Sci-Fi & Scary

I had trouble getting into Patriarch Run. I've never been a big fan of flashbacks and time-shifts. Having them happen right at a beginning of a novel is definitely off-putting, and I struggled to keep up the interest to push through it. The book probably would have earned a higher rating if it wasn't for the off-putting first quarter.

Patriarch Run is definitely a book to read when you're in the mood for a thriller. It's got a little bit of everything in it. And if the EMP scenario appeals to you, you'll find something here for you too. Billy is a character that I felt for, which surprised me considering I didn't necessarily like him.

It is a book where people have to make hard choices, and there's not always a clear line between right and wrong. Nor is there necessarily a clear line between sanity and insanity.

It's definitely an interesting read, and with some tweaking, I probably would have loved it. As it is, it just fell a little bit short of entertaining me as much as it could have.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author for review consideration.