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This review does not represent the opinions of the general public. It reflects my personal thoughts and opinions on the book.
That said, on to the review!
Empires rise and empires fall, and South America was home to one of the greatest. When the time came for its toppling, however, someone sought to prevent it. His efforts failed, but his interference set in motion events that would not resolve themselves until centuries into the future. Enter Dylan Brann, former Air Force captain and hero of the Desert Storm II conflict, who somehow has ties to the long past era. He departs with a friend of his father's for Peru and its mysteries, hoping to find the truth behind his family's history. However, there are those who would prefer to avoid the closer scrutiny of law enforcement agencies and those that would like to see Dylan vanish. Can he avoid all the anti-aircraft fire, the blood-thirsty drug cartels, paid assassins, and conniving politicans long enough to discover the great secret that his family--his very blood--harbors?
As important as the history and culture of the Inca Empire is to the book, a prior knowledge isn't necessary. The author handles the incorporation of legend, fact, and folklore wonderfully in such a way as to make it seem logically presented without being oppressive (and believe me, I've encountered some books that do that). Every tidbit of information comes through clearly and at appropriate moments. The only problem a reader might encounter is reconciling old Earth civilizations with extra-terrestrial intelligence. Then again, perhaps it won't be that difficult after all. Okay, the only problem might be the passage from historic to near present to future times. Then again, maybe that won't be so bad.
I like the way the author presents his central character. Dylan Brann's pain and inner torment come through clearly, and his actions and reactions depict in stark but realistic detail how he feels and suffers. The way the other characters behave also fit in with their roles in the story overall. Bo Hawkins' concern for his friend balances off nicely with the almost obsessive/possessive behavior of Professor Zacharias. Then, Michelle Jensen's affection/indifference towards Dylan becomes an enjoyable opposite to Peruvian Aliado's initial fear and subsequent near hero worship. Together the characters lend believability to an enjoyable mix of intertwined storylines.
This is my first experience with an "electronic book" of any sort. The only problem I had was in finding the time to read it, since I couldn't simply tuck it away in my bag and read it on the bus. The trouble was worth it, though, since I absolutely enjoyed it!
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