Bowden P. (Trey) - , reviewed on 8/13/2009 + 260 more book reviews

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This is interesting. The premise of the book is that a reality TV science show called SeaLife discovers a remnant ecology that is very different from ours. And very deadly.

Now, the author's love of science shows through, from his crafting of the ecology and critters, to at least one of the scientists and his depiction of Wood's Hole. He also bangs on scientists with axes to grind. But, I almost didn't read it because the introductory characters in the reality show made me want to shoot them. I mean a horrible case of "I don't care what happens to these characters." Fortunately, most of them get eaten (the stereotypical nerd survives though). Unfortunately, the producer survives.

From there it drops into modern pulp with the US Navy blockading the island, a NASA lab and a dedicated exploration of the island showing off tech toys. The pay off is interesting, and ultimately, very rational. Something I have a hard time buying given the potential politics.

All in all, its fun pulp. Wait for it in paperback, or trade for it here.

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