The city of Kyara is a wasteland made habitable, a grand testament to the future's unlimited technology. But all is not as glorious as it seems, as one woman has already met a sudden, violent death. Gabriel Kylie has come to this city to find out the truth about his sister's untimely demise. But this is a place filled with dangerous secrets--secrets that could threaten an entire planet. Ads in "Locus". .
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Absolutely fabulous! More, more, more,
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This review is from: Anvil (Paperback)
As a fanatical science fiction reader, I am always on the lookout for a new book to add to the collection. What a brilliant find Anvil is! Why don't more people know about it? It is a true SF book - using the medium to illustrate life, not just technology to usurp it! I am particularly impressed the authors excellent characterisation and plot development - not to mention some outstanding vernacular! Well done, please can we expect another Kylie mystery soon?....
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Riveting Far-Future Mystery,
By jmstokes@unforgettable.com (Anaheim, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Anvil (Paperback)
This was a superb novel and earned a place among my few "keepers." The technological innovation and interplay are intricate and believable. Both the characters and the world(s) have histories which impact the story, making them much deeper and more engaging. Futuristic religion, technology, culture, and politics are all woven together superbly to transport the reader into a gripping, suspenseful, edge-of-your seat story. I can't wait for more from this author.
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An outstanding whodunnit in a science fiction setting,
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This review is from: Anvil (Paperback)
Many contemporary science-fiction novels revolve around fantasy worlds with larger than life characters, extreme plots, clumsy vernacular and extraordinarily dull flights of technological invention. ANVIL, however, uses science-fiction to add colour and texture to what is ultimately a traditional detective thriller. Ordinary and down-to-earth characters find themselves caught up in a dangerous intrigue where the threat feels very real and very menacing. With a lightness of touch, reminiscent of Arthur C. Clark, the author pulls the reader into an utterley believable world where the leaders of major corporations have become so detached from the common man that to carry out genocide is considered simply good business practice. I found the novel highly entertaining and gripping (I couldn't put the damn thing down until I found out WHY!); its character development is masterful (particularly Officer Hitzeki) and I think it would make an outstanding feature film. Read it!
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