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Eternity Falls
Rick Macey is former military, and he's got the bionic enhancements to show for it. Now he's a detective specializing in religious counter-terrorism. Which is ironic, because Macey long ago lost his faith.
Now the company that produces "the miracle treatment," an expensive elixir that causes people to halt the decay of their DNA (and thus halt aging indefinitely) has come calling for Macey—by name.
It seems that the miracle cure's primary spokesperson has just died—of natural causes. So much for living forever. Billions of dollars are at stake if word of this gets out to the public. They have to keep believing that the cure works.
A beautiful executive at the corporation believes there is something sinister behind the spokesperson's death, and that it is religiously motivated. Macey has been recommended to her—but they don't have much time to prove her theory before the press gets wind of what's going on.
Especially since Macey wants no part in anything that would cause people to be cursed with living forever. He knows all too much about that.
Before it's over, Macey will find enemies of friends, brothers of enemies, and romance and faith in the midst of high-stakes combat at the edge of human ability.
Now the company that produces "the miracle treatment," an expensive elixir that causes people to halt the decay of their DNA (and thus halt aging indefinitely) has come calling for Macey—by name.
It seems that the miracle cure's primary spokesperson has just died—of natural causes. So much for living forever. Billions of dollars are at stake if word of this gets out to the public. They have to keep believing that the cure works.
A beautiful executive at the corporation believes there is something sinister behind the spokesperson's death, and that it is religiously motivated. Macey has been recommended to her—but they don't have much time to prove her theory before the press gets wind of what's going on.
Especially since Macey wants no part in anything that would cause people to be cursed with living forever. He knows all too much about that.
Before it's over, Macey will find enemies of friends, brothers of enemies, and romance and faith in the midst of high-stakes combat at the edge of human ability.
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First published October 1, 2009
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July 9, 2015
I loved the cover of this book so much I wanted to read what was inside, so I signed up to received a review copy of this book. What a fun, wonderful and surprisingly wild action adventure, thrill ride I found inside. I didn’t expect to find a story with heart, soul and something to think about.
General Rick Macy with the Department of Civil Defense and Intelligence (CDI) office, is the best of the best in his field, that is why he’s called in to work on this unusual case. Someone has died of natural causes but the CEO of Miracle Treatment, Sheila, thinks otherwise. The victim Greta Darling had been taking Miracle Treatments to live forever. Death wasn’t a possibility. There had to be fowl play. Sheila will pay any price to get to the bottom of this murder. They both will pay more than then they realized.
The character Macy reminds me of John McClaine, played by Bruce Willis in the Die Hard movies. The back drop of this movie reminds me of a futuristic space drama. He’s one cop you don’t want to mess with, but want him on your side.
This was a fun and exciting cyber adventure you’ll want to take. The author brings up some interesting issues this community and the CEO of Miracle Treatment have to deal with. It leads them to consider there is a God that wants a personal relationship with all mankind. Here’s a sneak peek:
“Despite what the rest of the world does, our duty is to remain faithful as an example to others. Don’t you think God could make everyone obey Him? So, why doesn’t He? I’ll tell you why. Because God doesn’t want forced obedience. God wants love, and love involves a choice. Every human being needs to choose for himself.”
The imagery in this book reminded me of I Robot with its crazy car chases and robots with all the cyber fighting, new fangled gadgets and technology. With an access code you could enter someone’s mind and talk to each other virtually...very cool! I’d read this book again!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St.Laurent
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General Rick Macy with the Department of Civil Defense and Intelligence (CDI) office, is the best of the best in his field, that is why he’s called in to work on this unusual case. Someone has died of natural causes but the CEO of Miracle Treatment, Sheila, thinks otherwise. The victim Greta Darling had been taking Miracle Treatments to live forever. Death wasn’t a possibility. There had to be fowl play. Sheila will pay any price to get to the bottom of this murder. They both will pay more than then they realized.
The character Macy reminds me of John McClaine, played by Bruce Willis in the Die Hard movies. The back drop of this movie reminds me of a futuristic space drama. He’s one cop you don’t want to mess with, but want him on your side.
