age thought. Just like the writing of C. L. Lewis, there is something for everyone here, it is up to you how far you want to go down the rabbit hole. This is what a fantasy novel should be like. This book is that good and one that I can highly recommend.Book 2 Outin- This is the second book in the Inner Movement trilogy by Brandt Legg and after reading the first book, I was excited to dive into this one. What I enjoy about the works of Brandt Legg is the multi-layering that is throughout his books. Having studied physics and quantum mechanics, I recognized so many aspects of the subject which only added to the entertainment value. I can only imagine someone like Michio Kaku, a leading theoretical physicist and considered to be the father of string theory, reading this book with a smile seeing how the principles of String Theory are woven throughout the storyline. Some of the aspects of the time travel in the book remind me of some of Brian Greene's, (another leading theoretical physicist,) work. However you don't need a PHD to enjoy this series. But if you do, it only makes the trip down the rabbit hole even more exhilarating.With this installment, we go along with Nate and his friends on his journey in trying to learn what it is that he must know while trying to stay alive and away from a rouge government agency. Fast pace with lots of action with several "nip of time" escapes to keep you turning the pages. A very fascinating story that is hypnotic as it holds your attention with utter abandonment to everything else, leaving you wondering if Nate will survive the chaos and have the mysteries revealed, either in this time or in an alternate universe.Brandt Legg is an incredible author with a deep knowledge of life, science, philosophy, and an imagination that is beyond compare. His works are a welcomed relief from the drudgery and doldrums of life. Take a break and be entertained for a while and even pick up a few jewels of knowledge along the way. Brandt Legg's Inner Movement is quality reading.Book 3 Outmove- With this being the third book in the “The Inner Movement” series Brandt Legg delivers an Epic ending to an incredible ride. The book picks up with Nate Ryder’s journey to understanding and for the salvation of humanity against evil forces out to destroy and imprisoned society. This tale takes the reader down the rabbit hole at warp speed. It is hard not to become enthralled with the action, which has increased dramatically over the other two books.Brandt Legg’s trilogy is has a metaphysical spiritualness to it invoking the gambit of emotions along the way. Along with this spiritualness, you are offered parallel dimensions, alterative universes, time travel, quantum physics, ascended masters, introspective look in eastern thought, and most of all, the coming of age; an enlightenment. It is almost allegorical if not philosophical when you contemplate the story, as to what exactly is transpiring and what the implied hidden meaning could be. I love a story that makes you think.I have a feeling that everyone who reads this will take away something different. Depending on how open minded you are and how versed you are into metaphysical thought; you might experience what Brandt Legg as masterfully not written. Yes, I know, that seems a bit paradoxical, but there are layers within the books that do exist. Whether this is intentional or not, Brandt Legg has imprinted within the pages, a deeper sense of mystical knowledge that brings about an introspective nature to the reader.The book, within the context of fiction asks some simple yet profound questions, such as this example,“Do you fear death?”“No.”“No?”“I’ve died too many times, lost too many loved ones . . . seen dimensions, past and future times, and beyond . . . No, I don’t fear death.”Brandt Legg’s “Inner Movement” trilogy is an excellent series, worthy of more study.