Review: Another brilliant addition to the series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2014
Those who, like me, have read Patrick Hatt's previous books in the series pretty much expects more of the same excitement and thrill. In `A Not so Barren World', just when you think the story could get more interesting, the author exceeds your expectations and drops your jaws--indeed, this new book offers more of the awesome things you've grown to love in the series.It's Jack and Emily again, and this time, they're out on a new adventure, which mainly rests on their one single goal: to return home. But like in previous books, "returning home" is unthinkably so difficult--if seizing the right opportunity to get into Earth's time fraction is hard enough, then the different monsters, political intrigues, the plottings and machinations of various villains thrown into Jack's way make the effort more hellacious--but fun to read! The fascinating thing about this series is how the author deftly manages to shift in between worlds and realities, between science fiction, myths, and fantasy. If you've enjoyed reading how Jack and Emily dodge projectiles from errant knights, dragons, gods and what-have-you, then probably it's fair to say they are meeting the ultimate villain this time: no other than Lucifer himself.So far, the story has built up beautifully for this final confrontation: a battle with the Lord of Hell himself. How Jack and Emily manages to do it depends on the various friends they have earned along the way--because at this point in the tale, there are many--and how they will use all their wit and cunning and the sincerest desire to return home for their son just to defeat the ultimate enemy.Overall, `A Not So barren World' is a gripping tale that readers of all ages will enjoy. It's not only for kids--I'm in my thirties and, heck, I enjoyed this since the first book. As I said in the previous books: get a copy! Or better, read the sample chapters and see what I speak of! Another five-star home-run for author Patrick Hatt for this one.