Strong writing, weak plot.

[image error]In the future, two scientists are accompanied by a team of Navy SEALs to position critical tectonic equipment on a deserted island in the Galapagos and find themselves immersed in a brutal war for survival that could determine the fate of the world.

Not much of a back-cover blurb, but enough to entice my interest. That and I’ve wanted to read something from Mr. Hurwitz—this is my first reading of his work.

First, the writing is fantastic, with words painting wonderfully rich and detailed imag...