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Through The Triangle

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One of my favorite unexplained world mysteries is the "Bermuda Triangle". So when I read the back cover of this book I immediately placed it on the top of my "TBR" list.

The book begins at a rest stop where Allen Cranston has been murdered by Manny Contraldo. Manny who has just broke out of prison and is in a hurry to get out of the country to evade the police force, discovered that Allen was on his way to a deep sea fishing trip, the perfect escape and decided to pose as him. He soon realized though that he wouldn't be able to execute that plan, since there are four other people going on the fishing trip that was expecting a one Allen Cranston to join them. Mason Bankowski, Captain of the Oblique View. The father-son Jake and Nathan Meyers and Juan, Mason's assistant. So while Manny is hurriedly formulating plan b, they encountered a freak storm that was both quick and short lived. Then, strange things begin to happen.

On their quest for answers they are faced with frightening discoveries. They have actually entered the Devils Triangle and the storm they encountered has transported them 300+ years into the future where mutants - half-man/half animal exist. There, technologies are light years in advance, with genetically modified food, strange buildings and people who refer to themselves as Azul Ojos which means Blue Eyes.

The book was well written and the plot was thorough. The idea of those lost ships, planes and people transported into another dimension after entering the "Bermuda triangle" has always sparked my curiosity. So, for me, reading this book was totally awesome. Futuristic and Sci-Fi stories are not really my favorite genre but every once in a while I'll stumble onto something like this book that is worth recommending.

Before I started reading this book I didn't have very high expectations. I figured it would be more of a "men's" book. I have to say I was VERY pleasantly surprised. The only thing I didn't like was when the book ended - I wanted more!

In Stewart's tale, planes and ships that disappear in the Bermuda Triangle end up many years in the future. The author's imaginative ideas about what had happened to the world in those years were very well developed. His characters and the dialog were interesting and drew you into the story. There is something for everyone here, including great descriptive scenes, a little romance, strange creatures, lots of action, and cliff hanger chapter endings. There was a twist towards the end that made me go, "Oh, no!" but the story finished well. I think this may be one of the best books I've read this year.

The future can be a scary thing, especially if you don't know what led to it. "Through the Triangle" is a novel following Jake and his son Nathan as they go on a Florida vacation. Their vacation soon takes a turn for the unusual after a voyage into the Devil's Triangle, they find themselves flung into the far future with little evidence of what happened between the present and then. "Through the Triangle" is an intriguing thriller, well worth considering.

I loved the way this book begins because you are thrust into murder and mystery and the story takes hold of you and does not let go. We meet, Alan Cranston, a salesman who is finally going to try and enjoy life on a Florida fishing trip. Unfortunately an escaped criminal named, Manny, sees the opportunity to take over his life and murders him taking his identity and sets his hideous plan for escape into action. He heads for Alan's destination and his destiny.What happens is not what he bargained for.

Mason Bankowski takes people out to enjoy the ocean and fishing. Mason loved his fishing boat, Oblique View. He enjoyed taking out those hungry and eager to catch the big one. However the trip he was about to take would change his life forever, leaving his wife, Maggie, behind . That faithful day, Mason loads up, Alan, who is really Manny, Jake Myers and his son, Nathan. A father and son who are overcoming the loss of wife and mother and trying to piece together their shattered lives, and his crew members. They are in the waters of the Devil's Triangle. Before any of them can truly enjoy their trip a storm crops up and transports them 300 years in the future.

To me the author did an excellent job giving a good view of each of his characters and their personalities, strong points and weaknesses. That will be important in the story ahead.
When the group realizes they are in the future all bets are off as the main theme is survival.
To me this is the true meat of the story. Jake seems to understand more of what is going on than any of the others and I really enjoyed the scientific explanations that were given of what had happened and what some of the gadgets found were for.

They meet predators, humans that eat flesh, they encounter large ants and other dangerous animals, meet other people that were also transported to the future that give them much needed help to survive. And they must contend with Manny who does not change his evil ways despite the situation they are in. Friendships begin, relationships bloom as each tries desperately to make sense of what has happened and to come to terms of where their life will be from now on.

I really enjoyed this book. I feel it was very well written, thought out and put together to create one great story. I liked the characters, they were very well developed and each character brought to the story the essential pieces needed to bring it together. Local was well described. All in all a page turner of a read, packed full of adventure and action. Recommended.

