by Bryan Asher

A Science Fiction, 2021 by Intercont Press, 273 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

There are a lot of characters to track at first. They’re introduced quickly and you don’t immediately see their connections so it takes a beat. That’s not unusual and isn’t a deal breaker for most readers, just noting.
Some of the text falls a little flat with repeated descriptors or words. Also, many of the characters speak with similar dialogue.
The ending felt rushed. After the build up we got for this journey, a little more time on the solution would’ve been nice.

Excellent start. When you’re dealing with heavy science fiction you have to walk a fine line between bringing people into the world immediately and not giving them too much to learn too quickly. This one does a remarkable job of that! It’s a beautiful balance. Also, starting with a villain … INSTANT high stakes.
The world building is well done. The technology is futuristic but still understandable. Plus the addition of the images really helps bring everything together in a cool way.
The characters are great. From the main team to the villain and even including the side characters from present AND past, everyone has clear goals and furthers the story in some way.

Futuristic Scifi fans, this one packs a lot of great world building into its short length, making it a good recommendation for fans of the genre!