Praise
"Engaging" is often a word used to describe thrillers, but often as a reader I feel cheated by the word. H.A. Raynes is a rare writer who writes with great intention specifically so that the interactions you're reading are life-like. You think you know someone, and then suddenly, poof, a small mark in their character which was easily read over a chapter ago, suddenly becomes your main focal point (true engagement).
I'm not going to ruin the plot because that's not exactly a "cool thing" to do, but I will say that if you like books such as "Children of Men","Hunger Games"... really any kind of futuristic dystopia, you'll greatly enjoy this work, but be (delightfully) warned that it stand on it's own legs in the genre.
I sincerely hope that there are talks for a second book, because this one left me salivating for more.
This book kept me turning pages faster than I have in a while! Great characters ... and they turn from good to bad in a blink, never really knowing who to trust until the end. If you love politics and religion, you will devour this book. If, like me, you despise talking about politics and religion, you will DEVOUR this book. It's INCREDIBLE how close the plot mimics what is going on in the world today with politics and betrayal and terrorism. H.A. Raynes adds just the right amount of science fiction to keep it grounded as a plot that could actually happen in 2032, which really makes you think. Can't wait for the sequel ... and the movie!
Author H.A. Raynes creates a near futuristic world that is not only plausible, you can feel, hear and taste. It is a masterful web of complex characters whose stories unfold through brilliant dialogue. Within the first few pages the plot took hold with a gripping force that wouldn’t let go. My only criticism is that I can’t seem to find any other works by H.A Raynes anywhere!