Review: Great Story and Well Written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
I normally don't like books that only tell part of a story, relying on higher-priced sequels to further the tale.  George doesn't complete the full story. But he has managed to take his concept and weave together a well-written book that manages to create a believable universe and a self-contained story worthy of the title "novel."  This book is truly "unique."He has a range of well-developed characters.  Interestingly, he introduces them as the well-developed plot moves smoothly along.  I never had to "go back" to find out who a character was, even though he presents many in this book.  To his credit, even though there are many characters in his book, he develops each to the point of the reader caring about each of them.  WELL DONE!His scenario, although far from unique, presents a comet hurling towards earth on an intercept course, with only a few years in which to avert the extinction of the human race.  The President of the United States learns of the on-coming catastrophe and takes steps to avert the disaster and,for a Plan B, build a space station as a Noah's Arc for preserving the human species.  Other people are brought in to make both plans a reality.  This self-contained installment tells the story of the concept and building phases of the space station and the attempt to divert the coming comet.Even though I have to wait until George's next installment (Please, Mr. George, stay healthy - at least until you complete this series), to learn of humanity's fate, I look forward to the next novels in the series with anticipation.  And very little angst.Highly recommended.