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Divisible Man
The media calls it a "miracle" when air charter pilot Will Stewart survives an aircraft in-flight breakup, but Will's miracle pales beside the stunning aftereffect of the crash. Barely on his feet again, Will and his police sergeant wife Andy race to rescue an innocent child from a heinous abduction. Will penetrates the dark world of urban gangs in the opioid trade while struggling to control a fantastic tool for justice--and praying it doesn't kill him first. DIVISIBLE MAN is a page-turning thriller laced with humor and heart told from a perspective seen only in your wildest dreams. Kirkus Reviews calls DIVISIBLE MAN "Well-written and engaging, with memorable characters and an intriguing hero." "Seaborne, a flight instructor and charter pilot, vividly evokes the world of charter airlines and those who populate them, particularly with his well-drawn character sketches... The book offers lots of information on aviation and law enforcement, but it's nicely counterbalanced with warm human relationships, such as the one between Will and Andy... Altogether, this book is a strong start to a series..." - Kirkus Reviews Author Howard Seaborne writes, flies airplanes and helicopters, and takes you on a wild ride in this, the debut DIVISIBLE MAN novel. The DIVISIBLE MAN Series in DIVISIBILE MAN is the origin story of Will Stewart and his ability to vanish. DIVISIBLE THE SIXTH PAWN is the second heart-pounding thrill ride in the series. DIVISIBLE THE SECOND GHOST goes to heart-stopping heights in high-rise Chicago. DIVISIBLE THE SEVENTH STAR encounters the high cost of conspiracy believers. DIVISIBLE TEN MAN CREW uncovers a long-forgotten Cold War mystery. DIVISIBLE THE THIRD LIE puts Will and Andy at the epicenter of a national crime. DIVISIBLE THREE NINES FINE launches a race against an attack on justice itself.
500 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2018
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Howard Seaborne
61 books16 followersHoward Seaborne began writing novels at age ten and flying airplanes at age sixteen. He is a former flight instructor and charter pilot. Today he flies a Beechcraft Bonanza and a Rotorway experimental helicopter that he built in his garage. He lives with his wife and writes and flies during all four seasons in Wisconsin.
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July 25, 2021
It’s true – the author doesn’t leave the reader hanging by his fingernails at the end of each book, but it’s fun to read them in order. And if you like deep character-led action with obvious spot-on descriptions of flight, you’ll love Seaborne’s Divisible Man series.
I met the author at a vendor fair, and after his wife (yes, great spokeslady!) sold me on reviewing the first book, I happily spent a few days flying around with a dreadfully romantic couple, Will and Andy Stewart, while they took down the bad guys. Will is the private pilot running charters out of small-town Wisconsin, and his wife Andrea is a cop on the ladder to detective whose well-heeled family through her under the bus when she chose a blue-collar life. Will and Andy promised trust in all things between them, but after Will wakes up in the hospital broken but alive for a reason that’s bizarre beyond belief, one disaster after another interrupts Will’s chances to confess to an incredible secret.
With alarming reality, Seaborne describes the current plague of sex and drug trafficking, pedophilia and porn in Wisconsin. Readers will wade through a lot of descriptive language and some minor repetitiveness as Will tries to make sense of what happened to him and what it means, and how he can use this crazy new gift. Will and Andy, and friends are well-developed, comfortable characters. Seaborne’s fun turn of phrase even makes cliché cops and villains interesting to read about. Andy and Will’s relationship is rich and nuanced. I fell in love with them and yes, bought the next book in the series. While the story arc concluded, the author cleverly left us wondering what actually did happen to make Will vanish. I aim to find out. Brutality and graphic violence and some language are not prolonged or overly described, but an organic part of the story.
