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Review: Progeny's Promise by Kenneth Wick
Progeny's Promise, The Apocalypse Revelation by Kenneth WickMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book tells a profound story. We have damaged and continue to damage our planet; Earth is alive and knows this; humankind can be benevolent; humankind is greedy and prefers to take by force. Every war enacted leads to our home’s destruction, until it reaches tipping point and salvation is no longer there. Every time oil is sucked from the bowels, industry hastens disaster.
Some of this I found hard to read; the military specs had me kinda cross-eyed, but the story kept me riveted throughout. How not? A galaxy steward comes to Earth, because our world sent a cry for aid. His duty is to save Earth, but his duty also is to save Earth’s children. Literally, save the CHILDREN. The warmongers and religious freaks deny the state of the planet and see all of it as an opportunity to take control, and if control means nuking folk, so be it. While they squabble, Earth fights to stay alive.
Progeny’s Promise is fast-paced and speaks well to the motivations of those who are greedy and those who wish to see a future for our children. Battles in space and on land are stupendous, and the ‘aliens’ possess awesome tech and are able to do things that astound everyone. It’s also saddening. So sad. How dare we do this to our world?
A great read. Definitely deserves 5 stars!
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Review: Shakyamuni's Pearl by Ken Fry
Shakyamuni's Pearl: A Thriller by Ken FryMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have now read a fair number of Ken Fry’s thrillers, and this one is another WOW. I did find this thrilling adventure different from the others and it has to do with the setting and the history and culture, I believe. Set in Japan, where a giant pearl that looks like Buddha was lost centuries ago, this is an intriguing read. For one, I found the tale of the ama (women divers) interesting, and needed to know more about them. Also, the desire for a return to the old ways by the antagonists (Flaming Flag and yakuza) had me quite breathless – seriously cruel and uncaring in how they will achieve it.
So, there’s a legend about a giant pearl and everyone wants it, and will kill to own it. The action moves seamlessly from land to sea, including underwater, and the race is on to find it. Add in giant squid, HUNGRY squid, and this is an adventure of note. Like with all Mr Fry’s novels, I end up seeing the movie as I read it, for a great movie this one will make!
Highly recommended to readers who love a good thriller and a grand adventure. This is a treasure hunt of note!
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