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Alex Cave #4
Gravity
Geologist Alex Cave receives an urgent message about an unusual geologic event in Iceland, when giant globules of molten rock are floating up out of an ancient glacier.
Alex and his friend Okana descend deep into the lava tube of a dormant volcano and discover a 180-million year old alien artifact of incredible power, but before he can take it to a safe location, it is stolen by Janice Sloan, a ruthless woman dealing in stolen advanced technology. When she turns it on, the device begins changing the orbit of the moon and dragging satellites from the sky, but it won’t shut down.
Alex begins a desperate race to find the artifact while dealing with his live-in girlfriend, Fala, who thinks he’s just an adventure junkie, leaving her and her 10-year old daughter on the spur of the moment without any explanation or concern for her feelings. Because of the clandestine nature of the operation, it’s ripping his heart out that he can’t tell her he is on a top-secret mission to save the lives of everyone on the planet.
Alex learns that even if he finds the artifact, he needs a key taken by Sloan to shut it down, but she is determined to acquire a vast sum of money for her efforts. She kidnaps Fala and her daughter as leverage to keep Alex from pursuing her, and will contact him in two weeks with instructions on where to transfer 2-million dollars into a numbered account in exchange for his family and the key.
And as if that wasn’t bad enough, a massive emerald asteroid with a core of solid gold is on a collision course with Earth and will impact in six-days. In order to change its trajectory, he needs the artifact and the key, but he’s running out of time to find Sloan and his family. How can Alex find a way to save his loved ones and civilization from extinction?
Alex and his friend Okana descend deep into the lava tube of a dormant volcano and discover a 180-million year old alien artifact of incredible power, but before he can take it to a safe location, it is stolen by Janice Sloan, a ruthless woman dealing in stolen advanced technology. When she turns it on, the device begins changing the orbit of the moon and dragging satellites from the sky, but it won’t shut down.
Alex begins a desperate race to find the artifact while dealing with his live-in girlfriend, Fala, who thinks he’s just an adventure junkie, leaving her and her 10-year old daughter on the spur of the moment without any explanation or concern for her feelings. Because of the clandestine nature of the operation, it’s ripping his heart out that he can’t tell her he is on a top-secret mission to save the lives of everyone on the planet.
Alex learns that even if he finds the artifact, he needs a key taken by Sloan to shut it down, but she is determined to acquire a vast sum of money for her efforts. She kidnaps Fala and her daughter as leverage to keep Alex from pursuing her, and will contact him in two weeks with instructions on where to transfer 2-million dollars into a numbered account in exchange for his family and the key.
And as if that wasn’t bad enough, a massive emerald asteroid with a core of solid gold is on a collision course with Earth and will impact in six-days. In order to change its trajectory, he needs the artifact and the key, but he’s running out of time to find Sloan and his family. How can Alex find a way to save his loved ones and civilization from extinction?
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James M. Corkill
24 books28 followersHello. I’m James M. Corkill, a Veteran, and retired Federal Firefighter from Washington State, USA. I was an electronic technician and studied mechanical engineering in my spare time before eventually becoming a firefighter for 32-years and retiring. I’ve since settled into the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, and I have a fantastic view from my writing desk.
I began writing in 1997, and was fortunate to meet a famous horror writer named Hugh B. Cave, who became my mentor. In 2002, I rushed to self-published a dozen copies of Dead Energy so my wife could see my book before she was taken by cancer. When my soul mate was gone, I stopped writing and began drinking heavily.
My favorite quote. “When you wake up in the morning, you never know where the day will take you.”
In 2013, I met a stranger who recognized my name and had enjoyed an old copy of Dead Energy, except for the ending. When she encouraged me to start writing again, I realized this chance meeting was just what I needed to hear at the right moment. I quit drinking and began the rewrite of Dead Energy into The Alex Cave Series, and I’m thankful for that fateful encounter.
I began writing in 1997, and was fortunate to meet a famous horror writer named Hugh B. Cave, who became my mentor. In 2002, I rushed to self-published a dozen copies of Dead Energy so my wife could see my book before she was taken by cancer. When my soul mate was gone, I stopped writing and began drinking heavily.
My favorite quote. “When you wake up in the morning, you never know where the day will take you.”
In 2013, I met a stranger who recognized my name and had enjoyed an old copy of Dead Energy, except for the ending. When she encouraged me to start writing again, I realized this chance meeting was just what I needed to hear at the right moment. I quit drinking and began the rewrite of Dead Energy into The Alex Cave Series, and I’m thankful for that fateful encounter.
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March 16, 2017
I'm utterly bemused as to why this book is in Action and Adventure: Romance categories on Amazon. There are two romances in the book; one between two thinly drawn side characters, and one between the hero and his girlfriend... who dumps him part way through the book for being an adventure junkie. This was telegraphed from the very beginning, so it wasn't really a surprise. The surprise came at the end of the book when Alex decided that he was perfectly fine being an adrenaline junkie, actually, and concluded that he didn't want to make any effort to win Fala back.
That is not a romance, Mr Corkill, in any way, shape or form.
I could maybe forgive the book being in a poorly chosen category if the other category, the Action and Adventure part, had been any good. But to be completely frank, it was terrible. The villain was a caricature, the plot was paper thin and the dialogue was stilted and unrealistic. Real people just don't talk like that. The only emotion I found myself experiencing when reading this book was boredom; there was no build of dramatic tension whatsoever.
The storyline and the plot had some potential, but it needs a darn good copyeditor to take a scythe to it and cut out all of the boring minutiae if the author wants to be the next James Rollins. All the stuff around the marina in Oregon had me bored senseless. Who WERE those people and why were they so incredibly dull?
To cap off my irritation, there were spelling and grammatical errors like sudden tense changes, random point of view switches in the middle of scenes, and even scene switches in the middle of chapters with nothing to mark where one scene finished and another began. This was pretty dire.
Two stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through ReadingAlley.
That is not a romance, Mr Corkill, in any way, shape or form.
I could maybe forgive the book being in a poorly chosen category if the other category, the Action and Adventure part, had been any good. But to be completely frank, it was terrible. The villain was a caricature, the plot was paper thin and the dialogue was stilted and unrealistic. Real people just don't talk like that. The only emotion I found myself experiencing when reading this book was boredom; there was no build of dramatic tension whatsoever.
