Time is running out for Amos Morgan, Aubrey Carter, and their team of Runners. Their troubled alliance with a tiny cadre of renegade Hoarders—key to gaining access into the Enclave—teeters on a razor’s edge. Years of suspicion and prejudice, on both sides, wars against their need to present a united front. The Dissidents—Mateo and Tracy—may be the key, but can anyone be certain whose side they’re on? The situation inside the Enclave is fast deteriorating, manipulated behind the scenes by the shadowy Givers and their power-hungry Hoarder accomplices. Earth’s fate lies in the balance. The Runners are left with one last, desperate option—dance with the Scorpion.
Deven Kane plays a mean bass and loves to tell stories. He writes thrillers set in dystopian contexts, and urban fantasy, which he describes as “supernatural thrillers set on another world.”
“Speculative fiction allows me to explore human nature, interpersonal conflicts, the desire to rise above our circumstances, and the obstacles that hold us back,” he says. “No matter the setting—Earth’s near future, the past, or an alien culture on another planet—the most compelling stories are always about our interactions with each other. The good, the bad, the ugly, and our need to transcend.”
His novels include the dystopian Tracker Trilogy (Tracker, Dissident & Scorpion), and the urban fantasies Darkwood and Treehawke.
Deven and his wife live under the watchful supervision of their bemused dog.
Deven Kane surprised me. Don't be one of those people who reads a book back to front. You will miss the awesomeness of the ending. Really, it is freaky. I can't include spoilers because that would be just too cruel.
I would compare it to Holes. Because of the satisfying ending, how everybody ends up how you think they should.
I hope that Kane writes another Trilogy. Some trilogies have disappointing endings where they just sloppily slink off into the sunset or the author spend a decade of your life mopping up every tiny bit of mess. Not here. A crisp and satisfying ending to a trilogy. Thank you, Kane.
This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start. Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable. Great suspense and action with wonderful world building. Can't wait to read what the author brings out next. Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.