Hominid John C Boland 9781935797166 Books
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F. Paul Wilson "I love a good science thriller, and this one is a helluva read." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly "Superior science fiction thriller. . . . Boland's taut atmospherics are top-notch, and the evolutionary themes he explores are easily accessible to nonscientists." Mystery Scene review "A riveting scientific suspense novel on the order of the popular Preston and Child thrillers. . . . Boland makes complicated theories about DNA and genetically linked illnesses easily understood. And in contrast to many science-heavy suspense novelists, Boland also has the ability to create three-dimensional characters. [The hero's] love life is a mess; Silas Merton, the island's mayor and only clergyman, is also the town drunk; . . . and even brutish Luther turns out to be much, much more than your average killer. . . . Hominid never fails to make for exciting reading." (Betty Webb) Kirkus said John C. Boland's DEATH IN JERUSALEM "roars along like a BMW in heat." Now Boland--two-time Shamus nominee and International Thriller Writers finalist--imagines a species-wide conflict in a fast-paced science thriller. Archaeologist David Isaac joins a team excavating a crypt on a remote island where a colonial-era family lies buried. By local lore, the family were "devils." The expedition's leader hopes to revive his career by proving they were murdered by neighbors in a burst of religious hysteria. But these cadavers harbor an older and deadlier secret. And nobody is prepared for what is about to emerge. Evolution is deadly.
Hominid John C Boland 9781935797166 Books
Take a bit of Archaelogy, add a generous dose of modern science, a pinch of man's deepest fears and blend in a believable cast of characters, and (if you're lucky) you end up with a book like "Hominid". Can't recommend this one too highly. Unfortunately for me, when I get a story like this, I attack it with literary gluttony, ending my reading banquet all too soon.Don't open this one unless you plan on reading it non-stop.
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Hominid John C Boland 9781935797166 Books Reviews
Lots of characters can make for a confusing plot. The story definitely has dark and scary elements, but it's not consistent. By the time I closed the book I felt confused. Interesting enough, but I wouldn't recommend it or give it as a gift. It's okay.
Boland is no F. Paul Wilson
I must start off by saying this is an enjoyable read.
I read the entire thing in almost one sitting (several hours), and enjoyed myself throroughly. Hominid describes a greedy corporation researching some interesting genetic variations in an island population. Throw some archeologists into the mix, hints of neanderthals and a couple of murders and you really start cooking. Problem is, by the time Boland tells you exactly what these interesting genetic mutations confer, the plot is barely believable. When you get to the Hollywood style ending (mixing several popular sub-genres of action movies), you figure if this was actually movie you'd wait for it to come out on cable instead of shelling out a few dollars for a ticket and popcorn.
And don't get me started on the plot holes.
In summary, a fun airplane read, no more.
One needs to suspend disbelief, but most of us enjoy that, so buy this entertaining novel for a good time.
This is a fast paced science fiction thriller based on real science and posing a number of ethical questions about
genetic manipulation and evolution. The off beat characters lighten the mood while the plot thickens. I
couldn't put it down.....
I loved this book, really could t could not put it down. My only complaint Is the end, it is a bit flimsy, but overall, I greatly enjoyed it
love the book!
Take a bit of Archaelogy, add a generous dose of modern science, a pinch of man's deepest fears and blend in a believable cast of characters, and (if you're lucky) you end up with a book like "Hominid". Can't recommend this one too highly. Unfortunately for me, when I get a story like this, I attack it with literary gluttony, ending my reading banquet all too soon.
Don't open this one unless you plan on reading it non-stop.
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