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Spy Woman
"When Andena woke up, she was alarmed by the fact that she was unable to move her body. Her breathing seemed to be controlled, and she couldn't feel anything." When Andena quits her job to join the rebel army led by Lunn, she has no idea that she will fall into the evil clutches of his enemy, and be transformed into an android. Lunn is initially so focused on waging war against his nemesis at Bionex that he fails to make the connection between Andena's disappearance and Bionex's deadliest weapon. His complicated love life not only places Andena's survival in jeopardy but also clouds his judgement at a critical time. Meanwhile, Haruz and his sister Meleda learn that the aliens are now planning a full-scale invasion and that Earth is in danger of being completely overrun. Will Lunn and Haruz come together to neutralise the threat? Can Lunn stop his womanising ways and commit to the love of his life? Will Andena realise that she holds the key to it all? Spy Woman is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat, sci-fi thriller that will transport you to a world of alien vines, gorgeous androids, and a mad scientist with an incredibly twisted agenda.
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Published September 19, 2016
About the author
Kin Asdi
14 books3 followersKin Asdi is a self-confessed geek. Born in 1964, his love of all things “nerdy” began as a young boy when his father introduced him to the wacky world of bits and bytes. His passion for technology became a borderline obsession when he discovered that he had a particular flair for human interfaces. His thirst for knowledge led him to study Sonology (the science of sound) at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. It was here that he threw himself passionately into exploring a wide range of music and other creative arts that encompassed the use of sound.
As an adult, Kin is continually pushing the boundaries and exploring new concepts. He is always tinkering around with technology and has created a wide range of light coloured objects using LED’s and electronics. Rather than following the well-trodden path, he prefers to pour time and energy into exploring new concepts and creating objects that are both abstract and unique.
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He was pleasantly surprised to discover that the art of computer programming is not dissimilar to crafting and writing a novel. Both require a certain amount of discipline, and he had no difficulty creating the necessary framework that has enabled him to produce some highly imaginative works of fiction.
In addition to publishing two books in the “Adventures of Kad” series, he is also the author of Something New Every Day – The secret of the Garntuoas and has also contributed a short story to Our Day of Passing – An Anthology of Short Stories, Poems and Essays. Never afraid to write sex scenes from a male perspective, he just finished “Spy Woman,” a futuristic fantasy with a feisty heroine and a strong romance at its heart.
Kin Asdi is the pen name of Victor Vergeer. He lives with his wife and teenage daughter in a village on the outskirts of The Hague.
As an adult, Kin is continually pushing the boundaries and exploring new concepts. He is always tinkering around with technology and has created a wide range of light coloured objects using LED’s and electronics. Rather than following the well-trodden path, he prefers to pour time and energy into exploring new concepts and creating objects that are both abstract and unique.
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He was pleasantly surprised to discover that the art of computer programming is not dissimilar to crafting and writing a novel. Both require a certain amount of discipline, and he had no difficulty creating the necessary framework that has enabled him to produce some highly imaginative works of fiction.
In addition to publishing two books in the “Adventures of Kad” series, he is also the author of Something New Every Day – The secret of the Garntuoas and has also contributed a short story to Our Day of Passing – An Anthology of Short Stories, Poems and Essays. Never afraid to write sex scenes from a male perspective, he just finished “Spy Woman,” a futuristic fantasy with a feisty heroine and a strong romance at its heart.
Kin Asdi is the pen name of Victor Vergeer. He lives with his wife and teenage daughter in a village on the outskirts of The Hague.
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September 20, 2016
** REVIEWERS NOTE: I received an e-mail before posting this review. In it, Kin Asin said that Spy Woman has been reissued. “Further to feedback, I have had the book proofread again and extensive corrections have been made.” The changes made may alter parts of the following review.
I am required to write “I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.”
I gave Spy Woman three stars for a couple of reasons. I personally do not like spoilers or too much detail on the story in a review, so I do not include much about the story in mine. The story itself had a lot of promise in the beginning that it did not fulfill. By the wording often used (and the fact that the author is Belgian), I assume English is his second (or more) language or the book was translated from another language. Because of this, the story did not flow well as I read it and it seemed to lack a strong editing process that could have improved it. I never had much of a connection to the main characters, they were often one-dimensional and many seemed to simply be filler and did not move the story along. I kept reading the book hoping it would improve and I felt I had to since I agreed to review it.
Sex should never be confused for romance. The numerous sex scenes, besides being graphic, were purely gratuitous and were not needed to move the story along. I’m not a prude and sex seems to be expected in novels today; it doesn’t have to be graphic, it can be alluded to with the same effect, just as Elizabethan plays often had the killing off stage. If I want explicit sex in my stories, I’ll read an erotic novel, I don’t need it in my regular reading material.
In the days before self-publishing, most authors would have a stack of books and the accompanying drawer full of rejection letters before they were published, allowing them to hone their craft. Nowadays, we get to read those books on the author’s shelf. I hope Kin Asid continues to write, I’ll gladly read his next offering.
I am required to write “I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.”
