Review: Riveting science fiction/political thriller
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
With “Destiny: Illusions: The Crime of Our Ancestors,” Daniel Rafferty has fired the first salvo in what promises to be an epic series of sci fi novels that mix interstellar battles with political quandaries that are pertinent to our own lives in the present. The book is a fascinating read, even though it has its grammatical flaws (more on that later).“Destiny” begins with a prelude that describes ancient civilizations from across the galaxy from Earth, and the circumstances that cause these civilizations to draw closer to Earth and, eventually, come into contact with humans. The characters are well-developed, whether they are human or non-human characters, and the plot moves steadily towards the showdown between humans and Peridians.While the novel is quite fun to read, there are some quirks that are a bit troublesome. The author is inconsistent with comma usage, which sometimes makes the intent of sentences difficult to decipher at first glance. Secondly, there is perhaps a bit too much similarity between the Peridians and Vulcans, from Star Trek fame.Even with those quirks, though, I’d strongly recommend the book to anybody who is a fan of the sci fi genre. In fact, I would even recommend this book to someone who normally does not read science fiction, but is interested in political intrigue, because the novel carries political intrigue throughout the pages and the plot is very relatable to contemporary problems here on Earth.