I met the author at a vendor fair, and after his wife (yes, great spokeslady!) sold me on reviewing the first book, I happily spent a few days flying around with a dreadfully romantic couple, Will and Andy Stewart, while they took down the bad guys. Will is the private pilot running charters out of small-town Wisconsin, and his wife Andrea is a cop on the ladder to detective whose well-heeled family through her under the bus when she chose a blue-collar life. Will and Andy promised trust in all things between them, but after Will wakes up in the hospital broken but alive for a reason that’s bizarre beyond belief, one disaster after another interrupts Will’s chances to confess to an incredible secret.
With alarming reality, Seaborne describes the current plague of sex and drug trafficking, pedophilia and porn in Wisconsin. Readers will wade through a lot of descriptive language and some minor repetitiveness as Will tries to make sense of what happened to him and what it means, and how he can use this crazy new gift. Will and Andy, and friends are well-developed, comfortable characters. Seaborne’s fun turn of phrase even makes cliché cops and villains interesting to read about. Andy and Will’s relationship is rich and nuanced. I fell in love with them and yes, bought the next book in the series. While the story arc concluded, the author cleverly left us wondering what actually did happen to make Will vanish. I aim to find out. Brutality and graphic violence and some language are not prolonged or overly described, but an organic part of the story.
June 26, 2018
I enjoyed everything about this book. It’s well written with uniquely developed characters and a mesmerizing storyline that forces readers to think about this literary adventure, long after finishing the book.
July 8, 2018
Very entertaining, fast paced.
October 7, 2021
This book tells the story of a charter pilot, Will Stewart, who got into a really bad plane crash in Winsconsin. After the incident, he has no memory of what happened and no idea why he is still alive.
While recovering, he discovers that he has powers, and after discovering secrets about the hospital and therefore local gangs, he uses that information to save one of his family-friends via his new crash-given powers.
I rated this book 5/5 stars, as it was a truly engaging story. I, an aspiring fighter pilot and the daughter of a plane-owner, love everything flight-related and this book was no exception. The book goes to just the right amount of detail and has excelent character choices and development. Overall, this book is written very well and leaves the reader wanting the next book in the series.
The book is split into two sections - one is the main character, Will Stewart, figuring out his abilities and healing from a plane crash he doesn't remember. The second is him actually using his newfound and mysterious abilities to save someone close to him. Will spends quite a bit of time in the hospital, and Seaborne finds a way to use that time for reflection and buildup for later events, which made me enjoy the action more, as I knew lots more background information. Then later, the action was created using description, frustration of the character, and struggles rather than just having everything work out immediately, which I thought was done really well.
The character choice is also brilliant on Seaborne's side, as he choses the wife of this law-breaking character to be a cop, who supports him in every way, even when she doesn't know about what they later call, "the other thing" (AKA his powers). Plus, some of the other characters, such as Pidge and Earl, add to the humor and tension of the story with their interesting relationships. Some of the relationships shown in the story make the story complete, and the removal of even one of them would change the story dramatically, so Seabourne chose very wisely when creating characters.
My favorite quote of this story is when a little kid yells to his mother, "MOMMY! DIVISIBLE MAN IS ON THE ROOF!"(Seabourne 213). Will is on the roof tracking some gang members when he loses them and reappears for a second. A little girl comes out and sees him on a roof, instantly freaking out as it is a really bad area. However, Will freaks out as well and disappears, which causes the girl to say that. This is the moment in which he gets his name and the reason behind the title is found. While overall this section is not the most important to the story, I enjoyed that it answered the question on the title and suggested that to be his "superhero name".
This book talks a lot on the problems of modern society, as I mentioned before, which creates a pathway for the main theme, which is that if you give in to the evils of the modern age, you will always be caught, even if you think no one is watching. Will literally can disappear, which spooks a lot of the people that he stalks once, and if, they find out. This adds to the part where you never really know who is watching. Plus, all of the gangs that were caught in this book had gone to extreme measures, but they still couldn't outrun the truth. They were caught or killed, and in the end it did not end up well for anyone doing things they shouldn't.
