Review: Interesting storyline
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2013
Time Riders has a very interesting storyline for a book that was originally published in 2001 under the author's other pseudonym, Rickey Mallory.Dr Kristen Skipworth would be considered a strong empath, so strong that she has a hard time being around anybody because of their emotions. Until two years ago she had her twin brother Skipper, to keep her grounded. Once he died, she's floated along in her own little shell through her daily routine until she meets her new 'stray', Rider Savage.Rider is a TAIINC (pronounced tank) sent back from 500 years in the future. He's conditioned to want to destroy the progenitor/creator of the Deviants in his future time. He's so focused on this mission, and so very set that the Deviant's creator MUST die, that it's overwhelming any other pieces of his character.The story has some really good elements, if it had been allowed to fully develop. It seemed like it was very rushed due to the almost overwhelming internal dialogue that the characters were presenting. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with the characters very well because of this, and also the way they were portrayed.Through almost 3/4ths of the book, Rider hates Kristen, almost viciously hates her. He's violent towards her, and uncaring of her feelings and well-being, as well. While he never truly hurts her, that's not an element that works for me, at all. That Kristen doesn't fight more to get away from him, really bothered me as well. I'm used to very strong female characters that stand up for themselves, and even when weak will still fight back until there is absolutely no fight left in them.That's not to say this book won't work very well for others, though. As I stated, there were some really good elements to the story. Others will like tortured hero, Rider, and sweet, sees the best in everyone, Kristen. It is a solid story that many will enjoy, but for this reviewer didn't click. ~ Reviewed by Chris