Review: Captain Kirk Fans Buckle Up, It's Going Too Be, Beyond a Bumpy Ride
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
Okay out of the gate I want to say this is hard core Sci Fi. As the genre was intended to be, no Casper milk toast here I promise. There is adult language and, situations as well this is an adult book with adult story line etc. It is a well written adult Sci Fi but not appropriate for teens. But, it is however perfect for a Sci FI junky who has been jonesing for a new book series.There is nothing better than finishing a stellar science fiction novel knowing that it is only the first in a series. Some of the greatest minds in sci-fi have used the series format to create complex and thrilling universes for their story characters to exist in. While other authors, have created dystopian (and utopian) future environments on earth with varying results.This is a bit of a combo sort of book, like super sizing your McDonald's order you get a whole lot a bang for your buck. This is set in the far future and focuses heavily on plot and story development, giving a much lesser role to technical detail. However it clearly avoids the label of what would be considered soft science fiction often described as "space opera".It actually reminds me of a series that was started in the 80s with a small novel named "Ender's Game." It was later expanded in to a full sized novel of the same name by the author now the series consists of nine novels. This book is much like that one with respect to its assets. With characters that are very well fleshed out with a story that has enough angst to give it the required bit of emotion.Sorry, but I happen to like to know what the characters are feeling. Call me a girl but I need to know and this author tells you, so thanks for that. That was to be frank is a happy surprise in a genre that by its very nature. The authors focus on special effects versus emotion and internal character development is prevalent. I'm a girl who likes some pathos and humor in her dialogue. I'm happy to state delivered by author Daniel Betts.Jason and Aria the principle characters have a long and troubled history of sharing tragedy. The development of this relationship allows the author to bring a little softness, to the story line. Hence he pulls in some interesting perspective of the characters conscious and sub conscious mind. I think the real message here is that Daniel Betts has managed to write a new and original storyline.In a genre that can become a canned imitation of some of the greats. He succeeds and that is why I am giving this book five stars. I will be reading the series as it becomes available. Get busy Mr.Betts times a wasting.