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A Psilent Place Below
Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Magical Realism, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Young Adult (YA)
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
Formats: Ebook, Audio, Paperback
Star Trails Tetralogy Volume III
After finding refuge in Cyraria’s underground network of caverns to survive Opposition, it doesn’t take Dirck Brightstar long to discover these are no ordinary caves. When he and his mother share a shocking veridical dream it is made clear his imprisoned father is in grave danger with immediate action required. Following a harrowing prison break, the entire family plunges into a world of intrigue as the Integrator’s hold on the planet continues to tighten. At long last Creena makes it home only to find her family still separated by forces beyond their control. Laren is confined to Cira City since discovering the Think Tank’s transport capability results in magnetometer blooms that could reveal their location deep within enemy territory. Discovery of the caverns by Integrator forces would thus not only threaten their personal safety but assure enemy victory if cristobalite crystals fell into their hands. Squabbling between Creena and Dirck resumes in short order, jeopardizing their ability to recognize yet another grave threat that leaves them reeling with regrets as this volume concludes amid technological challenges, political intrigue and culture clashes in the third volume of this high powered science fiction adventure.
Reviews
Amazon Customer
Could not put the story down! A highly intelligent and prolific read, you really get a feel for the authors experience given she had a career at NASA. Speaks to the insight and depth of the book, well thought out and concise, which is no surprise because all of her books are highly detailed and great works. Fun for all ages, intelligently written so that you may get multiple layers from threw book that speaks to a variety of readers, loved it.
Jack Goodwind on Amazon
I have to say I read this intriguing story in one breath. The story itself keeps you chained to the book from the first to the last page. The specific and very detailed description of the places and of the characters say so much about the author's capacity to depict all of it with words, making your imagination start running freely in the process. Her style is excellent and inspiring with a high sense of plot, flow of the story. New characters, emotions, way of life and places, will keep you astonished and increasingly interested at every page. This new episode of this amazing saga is a "must" that can't be missing in your own library.
Rhoda D'Ettore on Amazon
This is the third book into this series, and the story and characters seem to get better and better! Perhaps it is just my increasing vestment in connecting with the world Ms. Marcha created. I am not usually a sci-fi reader, as sometimes the terminology and even names can seem confusing, but once I got sucked into this series, it seems I cannot let go! These books are action packed, fast paced, full of conflicts, and have a political/social undertone that symbolizes all we find horrifying, yet possible.
Ms. Marcha's writing style is one which is descriptive enough to create a world, but not so overly descriptive that I forget the prior conversation. She does an excellent job at balancing the emotional and relationship conflicts of the characters and society with the sci-fi technology and futuristic world. There are no editing/grammar/proofreading issues which would cause distraction, and the formatting is well done.
This series is a must read for Sci-Fi fans of all ages.