Review: Upping the Ante in a Fast-paced, Gripping Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
The synopsis of this book, as well as the author's choice of a dystopian setting, had me very intrigued from the start. And while this is a short story (I finished it in one very enjoyable sitting), it has a genuine dynamic to it that suits the characters and plot-line.At the start, I found the central character of Linc Freemore likable in the "underdog" sense, with his complex background and POV within this bleak world. As the story progresses and Linc is served up with "the day from Hell", I found no problem with barracking for the good guys to endure and survive (and there are some VERY bad guys in this tale, indeed).No spoilers, but let's just say this tale fits its dark and "post-apocalyptic" dread-filled genre, with no promises for a neatly tied off, or happy ending. Pared back and direct, it builds tension without any detraction by "filler" or "fluff". Brait lets the storyline flow and the reader with it.A great short, action and fast-paced book to put on your "next-to-read" lists.