While recovering, he discovers that he has powers, and after discovering secrets about the hospital and therefore local gangs, he uses that information to save one of his family-friends via his new crash-given powers.
I rated this book 5/5 stars, as it was a truly engaging story. I, an aspiring fighter pilot and the daughter of a plane-owner, love everything flight-related and this book was no exception. The book goes to just the right amount of detail and has excelent character choices and development. Overall, this book is written very well and leaves the reader wanting the next book in the series.
The book is split into two sections - one is the main character, Will Stewart, figuring out his abilities and healing from a plane crash he doesn't remember. The second is him actually using his newfound and mysterious abilities to save someone close to him. Will spends quite a bit of time in the hospital, and Seaborne finds a way to use that time for reflection and buildup for later events, which made me enjoy the action more, as I knew lots more background information. Then later, the action was created using description, frustration of the character, and struggles rather than just having everything work out immediately, which I thought was done really well.
The character choice is also brilliant on Seaborne's side, as he choses the wife of this law-breaking character to be a cop, who supports him in every way, even when she doesn't know about what they later call, "the other thing" (AKA his powers). Plus, some of the other characters, such as Pidge and Earl, add to the humor and tension of the story with their interesting relationships. Some of the relationships shown in the story make the story complete, and the removal of even one of them would change the story dramatically, so Seabourne chose very wisely when creating characters.
My favorite quote of this story is when a little kid yells to his mother, "MOMMY! DIVISIBLE MAN IS ON THE ROOF!"(Seabourne 213). Will is on the roof tracking some gang members when he loses them and reappears for a second. A little girl comes out and sees him on a roof, instantly freaking out as it is a really bad area. However, Will freaks out as well and disappears, which causes the girl to say that. This is the moment in which he gets his name and the reason behind the title is found. While overall this section is not the most important to the story, I enjoyed that it answered the question on the title and suggested that to be his "superhero name".
This book talks a lot on the problems of modern society, as I mentioned before, which creates a pathway for the main theme, which is that if you give in to the evils of the modern age, you will always be caught, even if you think no one is watching. Will literally can disappear, which spooks a lot of the people that he stalks once, and if, they find out. This adds to the part where you never really know who is watching. Plus, all of the gangs that were caught in this book had gone to extreme measures, but they still couldn't outrun the truth. They were caught or killed, and in the end it did not end up well for anyone doing things they shouldn't.
December 15, 2024
DIVISIBLE MAN reimagines the superhero origin story as both an exhilarating adventure and an exploration of power, relationships and community.
The series origin story begins as pilot Will Stewart wakes in a hospital room after a medical team worked diligently to repair his broken pelvis. Alone in his room after a morphine injection, he finds himself floating over the scene, convinced he’s hallucinating. Only later does he realize he’s actually floating involuntarily, even bumping up against the ceiling just before crashing painfully back down to earth.
Once Will comes to grips with his newfound power –the ability to not only vanish, but also defy gravity – he begins experimenting with ways to control it. While these scenes are often hilarious, author Howard Seaborne also does wonders with the fears swirling inside Will’s head. For example, in the early going, Will has already involuntarily vanished and floated twice while unconscious – what would his wife, or anyone else for that matter, think if it happened in their presence?
The story of how Will becomes a “Survival Miracle,” having come out of a fall from his plane as it exploded in mid-air with only a seat-belt injury, makes the evening news. But solving the mystery of how the crash actually happened may be critical for Will’s future as a pilot. All signs point to the fact that he was not only lucid, but fully in command of the aircraft. If he hit something in mid-air, what was it? The answer may lie in Will’s lost memories, which are slowly returning to him.
