Alex’s Review: ‘The Planetsider’, by G.J. Ogden

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Published By: CreateSpace Independent Publishing

Publication Date: 18th February 2018

I.S.B.N.: 978-1983716720

Format: Paperback

Price: £8.99

Available from Amazon

Blurb

Several generations after ‘The Fall’, the scattered clusters of civilisation that grew in its wake live in ignorance of the past. No-one wants to know what caused such devastation or why. No-one, except Ethan. Ethan used to believe in the guardians; mysterious lights in the sky that, according to folklore, protect the survivors, so long as you believe in them. But the death of his parents shattered his faith and forged within him a hunger to know more. One night, a light grows brighter in the sky and crashes to the planet’s surface. Ethan then embarks on a heartbreaking journey in which harrowing discoveries unveil the secrets of the past, and place him at the centre of a deadly conflict. Powerful, thought-provoking and emotionally absorbing, The Planetsider is a gripping, post-apocalyptic thriller that will keep you hooked until the very end.

Thanks to Jenny Marston, of the blog Jenny In Neverland for organising this blog tour and sending me the book. Alex has helped me with this one, since I’m preparing for dissertation writing and also got myself a bit over-booked in late April. His first review was so successful, I thought Alex would be perfect for the job.

Plus, the kid needed something to read.

Take it away, Alex.

Alex’s Review

I really enjoyed this book, but the author left too many questions unanswered, and the fate of several characters unknown. I didn’t like the little ‘tales’ spread through the book. Is there going to be another book? If there is, I hope it answers the questions that this book left.

Thanks Alex, short and to the point as always.

To follow: An Extract from ‘Planetsider’ for you to enjoy, and a chance to win a copy of the book for yourself.

Author bio

G J Ogden studied Physics at UMIST, but spent more time writing for and later editing the University magazine, GRIP. This was the stepping stone into the first of his careers in IT journalism. He created and launched Custom PC magazine for Dennis Publishing Ltd, the most successful enthusiast PC magazine in the UK, before later moving into technology PR and marketing. A proud nerd and sci-fi geek, he has had a lifelong love of computers and technology. The Planetsider is his first novel.