Review: I am becoming a big fan of this author.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2014
Having recently finished "The Stone Man" I was very curious to see how this novella turned out. It is fantastic! It doesn't take too long to read, but once more with Mr. Smitherd's stories, I found myself wishing I could read faster because I could not wait to see what happened next.The concept of the story is intriguing and original, but it is the execution that makes it work. The author builds tension with every page. The characters are all well thought out and developed, and the story comes to a satisfying (though frightening) conclusion. On it's face, it is science fiction, but the heart of the story is suspense, with a tinge of horror. Much like "The Stone Man," the horror is not gore, but a kind of psychological terror that the characters must endure.Once I finished this story, I felt both unsettled and satisfied. It is a great author who can provide both to the reader.