Review: carved in memory
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 8, 2012
I got this short as I enjoyed another by this same author recently. This one is another example of the author's talent related to details that provide fairly good imagery, a good use of plausible and fitting dialogue, character fleshing done well in space allotted and believable plot devices that showed a cohesive story arc planned.  As this is a prequel type, I can only verify promise shows related to story arc planning with foundation presented.Reading this, many will be compelled to start the series by trying the Artic Wargames this is preview for.  I prefer stand alone tales (even in shorts and prequels) and this one ends on a holding breath cliffhanger wherein one gets a glimpse of what lies in full.  I did not reduce any stars for such and most will not be bothered by ending as they will finish the story when they get the full.In this short we are introduced to our protag (hero or main character) at time he is captive within a terrorist camp.  He is Canadian Intelligence on a hostage recovery mission at time of his capture.  This is his first person narrative relating his experiences while in terrorist hold.  His voice (dialogue and thoughts) come across as very realistic and apt within scenes.  His goal is to continue mission of hostage rescue (he has no clue due to captivity) if necessary by obtaining his own freedom by force or by finesse.It is well told and a good advert for the novel.Christine