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First Contact

First Contact

Hard Sci-Fi Space Opera

Pages: 180
Published: 2014
Language: English

How it reads

Tense Thought-Provoking

Prose complexity 4/10

Content warnings (1)

Violence

Genres

Hard Sci-Fi Space Opera

Kat GreenHard Sci-Fi · Space Opera

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Novella

NadeneThe Story When I received this book for review, I had no idea what to expect. Now on completion I must confess I was pleasantly surprised. First Contact was an entertaining and unique story, which held my attention from beginning to the end. The concept was intriguing, and I eagerly dived in to discover more about this unique profession. The chill factor intensified as the story progressed. The ghosts Sloane encountered are creepy enough to scare you witless and the killers will make your skin crawl. Great combination for a horror story. The mystery arc was disappointing, which was due in part to the identity of the killers being revealed early into the story. However, the suspense and the chill factor made up for it. I enjoyed the flashbacks, which revealed the depth of feelings, Sloane and Michael had for each other. Their love for each other ran deep and so I understood why she had difficulty letting go. The ending was a letdown. Not that the story was not resolved, but given all that had transpired I was expecting the ending to be dramatic. The Characters Of the two protagonists, Sloane is the most relatable. She is mourning the loss of her fiancée and even though a year has passed since his death, the pain was still raw. I could relate to her pain and I understood her need to connect with her fiancée’s spirit, not that I would do something like that. (As far as I am concerned, the dead should remain just that, dead.) She is stubborn, feisty and brave. Her stubborn nature placed her in this chilling situation. Jonah, a friend of Sloane and Michael. He is an FBI agent and has the ability to see ghosts. Based on how he treats Sloane, one can see that he cares deeply for her. He would do anything to keep her safe, which includes protecting her from psychotic killers. Although I had sufficient information to help me understand the type of person Jonah is, I could not connect with him. I believe it had to do with him not getting as much focus as Sloane. The villains played their part well. Despite, their evil actions and appearance one cannot help admire the manner in which they executed their plans. Conclusion/Recommendation First Contact is chilling and unique story. If you enjoy horror stories, then may want to try this book. I cannot wait to see what net is in store for Sloane and Jonah.