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Terminum
An experimental virus that randomly ceases the aging process is accidentally released, throwing the world into chaos. What’s worse is that the genetic changes caused by the virus sometimes resulted in a lethal side effect: Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). Many years after the world has come to terms with the new state of things, Yasmine Holloway and Leo Genix – whose lives have been riddled with peculiar tragedies – find a cure for SDS; however, their cure also reverts the aging process to its normal state. The powers that be weave Yasmine and Leo into a web of conspiracy, unwilling to let go of immortality and control. The scientists are driven underground, where a network of hackers aid in their efforts to deliver a cure to the world before time runs out.
362 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2020
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About the author
Lyla El-Fayomi
1 book5 followersLyla El-Fayomi is a PhD candidate in Molecular Genetics.
Her love of science and experience in the research world lends her writing a unique layer of authenticity.
Terminum, a passion project crafted over the course of six years, is her debut sci-fi novel.
For more, including exclusive blog posts, visit us online at https://www.terminumseries.com/
Follow the series on Instagram at @TerminumSeries and on Facebook, as well: https://www.facebook.com/TerminumSeries/
Her love of science and experience in the research world lends her writing a unique layer of authenticity.
Terminum, a passion project crafted over the course of six years, is her debut sci-fi novel.
For more, including exclusive blog posts, visit us online at https://www.terminumseries.com/
Follow the series on Instagram at @TerminumSeries and on Facebook, as well: https://www.facebook.com/TerminumSeries/
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
August 4, 2020
I must be missing something... It was pretty well written but the story was very poorly told and I found myself lost several times;
"What's happening?"
"Who is this?"
"How did they get here?"
"Did I skip a chapter?"
To use one example, at different points throughout the book, the author uses different fonts as a flashback device... I think. I'm not sure because I don't think there were any anchors or references to confirm when these events were taking place or even what they were. They didn't help with the main storyline or provide any context or setup.
On top of it all, there was a cliff hanger that came out of nowhere and left a lot unresolved. I think it's the first book in a series but I won't be picking up the second.
"What's happening?"
"Who is this?"
"How did they get here?"
"Did I skip a chapter?"
To use one example, at different points throughout the book, the author uses different fonts as a flashback device... I think. I'm not sure because I don't think there were any anchors or references to confirm when these events were taking place or even what they were. They didn't help with the main storyline or provide any context or setup.
On top of it all, there was a cliff hanger that came out of nowhere and left a lot unresolved. I think it's the first book in a series but I won't be picking up the second.
August 30, 2021
I was really interested in Terminum from seeing the initial marketing. When I finally opened the book I was more intrigued when I found out that the author's own background would play a huge part in the novel. With a background in molecular biology, I was ready to be drawn into a Frank-Herbert-esque world of not just story but scientific (and maybe even theological) grounding.
Unfortunately, Terminum suffers from the age old trend of a good idea, but poor construction. The premise behind Terminum is interesting. However, the novel is lost at times, and confusing.
The opening and closing quarters of the story bookend something that should have been captivating. Instead, I couldn't feel anything it confusion for much of the bulk of the book, the portion where the author truly needs to lead.
I didn't enjoy reading this, but I do enjoy the idea. The author is clearly very intelligent, but perhaps needs some better editting and direction when it comes to story telling.
Hopefully others find a home with this novel, as there are definitely some positives, and some elements to build on. Unfortunately, this novels Terminum and SDS was early on.
Unfortunately, Terminum suffers from the age old trend of a good idea, but poor construction. The premise behind Terminum is interesting. However, the novel is lost at times, and confusing.
The opening and closing quarters of the story bookend something that should have been captivating. Instead, I couldn't feel anything it confusion for much of the bulk of the book, the portion where the author truly needs to lead.
I didn't enjoy reading this, but I do enjoy the idea. The author is clearly very intelligent, but perhaps needs some better editting and direction when it comes to story telling.
Hopefully others find a home with this novel, as there are definitely some positives, and some elements to build on. Unfortunately, this novels Terminum and SDS was early on.
May 11, 2020
A great novel by the talented Lyla El- Fayomi, interesting plot, can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Would recommend to any sci-fi novels’ fans.
Would recommend to any sci-fi novels’ fans.
July 1, 2020
That was such an amazing book, I really enjoyed reading it and I can't wait for the rest of the series!
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