I gave Spy Woman three stars for a couple of reasons. I personally do not like spoilers or too much detail on the story in a review, so I do not include much about the story in mine. The story itself had a lot of promise in the beginning that it did not fulfill. By the wording often used (and the fact that the author is Belgian), I assume English is his second (or more) language or the book was translated from another language. Because of this, the story did not flow well as I read it and it seemed to lack a strong editing process that could have improved it. I never had much of a connection to the main characters, they were often one-dimensional and many seemed to simply be filler and did not move the story along. I kept reading the book hoping it would improve and I felt I had to since I agreed to review it.
Sex should never be confused for romance. The numerous sex scenes, besides being graphic, were purely gratuitous and were not needed to move the story along. I’m not a prude and sex seems to be expected in novels today; it doesn’t have to be graphic, it can be alluded to with the same effect, just as Elizabethan plays often had the killing off stage. If I want explicit sex in my stories, I’ll read an erotic novel, I don’t need it in my regular reading material.
In the days before self-publishing, most authors would have a stack of books and the accompanying drawer full of rejection letters before they were published, allowing them to hone their craft. Nowadays, we get to read those books on the author’s shelf. I hope Kin Asid continues to write, I’ll gladly read his next offering.
October 12, 2016
My initial impressions of this book weren’t actually all that favourable. Strangely, despite those feelings, I also found myself totally unable to stop turning the pages. I think it’s a very special book indeed that manages to infiltrate your subconscious mind in that way. And that, of course, intrigued me.
The story unfolds slowly giving a fantastic pace. You can read for a while and be fairly baffled by what is happening and curious as to the explanation. Then you’re rewarded by the answers on a very gradual basis. Personally, I found this brilliant as it kept me reading and my brain engaged.
The book is definitely for an adult audience. Although the basic premise would be suitable for more general reception, there is plenty of language that could be deemed unsuitable for younger readers. Also, every single character seems totally obsessed with sex. I admit that I did find this somewhat disturbing myself although I guess it does give insight into the motivation for the characters’ actions and perhaps even suggest an insight into one of the major motivations of humanity as a whole?
It does take a fair bit of concentration to read. This is partly due to the gradual way that the story comes together, but also partly due to some unfamiliarity with language. For example, there are times when everyday language is used in an unfamiliar way. And names of characters are not names most people will be familiar with. Fortunately for me, I found remembering the names was made easier by the author’s (possibly intentional, possibly not) decision to make the names distinctive. There are no characters with names so similar as to cause any confusion.
My only real complaint would be the rather large number of spelling and grammatical errors and even a couple of sentences that seemed to be missing their second half. However, I understand the book has undergone another proofread since my copy and hopefully this is now much improved.
In the tradition of books ‘designed’ as a series, this one ends vaguely unsatisfactorily. There is a definite desire to read on as there are a lot of ‘loose ends’ that leave my mind unsatisfied. So it is partly due to that, and partly due to a rather unexpected enjoyment of the book, that will lead me to add this author to my list of writers to watch.
In summary, a very enjoyable read that does require some mental engagement and that I found surprisingly fascinating. Well worth a read.
The book lost a star for me just because I found some of the more adult content a little unnecessary and also due to the proof read errors mentioned. Once the errors are corrected, this would be more easily readable, and my issue with the adult content is definitely a personal one rather than a deal-breaker for the readership.
The story unfolds slowly giving a fantastic pace. You can read for a while and be fairly baffled by what is happening and curious as to the explanation. Then you’re rewarded by the answers on a very gradual basis. Personally, I found this brilliant as it kept me reading and my brain engaged.
The book is definitely for an adult audience. Although the basic premise would be suitable for more general reception, there is plenty of language that could be deemed unsuitable for younger readers. Also, every single character seems totally obsessed with sex. I admit that I did find this somewhat disturbing myself although I guess it does give insight into the motivation for the characters’ actions and perhaps even suggest an insight into one of the major motivations of humanity as a whole?
It does take a fair bit of concentration to read. This is partly due to the gradual way that the story comes together, but also partly due to some unfamiliarity with language. For example, there are times when everyday language is used in an unfamiliar way. And names of characters are not names most people will be familiar with. Fortunately for me, I found remembering the names was made easier by the author’s (possibly intentional, possibly not) decision to make the names distinctive. There are no characters with names so similar as to cause any confusion.
My only real complaint would be the rather large number of spelling and grammatical errors and even a couple of sentences that seemed to be missing their second half. However, I understand the book has undergone another proofread since my copy and hopefully this is now much improved.
In the tradition of books ‘designed’ as a series, this one ends vaguely unsatisfactorily. There is a definite desire to read on as there are a lot of ‘loose ends’ that leave my mind unsatisfied. So it is partly due to that, and partly due to a rather unexpected enjoyment of the book, that will lead me to add this author to my list of writers to watch.
In summary, a very enjoyable read that does require some mental engagement and that I found surprisingly fascinating. Well worth a read.
The book lost a star for me just because I found some of the more adult content a little unnecessary and also due to the proof read errors mentioned. Once the errors are corrected, this would be more easily readable, and my issue with the adult content is definitely a personal one rather than a deal-breaker for the readership.
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