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Lane Franklin, a close friend of the family, is abducted. As a detective of the Essex Police Department, Andy becomes involved in the investigation right away. Due to the high-profile nature of the case, a joint operation gives her access to work in the “big leagues” – the Milwaukee Police Department. Inspired by his newfound powers, it’s inevitable that a broken pelvis won’t keep Will from helping with the case. With Andy fully immersed in the official investigation, he hatches a plan to utilize his ability in the name of justice. DIVISIBLE MAN, the first book in Seaborne’s eponymously named series, delivers everything superhero fans hope for in an origin story: the acquisition of unique powers and the revelation of flaws. At the same time, Seaborne explores moral and ethical questions within the context of threats to himself and those around him. Throughout the book’s action-packed 266 pages, Will becomes a developing action hero with a tremendous amount of upside. But notably, he also remains uncommonly grounded (pun intended). Yes, Will is aware of the potential impact of his powers on his life and marriage. But Seaborne’s choice of locales is also a major factor. Had Seaborne chosen New York City, Paris or London as Will’s home base, the novel might have a more conventional vibe. As it stands, Will comes off as a hero that is uniquely devoted to his community.
Long live this midwestern American hero.
The series origin story begins as pilot Will Stewart wakes in a hospital room after a medical team worked diligently to repair his broken pelvis. Alone in his room after a morphine injection, he finds himself floating over the scene, convinced he’s hallucinating. Only later does he realize he’s actually floating involuntarily, even bumping up against the ceiling just before crashing painfully back down to earth.
Once Will comes to grips with his newfound power –the ability to not only vanish, but also defy gravity – he begins experimenting with ways to control it. While these scenes are often hilarious, author Howard Seaborne also does wonders with the fears swirling inside Will’s head. For example, in the early going, Will has already involuntarily vanished and floated twice while unconscious – what would his wife, or anyone else for that matter, think if it happened in their presence?
The story of how Will becomes a “Survival Miracle,” having come out of a fall from his plane as it exploded in mid-air with only a seat-belt injury, makes the evening news. But solving the mystery of how the crash actually happened may be critical for Will’s future as a pilot. All signs point to the fact that he was not only lucid, but fully in command of the aircraft. If he hit something in mid-air, what was it? The answer may lie in Will’s lost memories, which are slowly returning to him.
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Lane Franklin, a close friend of the family, is abducted. As a detective of the Essex Police Department, Andy becomes involved in the investigation right away. Due to the high-profile nature of the case, a joint operation gives her access to work in the “big leagues” – the Milwaukee Police Department. Inspired by his newfound powers, it’s inevitable that a broken pelvis won’t keep Will from helping with the case. With Andy fully immersed in the official investigation, he hatches a plan to utilize his ability in the name of justice. DIVISIBLE MAN, the first book in Seaborne’s eponymously named series, delivers everything superhero fans hope for in an origin story: the acquisition of unique powers and the revelation of flaws. At the same time, Seaborne explores moral and ethical questions within the context of threats to himself and those around him. Throughout the book’s action-packed 266 pages, Will becomes a developing action hero with a tremendous amount of upside. But notably, he also remains uncommonly grounded (pun intended). Yes, Will is aware of the potential impact of his powers on his life and marriage. But Seaborne’s choice of locales is also a major factor. Had Seaborne chosen New York City, Paris or London as Will’s home base, the novel might have a more conventional vibe. As it stands, Will comes off as a hero that is uniquely devoted to his community.
Long live this midwestern American hero.
September 12, 2025
i'd finished this one on the 27th of august. you can pick up the review below. i just finished the 11th in the series, an assassin murdered charlie kirk two days ago, liberal shitheads have exhibited the vile hatred common to them by celebrating his death and a day before that i'd finished "eight ball" which is the 8th or 9th story in the mix. there's a review from me on that page if interested as there are reviews for other reads in this series. this addition to what i wrote on the 27th of august is to save some people some aggravation. if you continue the series you will read seaborne's political beliefs, an ill-conceived portrayal of trump (as buffoon and fat ass) though trump's name is not used, "his supporters all wear red hats with a slogan" and it shouldn't be too hard to figure out "tweeter in chief".