The storyline and the plot had some potential, but it needs a darn good copyeditor to take a scythe to it and cut out all of the boring minutiae if the author wants to be the next James Rollins. All the stuff around the marina in Oregon had me bored senseless. Who WERE those people and why were they so incredibly dull?
To cap off my irritation, there were spelling and grammatical errors like sudden tense changes, random point of view switches in the middle of scenes, and even scene switches in the middle of chapters with nothing to mark where one scene finished and another began. This was pretty dire.
Two stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through ReadingAlley.
August 12, 2015
In the fourth tale of the Alex Cave series we find Alex facing some new challenges. The life he lived while he was single and facing down serious world threats via alien technology for Director of National Security Martin Donner was stressful, but it was also quite a rush. Settled in with Fala and her daughter Halona at his home and back to his core role as a professor at Montana State College at Boseman, he finds himself conflicted about his life. Can he really settle down? Is it wrong for him to miss the sense of adventure and take up the smaller jobs he's been offered in the months since he saved Fala and Halona from the effects of the last great disaster?
Soon after the novel begins we learn that there are some vary strange goings on at the Buford Glacier in Iceland. Something is causing objects to shoot up from the glacier in a strange pattern and no one seems to have clear answers on why. Alex is called to the special meeting on the subject and soon finds himself asked to investigate. Forced to leave not long after returning home to investigate the strange events, the questions that have been plaguing him begin to rise to the forefront. He certainly can't abandon this important job to return to his life with Fala until its all handled, but does Fala truly understand? Does he have the ability to make a solid life with her that doesn't mean her sacrificing everything to stay in his life?
The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Alex and Okana discover the cause and face down a cruel woman who would stop at nothing to take the gravity controlling device they found at the heart of the Glacier. Unable to turn off the device she has stolen, the world is soon facing terrible consequences as satellites begin to fall and the world's powers wonder what is going on. The threat doesn't stop there our moon is growing closer and closer to the earth and the world's bodies of water recede and rise with greater and greater destructive results. Can Alex, Okana, and the others save the world from the fate coming crashing down on them? Will it all have a greater cost than Alex expects?
As with the other books in the Alex Cave series, Gravity is a great adventure tale combining sci-fi, climate science, suspense and danger to achieve an involving story reminiscent of the classic sci-fi of the golden 50s and 60s films. Definitely worth the investment and well researched, it could easily have happened in our world were we to tackle alien technology in our time. Highly recommended to fans of Clive Cussler, disaster films, and men's adventure and pulp tales.
Soon after the novel begins we learn that there are some vary strange goings on at the Buford Glacier in Iceland. Something is causing objects to shoot up from the glacier in a strange pattern and no one seems to have clear answers on why. Alex is called to the special meeting on the subject and soon finds himself asked to investigate. Forced to leave not long after returning home to investigate the strange events, the questions that have been plaguing him begin to rise to the forefront. He certainly can't abandon this important job to return to his life with Fala until its all handled, but does Fala truly understand? Does he have the ability to make a solid life with her that doesn't mean her sacrificing everything to stay in his life?
The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Alex and Okana discover the cause and face down a cruel woman who would stop at nothing to take the gravity controlling device they found at the heart of the Glacier. Unable to turn off the device she has stolen, the world is soon facing terrible consequences as satellites begin to fall and the world's powers wonder what is going on. The threat doesn't stop there our moon is growing closer and closer to the earth and the world's bodies of water recede and rise with greater and greater destructive results. Can Alex, Okana, and the others save the world from the fate coming crashing down on them? Will it all have a greater cost than Alex expects?
As with the other books in the Alex Cave series, Gravity is a great adventure tale combining sci-fi, climate science, suspense and danger to achieve an involving story reminiscent of the classic sci-fi of the golden 50s and 60s films. Definitely worth the investment and well researched, it could easily have happened in our world were we to tackle alien technology in our time. Highly recommended to fans of Clive Cussler, disaster films, and men's adventure and pulp tales.
October 14, 2016
great scifi thriller
GRAVITY; STORY LINE:
In Gravity, Alex Cave is back in action. Something strange has happened in Iceland and the Director of the Nordic Volcanological Center needs Alex on the job. Alex and sidekick, Okana will face danger from all sides; asteroids, greedy villains, gravity gone amuck and girl friends problems.
An ancient machine is active and the destruction of earth is eminent, an asteroid on a collision course with earth, and the moon has left its course. Talk about action packed!
Take a seat and get ready for a roller coaster ride of adventure.
GRAVITY; CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
If you enjoy an action packed book from beginning to end, this book is for you. Author Corkill had many plots to bring together to form a well-developed story-line and pacing that will leave your breathless. Furthermore, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat as Mr Corkill weaves his story-line.
The character development was skillful as Mr. Corkill developed each character to their full potential. Mr. Corkill included villains you will love to hate. Alex and Okana characters are first-rate heroes. Each has respect for life and love of their country and the world.
In concluding my review, I found a well-written solid story-line. Filled action and suspense, the story never lagged or bogged down.
GRAVITY, RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
In conclusion, I would not hesitate to recommend Gravity to anyone that enjoys an action packed science fiction thriller.
FINAL NOTE: I received this book by way of Reading Alley, the author and the publisher in return for an honest book review. All book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on line and on my blog are my opinion.
GRAVITY; STORY LINE:
In Gravity, Alex Cave is back in action. Something strange has happened in Iceland and the Director of the Nordic Volcanological Center needs Alex on the job. Alex and sidekick, Okana will face danger from all sides; asteroids, greedy villains, gravity gone amuck and girl friends problems.
An ancient machine is active and the destruction of earth is eminent, an asteroid on a collision course with earth, and the moon has left its course. Talk about action packed!
Take a seat and get ready for a roller coaster ride of adventure.
GRAVITY; CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
If you enjoy an action packed book from beginning to end, this book is for you. Author Corkill had many plots to bring together to form a well-developed story-line and pacing that will leave your breathless. Furthermore, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat as Mr Corkill weaves his story-line.
The character development was skillful as Mr. Corkill developed each character to their full potential. Mr. Corkill included villains you will love to hate. Alex and Okana characters are first-rate heroes. Each has respect for life and love of their country and the world.
In concluding my review, I found a well-written solid story-line. Filled action and suspense, the story never lagged or bogged down.
