Review: One of the better reads of the year...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2013
Unlike some negative reviews, I found the book exceptionally engaging and very creative.  As a first book Mr. Blink, I hope to see more.  I also will not go on and on with spoiler alerts and details that I thought made it such an excellent read.  You have to take the chance to read it to get that information.The creative energy that all of the story posses makes for an almost can't put it down read, and the motivation of the aliens was most intriguing - and plausible.  Far more interesting then the time worn 'need new planet' sop that many authors employ.  The characters, while not deeply engaging nor complex, were refreshingly interesting and uncluttered.  Frankly, it was nice to read a book where the main characters don't need major amounts of psycho-therapy or Prozac.Plot development was smooth, enjoyable, and kept you reading from chapter to chapter.  The threads that ran through the book tied up nicely, and simultaneous subplots kept the action going.  And as a reader, it kpet me interested and engaged.My only criticism is the picture for the cover art - really?  It rather put my off a little as it does not reflect the professionalism and quality of the text.