Customer Reviews

Stasis

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4 star:		(1)
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This is not your average sci-fi offering. "Stasis" is an intriguing blend of near-future techno paranoia, and ancient spiritualism. In Kelly Steed's world, science is not necessarily the cure to all the world's problems, and the solutions can be found in the most unlikely places. The classic "what if?" scenario of technology gone awry, coupled with an unusual group of protagonists make "Stasis" a good read, indeed.

Alas, poor Rupert, disembowled for a sadistic's pleasure! James Harris is as fascinating and humorous as he is repulsive. An ancient being that makes a worthy adversary for a high-tech society. The detailed visual descriptions splayed across the literary canvas tantalized the senses and made me feel like I was reading a movie. Unlike some hard sci-fi, Stasis' science is written to be understandable to a general audience yet can be appreciated by professionals. I live close to an actual cryonics lab; Stasis has ensured that my nightmares will never be the same.

Stasis is a well written novel that especially appeals to the mystery or science-fiction reader. There is enough suspense to hold your interest past your bedtime, but it's not overdone. I recommend it as a must read!

The five star reviews must have been written by friends of the authors. It's the only possible explanation. Full of spelling and grammatical errors, it reads like a mediocre high school short story that never ends. The writing is clumsy and heavy handed, the characterization is preposterous. It is, however, useful for other writers as a compendium of what not to do. I normally refrain from such criticism, but I bought this book on the strength of the reviews, most of which, in hindsight, sound suspiciously like back page blurbs drafted up by the 'authors' themselves. If you've ever had unkind thoughts toward the major book selling chains for not being more supportive of self published novels, this book will give you some insight into why they may hesitate.

James Harris lost his faith when his wife died, so after being informed that he had terminal cancer, he sought a way to immortality and had his body frozen in liquid nitrogen. After death, he discovers there is life on the other side and opts to remain even when his body is revived. His vacant flesh becomes a mortality vehicle for a remorseless childlike entity wishing to experience humanity. James' decision leaves his grandson Brad and a makeshift band of unlikely heroes to exercise the dastardly spirit and its cohorts to save the Earth from total dissolution. One of the entities escapes the lasso leaving open the possibility for future adventures from these interesting characters. Well planned out and written! I highly recommend it!

Stasis is a REAL page-turner in the classic science fiction sense! I can't wait to see more from these authors!