Official Review: Innerearth by S.M. Coan

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[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Innerearth" by S.M. Coan.]

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Innereath by S.M. Coan is a science fiction novel that explores issues of free will, time, identity and mortality. The story follows Christian W. Falconer, a surveyor who learns that his past is not what he thought it was. He began to question his reality when he started having dreams in which he speaks with himself as a child. After being approached by a covert government group called the Red File Council, Chris learns that five years of his past have been a mystery and he is not quite who he thinks he is. He soon learns that there are others who have disappeared in similar ways and have no recollection of it. As he meets the unique members of the council and delves deep into the world of Innerearth he begins to question not only his identity but the balance of energy that connects us all.

This book is very well written and enjoyable to read. The story is complex and is at times difficult to follow but for the most part the author effectively conveys the intricacies of the world he creates. The plot moves at a good pace and as it answers questions it quickly raises more. The characters reactions and expressions are especially descriptive. Coan also integrates the device of dreams and sub consciousness effectively into the story.

The characters in Innerearth are very engaging. Chris is a confident main character who asks the questions we as readers are often thinking. The members of the Red File Council are an interesting group of diverse individuals who analyze the cases of missing people with different perspectives and observations. Composed of a police detective, psychologist, judge, parapsychologist and scientist, it is these differing personalities that make them an effective team.

The themes of destiny and mortality are very evident in the novel. It considers the balance between free will and whether or not things happen for a specific reason. It also explores the concept of our consciousness and the power our minds can have over our physical environment.

I would rate this novel a 3 out of 4 and would definitely recommend reading it. It raises some complex concepts which makes for an interesting read. While science fiction novels aren't for everyone, this novel is able to ground itself in a state of reality that makes it very accessible.

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