you may recall the established media's take on the first assassination attempt of trump. cnn, the washington post, the associated press, all made light of it, saying trump fell, that he was whisked away after loud noises, loud popping noises. i guess they missed the three people bleeding one of whom died in the stands, or trumps hand bloodied by his bloodied ear. but their hatred knows no bounds...as evident with the vile hatred shithead liberals have been posting since a man in his 30s with two young children was assassinated while the cameras rolled.
he also compares antifa favorably to generals eisenhower and patton...i don't recall any reasoning for that inclusion in the narrative. maybe it's some sort of liberal bent, a kind of foghorn to let the other idiots existing in their own fog know another is about. i don't believe the generals would have burnt a federal courthouse or other government buildings.
seaborne makes a point of thanking various people for help. he obviously doesn't have one conservative friend, nor one friend who served to defend this great country, nor one friend who warned him against inserting his politial beliefs in his fiction. and that's too bad. but there's plenty of great fiction to be had. i'd turn away from this series and look for something else. of course, since "major polls indicate" we're evenly divided, yay verily, (would they lie to you?) there's a better than 50/50 chance that sseaborne's personal politics will make your dick get hard so knock yourself fucking out.
finished 27th august 2025 good read four stars i really liked it no less no more kindle library loaner first from seaborne howard and first of this series nice getting in on the ground floor not often i do that and i've never believed it imperative one follows stories of series as published as for the most you can jump in anywhere and take it away. readers are missing out. 13 reviews since 2018. story is better than that. seaborne is better than that. readers loss.
the divisible man is a pilot who has survived an airplane crash wherein he was the lone occupant, and the story is a telling of that as well as the aftermath. reminds me of dreams i've had...flying...without benefit of plane or jet-pack. you just take a step and poof you're gone somewhat disturbing...like...what happens when i come down? but no, that's a touch and go and off you are again.
i look forward to reading the series...have the second...sixth pawn or something along those lines.
story also touches on what i've come to call "frontier justice" as one version or another of that has appeared in numerous stories i've read. a reflection of our times i'd hazard. as too many can attest. and the cheer-leading section from both sides of the aisle is loud indeed. onward and upward.
The DIVISIBLE MAN Series in Order:
DIVISIBILE MAN is the origin story of Will Stewart and his ability to vanish.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SIXTH PAWN is the second heart-pounding thrill ride in the series.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SECOND GHOST goes to heart-stopping heights in high-rise Chicago.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SEVENTH STAR encounters the high cost of conspiracy believers.
DIVISIBLE MAN - TEN MAN CREW uncovers a long-forgotten Cold War mystery.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE THIRD LIE puts Will and Andy at the heart of a national crime.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THREE NINES FINE launches a race against an attack on justice itself.
DIVISIBLE MAN - EIGHT BALL pits Will and Andy against a cold-blooded serial sniper.
DIVISIBLE MAN - ENGINE OUT & OTHER SHORT FLIGHTS - a short story collection.
DIVISIBLE MAN - NINE LIVES LOST a sweeps Will into the world of hoaxes and conspiracies.
you may recall the established media's take on the first assassination attempt of trump. cnn, the washington post, the associated press, all made light of it, saying trump fell, that he was whisked away after loud noises, loud popping noises. i guess they missed the three people bleeding one of whom died in the stands, or trumps hand bloodied by his bloodied ear. but their hatred knows no bounds...as evident with the vile hatred shithead liberals have been posting since a man in his 30s with two young children was assassinated while the cameras rolled.
he also compares antifa favorably to generals eisenhower and patton...i don't recall any reasoning for that inclusion in the narrative. maybe it's some sort of liberal bent, a kind of foghorn to let the other idiots existing in their own fog know another is about. i don't believe the generals would have burnt a federal courthouse or other government buildings.
