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The Devolution Chronicles: Rise of the Chimera

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This is the riveting second book in what I hope is a series. The unique character development and action packed plot build on the first book as the conflict on Niburu comes to a head. If you are captivated by Sci-Fi, this author caters to your imagination as very few can. You'll be tempted to read The Devolution Chronicles in one sitting as a result of the engaging presentation of life on the edge in a hostile environment.

This book contains many elements and twists. Not to mention that it is based on a real planet that will be visiting our area next year. It has excitement, love, war, murder, humor, playfulness, cool space stuff, artificial intelligence units that can feel and joke, intrigue, nasty aliens, theories about past earth mysteries, on and on. I loved reading this book. I couldn't put it down. Each time you think you know what will happen it surprises you. Great story.

Wow, the action in this second book of "The Devolution Chronicles" series is literally non-stop, yet the author managed to incorporate humor and character development that keeps it really entertaining. Also includes tons of sly references to everything from military history to classic movies, and intriguing scientific details relating to futuristic weapons, time travel and evolution, or in this case, "devolution". I think it stands on its own as an entertaining read but is best if read after "Passage to Niburu".

Interesting story line and plot but the writing could use work.

Characters often had to verbally expouse on their feelings and ethics. Clark does not believe in allowing the reader to infer what a character is thinking - he must tell you.

Plot was fast paced but at times, too predictable.

If you are into endless cliché's, stereotypes, and impossible activities, then this is the book for you. If you want to re-read some of the best lines from stories of a past era, then you won't be disappointed. Sure it has some good sci-fi concepts, but they are not supported by the bs fantasy that is thrown in with it. Too many of the action scenes have predictable outcomes based on old movie plots like Dr Strangelove and riding a bomb/engine. Remember the old adage, don't turn your back on a dead body or don't run upstairs when being chased by the baddies? I think Clark forgot it, or his characters really are that stupid.

On the plus side, at least I now know why Hollywood movie cars always blow up when they crash. Save your money and wait until it's at $0.0