This thread informed me of a free eBook, and I had to check it out. Free, right?
Then I read the blurb on
smashwords
Quote:
|
What if you could bank your money for your next life? Smart-aleck and computer security expert Scott Waverly is skeptical of his new client's claim that they've been tracking souls for almost twenty-six hundred years. Is it a freaky cult, or a sophisticated con job? As Scott saves Soul Identity from an insider attack, he discovers the importance of the bridges connecting people's lives
|
Sounds good, gotta have it.
So now I'm through with it, and I have mixed feelings.
On the one hand, it was an incredibly fun book to read. Excellent style, funny and witty characters, and a great story. I like the way Dennis made his protagonist a geeky smart-ass, without making him tedious or annoying. Leads to a lot of smirks and smiles throughout the book. I also like the idea of the soul identity, I wonder if this is in any way true. Adds a nice touch of religion, makes you yearn to know the absolute truth.
I was glad to see that once the book ended I could just go right on and read an excerpt of the sequel, Soul Intent, and as a matter of fact, I will buy it after I finish this review.
There is one bit that I found rather weird without being able to put my finger on it: the whole episode with India, or better,
It gave me a "now this is silly" feeling
At the same time it was a nice look into the customs of India - at least I have to assume it is authentic, since I have never been there.
By the way, how do indians "wobble" their heads "back and forth"?
I'm having difficulties seeing it in my mind's eye.
Anyhow, I totally recommend this book to anyone who's interested in thrillers. Great book, Mr. Batchelder, please keep them coming!
I rate this book
(5/5 thumbs up)