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Closer

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Quantum physics indicates that quantum teleportation should be possible. A team of scientists were working on the idea thirty years ago. All was going well until they were finally ready to test the process on a human subject. The subject died and the project, named Hermes, was shutdown and abandoned. The scientists disbanded and refused to ever mention the project again.

But a young lab technician saw possibilities and stole the research notes. After spending his life, health and fortune of the project, now named Thoth, he has invited to original team to his island estate where he plans to reveal the truth of the project and how it really works.

One of the scientists has died and her daughter arrives in her place. Soon the scientist realize who their host is and what he has done. They are very afraid. That is when the true horror begins. Butcher teleports himself but an accident leaves him in between. A place and state that alows him to exact vengeance on the others.

Now it is a race against time to understand what is going on and to stay alive and maybe, just maybe, put and end to the horror.

A fast moving tale deeply rooted in Egyptian mythology (hence the name Thoth). Mythology and quantum physics colide in a believable manner that helps keep the creepiness of the horror at a peak. The ending was believable and not a disappointment. It should prove an entertaining read for anyone who enjoys a mix of science and sorcery.

I purchased the graphic novel "Closer" after reading Mr. Koppel's synopsis:
A fast moving tale deeply rooted in Egyptian mythology that helps keep the creepiness of the horror at a peak. The ending was believable and not a disappointment. It should prove an entertaining read for anyone who enjoys a mix of science and sorcery.

In fact the ending was a complete disappointment. This novel was anything but entertaining. Its plot was contrived supported by a group of lackluster characters. With this kind of character development no one cares if they get killed - albeit in horrible mind-numbing fashion. The biggest flaw in this novel is its pacing. Actions occur strangely without even the glimmer of furtive meaning. They fail to crescendo toward anything resembling a climax.

I enjoy science and sorcery but I did not enjoy this novel. Stick with Neil Gaiman or Mike Mignolia if you're interested in reading a book with a plot, sincere characters, and great pace.