“Andromeda Strain” Review

By James Yiu

One of my all-time favorite science-fiction novels is Andromeda Strain, by Michael Crichton. Even though it was written years ago, it still has the feeling I encounter with all of his books; that feeling that this could happen.

The story is about a group of scientists that are called to a bioisolated facility by the government. They are called to study a disease that has been brought back to earth by a satellite designed to pick up organisms from orbit. The satellite crashes in a remote southwest town, and the disease kills almost every single person. The scientists are tasked with studying the probe and the disease.

The book is full of scientific detail and mystery. The twists are surprising and interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction, mystery, and suspense.

“Deep Storm” Review

By James Yiu

Deep Storm, by Lincoln Child, is a book full of suspense and mystery. It is about a Navy doctor specializing in psychology, who is called to an oil drilling platform then is transported down to an underwater drilling habitat. The story revolves around his attempts to discover the cause of a wave of psychological and physical symptoms the crew of the military habitat is developing.

The book is by an author who is one half of the pair that writes The Pendergast Series of mysteries. They are experts in the field of suspense, mystery, and horror adventure. They have a unique way of writing that is too gristly for action, but too mystery based for horror.

The people I would recommend this book to are people that enjoy contemporary science fiction, slight horror, and action books. These genres are the closest I can come to the author’s unique writing style.

​”Timeline” ​Review

By James Yiu

Timeline, by Michael Crichton, is an interesting read. It begins in present time, at a French dig site manned by American university students, but soon, the readers find themselves in dark ages France, with knights, cannons, and kings. The book incorporates science and history into an intriguing time travel novel.

The book is fast-paced and full of action. The characters are interesting and fun. Like all of Crichton’s books, there is an air of mystery. The book seamlessly blends science and fantasy worlds together.

I would suggest this book to anyone who likes medieval stories, science fiction, mystery, action, or adventure. This book exemplifies Crichton’s writing style perfectly.

“Ashes” You’ll Burn through this Book

Laron Stewart engrossed in the book “Ashes”

By Laron Stewart

The book I have just finished is called “Ashes”. When I started this book it struck me as boring, I say that because in the beginning it is about a girl named Alex who has a brain tumor and could die at any time, and before she does she would like to hiking. But little did I know it was far from boring.

For example on that hike she runs into a little girl named Ellie and her grandfather. Then out of nowhere when Alex and the little girl’s grandfather are talking he slips falls and breaks his head open causing blood to be everywhere and he dies on impact. As Alex goes to check on him to see if he’s all right, she slips on his blood and hits her head, but doesn’t die. Then out of nowhere these black crows start dying and dropping dead out of the sky.

Would I recommend this book to someone? The answer is yes if you like mysterious and kind of weird books. Also I would recommend this book to someone because I really enjoyed reading it, and because I liked the way the Author (Ilsa J. Bick) always adds a new surprise through out the book. Also I liked how every time you think they are safe they are put back into harm’s way.

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The Monstrumologist Review

Zander Bennett

I started the book during class because we had to read something, little did I know that the book I had selected would be finished within the day I had picked it up, and went to Barns & Noble to buy the next in the series

Rick Yancey, an author with now one or two Michael print awards, creates a magnificent story, which takes place in a fictitious town called New Jerusalem, which resides in New England, around 1888. Within you will find enough suspense, thrills, details, and an engrossing story, all of which The Monstrumulogist will deliver.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that contains an engrossing plot, action, monsters, gristly details, fantasy, or even just good story telling, whichever you enjoy The Monstumologist is the choice for you.

Absolutely Loved The Rock Garden

Tisha Pankop

The Rock Garden in Review by Tisha Pankop

So I finally finished this book last weekend while sitting next to Lake Michigan over the very sunny March weekend. The sound of the waves with the sharp gusts of wind and the smell of the sand created the perfect setting for such a thought-provoking book.

Nikos Kazantzakis, the modern Greek writer, weaves together a venture into China with a profound discussion of the possibilities of the future of Asia, specifically China and Japan.  Laced into the text are selections from Kazantzakis’ meditations called The Saviors of God:  Spiritual Exercises.  Really you get two books for one if you choose this text.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has known jealousy, is interested in Chinese and Japanese culture, wishes to believe in a force of creation, or wants to be cast into a net of phrases that will give new breath to the reader.