Review: Great Fantasy and Science Fiction novel!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 27, 2012
Let me preface my review by letting you know that the author, LaMonte M. Fowler, graciously provided me with a kindle copy of this book in return for a review.  Thank you so much Mr. Fowler!With "Watchers of the UR: Cradle", Mr. Fowler has taken the much written about clashes of good vs. evil and angels and demons and opened our eyes to the reality of those fights from a new perspective.  It boldly addresses the age-old questions of where we as humans/mankind fit into our universe and how we can use our expertise to reach beyond our world.  This novel showcases mankind's strengths and weaknesses, our triumphs and failures and how our resolve and decisions endure then mold our universe and our destinies.  It's an extraordinary combination of emotions and a roller coaster ride right from the beginning."Cradle" delves into the evolution of man and Heaven and Hell in a very well thought out and researched storyline.  It introduces us to how mankind came to be, how we advanced as a species and the mistakes and successes we made to form the universe at it stands in this book.  It challenges the very essence of mankind's character.I found it refreshing that one minute you were on Earth, the next on Jupiter or Mars then suddenly under a frozen crust looking at alien sea creatures from a submarine!  So many new concepts to contemplate, it really left me searching for answers and embracing the premise of the book.The characters are very complex, well planned out and each possessive of a deep history.  There were quite a few characters, which was a bit confusing at times, but their goals are described well and their destinies questionable which leaves you guessing.  In the end, it all comes together and you will see how the relationships between characters intertwined and how it sets things up for a second installment.This was my first science fiction book, and I'll admit, I don't think it's my favorite genre-thus the reasoning behind my lower rating.  However, this book is everything a Sci Fi should be and the premise behind this book is what held my interest.  There were a lot of battles both in space as well as between individuals and their emotions.  The story will touch you on many different levels and leaves no question as to why it is both science fiction and fantasy expertly weaved into one.As a first installment to the series, this book delivers all it promises and more.  If you like a good, fast-paced science fiction novel, I highly recommend this one!-Just My Opinion  books.mommysopinion.com  facebook.com/JustmyopinionNH  @JustmyopinionNH