A standalone mystery thriller by million-copy bestselling author Jasper T. Scott
THEIR CRUISE SHIP JUMPED TO THE WRONG STAR SYSTEM
Criminal attorney, Liam Price, can't believe his luck. He scored a deal for a suite aboard the Starlit Dream to the exotic world of Aquaria in the Kepler star system. He surprises his wife, Aria, with the trip for her 40th birthday, and the Price family gets ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Soon after the voyage starts, they learn that they’ve somehow jumped to the wrong star system. Liam consults the ship’s computer to determine their location, but he can't access the navigational data. The captain claims that there’s nothing to worry about, but Liam wonders: if there’s nothing to worry about, why restrict access to the ship’s nav data? He fears that pirates may have detoured them to rob and ransom the wealthy passengers.
Before they can learn more, the ship plunges into darkness, and suddenly the cruise of a lifetime turns into a trip to hell. As the crisis unfolds, Liam and his family are thrust into the middle of a deadly conspiracy and a desperate struggle for survival.
Into the Unknown is a mystery thriller set in space, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, Suzanne Collins, and Arthur C. Clarke.
Plot/Idea: 7 out of 10
Originality: 7 out of 10
Prose: 7 out of 10
Character/Execution: 7 out of 10
Overall: 7.00 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot: The plot behind Into the Unknown is exciting and well-thought out, but overly long and more complicated than necessary. Numerous twists and red herrings will keep readers hooked; nothing is as it seems in this book.
Prose/Style: This novel is beautifully written with vivid, captivating descriptions, imaginative ideas, and notable gore.
Originality: Scott offers a highly unique premise, while ultimately combining familiar common science fiction concepts in an arresting, if but not completely cohesive way. Overall, in order to better enhance the work's unusual elements, the author may wish to tighten and better clarify the structure.
Character Development: This story is filled with complex characters from differing backgrounds and motivations who find themselves pushed to their limits.
Date Submitted: August 26, 2019
