"Saucer Savage Planet' is the third book in a fast-paced science fiction series that begins when the Roswell saucer buried at the bottom of the Atlantic is stolen by Adam Solo, a marooned alien whose objective is to summon a starship, but regrettably the communications system has been damaged. He turns for help to Rip Cantrell, Charlotte (Charley) Pine and Arthur (Egg) Cantrell the guardians of a second saucer recovered from the sands of the Sahara. In a world that's terrified of an alien invasion they begin an adventure that has the four escaping from the government's military, pharma moguls and mafia thugs.
In a plot that has aliens invading earth for years to implant DNA in living creatures, the roller coaster ride never stops from the first page to the last. Woven into a story where big pharmaceutical corporations are willing to pursue advanced knowledge at any cost, there are strong messages about the moral, political and ethical issues surrounding the exploitation of miracle drugs that could cure disease and stop aging. In a story that introduces computers that store memories and high-flying saucers with advanced weaponry the entertainment and drama never stops.
The characters are well-developed and realistic with all their strengths and flaws. Adam Solo, an acute observer, warrior and leader is truthful and honest about his years surviving on a planet where wars have been savage, violent and brutal. Having experienced the adventure of countless lifetimes, and having left many love ones behind, Adam is pragmatic and frank about his future. Rip Cantrell, the engineering student who unearthed the saucer in the Sahara desert is resourceful, clever and confident, an adventurer at heart like his lover Charley Pine, a former U.S. test pilot who's brave and compassionate. Egg Cantrell, Rip's uncle an engineer and inventor is highly intelligent and realistic; a man who stands firmly on his moral principles.
At the highest levels of government, leaders are apprehensive and troubled by a general public's outcry for the alien wonder drugs, and are terrified by their ominous visit. The President , a man facing an election in a year is fearful, manipulative and calculating as he attempts to control the forces that threaten his authority. P.J. O'Reilly, his chief of staff is a petty tyrant, arrogant and demeaning, kowtowing to important people. Petty Officer Hennessey, a young man with a lot of common sense is the President's crutch in the crisis. He's supportive, optimistic and outspoken.
In this story even antagonists like the self-absorbed, money-hungry sociopaths and oversexed mega Pharmaceutical Corporation CEOs, Dr. Harrison Douglas and Johnny Murkowsky add power and intensity, their goal not to help the world as much as to become a dominating force and billionaires.
"Saucer Savage Planet" is an exciting adventure with memorable characters and a fascinating, unique plot that climaxes in a satisfying and forward looking ending. I highly recommend it to all those who love a good science fiction story.