seaborne makes a point of thanking various people for help. he obviously doesn't have one conservative friend, nor one friend who served to defend this great country, nor one friend who warned him against inserting his politial beliefs in his fiction. and that's too bad. but there's plenty of great fiction to be had. i'd turn away from this series and look for something else. of course, since "major polls indicate" we're evenly divided, yay verily, (would they lie to you?) there's a better than 50/50 chance that sseaborne's personal politics will make your dick get hard so knock yourself fucking out.
finished 27th august 2025 good read four stars i really liked it no less no more kindle library loaner first from seaborne howard and first of this series nice getting in on the ground floor not often i do that and i've never believed it imperative one follows stories of series as published as for the most you can jump in anywhere and take it away. readers are missing out. 13 reviews since 2018. story is better than that. seaborne is better than that. readers loss.
the divisible man is a pilot who has survived an airplane crash wherein he was the lone occupant, and the story is a telling of that as well as the aftermath. reminds me of dreams i've had...flying...without benefit of plane or jet-pack. you just take a step and poof you're gone somewhat disturbing...like...what happens when i come down? but no, that's a touch and go and off you are again.
i look forward to reading the series...have the second...sixth pawn or something along those lines.
story also touches on what i've come to call "frontier justice" as one version or another of that has appeared in numerous stories i've read. a reflection of our times i'd hazard. as too many can attest. and the cheer-leading section from both sides of the aisle is loud indeed. onward and upward.
The DIVISIBLE MAN Series in Order:
DIVISIBILE MAN is the origin story of Will Stewart and his ability to vanish.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SIXTH PAWN is the second heart-pounding thrill ride in the series.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SECOND GHOST goes to heart-stopping heights in high-rise Chicago.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE SEVENTH STAR encounters the high cost of conspiracy believers.
DIVISIBLE MAN - TEN MAN CREW uncovers a long-forgotten Cold War mystery.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THE THIRD LIE puts Will and Andy at the heart of a national crime.
DIVISIBLE MAN - THREE NINES FINE launches a race against an attack on justice itself.
DIVISIBLE MAN - EIGHT BALL pits Will and Andy against a cold-blooded serial sniper.
DIVISIBLE MAN - ENGINE OUT & OTHER SHORT FLIGHTS - a short story collection.
DIVISIBLE MAN - NINE LIVES LOST a sweeps Will into the world of hoaxes and conspiracies.
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August 21, 2022Divisible Man is the first in a series of Divisible Man books. After a plane crash, the main character discovers that he suddenly has the ability to become invisible and transform into a state with zero mass. The first part of the book deals with how he learns to understand and control this new capability. This background makes it highly desirable that Divisible Man be the first of the series to be read.
The second part of the book details how this unique ability is used to help solve a kidnapping crime.
The book is well written, the character development is excellent, and the action is fast moving. It will not disappoint the reader
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The author is a former flight instructor and commercial charter pilot licensed in single and multiple engine airplanes and helicopters. Divisible Man is not a book about flying, but many references to flying are included adding a bit of enjoyment to any pilot that reads the book.
Ed R. Ward (Private Pilot)
The second part of the book details how this unique ability is used to help solve a kidnapping crime.
The book is well written, the character development is excellent, and the action is fast moving. It will not disappoint the reader
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The author is a former flight instructor and commercial charter pilot licensed in single and multiple engine airplanes and helicopters. Divisible Man is not a book about flying, but many references to flying are included adding a bit of enjoyment to any pilot that reads the book.
Ed R. Ward (Private Pilot)
January 20, 2023
No one was more surprised than Will Stewart when he survived a plane crash in an extraordinary way. However, the surprises are just beginning. While recovering he discovers he has some new abilities. As he tests the range of his newfound "powers" he is forced to put them to use. The daughter of a friend has been kidnapped. Will's wife, a police officer, is in the middle of the investigation. Still, Will knows time is an issue and decides to act despite his injuries. He can do things no one else can, but will he be able to save the girl before the worst happens? This is a high-action book that keeps you turning the pages. It is a little "earthier" than my usual fare, and I had to mentally edit for language. Still, I enjoy a book where it's clear who the good guys are, and the bad guys get what they deserve. This certainly fits that mold.
