Written by: AR Norris
Desert Breeze Publishing
Book Review for: The Case of the Senshi Pearl
ISBN: 978-1-61252-247-0
Avail as an ebook
5 Stars
Norris pens a slow building heart-pounding suspense with "The
Case of the Senshi Pearl." In the distance future, a planetary federation
consisting of multiple worlds allows for cooperation and cultural/information
exchanges. To keep the peace, the Federation calls on the IIA (Interstellar
Intelligence Agency). It's in this atmosphere that Agent Raina Tanuki is given
an assignment to go to the planet Nereus and determine who killed Despot
Stressner before his death ignites a war between the Homo Sapiens, Homo Naiads,
and Homo Sirenian races of that world.
Using quantum teleport, Raina arrives only to discover that
the seeds of mistrust have taken the development of the planet backward in
progress, not forward. Raina's investigation
is methodical and relentless, but her ability to shape shift sets off prejudices.
Will her attraction to Kane complicate her investigation and end up getting her
killed before she can discover the seeds that have divided a world?
Norris' writing engages the reader and her style is easy to
read. Her creativity and imagination shines. Norris' world building involves
different planets and cultures. What ties everything together is how the
characters tap into their emotions and feelings, allowing the readers to
connect to the story.
The best part of the novel is how the conflict is a metaphor
for the conflict in today's world. The characters are endearing, sharing their
strengths and weakness in very human ways that will resonate with readers.
The beginning plunges the reader right into the story. Keep
going. While a bit overwhelming at first, by the end of the first chapter, the
reader will have a good grasp on the setting and characters.
The romance between Raina and Kane is sweet, but its the
story with its twists and turns, the compelling characters, and Norris' ability
to tap into emotion that kept me turning the pages. This story will appeal to
readers of all ages, including young adult. If you enjoy Riordan's Olympus
Series with Percy Jackson and even Collins' Hunger Games, this story is a must
read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and I highly recommend
this book.
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