Book Review by Toni G. Sinns
Book Title: Rock
Killer
Author: S. Evan
Townsend
About the Author:
S. Evan Townsend is a writer living in central Washington State. After spending
four years in the U.S. Army in the Military Intelligence branch, he returned to
civilian life and college to earn a B.S. in Forest Resources from the
University of Washington. In his spare time he enjoys reading, driving
(sometimes on a racetrack), meeting people, and talking with friends. He is in
a 12-step program for Starbucks addiction. Evan lives with his wife and two teenage
sons and has a son attending the University of Washington in biology. He enjoys
science fiction, fantasy, history, politics, cars, and travel.
Book Description:
Space Resources, Inc. (SRI) mines asteroids for the riches a populated Earth
needs without degrading the planet. Yet there are those opposed to progress in
whatever its form such as the Gaia Alliance, a front group for eco-terrorists.
During a violent attack on the Moon, the terrorists steal an exploration ship,
arm it, and rename it the Rock Killer. Charlene "Charlie" Jones of
SRI security is trying to infiltrate the Gaia Alliance's cabal to find evidence
linking them to the murder of her fiancé. But a run-in with the law threatens
to reveal her identity to the dangerous men of the Alliance. Simultaneously,
SRI Director Alexander Chun is traveling to the asteroid belt to bring a
kilometer-long nickel-iron rock back to Earth orbit to mine for its valuable
metals. Following him and his multi-national team is the Rock Killer. Without
armaments, millions of miles from help, Chun must stop those who threaten him
and the lives of his crew.
My Review
Story Line: SRI
is attacked by GA and has a ship stolen. Frank is murdered. Charlie has to find
the GA to prove they killed frank. Alex has to save his crew. Rock Killer wants
resources. Miners for Earth want resources. Mrs. Cortez helps save Charlie. Earth and the moon and the asteroid
belt are all connected.
Characters:
Charlene (Charlie), Mitchel (Mitch), Frank, Kijoto, Yamada, Alex, And many
more.
My Favorite Character: I don’t really have a favorite because I love
them all. Each has their own abilities and each are strong in their own ways.
My Favorite Part:
There is a section where Charlie and McConnell are talking about how humans are
living larger lifestyles then they should. Even if they have the resources to
do so, the technology and growth are dehumanizing humans. I love the thought
and philosophy of this section. It connects with times now so real that you’d
think you were hearing it in person and not reading a fictional book. BRAVO!
Full Concept:
Read about how terrorist never give up. How earth and the moon forces team up
to save the peace. How resources have now become plentiful. How strength is not
always how strong you are but what actions you do. Read about the future, about
how the world could be. I loved this book. I loved getting to read and explore
the depths of space and the people in it.
Overall Rating: 5
out of 5. This could be our future. This could be how things and lives will
survive. This COULD be real. Any book that makes my mind believe that the
future could hold everything that is being spoken and can put that much
realistic philosophy into a fictional story is amazing.
Grab your copy today!
Barnes&Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rock-killer-s-evan-townsend/1105616457?ean=9781937593452
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