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The Final View
“We have to go back.”
That’s what April said as we sat at the bar. Now, I regret the choices.
April texted me. “When are we going back?”
I’ve thought about it constantly. We could have gone back right away, but we both decided to come home to take care of some things here first. Would the entrance still be there in the future? It had to be. We didn’t destroy it like the last time—although, I don’t think it was anything we did on purpose to seal the cave at the end of the trail. There was an earthquake, but did we do that? I don’t think so.
There is some connection that both of us feel about that place. Maybe it’s the shared experience, maybe it’s the residual ‘gift’ Flick gave us, or as April puts
“I think we have a higher purpose, Thomas.”
I don’t know what that is. Neither does she.
That’s what April said as we sat at the bar. Now, I regret the choices.
April texted me. “When are we going back?”
I’ve thought about it constantly. We could have gone back right away, but we both decided to come home to take care of some things here first. Would the entrance still be there in the future? It had to be. We didn’t destroy it like the last time—although, I don’t think it was anything we did on purpose to seal the cave at the end of the trail. There was an earthquake, but did we do that? I don’t think so.
There is some connection that both of us feel about that place. Maybe it’s the shared experience, maybe it’s the residual ‘gift’ Flick gave us, or as April puts
“I think we have a higher purpose, Thomas.”
I don’t know what that is. Neither does she.
165 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2023
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About the author
Leon Stevens
15 books91 followersLeon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the trilogy, The View from Here, The Second View, and The Final View, a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words, and books one and two of a new sci-fi series called The Orion Arm Alliance.
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February 2, 2024
I read all of the trilogy and will be posting the same review for each book.
I found the series to be enjoyable, intriguing and amusing. Stevens gives us a read that is not demanding but remains compelling in that it sparks curiosity and wonder.
If such a thing exists I would call the series a science fiction comfort read. His two main characters pair for an excellent buddy dynamic. A younger lady, April, and older gentleman, Thomas, find unexpected friendship and the joy of wonder in exploring a strange and enigmatic world that is their very own secret.
The buddy dynamic shines with smooth humorous teasing/gotcha lines that carry a deeper understanding that Thomas and April genuinely cherish their friendship. The interplay is well written and feels incredibly natural.
The world they explore is a riddle requiring some thought in solving and sometimes just a roll of the dice. I enjoyed following along with the April and Thomas to see what the next obstacle held in store for them and how they would address it.
I could easily imagine myself in their boots and wondered how I might react or what choices I would make.
With one exception in the plot this is a feel good scifi read. You'll have to read the series to find out what that exception is.
Don't hesitate to click the buy button.
Nicely done Mr. Stevens.
I found the series to be enjoyable, intriguing and amusing. Stevens gives us a read that is not demanding but remains compelling in that it sparks curiosity and wonder.
If such a thing exists I would call the series a science fiction comfort read. His two main characters pair for an excellent buddy dynamic. A younger lady, April, and older gentleman, Thomas, find unexpected friendship and the joy of wonder in exploring a strange and enigmatic world that is their very own secret.
The buddy dynamic shines with smooth humorous teasing/gotcha lines that carry a deeper understanding that Thomas and April genuinely cherish their friendship. The interplay is well written and feels incredibly natural.
The world they explore is a riddle requiring some thought in solving and sometimes just a roll of the dice. I enjoyed following along with the April and Thomas to see what the next obstacle held in store for them and how they would address it.
I could easily imagine myself in their boots and wondered how I might react or what choices I would make.
With one exception in the plot this is a feel good scifi read. You'll have to read the series to find out what that exception is.
Don't hesitate to click the buy button.
Nicely done Mr. Stevens.
April 8, 2023
Leon Stevens caps off his trilogy with The Final View. I thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy and thought the story unfolded in an unexpected and very interesting manner.
The writing style seemed to evolve and continually improve.
I found this third instalment hard to put down, even
though this isn’t a genre I usually gravitate towards.
I was extremely impressed at what a good read it was.
The writing style seemed to evolve and continually improve.
I found this third instalment hard to put down, even
though this isn’t a genre I usually gravitate towards.
I was extremely impressed at what a good read it was.
April 13, 2023
The last book in the series gave me all the feels; adventure, tension, excitement and bittersweetness (yes I made up that word). I have loved getting to know these characters throughout the books and will miss them. A wonderful series - you should read them all :)
November 5, 2023
A great ending to the trilogy. It hit me in the feels, that’s for sure. I really enjoyed all three, with the last being my favorite.
April 18, 2023
This was a really beautiful read! I did really enjoy it! Well written, great ideas & storyline, high tension to start as I was lead to believe one of the main characters may have died! I didn't realise quite how invested I was until this happened. The sort of story that has you thinking about it afterwards. Brilliant overall conclusion to this excellent sci fi series! I do recommend!
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