Review of Mindweavers I

[Victor Nwabuisi]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mindweavers I" by Paul Michael Privateer.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Sir Richard Kavanaugh was a renowned mathematician in the 1940s who believed the Nazis were secretly working on a dangerous intelligence program, something even worse than their Enigma machine. But Denniston thought he was just being paranoid. Still, Sir Richard initiated a secret personal investigation and made a shocking discovery. Things took a dark turn when he was found dead in his car. The police found a suicide note and ruled his death as one. The scandal followed his family for three generations. His son Peter swore to clear his father’s name when he discovered that his father was murdered. Now, Peter and his son Jack discover a connection to Sir Richard’s research: something dark and sinister that could lead to the world’s doom if not stopped at all costs.

Mindweavers 1 by Paul Michael Privateer is an exciting story filled with dark secrets and murder. This is the first book in the series, and I must say I am intrigued to read the second instalment. The book depicts how the control of power has led to the death of countless lives, destroying Earth's natural resources and creating an unsafe environment that might lead to future consequences. This can be seen when the world is barely surviving from the aftermath of a world war. But a new threat is rising, a powerful virus that could throw the world into total chaos. Can Interpol, MI6, and the police stop what is looming in the corner? Only time will tell.

The author did an amazing job bringing this story to life, as fear crept into me, especially in the part where people are turned into puppets. This book is both chilling and exciting. What I loved most in this book is Jack's strong will and having a mind of his own. He is not one to follow the crowd, and he does things as he deems fit, irrespective of any resistance. At just thirteen, he was already questioning his teachers and standing up for what he believed in. I think his bravery made him special, and just like his grandfather Sir Richard, he was a lover of nature. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. I removed a star because it was a bit difficult to connect with the characters sometimes. It could be a result of too many characters talking in some scenes, which made it a bit confusing. Aside from that, the story was an enjoyable read. I recommend this book to lovers of science fiction.

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[Kibet Hillary]

I am wondering what they discovered that was so powerful that even though there could be several years between the 1940s and then, there would still be a major concern about its impact. It is also true that environmental degradation has its consequences and hence I am happy this book raises this issue. Thanks for the review, @Victor Nwabuisi.