September 3, 2023
This was a great read! It was my first time reading this author and I regret missing the opportunity to chat with him at his booth at the EAA AirVenture (airshow) in Oshkosh this summer. I actually won this book from a drawing he had done there and, well, I'm jazzed to have won and read it. As a retired airline pilot, former general aviation pilot, Air Force air traffic controller (you get the idea) I can be quite critical of aviation-related content in the news, articles and books. Howard Seaborne, himself an experienced pilot, kept the aviation technical details completely accurate and this was refreshing. The story kept me riveted and it was hard to put down. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series!
June 17, 2022
What a twist
I though this was going to be a great aviation story
Then a murder mystery, then the real story slapped me in the head. Still spinning but I already bought the follow on books!!!
I though this was going to be a great aviation story
Then a murder mystery, then the real story slapped me in the head. Still spinning but I already bought the follow on books!!!
October 12, 2022
My entire family of rabid readers have become great fans of Howard’s novels.
Love his accurate descriptions of piloting and the basic premise of the lead character and his “special” abilities.
Like Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series we anxiously await getting his next book in the series.
Love his accurate descriptions of piloting and the basic premise of the lead character and his “special” abilities.
Like Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series we anxiously await getting his next book in the series.
June 21, 2022
A new one for me to follow. Yes!!
October 3, 2024
This will be an interesting mix of police/ detective story telling and "magic". I will definitely read the next book in this series.
October 15, 2024
I am presently on book 6 in the series, so I thought I would go back to the beginning to update my review.
Originally, I thought that the novel was a bit juvenile, and I was tempted to give it 3 stars. I thought (and still believe) that the author had a very cool idea for the series. However, after reading the first book, I was not sure if the author knew where he wanted the novel to go, and so I perceived the plot of the story to be less that I thought it should have been. Now, after having gone through 5.5 of these novels, I now believe that I was wrong in my analysis. The author was playing the long game. He had an interesting plot twist/character trait, and he wasn't simply writing a novel. Seaborne was writing the first book, not as a stand alone novel, but rather as the first part of a very long story arc. The author was trying to tease the audience with the plot twist, but he did not want to overdo the first book. Instead he wanted to release a little bit here and a little bit there to hook the audience and leave them wanting to learn more about Will's gift. This was definitely the right call. In book 6, the main character is STILL trying to understand his gift, what he can do with it, and from where it emanates. This does leave the reader on the edge of his or her seat, wanting to move on with the rest of the books in the series. For those who are middle aged, I have likened this book to The Greatest American Hero TV show from the early 80s. Just like in the TV show, the overall arc is about the gift and how the main character deals with his new found gift, while presenting fun, action-packed stories in each novel.
Originally, I thought that the novel was a bit juvenile, and I was tempted to give it 3 stars. I thought (and still believe) that the author had a very cool idea for the series. However, after reading the first book, I was not sure if the author knew where he wanted the novel to go, and so I perceived the plot of the story to be less that I thought it should have been. Now, after having gone through 5.5 of these novels, I now believe that I was wrong in my analysis. The author was playing the long game. He had an interesting plot twist/character trait, and he wasn't simply writing a novel. Seaborne was writing the first book, not as a stand alone novel, but rather as the first part of a very long story arc. The author was trying to tease the audience with the plot twist, but he did not want to overdo the first book. Instead he wanted to release a little bit here and a little bit there to hook the audience and leave them wanting to learn more about Will's gift. This was definitely the right call. In book 6, the main character is STILL trying to understand his gift, what he can do with it, and from where it emanates. This does leave the reader on the edge of his or her seat, wanting to move on with the rest of the books in the series. For those who are middle aged, I have likened this book to The Greatest American Hero TV show from the early 80s. Just like in the TV show, the overall arc is about the gift and how the main character deals with his new found gift, while presenting fun, action-packed stories in each novel.
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