[usuallee]

The following is the opening paragraphs from the highest rated book on smashwords -with a perfect 5.0 user rating. As you will see, it's absolutely atrocious writing, and an example of why I avoid indie "authors" at all costs. I'm sure there are some good indie authors out there, but they are floating in an ocean of garbage that I don't have time to sift through. Again, this is the highest rated book on Smashwords.

Prologue

From Beyond Space and Time

In the vast depths of the universe a spectacular brightness appeared, with radiating beams.

A sphere of light floated out like a ghost, going through the darkness, and, again, Sandler realized that it was the telepathic recordings transmitting from the alien artifact, silver sphere – which were covering his entire sight with its vivid visions!