DECAY, a great new book from Mark Lingane

Decay is a very successful sequel to Tesla, a great book that was written to satisfy Mark Lingane’s desire to wean a generation off games modules on to novels of this nature

It’s billed as Cyberpunk vs Steampunk.

The book is populated by characters living in a darkly frightening, futuristic world dominated by computer technology versus a genre of science fiction that typically features steam powered machinery rather than advanced technology.

Decay deals with the aftermath of the devastation inflicted in the first novel. Sebastian, the hero of the story, and his side-kick Melanie, continue to crusade against the cyborg enemy. These beings were born as humans, but have had machines and technology added to enhance their effectiveness. They are being controlled by a central, well hidden, machine.

Whilst the fabric of the city is being slowly restored, a new threat evolves in the form of an enormous influx of refugees, who inflict problems unforeseen by the book’s heroes.

Decay depicts an ever more complex world than where enemies become harder to identify.

And yet Sebastian wants nothing more than to simplify things. To create a clean slate, if you like.

“The previous year had been devastating. With so much lost, he felt like it was almost worth throwing everything out so a new future could be forged without the horrible memories of the past.”

Mark Lingane successfully continues the unique style of Tesla and this new book is even more enjoyable. This particular style is  on course to become a distinct genre in its own right. And that says everything about the brilliance of the author. Never one to be restricted by conventional barriers, Mark does not let such trivia stand in the way of his unique handling of a novel.

A brilliant 5 star read!

Decay is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk