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Martin
Martin is a story of recently retired banker who meets an old school friend. Unsure how he will make use of his free time, Martin agrees to take up an intriguing offer and get involved in his secret project. Martin has never married, nor has he had any children. These are all facts and part of his life memories. At least, that's what he thinks he remembers. But as the weeks go by, Martin comes to realise that he can no longer be sure of anything, anybody, or even his past life. Is he really losing his mind and going mad? Or are others now controlling his life and possibly manipulating his destiny?
243 pages, Paperback
First published June 14, 2012
About the author
Andrew Weaver
1 book11 followersAndrew Weaver has lived and worked in England, Scotland, and France. His first book, Martin, was published in 2012, introducing readers to his unique blend of imagination and curiosity.
Now based in Southwest France, Andrew divides his time between creating and exhibiting AI-generated art and writing stories that explore the stranger corners of fiction. His work often blends the human and the futuristic, the familiar and the unexpected - inviting readers to see the world - and the future, from new unexpected perspectives.
When he isn’t writing or making art, you might find him exploring French markets, staring at the night sky for inspiration – or more probably, looking for portals of time and reality – the ones that allow all his book ideas to manifest themselves in this world.
His website below will give you an insight into his art and stories.
www.literaryweaver.com
Now based in Southwest France, Andrew divides his time between creating and exhibiting AI-generated art and writing stories that explore the stranger corners of fiction. His work often blends the human and the futuristic, the familiar and the unexpected - inviting readers to see the world - and the future, from new unexpected perspectives.
When he isn’t writing or making art, you might find him exploring French markets, staring at the night sky for inspiration – or more probably, looking for portals of time and reality – the ones that allow all his book ideas to manifest themselves in this world.
His website below will give you an insight into his art and stories.
www.literaryweaver.com
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January 1, 2013
Author Andrew Weaver is the master of the the art of interrogation, and it is that ability to question that carries Martin, a retired banker, through dream tests by his friend Alistair, an experimental scientist. Initially, unbeknownst to Martin, the dream experimentation is backed by a deep pocket private (very private) group, ostensibly for civilian goals and profit, and the military for clandestine purposes. Monitoring the distinct and separate dream patterns of hundreds of subjects has already been accomplished by the time Martin is brought into the testing. The design now is to place selected images into the subjects dreams, which if accomplished would be a monumental scientific breakthrough, however, with both good and evil possibilities.
Andrew Weaver is masterful in suspense and talented in the art of conversational inquisitiveness. You should buy and read the book for holiday reading time.
Andrew Weaver is masterful in suspense and talented in the art of conversational inquisitiveness. You should buy and read the book for holiday reading time.
July 16, 2012
A five star review for my own book…is okay to do that? An author to rate his own book? I suppose it does depend on your own point of view, but I would not have written and then published this story if I did not think it worthy of five stars.
Maybe I am a little biased, but if you go and give it five stars after reading it, then you will see that I was right all along!
Maybe I am a little biased, but if you go and give it five stars after reading it, then you will see that I was right all along!
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November 30, 2015I think this is my new favorite book; it's that good.
July 7, 2013
I am not sure what to think about this book, if you want the truth. There are many positive, wonderful points about it, and yet…but I believe any book that keeps you thinking is well worth reading and this book definitely does that.
The Blurb:
This is a story told through the eyes of Martin a recently retired banker. Within weeks of returning to his home village he meets up with Alistair – an old school friend. Unsure how he will make use of his free time, Martin agrees to take up the intriguing offer from Alistair and get involved in his secret project.
Martin has never married, nor has he had any children. These are all facts and part of his life memories. At least, that’s what he thinks he remembers. However, since his involvement with Alistair’s project,
Martin's life changes forever – and continues to change in all manner of inexplicable ways. As the weeks go by, Martin comes to realise that he can no longer be sure of anything, anybody, or even his past life. Is he really losing his mind and going mad? Or are others now controlling his life and possibly manipulating his destiny?
My Review:
I loved the character of Martin. He is inquisitive and analytical, and yet he is a bit of a romantic. Martin is open to new experiences. I enjoyed the science aspects of the dream project, and I like the way the author connected the world of dreams with interdimensional travel and the projection of the personality of the traveler into another similar but slightly different dimension. With all the recent scientific theories it seems to be a common theme in sci-fi tales nowadays, and I like the twist that Weaver gives this plot in that his subjects’ bodies remain but their consciousness travels. The interweaving of Martin’s dreams with his reality is quite well done.
All of the characters are clearly drawn, and the environment is logical and well-crafted. If I had any complaint it was that the editing was somewhat lacking, which interferes with the flow of the story at times.
There are some places where an unbiased eye could have brought out the real potential for greatness this book has—but that is the curse of the indie author. None of the flaws were enough to make me stop reading it, and I enjoyed it.
I believe the fact that it doesn't really have a satisfying end is a setup for another book. This may turn readers off; I admit I felt a bit let down by the non-ending. Over all, I give this book four stars, and will definitely read the sequel when it is published.
The Blurb:
This is a story told through the eyes of Martin a recently retired banker. Within weeks of returning to his home village he meets up with Alistair – an old school friend. Unsure how he will make use of his free time, Martin agrees to take up the intriguing offer from Alistair and get involved in his secret project.
Martin has never married, nor has he had any children. These are all facts and part of his life memories. At least, that’s what he thinks he remembers. However, since his involvement with Alistair’s project,
Martin's life changes forever – and continues to change in all manner of inexplicable ways. As the weeks go by, Martin comes to realise that he can no longer be sure of anything, anybody, or even his past life. Is he really losing his mind and going mad? Or are others now controlling his life and possibly manipulating his destiny?
My Review:
I loved the character of Martin. He is inquisitive and analytical, and yet he is a bit of a romantic. Martin is open to new experiences. I enjoyed the science aspects of the dream project, and I like the way the author connected the world of dreams with interdimensional travel and the projection of the personality of the traveler into another similar but slightly different dimension. With all the recent scientific theories it seems to be a common theme in sci-fi tales nowadays, and I like the twist that Weaver gives this plot in that his subjects’ bodies remain but their consciousness travels. The interweaving of Martin’s dreams with his reality is quite well done.
All of the characters are clearly drawn, and the environment is logical and well-crafted. If I had any complaint it was that the editing was somewhat lacking, which interferes with the flow of the story at times.
There are some places where an unbiased eye could have brought out the real potential for greatness this book has—but that is the curse of the indie author. None of the flaws were enough to make me stop reading it, and I enjoyed it.
I believe the fact that it doesn't really have a satisfying end is a setup for another book. This may turn readers off; I admit I felt a bit let down by the non-ending. Over all, I give this book four stars, and will definitely read the sequel when it is published.
January 17, 2014
Nicely written, with a superb plot - and a central character who came across as so real that, by the time I had finished this book, I felt as if I knew him personally. This story is told through his eyes - and it is a story which ensnared me, right from the beginning.
Martin wakes up in an unfamiliar world, to a wife he hardly knows as well as a lifestyle which seems like a dream - confused? It gets better. Martin is experiencing flash backs; of a car he feels passionate about, as he leafs through a magazine - but it’s more than that, the photo he sees is actually his car, or at least this is what his mind seems to be telling him, much to the growing incredulity of his wife. Eventually, it transpires that all this really was a dream, as the story rewinds to one month earlier. Martin has been approached by an old friend and chosen to take place in a weird experiment, allowing his brain to be probed and manipulated, in order that he can visit other dimensions. It is in one of these ‘dimensions’ he meets the woman who would have been his wife, before returning to his real life.
The story was intriguing, easy to read and kept me interested all the way through. I did find the ending a little abrupt and left a lot to be explained. As a useful tip, re-read the introduction, when you reach the end; and suddenly it all starts to make sense! All in all, a very good book.
Martin wakes up in an unfamiliar world, to a wife he hardly knows as well as a lifestyle which seems like a dream - confused? It gets better. Martin is experiencing flash backs; of a car he feels passionate about, as he leafs through a magazine - but it’s more than that, the photo he sees is actually his car, or at least this is what his mind seems to be telling him, much to the growing incredulity of his wife. Eventually, it transpires that all this really was a dream, as the story rewinds to one month earlier. Martin has been approached by an old friend and chosen to take place in a weird experiment, allowing his brain to be probed and manipulated, in order that he can visit other dimensions. It is in one of these ‘dimensions’ he meets the woman who would have been his wife, before returning to his real life.
The story was intriguing, easy to read and kept me interested all the way through. I did find the ending a little abrupt and left a lot to be explained. As a useful tip, re-read the introduction, when you reach the end; and suddenly it all starts to make sense! All in all, a very good book.
December 13, 2012
I loved this book although it’s not what I’d usually go for. I needed a change of scene because I had just finished a very long series and wanted something completely different.
Martin doesn’t disappoint. The writing is flowing and keeping the reader entertained. I’m not a fan of first person POV throughout a book, but in this case I should say that the story is anything but one-dimensional.
I’m not going to give anything away but I have to say that the ending was left a bit open for interpretation. Does that mean there will be a sequel? I hope so!
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone.
Martin doesn’t disappoint. The writing is flowing and keeping the reader entertained. I’m not a fan of first person POV throughout a book, but in this case I should say that the story is anything but one-dimensional.
I’m not going to give anything away but I have to say that the ending was left a bit open for interpretation. Does that mean there will be a sequel? I hope so!
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone.
April 5, 2016
A really disturbing novel - just the sort of thing I love to read and get my brain cells whirring around. Thoroughly recommended reading.
September 1, 2014
This one totally lost me. The relationship between the characters just felt totally off. I they danced around each other (metaphorically ) for a while - then there was some weird interaction in Vegas - and then all the sudden it's spending every night together and declarations of undying love after just a couple of weeks. It just felt totally unnatural. I don't understand the point of the whole Trevor/Max story line which looked like it might somewhere - but totally got dropped. And the whole "crazy ex girlfriend thing was played out in the most cliched way possible.
Also, just the general writing style and dialogue was odd in places. Occasionally there would be this long monologue where I was just left thinking "no one would just spout off all that crap all in one long sentance". Several times Brandon's "voice" was very "girly". The whole thing just made it hard for me to stay "in" the story
Then, then ending was abrupt. I wouldn't call it a "cliffhanger" - but it felt very much like it ended at what should have been the 3/4 mark of the novel.
I don't think I'll for back for seconds.
Also, just the general writing style and dialogue was odd in places. Occasionally there would be this long monologue where I was just left thinking "no one would just spout off all that crap all in one long sentance". Several times Brandon's "voice" was very "girly". The whole thing just made it hard for me to stay "in" the story
Then, then ending was abrupt. I wouldn't call it a "cliffhanger" - but it felt very much like it ended at what should have been the 3/4 mark of the novel.
I don't think I'll for back for seconds.
December 30, 2016
Very disappointing. Can't remember how much I paid for this book - it was probably a 99p kindle special - but sadly it wasn't worth it. Cannot understand the other glowing reviews other readers have given; there is the germ of a good idea here but to me, the writing style is clunky and laboured , with lots of minor irritations (like the number of times Martin is given a hearty slap on the back by one of the other characters. I almost wanted to punch the offender straight back). To cap it all , the book ends abruptly without any proper resolution of the storyline . It almost feels as though the author has abandoned it at the end of Part 1 but if there is a sequel, I'm afraid I won't be reading it .
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