GRAVITY, RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
In conclusion, I would not hesitate to recommend Gravity to anyone that enjoys an action packed science fiction thriller.
FINAL NOTE: I received this book by way of Reading Alley, the author and the publisher in return for an honest book review. All book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on line and on my blog are my opinion.
May 8, 2022
"Amazing Adventurous Thilling Story"
I’m always enthralled with the gripping and captivating stories written by James M. Corkill. The Alex Cave Series takes the reader to many intriguing places of our world and universe; especially this story. A college student, Baltistan Nilsson, is on the north edge of the Buford Glacier in Iceland. He’s taking readings as to the rate of calving. Suddenly he hears a loud sound and sees steam plumes and an ominous glow coming from the glacier. He also sees a deep hole, a tunnel, and whips out his copter video camera. He shares this information with Jeffrey Sliven, Director of the Nordic Volcano Logical Center in Reykjavik, Iceland. Professor Alex Cave is teaching his last class of geophysics before summer break at the Montana State College in Bozeman. Suddenly an “URGENT” letter is delivered to him. He’s been invited to a secret meeting of select scientists and a round trip ticket is enclosed in the envelope. He thinks he’ll be gone only one or two days to the delight of his girlfriend’s daughter who will shortly be having a birthday party. However, if you have followed the previous adventures of Alex Cave, you realize that this mission will be the longest; perhaps the most dangerous he’s ever encountered. “Gravity” is a spellbinding novel which will entertain you from the very beginning through the nerve-wracking ending. Author James Corkill knows how to entrance the reader with his action-packed well developed mysteries of our world and universe. This is an excellent stand-alone novel which young adults will be inspired to read. Even adults will find his stories thrilling. Alex Cave is an extraordinary character and I’m looking forward to his next mysterious thriller.
I’m always enthralled with the gripping and captivating stories written by James M. Corkill. The Alex Cave Series takes the reader to many intriguing places of our world and universe; especially this story. A college student, Baltistan Nilsson, is on the north edge of the Buford Glacier in Iceland. He’s taking readings as to the rate of calving. Suddenly he hears a loud sound and sees steam plumes and an ominous glow coming from the glacier. He also sees a deep hole, a tunnel, and whips out his copter video camera. He shares this information with Jeffrey Sliven, Director of the Nordic Volcano Logical Center in Reykjavik, Iceland. Professor Alex Cave is teaching his last class of geophysics before summer break at the Montana State College in Bozeman. Suddenly an “URGENT” letter is delivered to him. He’s been invited to a secret meeting of select scientists and a round trip ticket is enclosed in the envelope. He thinks he’ll be gone only one or two days to the delight of his girlfriend’s daughter who will shortly be having a birthday party. However, if you have followed the previous adventures of Alex Cave, you realize that this mission will be the longest; perhaps the most dangerous he’s ever encountered. “Gravity” is a spellbinding novel which will entertain you from the very beginning through the nerve-wracking ending. Author James Corkill knows how to entrance the reader with his action-packed well developed mysteries of our world and universe. This is an excellent stand-alone novel which young adults will be inspired to read. Even adults will find his stories thrilling. Alex Cave is an extraordinary character and I’m looking forward to his next mysterious thriller.
August 11, 2015
This is another brilliantly written story, sequel of Dead Energy, Cold Energy and Red Energy. If you thought that the story of our hero, an ex-CIA agent named Alex Cave, could not get better, you were completely wrong. The author keeps raising the bar, as if it was possible at all.
In this episode, Alex Cave is invited into a meeting in Iceland where a very strange geological event is observed. Asked to investigate, he goes with his best friend Ocana. In their way they meet other explorers that are also trying to see what is causing the observed behavior. All indications lead to the conclusion of the existence of a device that when active can control gravity on objects placed directly above it. But the bad guys beet them and get the device first. While trying to retrieve the object that was activated and was causing major problems, Alex's new family is kidnapped and now, besides having to recover the device and save the world, he also needs to save his family.
As usual, we can see that a lot of research was done by the author in order to create a very intelligent and believable plot.
You will read the book on the edge of your seat. Every turn of a page brings more excitement and it is guaranteed that you will be entertained for hours. It took me about eight hours to read the whole book.
I can hardly wait to read more Alex Cave's adventures! You definitely should try James Corkill's books. His intelligent plots are here to stay. I just wonder when his stories will attract someone in Hollywood so we will be able to enjoy all those actions in a big screen!
In this episode, Alex Cave is invited into a meeting in Iceland where a very strange geological event is observed. Asked to investigate, he goes with his best friend Ocana. In their way they meet other explorers that are also trying to see what is causing the observed behavior. All indications lead to the conclusion of the existence of a device that when active can control gravity on objects placed directly above it. But the bad guys beet them and get the device first. While trying to retrieve the object that was activated and was causing major problems, Alex's new family is kidnapped and now, besides having to recover the device and save the world, he also needs to save his family.
As usual, we can see that a lot of research was done by the author in order to create a very intelligent and believable plot.
You will read the book on the edge of your seat. Every turn of a page brings more excitement and it is guaranteed that you will be entertained for hours. It took me about eight hours to read the whole book.
I can hardly wait to read more Alex Cave's adventures! You definitely should try James Corkill's books. His intelligent plots are here to stay. I just wonder when his stories will attract someone in Hollywood so we will be able to enjoy all those actions in a big screen!
March 14, 2016
Gravity Kills
Hold on to your hats! James M. Corkill’s novel, Gravity, book 4 in the Alex Cave Series, will keep you breathlessly turning pages as protagonist Alex Cave, a geophysicist, and his best friend, Okana investigate an unusual geological study reported to Alex by the Director of the Nordic Volcanological Center. In Iceland, at the end of one of the volcanoes’ ancient lava tubes, Alex and Okana discover an alien device that can make havoc with gravity.
Back at home in Montana, Alex, whose day job is a college professor, has a very annoyed live in girlfriend, Fala, who has had it with Alex’s mysterious disappearances. It seems that Alex works on the side as a secret agent for the CIA and other covert government agencies, which Fala knows little to nothing about.
On this new mission the world is literally dependent on Alex and Okana’s success or else Armageddon will be upon us.
With an easy-to-read writing style in the third person narrative, James M. Corkill’s newest edition to The Alex Cave Series won’t disappoint fans. And don’t worry about missing the other three books in the series. This novel stands alone very nicely without having knowledge of the back-story of the previous books.
**Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.**
Hold on to your hats! James M. Corkill’s novel, Gravity, book 4 in the Alex Cave Series, will keep you breathlessly turning pages as protagonist Alex Cave, a geophysicist, and his best friend, Okana investigate an unusual geological study reported to Alex by the Director of the Nordic Volcanological Center. In Iceland, at the end of one of the volcanoes’ ancient lava tubes, Alex and Okana discover an alien device that can make havoc with gravity.
Back at home in Montana, Alex, whose day job is a college professor, has a very annoyed live in girlfriend, Fala, who has had it with Alex’s mysterious disappearances. It seems that Alex works on the side as a secret agent for the CIA and other covert government agencies, which Fala knows little to nothing about.
On this new mission the world is literally dependent on Alex and Okana’s success or else Armageddon will be upon us.
With an easy-to-read writing style in the third person narrative, James M. Corkill’s newest edition to The Alex Cave Series won’t disappoint fans. And don’t worry about missing the other three books in the series. This novel stands alone very nicely without having knowledge of the back-story of the previous books.
**Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.**
September 6, 2015
Another great edition to the Alex Cave series. In James Corkill's latest novel, Gravity, we see the return of Alex Cave and other memorable characters, such as his friends, Okana and Director Donner. In this story, we also see a different side to Alex. A more compassionate side as he embarks on a serious relationship with his live-in girlfriend.
As always, James Corkill does not disappoint when it comes to bringing action and thrill to the table. Just when you think things of an extraordinary nature can't keep happening, Corkill throws another other-worldly problem into Alex Cave's lap. From the first page, the intensity and thrill don't quit until you hit the last page. It's a page-turner and you won't want to put it down.
For those of you who are readers of the previous Alex Cave books, this novel will not disappoint. He's back and more daring than ever.
For those who are reading the Alex Cave books for the first time, prepare for a great ride.
As always, James Corkill does not disappoint when it comes to bringing action and thrill to the table. Just when you think things of an extraordinary nature can't keep happening, Corkill throws another other-worldly problem into Alex Cave's lap. From the first page, the intensity and thrill don't quit until you hit the last page. It's a page-turner and you won't want to put it down.
For those of you who are readers of the previous Alex Cave books, this novel will not disappoint. He's back and more daring than ever.
For those who are reading the Alex Cave books for the first time, prepare for a great ride.
January 1, 2017
Let me start by saying this is the first Alex Cave book I've read and now I definitely have to read the rest of this amazing series. Thank you Mr. Corkill you hooked me!!
Alex Cave is an adventure junkie even though he's a college geology professor. He's ex CIA and still does occasional work for his friend the Director of National Security.
When he's called to Iceland to investigate an anomaly he's excited to go see whats going on. He brings his best friend and ex CIA partner Okana along for the ride. What they find puts the whole planet in danger.
There's intrigue, danger, action and Sci-Fi in this fast paced page turner that I just couldn't put down. Alex reminds me of a mix of Indian Jones and McGuiver with a dash of James Bond.
Independent reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock.
Alex Cave is an adventure junkie even though he's a college geology professor. He's ex CIA and still does occasional work for his friend the Director of National Security.
When he's called to Iceland to investigate an anomaly he's excited to go see whats going on. He brings his best friend and ex CIA partner Okana along for the ride. What they find puts the whole planet in danger.
There's intrigue, danger, action and Sci-Fi in this fast paced page turner that I just couldn't put down. Alex reminds me of a mix of Indian Jones and McGuiver with a dash of James Bond.
Independent reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock.
May 22, 2017
I have not read any of the previous books in this series, but Mr. Corkill provided enough backstory that I didn’t feel as if I was missing important details. I admire an author who can introduce new readers mid-series without committing exsposition overkill.
With that being said, “Gravity” was fairly mediocre. It seemed to rip off the story of “Armageddon” (group of unlikely heroes must save the world from a killer asteroid), but without the emotional punch and heart-wrenching consequences. In fact, “Gravity” wrapped up in a nice, neat, too-good-to-be true burst of serendipity. Don’t get me wrong, I love a happy ending, but this was just silly and it robbed the rest of the preceding events of their impact.
You can read the full review at goo.gl/xoSCD3
With that being said, “Gravity” was fairly mediocre. It seemed to rip off the story of “Armageddon” (group of unlikely heroes must save the world from a killer asteroid), but without the emotional punch and heart-wrenching consequences. In fact, “Gravity” wrapped up in a nice, neat, too-good-to-be true burst of serendipity. Don’t get me wrong, I love a happy ending, but this was just silly and it robbed the rest of the preceding events of their impact.
You can read the full review at goo.gl/xoSCD3
December 9, 2016
Winner of the Best Indie Book Award!
June 17, 2017
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would strongly, highly recommend the first three books to anyone. This one, not so much. Did someone hijack the series? A knock off ghostwriter?
This book starts off similarly to Book 2. Alex Cave is at his college, doing his professor thing and complaining about his humdrum occupation, eluding readers to believe he has been playing house and staying local the since we left him eight months ago, at the end of book 3. Only we learn he leaves Fala and her daughter quite often on excursions and special ops for the Director of National Security. And Fala, a domestic abuse victim from a previous relationship has completely come into her own with her vicious words and ultimatums for Alex to stay home with them. "YAWN". What a wimp of a woman and a disgrace to Alex's judgment of character.
Compounding the fractures of the deteriorating character flaws, Alex Cave turned into a weak, stupid boyfriend, who proposes marriage in the midst of their problems and arguing. At this moronic point, I half expected him to suggest they get pregnant, too, to fix all that ails their relationship- like his jetting off all of the time. He should have reasoned a baby would substitute his adventure addiction.
I also found it mind boggling how Alex is the only person, a geophysicist, who can save the world again. He doesn't need specialists in various fields for gravitational guidance, and piloting spaceships. Oh. And a translator deciphered alien communication within minutes. It's a tragedy to our government and our society when he corrects the Director of National Security and continuously declines additional military assistance. Like no ine else knows about the previous alien encounters. Give. Me. A. Break. There should be dozens of high security clearanced personnel working on the spaceship and its technology.
The villain is weak. The action is lacking. The world building has crumbled. The characters have become a shell of an imagination and lost their personalities. And when given the choice to exchange the device for lives, not only did Alex and Okana give it little thought, they didn't even consider it to turn it into a rescue mission in disguise.
