Controlled Descent

Controlled Descent by K.M. Herkes

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I met the author at a local science fiction convention, and at another recent convention I bought a copy of the book. I found it an exciting read - very much a page-turner.

Set some 40 years after the civil war which resulted in the Restored United States, the book opens with wealthy and eccentric inventory Justin Wyatt testing out one of his inventions. Shortly thereafter, his private jet crashes in mysterious circumstances, forcing him to attempt to survive while avoiding those trying to kill him. At the same time, Alison Gregorio lands a job at a high-end law firm in Seattle. This proves to be the firm that supports Wyatt's businesses, and she quickly finds herself dodging assassins.

Although set some years in our future, the tech and politics feel very current. But the rapid pace of the book doesn't give one a lot of time to think about such matters - rather we're wrapped up watching the engaging characters stay alive while trying to figure out who's killing them and why.

I enjoyed the book, although I felt the ending, which involved a lot of torture, a bit over the top. Consider yourself warned. Other than that, I enjoyed the book.



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