Review by witch loophole -- The Hand Bringer
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Review by witch loophole -- The Hand Bringer
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Hand Bringer" by Christopher J. Penington.]
The Hand Bringer by Christopher J. Penington is one interestingly fun to read. From the action to the science fiction and the dash of romance it was hard to stop reading once I begun.
Peter Hadrian is one strong, crazy smart cop patrolling the streets of Dallas. When he responds to a call one night whilst patrolling, he encounters a monstrously strong frail looking man who bites and attack him. This attack results in Peter receiving some major damage.
On route to the hospital, Peter and his friend Luke who rode in the ambulance with him are intercepted by the military. They are transferred to a secret government base where Peter is experimented on without his consent.
At the base he encounters Boriana who has the same enhancement the experiment granted him and knows a lot about him to his discomfort.
Peter, Luke and some other agents get drafted on a secret mission to the past to prevent a viral outbreak. In the past, Peter will try to find answers and maybe piece together his broken self.
Christopher J. Penington gracefully weave an enchanting tapestry of medieval life and myth highlighted with a little science fiction. This book is written from both the perspective of someone from the 21st century in medieval Romania and someone from medieval Romania. This adds a layer of complexity to the book.
The characters are all so well-written that you feel for them as you read as the characters are very engaging.
With the main character, Peter, I get the classic broken man vibe. His journey to wholeness is one that is reflective of the life of most people as it is riddled with pitfalls deeper than the one he tries to crawl out of.
I really do appreciate the fact the author, Christopher J. Penington, makes Peter's path to wholeness a slow and sometimes annoying one as it feels more real unlike how other writers give the broken man character a quick fix and instantly the character is whole again.
To the other characters like Luke and Elizabeth, there is light thrown on how easily morals can be corrupted by freedom and how even those who choose the dark side are capable of doing good. With Elizabeth, her character serves as a beacon of hope as she turned the coup de grâce to an ace up her sleeve.
The hand bringer throws light on the questions about morality in the light of scientific advancement. It made me question how humans have almost always ignored morality when it comes to pursuing scientific research for military advantage and power and how more often than not it ends in disaster.
The hand bringer also examines how parents deal with the loss of a child and how it can destroy them in the case of Boriana and Peter each.
Although I loved reading this book, some of the were too stereotypical like Boriana who always needed saving.
In view of this I rate the hand bringer by Christopher J. Pennington a 4 out of 4. With its inventive way of blending science fiction and historical fiction into a believable tale I can read over and over again.
I would recommend this book to all above 16 as the book is complex and contains some strong language and some borderline erotic scenes.
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The Hand Bringer
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The Hand Bringer by Christopher J. Penington is one interestingly fun to read. From the action to the science fiction and the dash of romance it was hard to stop reading once I begun.
Peter Hadrian is one strong, crazy smart cop patrolling the streets of Dallas. When he responds to a call one night whilst patrolling, he encounters a monstrously strong frail looking man who bites and attack him. This attack results in Peter receiving some major damage.
On route to the hospital, Peter and his friend Luke who rode in the ambulance with him are intercepted by the military. They are transferred to a secret government base where Peter is experimented on without his consent.
At the base he encounters Boriana who has the same enhancement the experiment granted him and knows a lot about him to his discomfort.
Peter, Luke and some other agents get drafted on a secret mission to the past to prevent a viral outbreak. In the past, Peter will try to find answers and maybe piece together his broken self.
Christopher J. Penington gracefully weave an enchanting tapestry of medieval life and myth highlighted with a little science fiction. This book is written from both the perspective of someone from the 21st century in medieval Romania and someone from medieval Romania. This adds a layer of complexity to the book.
The characters are all so well-written that you feel for them as you read as the characters are very engaging.
With the main character, Peter, I get the classic broken man vibe. His journey to wholeness is one that is reflective of the life of most people as it is riddled with pitfalls deeper than the one he tries to crawl out of.
I really do appreciate the fact the author, Christopher J. Penington, makes Peter's path to wholeness a slow and sometimes annoying one as it feels more real unlike how other writers give the broken man character a quick fix and instantly the character is whole again.
To the other characters like Luke and Elizabeth, there is light thrown on how easily morals can be corrupted by freedom and how even those who choose the dark side are capable of doing good. With Elizabeth, her character serves as a beacon of hope as she turned the coup de grâce to an ace up her sleeve.
The hand bringer throws light on the questions about morality in the light of scientific advancement. It made me question how humans have almost always ignored morality when it comes to pursuing scientific research for military advantage and power and how more often than not it ends in disaster.
The hand bringer also examines how parents deal with the loss of a child and how it can destroy them in the case of Boriana and Peter each.
Although I loved reading this book, some of the were too stereotypical like Boriana who always needed saving.
In view of this I rate the hand bringer by Christopher J. Pennington a 4 out of 4. With its inventive way of blending science fiction and historical fiction into a believable tale I can read over and over again.
I would recommend this book to all above 16 as the book is complex and contains some strong language and some borderline erotic scenes.
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The Hand Bringer
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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