This was the most disappointing book in a series. Not only would I not recommend it, I'd recommend anyone who starts this Alex Cave series to skip this book. As it stands, I'm uncertain if I'll give Book 5 a chance now.
If you’ve listened to books by James M. Corkill before, how does this one compare?
This was poorly designed in comparison to the previous three. I'm not sure if the author gave it much thought or rushed, just to get a book out.
There were no redeeming qualities. I think I wished there was a female character throwing herself at any available man again. Oh. Nevermind. Gender switch. Okana was putting it on thick. But it wasn't interesting.
This book also lacked the details of the White House internal briefings. Oh, I forgot. They slept well because Alex was at the helm.
No climax ending. No grief. No emotional investment to the characters. I even hoped Cavewould get over the dominating bytch of a girlfriend and kick her to the curb. Their relationship was not believable nor to be admired to feel angst.
Everything was too neatly tied with a bow. It was like going through the stages. This felt like a YA book, several slips below the qualities of the first three.
Which character – as performed by Paul J McSorley – was your favorite?
Sadly, not even Fala's daughter was a highlight.
The narrator even seemed to have lost his enthusiasm in the storytelling, as if he, too, expected more from the author/series.
Could you see Gravity being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
The first three books could be dynamic on screen. This needs to be rewritten and copy edited. The characters and science/sci fi plot that were significant to my interest in the series don't pulk through in this book.
Any additional comments?
This was a disappointment.
I would strongly, highly recommend the first three books to anyone. This one, not so much. Did someone hijack the series? A knock off ghostwriter?
This book starts off similarly to Book 2. Alex Cave is at his college, doing his professor thing and complaining about his humdrum occupation, eluding readers to believe he has been playing house and staying local the since we left him eight months ago, at the end of book 3. Only we learn he leaves Fala and her daughter quite often on excursions and special ops for the Director of National Security. And Fala, a domestic abuse victim from a previous relationship has completely come into her own with her vicious words and ultimatums for Alex to stay home with them. "YAWN". What a wimp of a woman and a disgrace to Alex's judgment of character.
Compounding the fractures of the deteriorating character flaws, Alex Cave turned into a weak, stupid boyfriend, who proposes marriage in the midst of their problems and arguing. At this moronic point, I half expected him to suggest they get pregnant, too, to fix all that ails their relationship- like his jetting off all of the time. He should have reasoned a baby would substitute his adventure addiction.
I also found it mind boggling how Alex is the only person, a geophysicist, who can save the world again. He doesn't need specialists in various fields for gravitational guidance, and piloting spaceships. Oh. And a translator deciphered alien communication within minutes. It's a tragedy to our government and our society when he corrects the Director of National Security and continuously declines additional military assistance. Like no ine else knows about the previous alien encounters. Give. Me. A. Break. There should be dozens of high security clearanced personnel working on the spaceship and its technology.
The villain is weak. The action is lacking. The world building has crumbled. The characters have become a shell of an imagination and lost their personalities. And when given the choice to exchange the device for lives, not only did Alex and Okana give it little thought, they didn't even consider it to turn it into a rescue mission in disguise.
This was the most disappointing book in a series. Not only would I not recommend it, I'd recommend anyone who starts this Alex Cave series to skip this book. As it stands, I'm uncertain if I'll give Book 5 a chance now.
If you’ve listened to books by James M. Corkill before, how does this one compare?
This was poorly designed in comparison to the previous three. I'm not sure if the author gave it much thought or rushed, just to get a book out.
There were no redeeming qualities. I think I wished there was a female character throwing herself at any available man again. Oh. Nevermind. Gender switch. Okana was putting it on thick. But it wasn't interesting.
This book also lacked the details of the White House internal briefings. Oh, I forgot. They slept well because Alex was at the helm.
No climax ending. No grief. No emotional investment to the characters. I even hoped Cavewould get over the dominating bytch of a girlfriend and kick her to the curb. Their relationship was not believable nor to be admired to feel angst.
Everything was too neatly tied with a bow. It was like going through the stages. This felt like a YA book, several slips below the qualities of the first three.
Which character – as performed by Paul J McSorley – was your favorite?
Sadly, not even Fala's daughter was a highlight.
The narrator even seemed to have lost his enthusiasm in the storytelling, as if he, too, expected more from the author/series.
Could you see Gravity being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
The first three books could be dynamic on screen. This needs to be rewritten and copy edited. The characters and science/sci fi plot that were significant to my interest in the series don't pulk through in this book.
Any additional comments?
This was a disappointment.
July 2, 2017
Typically sci-fi stories are so far out there that they seem boring, this however was a thrill a page!
Alex Cave is a teacherof geophysics, but is completely bored with the normal days. In previous books in the series he is an adventurer who is helping the government solve certain mysteries that defy the laws of nature. He is dating Fala who is an indian as well as a mother. She has moved into his home and have started making a live together when Alex is asked for his help again.
Jeffrey Sliven is the Director of Nordic Volcanological Center and is shocked when he sees a video of an anomoly that was filmed in Buford Glacier, Iceland. A volcano has been discovered inside of the glacier.
Alex heads up a group to investigate a cavern that the volcano exposed. They tried to use an obsolete submarine torpedo with instruments to see inside the cavern. When the torpedo smashes into something and the screens go blank he now has to go inside.
Inside the cavern he finds another duo already inside hammering anchors inside the ice for safety. The female identifies herself as Janice, an archeologist, who believes that there is a gravity device called Edda's Chimney, a gravity device. They deside to work together to reach the bottom. When suddenly them and all their stuff starts lifting up and instead of the gravity pulling them downward they are floating upward. Alex and his partner decide to come back down with more equipment but the other two refuse.
Alarms start ringing into the night showing that a very large and unusual object heading close to earth. The moon has now started coming closer to earth as well. Even the birds are acting strange slamming into the ground. Maybe the artifact was the key to the disasters or a way to save them.
More than a gravity device was found inside of the cavern. An alien spaceship was at the bottom of the glacier as well. Now they must find someone to translate the alien language. There is more to the spaceship and the truth behind it being on earth.
Some people are ruthless and will stop at nothing to get ahold of the graviety device incluiding murder.
