Review: I'm ready for the next one!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2013
I started reading Immaterial Evidence on the metro.  A train trip that usually takes way too long was way too short.  I couldn't wait to get home so I could finish reading it.  Why?Because Charlie Madison is that kind of hero. He's brave, he's smart, he's bumbling, he's good-hearted, he's loyal.My favorite part? Charlie's relationships with the other characters in the book. From the super intelligent Wanda, his personal assistant, to a hard-as-nails federal agent, to Frank, his robot protector, Charlie Madison makes an emotional connection with each person he meets. He'd never admit it, but he's huge on heart.  And that's why I connect with him.Then there's the mystery.  An unknown thief is entering buildings, invisibly. He's able to carry out his loot and his victims, invisibly. You will never believe who this bad guy is, or why he has super powers.  The mystery is intriguing, original, and when you get to the end, very satisfying.It's a detective novel, it's a science fiction novel, it's a speculative fiction novel.  But it's even more than that. It's a character driven story set within a world on the cusp of rapid change.  A world you discover through bits of history, through the introduction of new characters, and through the psyche of Charlie Madison.  By the end of this book, you'll be able to envision this world just as easily as you envision the characters.The copy reads, "Charlie Madison must rely on his wits."  But I think the author got his copy wrong; I say Charlie Madison had to follow his heart.