Review: The Foolish and the Weak
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 19, 2012
I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review. This is the first in a new series, The Age of Restoration. It is well written science fiction combined with mystery, intrigue, politics, and religion. I enjoyed the compelling characters and nonstop action. The prologue introduces us to Paciencia, a young woman living in a place few know about, a secret place with tremendous supernatural powers and technology. She has a vision of someone needing her help because of great danger. We then meet another young woman in Washington, DC.  Paz is the 19 year old daughter of the recently elected senator from Texas and a mysterious, charismatic mother. Because of a kidnapping attempt by unknown forces, Paz's family goes on the run. They are especially fearful of the father's twin brother, a power hungry senator from Virginia. Paz begins to feel radical physical, emotional and spiritual changes as she and her family move from one supposedly safe place to another. When Paz is knocked unconscious by someone wishing her harm, Paciencia comes back into the plot to help Paz learn about the time that will come when she will be able to manifest her special powers and gifts for the good, an age of restoration when those in power reject a self serving agenda and work toward the restoration of sanity.This is a fine read with frequent references to the times that we are living in now. The recalcitrant republicans, stalled legislation, the debt ceiling, universal health care and even Libya are in the mix.