I LOVE this story! It can be read alone or starting at the beginning of Alex's adventures. I love that there is suspense, mystery, and above all a desire to survive. The book is easy to follow. The point of view's of each character is easy to follow with symbols letting you know that a change is taking place. Anxious to see the new adventures that Alex will face next! I was given this book to review from the author/publisher through Reading Alley and in exchange I give my unbiased opinion.
Alex Cave is a teacherof geophysics, but is completely bored with the normal days. In previous books in the series he is an adventurer who is helping the government solve certain mysteries that defy the laws of nature. He is dating Fala who is an indian as well as a mother. She has moved into his home and have started making a live together when Alex is asked for his help again.
Jeffrey Sliven is the Director of Nordic Volcanological Center and is shocked when he sees a video of an anomoly that was filmed in Buford Glacier, Iceland. A volcano has been discovered inside of the glacier.
Alex heads up a group to investigate a cavern that the volcano exposed. They tried to use an obsolete submarine torpedo with instruments to see inside the cavern. When the torpedo smashes into something and the screens go blank he now has to go inside.
Inside the cavern he finds another duo already inside hammering anchors inside the ice for safety. The female identifies herself as Janice, an archeologist, who believes that there is a gravity device called Edda's Chimney, a gravity device. They deside to work together to reach the bottom. When suddenly them and all their stuff starts lifting up and instead of the gravity pulling them downward they are floating upward. Alex and his partner decide to come back down with more equipment but the other two refuse.
Alarms start ringing into the night showing that a very large and unusual object heading close to earth. The moon has now started coming closer to earth as well. Even the birds are acting strange slamming into the ground. Maybe the artifact was the key to the disasters or a way to save them.
More than a gravity device was found inside of the cavern. An alien spaceship was at the bottom of the glacier as well. Now they must find someone to translate the alien language. There is more to the spaceship and the truth behind it being on earth.
Some people are ruthless and will stop at nothing to get ahold of the graviety device incluiding murder.
I LOVE this story! It can be read alone or starting at the beginning of Alex's adventures. I love that there is suspense, mystery, and above all a desire to survive. The book is easy to follow. The point of view's of each character is easy to follow with symbols letting you know that a change is taking place. Anxious to see the new adventures that Alex will face next! I was given this book to review from the author/publisher through Reading Alley and in exchange I give my unbiased opinion.
February 9, 2018
Gravity by James M. Corkill is an adventurous and enthralling book. This is the fourth book in the Alex Cave’s adventures. The first three books were so exciting that I just couldn’t wait to read this one.
In this book, Alex gets a message about a strange geological occurrence in Iceland and is given the task to investigate into the matter. Through his findings, he discovers an alien device which is extremely powerful and can disturb gravity. The alien device is stolen and then abandoned in the desert which disrupts the moon’s orbit. Alex leaves no stone unturned to find its key and turn it off. Will Alex’s attempts be successful? Will he be able to save the human race from extinction?
This is an extraordinary book which takes readers on a spectacular, thrilling adventurous ride. The action starts from the first page and never lets up. The readers are immediately drawn into the book, ensuring a captivating, edge-of-your-seat excitement. There are twists and turns in the story that took me by surprise, and I can't wait to see what other adventures the author has in store for us. As this is mainly a thriller, the romance part for me is a bit lacking, so here's hoping there's more romance in the next books.
Originally posted in Reading Alley
In this book, Alex gets a message about a strange geological occurrence in Iceland and is given the task to investigate into the matter. Through his findings, he discovers an alien device which is extremely powerful and can disturb gravity. The alien device is stolen and then abandoned in the desert which disrupts the moon’s orbit. Alex leaves no stone unturned to find its key and turn it off. Will Alex’s attempts be successful? Will he be able to save the human race from extinction?
This is an extraordinary book which takes readers on a spectacular, thrilling adventurous ride. The action starts from the first page and never lets up. The readers are immediately drawn into the book, ensuring a captivating, edge-of-your-seat excitement. There are twists and turns in the story that took me by surprise, and I can't wait to see what other adventures the author has in store for us. As this is mainly a thriller, the romance part for me is a bit lacking, so here's hoping there's more romance in the next books.
Originally posted in Reading Alley
October 29, 2019
( Format : Audiobook )
"I'm glad I didn't have to shoot you."
Alex Cave, man of action, now university lecturer, believed himself truly content now, with a women he loved and her delightful little daughter: his perfect family. But he was fooling himself, and them, by breaking promises made as well as keeping secrets from them. Leaving them behind, he investigates a strange phenomenon which had been noticed in Antarctica, and then moves on to save the world from even more epic destruction.
Enjoyable, fast paced action story, well read by Paul J McSorley. Some exciting mental pictures formed although the characterisation is fairly flat, but somewhat saved by the narrator's skill. Could see this as a full colour, big budget, glorious space filled adventure film. And the idea of a gold and emerald asteroid is rather fun: can just see the world's greedy leaders' eyes glowing at the idea of adding that to their treasury.
The Alex Cave series has been a good science fiction action trilogy up to now but, having moved on to book four, seems to have lost something somewhere. Still good, but for some reason, I just didn't care after the introductory pages (although the frantic attempts of Jerry to save his town were thrilling). Still worth a read if macho action in black and white is your thing.
"I'm glad I didn't have to shoot you."
Alex Cave, man of action, now university lecturer, believed himself truly content now, with a women he loved and her delightful little daughter: his perfect family. But he was fooling himself, and them, by breaking promises made as well as keeping secrets from them. Leaving them behind, he investigates a strange phenomenon which had been noticed in Antarctica, and then moves on to save the world from even more epic destruction.
Enjoyable, fast paced action story, well read by Paul J McSorley. Some exciting mental pictures formed although the characterisation is fairly flat, but somewhat saved by the narrator's skill. Could see this as a full colour, big budget, glorious space filled adventure film. And the idea of a gold and emerald asteroid is rather fun: can just see the world's greedy leaders' eyes glowing at the idea of adding that to their treasury.
The Alex Cave series has been a good science fiction action trilogy up to now but, having moved on to book four, seems to have lost something somewhere. Still good, but for some reason, I just didn't care after the introductory pages (although the frantic attempts of Jerry to save his town were thrilling). Still worth a read if macho action in black and white is your thing.
