Review: Solid writing; fun read; a little bit Harry Potter meets Twilight
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 15, 2013
In Zero Sight, Mr. Shier tells the story of Dieter Resnick, a high school student who discovered long ago that he had a special ability to see lines of movement before they happen.  When his life is threatened, he finds out that he can do a lot more than that.Why to buy this book: It's a good read and well-written.  Usually, I have nitpicky things to say about the style, but only one minor issue stood out in this book.  I read it straight through in a couple of days and didn't want to put it down.  It's also a good value at $4.  Despite plot elements that seem at times reminiscent of a couple of well-known series, it's a unique, character-driven story, and I liked the characters.Why not to buy the book: At times, it feels like it's part Harry Potter and part Twilight, and, despite the strength of the story, that feeling still seeped through.  The only minor quibble I have is that the tone of the book changed quite a bit from how it started.Bottom Line: It's a solid, fun read that I recommend you check out.  I don't usually read urban fantasy, but, after this experience, I may check out more of it.  However, Zero Sight didn't have that indefinable "special" quality that would elevate it to my favorite list.  Overall, I give it a solid 4 stars.