Review: Nice mix of fantasy and science
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2010
I met Stephen Prosapio in a [...] writing contest and loved his entry, Dream War. But I always wondered how the different pieces would end up fitting together... a helicopter rescue,  secrets stolen from dreams by CIA spies, a man and a woman vacationing in Italy, and bubbles of nightmares falling from the sky... Well, now I know, and the result was well worth waiting for.Long after the CIA have dropped their dream science program, Lopez continues to fight the creatures of the night. Meanwhile Drew and Nadia find a curious medallion in their luggage. And scientists check the seismic monitors on Vesuvius. Add in a fascinating priest and repeated calls to save the little girl, and you have the setting for a wild and curious ride.The author weaves a clever web. Fascinating science combines with the fluidity of dreams. Foreshadowing, though sometimes frustrating, conveys very well that dream-like falling into the well of despair. Prayer and study might help. Prophesy and history might offer a key. And a little girl might lead them.Tension builds as the enemy closes in and his powers grow strong. If you've ever had nightmares, be sure they're here, and be sure you need to fight them, or fight the beasts. With interwoven faith, mythology, history and pure imagination, this story's an adventure that's going to haunt my dreams. It's cleverly plotted, intriguingly told, and a really fun read.