Eight stars
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Michael C. Grumley, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Having read another series by Michael C. Grumley, I was eager to get started with this debut. Grumley posits many things in the sci-fi/neurological world and I always enjoy what he has to say. In this story, the author explores how cryogenic freezing can open a portal to new and ominous goings-on, particularly with one subject. In a gripping piece that pulls on all the area of action, Grumley takes the reader on a significant adventure until all is left hanging!
Events developed quickly and the accident appeared to be something that no one could have predicted. John Reiff ended up plunging into the frigid water and died while submerged in his vehicle. No one could have expected anyone to survive, though scientists had some ideas and wanted to experiment.
Years later, after no one expected anything, Reiff wakes up to have lights shining in his eyes, unsure where he is at present. When he discovers what's happened and how scientists have used him as a sort of experiment, Reiff is less than impressed. While he is stunned that he can breathe, see, and even walk, Reiff has a feeling that there is another piece to the puzzle that no one is sharing with him.
With a handful of secrets in possession of those scientists who are monitoring him, Reiff refuses to stand down. He's unsure why he is being kept in the dark, but his vivid imagination could be a weapon, in the wrong hands. John Reiff refuses to ignore his body or what has been happening, but he is getting no answers or direction from those who are advising him. Reiff wants answers and will stop at nothing to get them. The problem is, this is but the tip of the ice berg as it relates to cryogenic experimentation. Grumley delivers in this series debut that opens the mind and leaves much yet to be understood!
Michael C. Grumley does well to stir up controversy and drama in this debut novel. He mixes science and advanced neurological ideas to entertain and educate the reader, while positing some truly outstanding ideas that could change biological discoveries. There is a great sense of building tension in the narrative, which develops and gains momentum in just right way. The reader can rely on strong characters to help with this. In this series debut, there is lots of that and a great deal for the reader to synthesise.
A mix of twists and turns paves the way for an action-packed novel. Grumley does well, creating tense moments and uses his speculation to fuel the fires. I enjoy the mystery injected into the story and can only hope that Grumley has more to come as the series progresses. I also eager to see where things are headed.
Kudos, Mr. Grumley, for another story that pushes the limits!
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