Review: SyFy Channel, option this novel ASAP!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2014
Author Ryan Henry seems to have a thing for the anti-hero.  In his book Omega Zero, he introduced us to Trent Hazen, a former Marine whose drug dealing days are left behind when a pandemic outbreak forces him to run for his life.  Initially, you really don't feel sorry for this guy who has chosen to live a life of crime where more options are available.  But, having billions of people succumb to a deadly disease has a way of changing people.  And, you see Trent grow into someone we can admire and respect.Betrayal on Triton has a different sort of anti-hero.  Within the first few pages of the book, you'll find that you actually like Ethan Riley.  His demeanor is laidback.  You sense that he's a badass, but he's not arrogant enough to boast about it.  Instead, he's a straight guy who's to the point.  Oh, and he's a space pirate.  Who doesn't love pirates?Ethan's latest act of piracy is against the major space corporation Lunaris.  He's been hired to destroy assets in a behind-the-scenes war between the big dogs.  It turns out to be a trap.  He's captured by Lunaris, and charged with a laundry list of offenses.  But, the space gods decide to give Ethan a second chance at being a law abiding citizen.  He's offered a chance at redemption if he pulls off one final terrorist act.  Only a fool would say no.  And, Ethan Riley is no fool.With a team of mutually bound convicts, Ethan heads deep into the solar system to earn his freedom.  But, will the actual cost be too much for him and his team to handle?As with Omega Zero, author Ryan Henry wastes no time in getting into the action.  The plot flows smoothly from beginning to end.  I'm always impressed by science fiction writers, and their vision of the distant future.  I found that Mr. Henry's was very realistic in that Earthlings had developed technology advanced enough for local space exploration, but had not yet developed the ability for Star Trek type hyper-speed travel.  So, you'll find no alien species here, but just an interstellar displaced society that could develop from dystopia on Earth.  Mr. Henry's handling of dialogue has definitely improved, and Ethan's wit and sarcasm was very entertaining.Overall, this was a fantastic book that I wouldn't be surprised to see as a TV movie on the SyFy channel.  It is a must-read if you are a fan of the genre.