December 6, 2019
Gravity (Alex Cave, #4), my fourth read from author James M. Corkill. Well-written and captivating with well-developed main characters reminding one of Christopher Cartwright’s Sam Reilly writings. I received an Audible copy of Pandora's Eyes (The Alex Cave Series, Book 5) back in March of this year & wanted to read the series in order so I bought this book. Paul J. McSorley’s narration adds to the book's enjoyment. I'll be reading more from this author. Next up, Pandora's Eyes (The Alex Cave Series, Book 5), the book that started it all with me & my fifth James M. Corkill read this week. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
July 13, 2017
This is the fourth in the series which I've had the pleasure to listen to [AUDIO] and it is a rootin', tootin' hoot of an adventure, disaster, sci-fi thriller finding new potential apocalypse featuring excellent narration which enhances the drama. I'm surprised these haven't already been picked up for exploitation on the silver screen as our larger than life hero survives inner and outer space to save the day. Now THAT is not a spoiler--this is a series, after all!
March 9, 2019
Good SciFY with likable, relatable characters. You can't help but like these people. Book 4 was a bit more emotional than the others. I personally wanted to dispose of the villain in a medieval way. Some romance, some heartbreak, and what I really like, interesting science and satisfied at the end.
April 5, 2016
The severity of gravity.............(4.5 stars)!
Pull on your sci-fi goggles, strap on your adventure boots and with a wild " Woohoo! ", prepare yourself for an adventure of a lifetime, where thrilling scenarios and exhilarating situations with nail-biting suspense, demands your attention.
As the third novel in the exciting Alex Cave series, Gravity, raises the bar of science fiction to an elevated level- spreading humanistic appeal with technical awareness. It becomes a viable proof regarding the long standing debate about the successful inclusion of emotional drama within the sphere of the scientific genre of literature.
At the starting of the story, we are introduced to professor Alex, thoroughly bored with his monotonous routinely life and yearning for an adventure. Simultaneously, we are also introduced to his family- his girlfriend Fala, her daughter Halona, and his best friend Okana. Then suddenly, the plot changes and paces rapidly in multiple directions. With an incoming letter from a geological society, Alex's placid existence is put on hold as he departs in search of hidden mysteries buried deep within the glacial tunnels of Icelandic volcanoes. After getting appropriate information to locate the intriguing object, he sets off on an adventure with Okana to retrieve it from the bowels of the tunnel. Then, after it is stolen by Sloan from under his nose, he makes it his mission to track down the powerful device creating havoc with the moon's orbit, and plans to deliver it in safe hands. But his plan goes awry, when Sloan manages to kidnap and threaten his family for ransoming the device. Though he manages to deposit the instrument to the government, it doesn't shifts the moon's orbit, and the adventure doesn't come to an end.
What the blurb fails to mention is the second adventure of the novel, dealing with the incoming asteroid threat to earth. As a humongous emerald asteroid with a mass of solid gold in it's center, pro-pulses straight for a collision course with earth, the only object standing between mass destruction is found to be the mysterious gravitational device. Armed with an alien space ship, a tremendously powerful gravitational device, an array of admirable scientists, Alex sets off into space to reverse the asteroid's course as the clock keeps ticking with a six day limit. Finally, with an monumental climax the novel surges into an impetus ending, tying off everything with a neat bow.
The setting of the story thus jumps from Montana farmlands, to the deserted research facilities of Nevada, to the Humpback Harbor in Oregon, to NASA's laboratories, to Alaskan satellite stations, along with many other briefs stays. But it is the last expedition to space that steals the cake, where at the point of epic conclusion an adrenaline induced journey takes place.
The plot becomes a highly addictive game of tag and chase, never resting in one place too long, it tries to give us a variety. Also, with numerous subplots dotting the horizon, starting from Alex's family, to Sloan's thievery and subsequent threats, to Jadin's family, it provides with an entertaining mix of science and emotions. It showcases the dilemma of an adventurous soul which yearns to feel the heady infusion of adrenaline drive but still wants the comfort of a family close to him. Especially, the inclusion of the protagonist's tender feelings brings a warm dimension to the story, just as the portrait of massive destruction evokes horror and helplessness. However, the extensive background story of Janine's family does not contribute greatly to the main theme and, could have been reduced- as it curbs the tension of the plot.
The writing is dexterous and appealing both to sci-fi fans and to first time readers alike. The author seems to have done an extensive research, as his technical jargon is filled with astute adroitness.
Overall, with a fresh storyline woven with skillful proficiency, James M. Corkill, has successfully produced an ingenious tale of space odyssey- a hair raising tale of gravity.
*Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.*
Pull on your sci-fi goggles, strap on your adventure boots and with a wild " Woohoo! ", prepare yourself for an adventure of a lifetime, where thrilling scenarios and exhilarating situations with nail-biting suspense, demands your attention.
As the third novel in the exciting Alex Cave series, Gravity, raises the bar of science fiction to an elevated level- spreading humanistic appeal with technical awareness. It becomes a viable proof regarding the long standing debate about the successful inclusion of emotional drama within the sphere of the scientific genre of literature.
At the starting of the story, we are introduced to professor Alex, thoroughly bored with his monotonous routinely life and yearning for an adventure. Simultaneously, we are also introduced to his family- his girlfriend Fala, her daughter Halona, and his best friend Okana. Then suddenly, the plot changes and paces rapidly in multiple directions. With an incoming letter from a geological society, Alex's placid existence is put on hold as he departs in search of hidden mysteries buried deep within the glacial tunnels of Icelandic volcanoes. After getting appropriate information to locate the intriguing object, he sets off on an adventure with Okana to retrieve it from the bowels of the tunnel. Then, after it is stolen by Sloan from under his nose, he makes it his mission to track down the powerful device creating havoc with the moon's orbit, and plans to deliver it in safe hands. But his plan goes awry, when Sloan manages to kidnap and threaten his family for ransoming the device. Though he manages to deposit the instrument to the government, it doesn't shifts the moon's orbit, and the adventure doesn't come to an end.
What the blurb fails to mention is the second adventure of the novel, dealing with the incoming asteroid threat to earth. As a humongous emerald asteroid with a mass of solid gold in it's center, pro-pulses straight for a collision course with earth, the only object standing between mass destruction is found to be the mysterious gravitational device. Armed with an alien space ship, a tremendously powerful gravitational device, an array of admirable scientists, Alex sets off into space to reverse the asteroid's course as the clock keeps ticking with a six day limit. Finally, with an monumental climax the novel surges into an impetus ending, tying off everything with a neat bow.
