A Shadow Passed Over the Son (The Go-Kids Book 1) Review

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A Shadow Passed Over the Son (The Go-Kids Book 1) Review*A quick note from me, Ryan, the author: the following review is an actual review from Mark Ryan, a reader I met via Twitter, who lives in the UK (as you can see below). Mark was so generous with his time and had such kind words about my book, I wanted his review to be featured on the US Kindle store too, but Mark had technical difficulties, as it seems Amazon doesn't like this and has regional filters in place. Nevertheless, it would be a shame for readers not to have an opportunity to read Mark's review, as he nailed so much of what I was trying to do in my book. So please have a read, and hopefully you'll decide to try my work. Thank you.*
By Mr. M. Ryan "Freerider" (UK) - See all my reviews
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A Shadow Passed Over the Son (The Go-Kids Book 1 Kindle Edition)
This novel threw me a little because it's not my usual thing. I picked up a free promotional copy from the author on twitter. It's probably better that I say what my usual thing is first. I like fast paced entertaining action, guns, power suits and monsters. I don't like anything too technically complex because that's what I do for a living. I like prose that flows and don't appreciate authors who throw too many obscure words around to show me how smart they are. If we're going to play that game I'll write a book in the several programming languages I know. I also enjoy the darker side of sci-fi; I don't necessarily mean gore and sex but anything too shiny doesn't really grab me.
Bearing the above in mind I launched into the book. My immediate reaction was one of joy as the prose flowed and while the writing was smart and eloquent I didn't need a dictionary to hand. The reader is engaged intellectually by subtle hints at a larger story and fragmented back story. I found myself rounding the story out in my head; It wasn't a conscious effort and it wasn't stressful in the slightest. The hints aren't obscure, requiring huge leaps of faith. They're just little gentle nudges expanding the novel beyond the scope of what is written.
The second aspect of this book that dawned on me is that it is probably aimed at a young adult audience and at first everything did seem a little glossy and childlike. However, thinking back there are darker elements to this story but they're hidden and steeped in mystery. The language and depth of the story being told does elevate it to a level that can be enjoyed by everyone. The childlike aspects of the novel match the character on his journey into the adult world.
The author creates a beautiful but flawed world and develops the main character through a series of small adventures and encounters. The supporting cast are equally rich and compliment the main character. It's not until you finish reading the exciting climax that you're suddenly left feeling a little cheated but delighted all the same. Why did I feel cheated? As the reader I could sense a story building but nothing really happened until the very end. The events affecting the character while traumatic happened remotely from the main thread of the story.
I then reflected upon what I had read. This is the prelude to a great series of novels, with power suits and a myriad of adventures awaiting the reader. The prose flowed so well and I delighted in the world and characters being created so much that I wanted more. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series. This is the first book I've read since I was a young child that has grabbed in such a magical way. It's written so well that it puts you in the shoes of teenager and takes you back to your naïve childhood days.A Shadow Passed Over the Son (The Go-Kids Book 1) OverviewKingdom City, New York.2047.On the eve of his 13th birthday, Parker Perkins stands in the corner of his bedroom, his back against the wall. Constant, terrifying nightmares plague his sleep and he stares at his bed, exhausted, almost delirious, yet afraid to crawl under the covers. The brilliant lights of Kingdom City's skyline glow on the other side of the glass wall of Parker's bedroom on the 140th floor of Sky City South.It has been a trying day and Parker is desperate to sleep. His dad is coming home on leave from the war tomorrow. It is Parker's ultimate birthday present and he wants to look rested, so his dad won't worry about him. Parker has only memories and 3-D lasergraphs to remind him of his mother, killed in The Attack three years ago, just before his dad quit his job and joined the Special Forces.In the morning, Parker will enjoy a buffet breakfast with his best friend Bubba Black, perhaps receive a Happy Birthday greeting from Sunny Harper, with whom Parker has shared many tender moments in anticipation of their first kiss. Parker will then go with his dad to Sky City Hobbies and Toys, where he will get in line with the thousands of other kids eagerly waiting to meet their heroes Colby Max and Igby Fry, stars of the smash-hit Go-Boy feature films. Colby and Igby are even bringing their Go-Boy Battle-Suits. Parker yearns to get up close to a Battle-Suit. Though he likes Colby Max and Igby Fry and loves their movies, it is the Battle-Suit he most adores.In the morning, on his way out the door, Parker literally bumps into a man in a menacing uniform. He knows instantly his birthday is not going to go as planned.A SHADOW PASSED OVER THE SON is the first installment in the epic urban fantasy adventure series THE GO-KIDS, a series involving young protagonists dealing with universal themes of growing up, friendship, and loss of innocence, themes of children coming of age in an age of war.Ride along during the ongoing adventures of Parker, Sunny, Bubba, Igby, and Colby, characters readers will come to know and love.

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