New Dawn by Andrew Morgan
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New Dawn by Andrew Morgan
Sci-Fi, Suspense, Psychological Thriller
Journey Light Years Through Space
Interplanetary Geologist Jake Brooks, has signed on to the Athena, a Planexus space tug to explore planet HD 95521B, aka, New Dawn for possible habitation by humans from Earth. Earth is over populated and her resources are almost exhausted. This planet could be earth's citizens new home. Jake, Sadie fellow geologist and friend, Sophia captain, Jason second in command, Clip and Grant navigation officers, Emily physician and 3rd navigation officer, James and Brendan drill team, and a surprise addition, Byron geologist, ship out on the Athena on a journey which will take 8 months.
Almost immediately Jake realizes something does not feel right on the Athena. Crew members begin to die. Fear is running rampant. Jake is smart and realizes something awful is happening and someone on board has all the answers. Who can he trust? Is the long journey and confining ship affecting his decision-making capabilities and his mind? Why was inexperienced shy, introverted, and immature Byron allowed on the mission?
Jake can not stop poking, prodding, questioning, and never letting go, as he searches for answers. Just when he lets go, a lights goes off in his brain, leading him to a new clue or question.
Come on a space odyssey filled with fear, mystery suspense, and murder. Will anyone be left when the ship lands on New Dawn?
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
Author Andrew Morgan has created an action packed sci-fi thriller filled with heart pumping mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue. He had me hooked in the prologue and did not let go until the last page. After reading the first few pages, I knew I was in for a reading marathon. The plots race along as Mr. Morgan gives clues to the mystery and keeps the suspense at top peak. Mr. Morgan brought all the threads together and created a roller coaster ride that has a bang up ending.
Mr. Morgan skillfully developed each character to its full potential. I become so enmeshed in the story, I actually wanted to shake Jake and tell him: bad things are going to happen if you don't let it go. I became very impatient with Jake, he appeared insecure and whiny, then he would surprise me and have an epiphany putting pieces of the puzzle together. I wanted to look Byron in the eye and say: buck up boy, you need to get over your insecurities, stop acting like an immature teenager, you are a grown man. I love to read a book in which I want to talk to the characters and give them advise; Mr. Morgan made his characters feel real with flaws, insecurities, and motives.
His writing was descriptive and vivid and his writing style easy to read. Just when I thought I knew where the plot was going, I would find I was wrong. The psychological elements, mystery, and intrigue threaded through the story was well done. The ending and purpose of the mission was a huge surprise.
RECOMMENDATION: 4 STARS
This is a well-written sci-fi psychological thriller with a solid story line. I am not usually a sci-fi fan, however, I found I enjoyed this book and look forward to next book by Mr. Morgan.
I received this book from the author in return for an honest opinion.
Book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion; all book reviews on line under my name and on my blog, are my opinion.
Journey Light Years Through Space
Interplanetary Geologist Jake Brooks, has signed on to the Athena, a Planexus space tug to explore planet HD 95521B, aka, New Dawn for possible habitation by humans from Earth. Earth is over populated and her resources are almost exhausted. This planet could be earth's citizens new home. Jake, Sadie fellow geologist and friend, Sophia captain, Jason second in command, Clip and Grant navigation officers, Emily physician and 3rd navigation officer, James and Brendan drill team, and a surprise addition, Byron geologist, ship out on the Athena on a journey which will take 8 months.
Almost immediately Jake realizes something does not feel right on the Athena. Crew members begin to die. Fear is running rampant. Jake is smart and realizes something awful is happening and someone on board has all the answers. Who can he trust? Is the long journey and confining ship affecting his decision-making capabilities and his mind? Why was inexperienced shy, introverted, and immature Byron allowed on the mission?
Jake can not stop poking, prodding, questioning, and never letting go, as he searches for answers. Just when he lets go, a lights goes off in his brain, leading him to a new clue or question.
Come on a space odyssey filled with fear, mystery suspense, and murder. Will anyone be left when the ship lands on New Dawn?
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
Author Andrew Morgan has created an action packed sci-fi thriller filled with heart pumping mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue. He had me hooked in the prologue and did not let go until the last page. After reading the first few pages, I knew I was in for a reading marathon. The plots race along as Mr. Morgan gives clues to the mystery and keeps the suspense at top peak. Mr. Morgan brought all the threads together and created a roller coaster ride that has a bang up ending.
Mr. Morgan skillfully developed each character to its full potential. I become so enmeshed in the story, I actually wanted to shake Jake and tell him: bad things are going to happen if you don't let it go. I became very impatient with Jake, he appeared insecure and whiny, then he would surprise me and have an epiphany putting pieces of the puzzle together. I wanted to look Byron in the eye and say: buck up boy, you need to get over your insecurities, stop acting like an immature teenager, you are a grown man. I love to read a book in which I want to talk to the characters and give them advise; Mr. Morgan made his characters feel real with flaws, insecurities, and motives.
His writing was descriptive and vivid and his writing style easy to read. Just when I thought I knew where the plot was going, I would find I was wrong. The psychological elements, mystery, and intrigue threaded through the story was well done. The ending and purpose of the mission was a huge surprise.
RECOMMENDATION: 4 STARS
This is a well-written sci-fi psychological thriller with a solid story line. I am not usually a sci-fi fan, however, I found I enjoyed this book and look forward to next book by Mr. Morgan.
I received this book from the author in return for an honest opinion.
Book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion; all book reviews on line under my name and on my blog, are my opinion.