The setting of the story thus jumps from Montana farmlands, to the deserted research facilities of Nevada, to the Humpback Harbor in Oregon, to NASA's laboratories, to Alaskan satellite stations, along with many other briefs stays. But it is the last expedition to space that steals the cake, where at the point of epic conclusion an adrenaline induced journey takes place.
The plot becomes a highly addictive game of tag and chase, never resting in one place too long, it tries to give us a variety. Also, with numerous subplots dotting the horizon, starting from Alex's family, to Sloan's thievery and subsequent threats, to Jadin's family, it provides with an entertaining mix of science and emotions. It showcases the dilemma of an adventurous soul which yearns to feel the heady infusion of adrenaline drive but still wants the comfort of a family close to him. Especially, the inclusion of the protagonist's tender feelings brings a warm dimension to the story, just as the portrait of massive destruction evokes horror and helplessness. However, the extensive background story of Janine's family does not contribute greatly to the main theme and, could have been reduced- as it curbs the tension of the plot.
The writing is dexterous and appealing both to sci-fi fans and to first time readers alike. The author seems to have done an extensive research, as his technical jargon is filled with astute adroitness.
Overall, with a fresh storyline woven with skillful proficiency, James M. Corkill, has successfully produced an ingenious tale of space odyssey- a hair raising tale of gravity.
*Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.*
November 6, 2016
Thinking Person’s Adventure
The author has a solid grasp of his craft. This book begins with experts in their scientific fields realizing that something is dangerously off. There is enough science involved in the thriller to keep the science fiction folks happy, but not too much that those without a PhD get lost.
It took me a while to sit down and share my opinions about the book. It’s tricky. I don’t want to give anything away, however; I do want to give you my honest reaction to the novel. Something happens half way through the book that made me angry. So much so, I put the book down and didn’t want to finish it. I didn’t like the main character any more. Jethro Gibbs, MacGyver, John McClain, insert your favorite hero here, would have figured something different out, or died trying. I know that a person doesn’t have to like every character and choice they make. It also suggests that the author has succeeded in conveying real emotion. I wondered if the author simply put this in for shock value? You may applaud that the author choice was different.
So what made me pick up the book a few weeks later to finish it? There is a secondary story line with regular folk protecting their homes and livelihood. It kept nagging at the back of my mind. What happened to them? I still cared about them. Jerry was my hero in this story- bravery, practical smarts and heart.
This review may or may not help you decide if this is a book you will enjoy. Your curiosity may get the better of you and you want to see how you feel about Alex Cave. Maybe you like different. Maybe you’ll think my ‘mom gene’ is just too sensitive. Check out the book for yourself. If you enjoy heroes at the top of their field, science fiction and action combined, this book delivers.
A review copy was provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
The author has a solid grasp of his craft. This book begins with experts in their scientific fields realizing that something is dangerously off. There is enough science involved in the thriller to keep the science fiction folks happy, but not too much that those without a PhD get lost.
It took me a while to sit down and share my opinions about the book. It’s tricky. I don’t want to give anything away, however; I do want to give you my honest reaction to the novel. Something happens half way through the book that made me angry. So much so, I put the book down and didn’t want to finish it. I didn’t like the main character any more. Jethro Gibbs, MacGyver, John McClain, insert your favorite hero here, would have figured something different out, or died trying. I know that a person doesn’t have to like every character and choice they make. It also suggests that the author has succeeded in conveying real emotion. I wondered if the author simply put this in for shock value? You may applaud that the author choice was different.
So what made me pick up the book a few weeks later to finish it? There is a secondary story line with regular folk protecting their homes and livelihood. It kept nagging at the back of my mind. What happened to them? I still cared about them. Jerry was my hero in this story- bravery, practical smarts and heart.
This review may or may not help you decide if this is a book you will enjoy. Your curiosity may get the better of you and you want to see how you feel about Alex Cave. Maybe you like different. Maybe you’ll think my ‘mom gene’ is just too sensitive. Check out the book for yourself. If you enjoy heroes at the top of their field, science fiction and action combined, this book delivers.
A review copy was provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
November 10, 2016
It’s a Full Moon Tonight!
So nice to have our tall, dark and handsome character back in the saddle again (So to speak), Our hero, bored with a bit of teaching, sneaks off, with a friend or two, to help save the world and even though there appears to be more danger on the horizon than either him or we suspected, his girlfriend/partner can’t see that our super hero is anything but a cad who wants to rush out and do exciting things, while leaving the mundane stuff at home. The several adventures to follow through this fast-paced ‘ A week in the life of our Hero’ storyline are gripping and almost apocalyptic, yet our man must, on the many plane flights criss-crossing the world, keep a wary and weary eye on the home front.
This is another classic for our author who seems to be able to find so many ways that evil can try to destroy the world. I love the detail and variety of ideas that befall our hero along his problematic life and enjoy each tricky twist of fate that befalls him, feeling like I was there on every one. This writer provides easy reading, good sturdy stories that you can sink your teeth into.
A review copy was provided by Reading Alley books in exchange for an honest review.
So nice to have our tall, dark and handsome character back in the saddle again (So to speak), Our hero, bored with a bit of teaching, sneaks off, with a friend or two, to help save the world and even though there appears to be more danger on the horizon than either him or we suspected, his girlfriend/partner can’t see that our super hero is anything but a cad who wants to rush out and do exciting things, while leaving the mundane stuff at home. The several adventures to follow through this fast-paced ‘ A week in the life of our Hero’ storyline are gripping and almost apocalyptic, yet our man must, on the many plane flights criss-crossing the world, keep a wary and weary eye on the home front.
This is another classic for our author who seems to be able to find so many ways that evil can try to destroy the world. I love the detail and variety of ideas that befall our hero along his problematic life and enjoy each tricky twist of fate that befalls him, feeling like I was there on every one. This writer provides easy reading, good sturdy stories that you can sink your teeth into.
A review copy was provided by Reading Alley books in exchange for an honest review.
October 23, 2015
Alex Cave series and Gravity
I give the book and the whole series a five star rating. The action never ceases, the science is believable, and the plot keeps your interest.
I give the book and the whole series a five star rating. The action never ceases, the science is believable, and the plot keeps your interest.
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