The Empty

by Thom Reese

Can a race of savage beings win their struggle to exist in mainstream society? The reyaqc, a people who have no inherent characteristics of their own, survive by infusing genetic information from humans and animals alike, often leaving the donors hollow, vacant shells. They've been with us for centuries. Many live in isolated communities on the fringes of society. Others walk the cities of the world, unable to reveal their true natures for risk of discovery. Donald Baker is a reyaqc and he fears for his people. For with the rising human population and technological advances, the reyaqc can no longer live undetected. His life-long desire is to bring his race into the mainstream of society. But now a lone rogue terrorizing the city of Las Vegas threatens to expose the reyaqc prematurely. As the death toll rises, Donald must battle not only the rogue, but his own savage nature.

286 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Thom Reese is the author of the novels, THE VOYAGE OF THE AMETHYST CASTLE, THE INFUSION OF ARCHIE LAMBERT, A SAVAGE DISTANCE, THE DRACULA JOURNALS Trilogy, THE DEMON BAQASH, DEAD MAN'S FIRE, DEAD MAN’S FIRE, CHASING KELVIN, FIRES OF THE ATESI, and THE EMPTY, along with the short story collection, 13 BODIES: SEVEN TALES OF MURDER & MADNESS. Thom was the sole writer and co-producer of the weekly audio drama radio program, 21ST CENTURY AUDIO THEATRE. Several of Thom's audio dramas have been published on CD and MP3 formats. A native of the Chicago area, Thom currently makes his home with his wife in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Reviews

[Phineas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Empty is one of my favorite Thom Reese books. The concept of the reyaqc, their interactions with humans, and the way the story is told really stuck with me. I like the supernatural mixed with realism and the way Reese makes it both fantastic and believable.

[Christine Antosca · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seeing all these praising reviews, I'm wondering if I even read the same book as everyone. My full review can be found here:

http://christinebookreviewcorner.blog...

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will be finishing it today. I can tell you it is great, love the premise and the prose is smooth. Great characters . I enjoyed the way you used the historical angle, that made it plausible . Fast paced, intriguing. I couldn't wait to turn the pages. You gave the reyaqc a history and possibly a future. I highly recommend this book.