2019-12-01 11:00:00
U-10 by Sam B Miller
An action-packed Sci-fi – not a quiet moment.
As soon as we are introduced to Koritt – an insectoid alien who has been sent on an important mission – we are automatically intrigued as to what’s going to happen when he reaches planet Earth.
However, things seem to go very wrong very fast for Koritt, as he ends up crash-landing on Earth in a desert in Afghanistan. This becomes the setting for the rest of the book and is where we encounter many interesting characters: Insurgents protecting their homeland in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Ty Lavender and his quirky-nicknamed squad members from a nearby American military base, and SEED – a special military unit in charge of tracking and capturing Alien ships and technology. This is where we also meet Lincoln Frost. She is a SEED agent who ends up being held captive with Ty. Their demand for authority causes yet more tension, humour and even a hint of romance as they are forced to work together for the good of not only their country, but the entire planet.
But what is the mysterious U-10? Why has is caused Koritt so much trouble? And why has it got Ty, Frost, the Insurgents and American SEED military attacking one another? I started the book intrigued to discover the secrets of the U-10. As the novel developed, all the answers I wanted were revealed. It soon becomes clear that such an advanced and dangerous weapon would not do well to fall into the wrong hands. But who – if anyone – can be trusted with such responsibility? The apprehension this question poses is what makes the novel a gripping read, from start to end.
Miller’s use of third-person narration allows the story to switch fluidly between characters in a way where the story is always moving forward, keeping its swift pace without leaving readers confused and, dare I say it, alienated. I found myself laughing at moments of comedy, rooting for characters when tension was high, and hooked throughout.
– Siobhian R. Hodges
Published on: 01 December 2019 at 11:00
Siobhian R. Hodges is a talented writer and creative visionary, with a passion for young adult fiction and film. Her debut novel, Killing a Dead Man, and coming-of-age anthology, Untitled Decade, showcase her unique style and cinematic storytelling. With more projects in the works, Siobhian’s fans can look forward to experiencing her creative genius in the years to come.
