Review: A delightful space murder mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2011
Space Turbulence, the first volume of the ten-part Kolian Chronicles, is a thrilling murder-mystery that takes place on board the trading ship The Freedom of Spirit. The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey where we encounter unusual and delightful characters that bring the story to life.The glue that holds the book together is the insatiable dynamic between the womaniser Hammer Merhan and the wronged queen Mysior. Their chemistry is nothing short of electric; the author writes these characters so well that we are just as interested in seeing how their relationship unfolds as we are in uncovering the identity of the murderer.The novel's greatest strength is the sparkling dialogue that the various characters share. It is clear that the author has gone to great lengths to create distinctive, visceral personalities; they are at their best when they are bantering with each other in the author's inimitable style.Excitingly, there is great scope for future novels in the Kolian Chronicles - I cannot wait to see the Mehran family's journey unfold. A must read for science fiction fans.