January 28, 2012
TITLE: Lacuna: Demons of the Void
Author: David Adams
Found it at the book store?
Saw it for free on the web?
Thought it sounded interesting?
Don't waste your time or money. It tries
to be a romance/thriller/sci fi all in one. That does
not work. It has facets of all three but they don't combine
well. And the sex? I have no idea unless it was added to make
a better sale.
The main character, a navy officer, has extreme control and self-worth issues. Will they be worked out sufficiently? Will she become a more likeable character? In my opinion, NO.
I have not researched the author, but it reads like a first novel. The writing gets better as the story moves along. However, there are still too many unbelievable events. Example, Earth goes from what seems to be just barely in the future, to suddenly building 3 massive star ships that work immediately. They stay in space for several months with no mention of fuel intake or usage. And there are other items of science that just don't combine realistically.
Summary: Earth space is suddenly invaded by unknown aliens with massive futuristic technology. They completely destroy 3 major cities, and send a message saying "Do not continue with this technology."
Of course, the Space Federation must retaliate. And the story proceeds.......
