Review: Smashing Excellent Sci-Fi Series - Best on the Market
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2014
While this is the fifth novel, this is actually part two in the most technically exciting, science fiction series on the market. Jumping right back into the story directly after the fourth book, we find James and the A.I. making plans for the TransHuman computer powered by a black hole. The android fleet is in a swarm out in space, looking for opportunities to destroy the mainframe. Aldous is up to no good - and he kickstarts his hijinx by having Oldtimer tell James about the Planck platform, and then Oldtimer makes a jump back to world 332 on the platform with Rich and Djanet, where they left some technology behind years ago.So, what exactly did occur after they left? The answer to that question, along with a huge dose of betrayal, and some good old fashioned storytelling, brings us InHuman. There are many story arcs here, they intersect and move away, then intersect again. The plot lines are so squiggly, you will never be able to guess what will happen next. Not only do we have some of the best science fiction since Robert Heinlein, but we also have all the human questions that Heinlein was famous for.David Simpson has proven not only does he have the chops to continue a masterclass series, but he can still keep me guessing book after book. My assumptions about this book were completely off the mark. Simpson sacrificed a major character, ( even though he may have a way to resurrect them ), and in fact sacrificed quite a lot. The characters we knew from the other books are all here, and we add Colonel Paine to the mix to heat things up. We also get Alexander Pope, which was a kick in the pants. The story is a mix of technology, assassination attempts, adventures, kidnapping, betrayal, treason, fighting for survival, and saving loved ones. I was shocked at the ending. The ramifications of the title made sense in light of the battle royale and the final message from TransHuman. It's funny, but that is not what I thought it would mean.The next book has some big shoes to fill, and I cannot wait to read it. David, after sleeping, please write quickly. This series is so incredible, I recommend it highly to anyone who likes technology, or science fiction. Buy all five books and read them in order. You won't find better. 5 stars.The author provided me a copy of the ARC for my honest opinion.