4 out of 4 stars
Share This Review
Out in the middle of nowhere with only ice surrounding the compartment, Dr. Peter Barnes cannot stop thinking about his son, Timmy. Many questions and horrific thoughts torment his mind. If he could only escape and go back to his son, who by now, must be missing him. Dr. Peter Barnes is a world-renowned scientist who has made a ground-breaking invention. Unfortunately, it is this very invention that gets him kidnapped with no access to the outside world.
Meanwhile, Timothy Barnes better known as ‘Timmy’ is worried sick and longs to be reunited with his father. He cannot understand why his father has taken so long to come and rescue him. One night, he hears a sound in his room. The chilling darkness takes a hold of him and makes him feel glued to his bed. He is petrified. Still, he gathers his courage and rises up to find out where the noise is coming from. What he sees almost makes his eyes pop out. This night marks the start of his hair-raising adventures as he tries to be reunited with his father.
Bear Company (Dark Corps) (Volume 1) by Cameron Alexander is the first of the series that chronicles the adventures of Timmy as he fights with his new found friends to get to Dr. Barnes. I liked the lesson of courage that the book contains. In the book, Timmy must learn to overcome his fears and fight with all his might. Even though most of his encounters are quite scary, with time, Timmy learns that to get to his father, he will have to be more determined than ever before. Every step of the way reveals a different side of Timmy, a side that shows his incredible wit and relentless pluck.
The relationship between Timmy and his father is also a great addition to the plot. All along, Timmy thought he was alone when left behind by Dr. Barnes only to realize that he is surrounded by loving and caring friends who will do anything to protect him from his determined foes. His father had already thought all this out and had placed his friends strategically around him in case Timmy needed help when he was not around.
Bear Company (Dark Corps) (Volume 1) is filled with enthralling moments that had me at the edge of my seat turning the pages in anticipation of what would happen next. From one encounter with The Dark to another, I could not help admiring the determination of the undeterred gang. The book left me wanting more of Cameron Alexander’s work and hence I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars.
******
Bear Company (Dark Corps) (Volume 1)
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Like EmunahAn's review? Post a comment saying so!