Review of The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key
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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key" by Sam Libraty.]
Alternate universes, time travel, and superhuman abilities combine to make the book, The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key by Sam Libraty the perfect plot for every science fiction reader. It is the first book in the series.
The year is 1939, and the location is in Casablanca, Morocco. Jon Howe, a special agent, is on a mission to discover why someone is continuously trying to open a rift between worlds. These random rifts have been detected in Casablanca and are linked to a strange device, which might hold the key to the occurrences. The race is on to find the device, but Jon is not the only one looking for this device.
Also, there is a mysterious girl that Jon has his eye on, much to Maxine, his lover's disappointment. There is something about her that Jon cannot place his finger on. Who is this strange girl, and how does she fit into the plot? Will Jon find the device before it is too late?
I finished the book in one sitting. Then, I took my time to read it all over again. It was a good plot full of action and suspense. The author’s writing style was smooth, and the book was an easy read. It was also easy to picture the scenes.
I also like the character development. I felt drawn to Maxine, or Max for short, as a woman even though her character seems too good to be true. Jon, on the other hand, seemed deficient in his role. I had expected a super-efficient and skilled fighter, given his background and the importance of his task.
However, there were some things I didn’t like about the book. Some parts of the plot seemed unbelievable. For instance, it was hard to accept that Max would let go of Jon so quickly because she really liked him. In reality, her jealousy would not have waned so quickly. No woman is that agreeable so soon. Secondly, it was odd that the group met at Max's bar, a well-known establishment in the area, knowing Jon and Shoshanna were being hunted. The couple should have been hiding somewhere until they executed their plan. Finally, the scene where Jon asked Max and Abu to dip their hands into the circle was also baffling, given how dangerous it was. It could have sucked them into the vacuum, and the whole plan would have been a disaster.
Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. It was a good read even though some parts were unrealistic hence the rating. I spotted only one error, so it is professionally well-edited. It is an adult book with strong language. I would not recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. Mature fans of the sci-fi and fantasy literary genre would appreciate this book.
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The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key
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Alternate universes, time travel, and superhuman abilities combine to make the book, The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key by Sam Libraty the perfect plot for every science fiction reader. It is the first book in the series.
The year is 1939, and the location is in Casablanca, Morocco. Jon Howe, a special agent, is on a mission to discover why someone is continuously trying to open a rift between worlds. These random rifts have been detected in Casablanca and are linked to a strange device, which might hold the key to the occurrences. The race is on to find the device, but Jon is not the only one looking for this device.
Also, there is a mysterious girl that Jon has his eye on, much to Maxine, his lover's disappointment. There is something about her that Jon cannot place his finger on. Who is this strange girl, and how does she fit into the plot? Will Jon find the device before it is too late?
I finished the book in one sitting. Then, I took my time to read it all over again. It was a good plot full of action and suspense. The author’s writing style was smooth, and the book was an easy read. It was also easy to picture the scenes.
I also like the character development. I felt drawn to Maxine, or Max for short, as a woman even though her character seems too good to be true. Jon, on the other hand, seemed deficient in his role. I had expected a super-efficient and skilled fighter, given his background and the importance of his task.
However, there were some things I didn’t like about the book. Some parts of the plot seemed unbelievable. For instance, it was hard to accept that Max would let go of Jon so quickly because she really liked him. In reality, her jealousy would not have waned so quickly. No woman is that agreeable so soon. Secondly, it was odd that the group met at Max's bar, a well-known establishment in the area, knowing Jon and Shoshanna were being hunted. The couple should have been hiding somewhere until they executed their plan. Finally, the scene where Jon asked Max and Abu to dip their hands into the circle was also baffling, given how dangerous it was. It could have sucked them into the vacuum, and the whole plan would have been a disaster.
Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. It was a good read even though some parts were unrealistic hence the rating. I spotted only one error, so it is professionally well-edited. It is an adult book with strong language. I would not recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. Mature fans of the sci-fi and fantasy literary genre would appreciate this book.
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The Time Agents: Search for the Leon Key
View: on Bookshelves |
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