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Set in the middle of raging cold war in the early 1970s, the story starts with one of the numerous black operations under the government, discovering a couple of youth who have extraordinary psychic abilities. Cassie Reynolds and Ronnie Gilmore.We first get to know Ronnie Gilmore and we like him immediately. Cassie Reynolds is a little a bit on the side for the first part of the book and then the author decides to introduce her to the readers a little better. And what an introduction that is! The personality behind this pratogonist is something the literature was missing in the recent years. A sweet and gentle young girl ,13 years old to be precise , turns out to be a sassy and witty young woman, determined to do whatever is necessary to protect herself and her loved ones.
The character development is absolutely impressive. It is rare that in a fast-paced read like this, one can find this kind of solid character development. As the plot unfolds we know more and more about the characters and just the right amount of information is given to keep the reader interested in the plot. This is where the reader notices the author's powerful writing style.
The concept of the book is another impressive aspect. In the middle of the cold war, trying to use psychic abilities as a means of weapon is a great idea. Remote viewing of enemy lines and acting accordingly would be a dream come true for the government officals. Therefore, the ruthless pursuit of Thorne, who is a ruthless power-seeker, is very believable and balanced.
There are very few spelling and grammatical errors but they can be easily overlooked. The style of the author is so fluent that I am actually surprised I even noticed them. However, it would be a good idea to fix those errors in the next edition.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to everyone. I can not wait for the next book. If you like thriller, this book is for you. If you don't like thriller, this book is for you. This page-turner is a wonderful read with realistic characters, excellent plot, captivating writing style, . What more can a reader ask for?
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