The second book of the visionary science fiction trilogy The Ethereans, Nemesis Rising ....
Haunted and Hunted. It’s present day Earth. UFO researcher Kaz William is haunted by inner voices, visions, and apocalyptic dreams. Suffering from ethereal amnesia and para-implant infection, she is unaware of her true self as the young Etherean cadet peacekeeper codenamed Zyna. Like a valiant crusader on a quest, Kaz plays her part in helping humanity overcome a modern, occluded dark age. All the while, an even darker influence pursues her. Invading her very thoughts, his piercing emerald eyes follow her every move.
Long Lost Friends Reunited. After receiving a note from a ranting homeless man calling himself an angel, Kaz meets Jordan River, a metaphysical healer. He frees her from the para-implant, allowing a long lost friend to come back into her life, a fellow Etherean and cadet peacekeeper codenamed Eagle..
Imprisoned in Human Form. The Etherean crew of the space-faring vessel Ultra-liner join forces with their kindred based at the secret underwater stronghold Challenge Earth. Together, they attempt to achieve the impossible. They must find a way to free their lost kindred imprisoned in human form. But first they must track down one of their own kind, a cadet peacekeeper gone rogue codenamed Knight. Only he possesses the key that unlocks a prison of form.
A World Forever Changed. With the sudden appearance of Nibiru and the winged disk warships of the Anunnaki over the skies above Earth, Kaz joins Jordan and Eagle on a mission to rescue the captive Ethereans. They take an uncertain step into the unknown in a world forever changed by the unprecedented event they are calling the Crossing.
Assessment:
Plot: This novel into a fast-moving, action-packed, solidly constructed space opera that will appeal to fans of the genre.
Prose: Though the storyline is promising, the prose is marred by tense shifts and grammatical errors, which take readers out of the story. Additionally, the elevated language and extremely fast pace may appeal more to adults than young readers.
Originality: Reynolds’s ideas are unique and refreshing, with mysteries constantly surrounding the identities of each character and creature. The underlying issue in this plot takes a while to be revealed, but is interesting and thought-provoking.
Character Development: Reynolds characters are relatable everymen and everywomen who live in a strange world and encounter the creatures who inhabit the surrounding galaxy. Extraterrestrials are painted as individual beings or entities that constantly interact with and affect the lives of humans.
Date Submitted: August 30, 2017
I am delighted with The Booklife Prize critic's report. However, I would like to clarify that in order to make the deadline for the awards, I had to submit my eBook before I completed the proofing stage. I have since corrected the grammatical issues. Happy reading!
