Bowers
has given readers another thought provoking and imagination
stimulating novel in the Immortal series. Second in the series, it
reads very well on its own. The Immortal Writers are those with
characters and plots so realistic and powerful that the stories enter
into the realm of reality. In this story, the science fiction novel
of sixteen year old Scott has gone from the Imagination Field to the
Reality Field. Deadly aliens are approaching earth and Scott must be
instrumental in the attempt to prevent the earth's destruction.
I
really like this novel. The plot is so imaginative. We meet
Shakespeare, C. S. Lewis and many others, as they help Scott prepare
for his task. Bowers' writing style is very readable. There's also
some great dialogue with sarcasm and humor. The character development
is done pretty well. I watched Scott deal with many internal issues
and grow in his understanding, confidence, and responsibility. Until
the shocking end.
The
end of the novel was shocking to me and disturbing. I know there will
be a sequel as a sample of it is included at the end of this novel.
Bowers cannot come out with it soon enough for me.
I
recommend this novel to readers who would like science fiction with
literary figures involved. You'll find some interesting futuristic
items, like a food serving table that recognizes what a person is
craving and produces it. You'll experience some exciting battles with
aliens. You'll be stimulated to think about the power of stories.
Would you dare create an evil villain if you thought he might
actually come to life?
You
can read my review of this first novel in this series, Immortal
Writers, here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Jill
Bowers is a technical writer by day and a fantasy author by night.
She is one of two composers-in-residence for the Westminster Bell
Choir. She has written for and hosted an award winning radio show and
has dabbled in stage play writing. She lives in Utah. You can find
out more at http://www.immortalauthor.com/.
Blue
Moon Publishers, 266 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this novel from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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