This was a fun and exciting cyber adventure you’ll want to take. The author brings up some interesting issues this community and the CEO of Miracle Treatment have to deal with. It leads them to consider there is a God that wants a personal relationship with all mankind. Here’s a sneak peek:
“Despite what the rest of the world does, our duty is to remain faithful as an example to others. Don’t you think God could make everyone obey Him? So, why doesn’t He? I’ll tell you why. Because God doesn’t want forced obedience. God wants love, and love involves a choice. Every human being needs to choose for himself.”
The imagery in this book reminded me of I Robot with its crazy car chases and robots with all the cyber fighting, new fangled gadgets and technology. With an access code you could enter someone’s mind and talk to each other virtually...very cool! I’d read this book again!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St.Laurent
The Book Club Network www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
August 25, 2016
A mystery/thriller with a Christian cyborg as the protagonist? Sign me up.
I read this a few years ago, and here's what I remember: the prose is thriller-style forthright, the setting is all kinds of cool, the plot is tight and fast, the romance makes no sense whatsoever, Rick Macey is a cool yet humanly fascinating character (other than his inexplicable insta-love for annoying Sheila), and the friendship between him and his long-lost fellow cyborg is the absolute highlight of the story. I bought The Tenth Crusader not long after finishing this one. I really ought to read it (maybe Sheila is less annoying in that one). Though some of the characterization could be deeper, I have a lot of respect for this book for breaking molds and exploring themes of age and eternity and salvation in a way I haven't seen anywhere else in Christian fiction.
I read this a few years ago, and here's what I remember: the prose is thriller-style forthright, the setting is all kinds of cool, the plot is tight and fast, the romance makes no sense whatsoever, Rick Macey is a cool yet humanly fascinating character (other than his inexplicable insta-love for annoying Sheila), and the friendship between him and his long-lost fellow cyborg is the absolute highlight of the story. I bought The Tenth Crusader not long after finishing this one. I really ought to read it (maybe Sheila is less annoying in that one). Though some of the characterization could be deeper, I have a lot of respect for this book for breaking molds and exploring themes of age and eternity and salvation in a way I haven't seen anywhere else in Christian fiction.
May 31, 2018
This one took me a while to finish. Something about the main character and his connection with religion put me off. The mystery part of it was thrilling at least! The author does a good job at establishing the futuristic world and playing flashbacks appropriate to supplement the story.
June 22, 2012
Rick Macey, a decorated war veteran, takes special jobs as a freelance private investigator. After a stellar career with the Department of Civil Defense and Intelligence he can now solve the crimes that interest him and pick and choose from jobs his old bosses throw his way.
When Rick first meets a new potential client by the name of Sheila Dunn it looks like this is a case he will pass on. He has seen it all, done it all, and feels no need to prove anything to anyone. Sheila, on the other hand, is Senior Executive Vice President of Gentech Corporation and expects everyone to be impressed with her.
At first Rick has little interest in the case but when he is shown a piece of evidence that belonged to a now dead movie starlet he changes his mind. The Bible, rarely seen these days, contains a name inscribed within its pages. And that name opens a floodgate of regrets from the past that Rick Macy cannot ignore.
In many ways Eternity Falls almost reminds one of the best of Raymond Chandler or Mickey Spillane. Rick Macy is a no-nonsense, time-worn, and take no prisoners kind of guy. Even his first name makes one wonder if the author didn’t watch Casablanca before naming the character. The action is relentless, the characters powerful but tortured, and the settings unforgettable.
But when Rick Blaine demanded Sam play that song one more time he just thought he had problems. You see Rick Macy is 140 years old, has fought in more wars than he can count, and has a nearly indestructible prosthetic body. And after over a century of fighting for his country has enough ghosts in his closet to drive 10 men mad.
Author Kirk Outerbridge does a masterful job of using this near future thriller to provide great escapist action while tackling some profound issues at the same time. Much of the plot revolves around Gentech Corporation’s Miracle Treatment, a drug that greatly extends the lifespan of those who use it. The death of a famous client requires Rick to find out if religious fanatics are trying to sabotage this product that offers eternal life?