Very enjoyable and easy to read. Gives you a glimpse into what might be happening with the Burmuda Triangle disapperances and takes you into the future to what earth might be like in 300 years. Nice balance of science, science fiction, action and the characters themselves. I didn't want to put the book down once I started it. Hey - C. Stewart - are you going to write a sequel? Would love to see what else happens to these characters in the future.

C.P. Stewart takes readers on a day trip that will turn into a life changing experience. We've all heard of the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. In Through The Triangle, Stewart gives us his interpretation of what happens to those who have disappeared over the years.

When Stewart brings together a group of five men, who board a charter for a day of deep sea fishing, the Gilligan's Island tune pops into my head. Understand, I grew up watching shows like Gilligan's Island and also the original Star Trek, Land of the Lost, Wild Wild West, etc. On top of being a huge sci-fi fan, I also love a good mystery. Stewart's book brings all the best elements of old sci0fi and suspense classics together. Now despite the silly TV show tune that entered my mind, there is nothing silly about this book. Through the Triangle is a nail-biting, edge of your seat thrill ride. Even before the mysterious storm overtakes the Oblique View fishing boat, Stewart begins building the suspense with an escaped murderer on the loose, who rounds out the five men on board. Also on board are the Captain - Mason, his 15 year old first mate - Juan, and an estranged father and teenage son. When a sudden storm and thick fog descends on their boat and seeing that they can't out run it while keeping pace with another disabled charter boat, the men decide to wait it out. As the fog lifts, the other charter has vanished and communications are not working, so they head back to land..... a land that they no longer recognize. They will soon learn they are nearly three-hundred years in the future. Although the Florida coast seems deserted, they will soon discover they are not alone and the world that they knew has become a place were one must fight to survive.

Like all great sci-fi writers, Stewart gives you just enough about the characters to engage you without going overboard with details that would stagnate the action. He works his satellite characters into the story in a way that enhances the action without becoming a distraction. In addition, Stewart's writing allows the reader to visualize the world of the future as if we were walking along side the charcaters. Being an avid reader there are many books and authors that grab me. Being an artist and former film maker, I rarely have trouble visualizing the stories I read. I have to say, this is the first book I have read in a long time that I can see being a hit movie. It makes me wish I were a producer so that I could make it. It's that good! I can't wait to read his next book. Definitely five out of five wormholes.

I read a lot and of various topics. I enjoy stories that make me consider things differently and this book definitely did! I especially liked the science/technology lessons embedded into the storyline. The plausibility of the situation was interesting. It reminded me on some level of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, but much more hopeful. I agree with the other reviewers who would look forward to getting to know these characters better and to see how they and future technologies evolve.

Through the Triangle is an interesting and thought provoking sci-fi thriller. No area brings to mind more mystery and fear than The Devil's Triangle, and this book creates a unique story for this location. The character development in the book is outstanding. I confess that I can get lost if there are too many characters to keep track of, but the author was so thorough in exploring each character's past and personality that the characters came to life. The author has a great talent for describing situations, locations, and creatures so that no matter how fantastical they seem real.

The Time travel aspect interests me, and in Through the Triangle the author uses families from different times who have to adjust to the new time for which they have arrived. These situations along with non-stop thrills and action make this an outstanding read. I hope a sequel is in the works.

I loved this book! That says a lot coming from me, who reads only a select group of authors, regardless of what the reviews say.

The characters are likable and you immediately find yourself empathetic to their individual situations. I still find myself thinking about them randomly throughout the day. As I read, it was easy to envision where these people were and what their surroundings looked like. A few of my favorite things are that not all of the Azujos were the enemy, how the lengths of time varied as to how long they were in the future even if they disappeared at the same time (like the Oblique View and Blue Heron), how the characters came from different centuries and ended up having extreme technology, yet had to learn the basics to survive.

All in all, Through the Triangle was great and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am hoping for a sequel or two.

Stewart did a great job! I highly recommend this book!

This book was a classic for any one looking on information and a good story on the bermuda triangle. By C.P. Stewart, this 2009 Readers Favorite winner is one the reader will not quickly forget. Full of genuine details and dialogue and an intriguing storyline, the plot follows Jake Myers and his semi-estranged teenage son Nathan. Deep see fishing was the goal, but it ended up to be so much more.

They encounter a dangerous species, part animal and part human that can see in the dark.This strange land, strange time confronts them along with other survivors and together they must push forward beyond human limitations, forging a bond that deepens the relationship and questions existence as they know it.

A time traveling thriller with love, father-son relationships, historical events and adventure right in the center of a storm provided by the Devil's Triangle.

Reviewed by Ami Blackwelder
June. 1, 2010
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