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Caverns (The Journeys of Mcgill Feighan, No. 1)

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"Caverns" is the first book in a (currently) four book series by Mr. O'Donnell. As the title implies, the focus is on a character named McGill Feighan. In this first book, the origin of McGill and the start of his adventerous life is revealed.

"Caverns" is at first a light-hearted read, but you soon find yourself drawn into the life of the hero, his triumphs and despair. McGill is a "flinger", a person who can teleport anything (himself, other people, things) anywhere that he's been before. But even for a flinger, he does not lead a normal life due to unusual events in his life, when he was a newborn. Much of the story revolves around McGill's growing-up and learning to deal with his powers, as well as the assortment of people and aliens that take an interest in his life (both good and bad).

Because it is the first novel in a series, there is not as much "adventure" as one may expect (or hope for). The story "jumps" a bit as McGill grows and this can make one feel like they have missed out on something. But the plot is still engrossing, as is O'Donnell's intriguing view of the future. If one is interested in the series as a whole, the books really MUST be read in order.

"Caverns", as well as the entire McGill Feighan series, is an excellent book both for young adults first getting info Science Fiction, as well as for long-time SF fans. And it's certainly a must for any Kevin O'Donnell, Jr. fan. A recommended read.

This is a book that drags you in. You will care deeply about McGill, and it will make you want to read the other three. Sure it has an interesting world that piques your interest without distracting you form the story, but you are drawn into McGill's mind because while his problems are fantastic, his emotion is relate-able. It brings to mind the times when I have had to deal with the unexplainable.

This book is just the teaser though. To get the full effect, you should get all four, since the fourth is the most inspiring and wrenching of the four.

McGill Feighan is a truly engrossing and likable character throughout the whole trilogy.

I received the book early in the estimated time of arrival and there weren't any big blemishes on the book.