This full-length sci fi novel is a strange combination of compelling storyline with average characters, inaccurate science, and an unfulfilling ending. I could deal with the characters and wink at the science, suspending my disbelief, but the ending floored me. 2.5 stars is the best I can give th...
Avoiding the traffic on Main Street, I hurried across the road and stepped up on the sidewalk. When I got to the front door, I swore: I was fifteen minutes early. The doors were locked. I peered through the glass to see if there was anyone moving around. The place was deserted. Momentarily frustr...
“Humberto?” George swatted him on the arm. “Not so loud.” But it was loud enough for the large Cruzado to hear. Shooting the three guests a dark frown, Humberto quickly shortened the distance between them. He kept his voice low and spoke in English, but it was edged with warning. “It is important...
Alice asked in a shrill voice when she came into the lab and saw Alex at her computer station. Forcing a disarming smile, Alex looked up at her. “Like I told the guard, I’m beginning to outline the notes for the Song of the Stars, and convert the sound frequencies to their light-wave counterparts...
Then his eyes widened in surprise when he recognized who I was. He was expecting someone, but not me. “Richard?” It was more a demand than a question. It was then that I realized that I was holding my breath. I had to force myself to inhale and exhale. “Uh,” I said, my mind racing to make up an e...