Prickle Forrest Books
Book Review
July 2024
Dear Readers,
With authors like, John Newton it’s no wonder Sci-Fi is a genre I’ll return to without hesitation. Now for a real treat… please, read on !
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Title: A Taste Of Earth
Series: Shadows of Time
Author: John Newton
ISBN: N/A
ASIN: B0D6MTTKL6
Genre: Sci-Fi, Christian
Publisher: Firesmyth Press; 3rd edition (July 1, 2024)
Published Date: July 1, 2024
Pages: 49
RRP: $0.99
Format: eBook
Availability: Amazon
Review Date:
NetGalley Reviewer: 1375356 (Christina H.)
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Book Description:
When a meteor veers off course and crash-lands on Earth, it triggers a chain of cataclysmic environmental events that threaten the planet’s very survival. In the wake of this disaster, scientist Dipesh Patel and his team find themselves on the front lines, racing against time to uncover the mystery behind this enigmatic force. With global climates spiraling out of control, they must navigate political intrigue, scientific dilemmas, and their own moral convictions to find a solution.
As they delve deeper into the anomaly’s origin, they discover its uncanny intelligence and unexpected connections to their own beliefs and existence. What begins as a desperate fight for survival becomes a profound exploration of life’s value and the hidden potential within humanity.
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My Review:
"A Taste of Earth" hooks you right away, throwing you into a wild ride where a rogue meteor crashes on Earth and wreaks havoc like it’s got a personal vendetta against the planet. Dipesh Patel, our brave scientist hero, and his team are on the case, trying to solve the mystery before everything goes up in flames. Newton mixes action and deep thoughts like a chef whipping up a cosmic stew, and it’s pretty delicious.
Right off the bat, you can tell Newton knows how to keep things interesting. Dipesh and his crew, including the no-nonsense Irene and fame-hungry Logan, every chance he gets, face a slew of challenges.
Enter Hachiman, the alien probe with a name that sounds like it could lead a samurai army. This probe has an intelligence that’ll make you rethink your relationship with your smart toaster.
Newton’s descriptions are spot on without making your head spin. The story hops from a diseased ocean to a trashed Russian forest, showing how bad things get when space rocks crash the party. These scenes really drive home the eco-friendly message: it doesn’t take much to turn paradise into a junkyard.
However, a few things feel rushed, like trying to cram too much onto your plate. The ending leaves some questions hanging, especially about those Hachiman pieces and their world tour of destruction. And what happened to the Gobi Desert? Did it get a VIP pass? The characters’ internal struggles are also a bit light, like a diet soda when you wanted the real thing.
Despite these quirks, the story is a fun, brain-tickling read. Newton blends sci-fi and deep thoughts better than a smoothie, making "A Taste of Earth" linger in your mind like a catchy tune. It seems ripe for a sequel, and I’m here for it, popcorn in hand.
In a nutshell, "A Taste of Earth" serves up a tasty mix of action, science, and philosophy. Newton’s story entertains while making you ponder humanity’s footprint. Sure, it could use a bit more fleshing out, but it’s a solid read that leaves you chuckling a time or two and contemplating life’s big mysteries. Well done, Mr. Newton, it’s sci-fi just the way I like it!
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My Rating:
My rating is a 5/5 stars for this delicious read
Thanks for checking out this review.
Christina Hartmann Benchoff
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