Solstice

Rating:
Summary: Not worth it
Review: After a promising start, the solar science plummets into fantasy...not even plausible. The average high school student probably knows more about the solar cycle than this author seems to.

Rating:
Summary: Not worth it
Review: After a promising start, the solar science plummets into fantasy...not even plausible. The average high school student probably knows more about the solar cycle than this author seems to.

Rating:
Summary: A fascinating eco-thriller
Review: During the Reagan administration, millions of dollars were spent insuring that the Sundog satellite was fully operational. Scientists Charlotte "Charlie" Pascal and Michael Lieberman thought the project was to bring cheap solar energy to the world. However, when Michael learned that he was constructing a major weapons system, he quit. Charlie became a major mover and shaker in its' development.

In the final analysis, the government disbanded the project because the system proved unpredictable and unstable. Mike moved on to become a leading authority on sunspot activity. Charlie, who is dying from cancer, becomes head of the Children of Gaia cult, a group who believes that the only way to save the planet is to destroy it. Sundog is their weapon of choice. Sunspot activity has reached an apex not seen in many a century. This will enable Sundog to perform even more efficiently and effectively. The government turns to Mike, who knows about both subjects to stop his former colleague before she begins Armageddon.

In SOLSTICE, eco-terrorists have the power to destroy jets, cities, and most communications with a Reagan era "Star War's" satellite weapons system. Though the funding, in reality, never occurred, the current crisis of China obtaining nuclear secrets makes one speculate on the feasibility of this plot. However, the real frightening thought remains the fact that the eco-terrorists, for the most part, are conscientious, intelligent individuals whose underlying philosophy takes them down a nasty path of destruction. David Hewson is not condoning terrorism, but making the reader look behind the act into the heart and soul of the activists. Thriller fans will enthusiastically enjoy this exciting tale.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: save a tree
Review: Good premise, interesting idea. But this gets just barely 4 stars. This has many good little thrills, but too much banality. Character developement is longwinded. Some good science.Mr. Hewson could have save a tree by trimming about 100 pages of this. Sundog and Gaia sounds like something out of a hippie convention. Speedreaders will get the best advantage here. Some edge thrills but too much placid lame suspense. Good summertime lukewarm read. Just too much 'yada, yada, yada'.

Rating:
Summary: Very well written
Review: If you are into beliveable science fiction (NOT Issac Asimov) types then this is your cup of tea.The facts are very well researched great editing so you wont be bored of it halfway and a very tantalising concept mixing ecoterrorism with science. The characters are one of the most well developed I have seen which is an essential element in any gripping work. Go for it you will not regret it

Rating:
Summary: If you must
Review: Perhaps the last 1/3 of this this book is good but after wading through the first 2/3 I gave up. Maybe the science is accurate, but I prefer non-fiction over cardboard characters. The dialog is also unbelievable. If the author knows people who communicate this way, then I hope they are in counseling. My advice? Find someone who read it cover to cover and ask them what happened.

Rating:
Summary: A great action story.
Review: The premise of this novel is closer to reality than science fiction which makes it a scary read. The characters were interesting and the story moved along. It was quite difficult to put down at times. This is one of the better stories I have read this year.

Rating:
Summary: NO WONDER THERE ARE ONLY TWO OTHER REVIEWS
Review: THIS BOOK HAS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR BEING THE BEST SOPORIFIC OF THE YEAR. HEWSON TRIES TO IMITATE CRICHTON'S STYLE, EVEN TO PARAGRAPHING AND CHAPTER STRUCTURE ... BUT FAILS ... REALLY FAILS. I READ SOLSTICE ABOUT TWO PAGES A NIGHT BEFORE FALLING ASLEEP. HOWEVER, JUST GOT TIMELINE BY CRICHTON AND READ HALF OF IT LAST NIGHT. I WOULD GO ON WITH COMMENTS HERE, BUT I WANT TO GET BACK TO THE LAST HALF OF TIMELINE. ANYONE WANT A CHEAP COPY OF SOLSTICE?

Rating:
Summary: NO WONDER THERE ARE ONLY TWO OTHER REVIEWS
Review: THIS BOOK HAS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR BEING THE BEST SOPORIFIC OF THE YEAR. HEWSON TRIES TO IMITATE CRICHTON'S STYLE, EVEN TO PARAGRAPHING AND CHAPTER STRUCTURE ... BUT FAILS ... REALLY FAILS. I READ SOLSTICE ABOUT TWO PAGES A NIGHT BEFORE FALLING ASLEEP. HOWEVER, JUST GOT TIMELINE BY CRICHTON AND READ HALF OF IT LAST NIGHT. I WOULD GO ON WITH COMMENTS HERE, BUT I WANT TO GET BACK TO THE LAST HALF OF TIMELINE. ANYONE WANT A CHEAP COPY OF SOLSTICE?