Review: Great read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 10, 2013
The conclusion I'm left with at the end of this great sci-fi novel is there's no place like home - even if home is a planet in another galaxy. But let me begin at the beginning when seven-year-old Justin Spencer sneaks out on the balcony roof one night to see if he can catch a glimpse of Sputnik, the first satellite ever launched. What Justin sees instead is the crash of a UFO in the woods near his house.This story reminded me a lot of the famous reports of the crash of an unidentified flying object on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Many believe the craft was found and its occupants captured, which is what happens in this story spanning the years of the Cold War. It's a well thought out novel with interjections of history that add an interesting twist. Both the human and alien characters are engaging and the conflict between warring earthly and alien factions had me on the edge of my seat at times.The editing wasn't flawless, as another reviewer commented, but I think given the quality of the story, it's hardly worth mentioning. Grave Is The Day is a very good read. I recommended it to a friend who downloaded it last night. If you're looking for a captivating sci-fi novel, I recommend you get it too.