Outerbridge explores the meaning of life and death and what is beyond from a variety of viewpoints. Like the culture around her, Sheila is a practical atheist. Life is all about grabbing all you can and figuring out a way to cheat death as long as possible. Others are so immersed in technology their connection to the real world is all but erased. And there are fanatical Muslims and Christians alike intent on imposing their will on others rather than trust in the one in whom they say they believe.
And then there’s Rick Macy who is a complicated man. On the one hand he is a technological marvel of a killing machine but on the other a man of faith. But even Rick’s faith is complicated. Sometimes he is certain of what he believes while at other times he seems to be a man who has lost his way.
What makes this action packed story refreshing is that it is populated with people who act like, well, people. You know – real people who struggle with real issues and sometimes even make sinful decisions. Kudos to Kirk Outerbridge for creating a character who transparently deals with a double life time of joys, sorrows, victories, and defeats.
When Rick first meets a new potential client by the name of Sheila Dunn it looks like this is a case he will pass on. He has seen it all, done it all, and feels no need to prove anything to anyone. Sheila, on the other hand, is Senior Executive Vice President of Gentech Corporation and expects everyone to be impressed with her.
At first Rick has little interest in the case but when he is shown a piece of evidence that belonged to a now dead movie starlet he changes his mind. The Bible, rarely seen these days, contains a name inscribed within its pages. And that name opens a floodgate of regrets from the past that Rick Macy cannot ignore.
In many ways Eternity Falls almost reminds one of the best of Raymond Chandler or Mickey Spillane. Rick Macy is a no-nonsense, time-worn, and take no prisoners kind of guy. Even his first name makes one wonder if the author didn’t watch Casablanca before naming the character. The action is relentless, the characters powerful but tortured, and the settings unforgettable.
But when Rick Blaine demanded Sam play that song one more time he just thought he had problems. You see Rick Macy is 140 years old, has fought in more wars than he can count, and has a nearly indestructible prosthetic body. And after over a century of fighting for his country has enough ghosts in his closet to drive 10 men mad.
Author Kirk Outerbridge does a masterful job of using this near future thriller to provide great escapist action while tackling some profound issues at the same time. Much of the plot revolves around Gentech Corporation’s Miracle Treatment, a drug that greatly extends the lifespan of those who use it. The death of a famous client requires Rick to find out if religious fanatics are trying to sabotage this product that offers eternal life?
Outerbridge explores the meaning of life and death and what is beyond from a variety of viewpoints. Like the culture around her, Sheila is a practical atheist. Life is all about grabbing all you can and figuring out a way to cheat death as long as possible. Others are so immersed in technology their connection to the real world is all but erased. And there are fanatical Muslims and Christians alike intent on imposing their will on others rather than trust in the one in whom they say they believe.
And then there’s Rick Macy who is a complicated man. On the one hand he is a technological marvel of a killing machine but on the other a man of faith. But even Rick’s faith is complicated. Sometimes he is certain of what he believes while at other times he seems to be a man who has lost his way.
What makes this action packed story refreshing is that it is populated with people who act like, well, people. You know – real people who struggle with real issues and sometimes even make sinful decisions. Kudos to Kirk Outerbridge for creating a character who transparently deals with a double life time of joys, sorrows, victories, and defeats.
November 29, 2012
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Wow, what a book! Even though the title should’ve clued me in to what I was getting with this story, I had no idea what a ride I was in for!! If you can picture the movies Terminator….I, Robot….and Tron (the newest one) all at the same time, you might understand what you’re getting into with Eternity Falls. I would consider this story rated PG-13 for the violence and some brutality, no profanity.
The story starts out with Colonel Macey in a high speed car chase going after a serial killer that targets prostitutes with his sniper position. Macey brilliantly catches him and just when he’s enjoying a night off his boss calls with another job. That’s where the real journey starts. The story takes place in California, the year is 2081, and LOTS of things have changed with religion, technology, and crime. Macey at one point is working with his new client when she hires a female escort for companionship. At that point we find out that Macey is a widower and he sums up her attitude with this quote…
“Vibrant, wealthy, liberal—she could be the poster child for her entire generation. Their view of sex was more like shaking hands. Marriage was more like a financial partnership, and ‘entertainment’ was an exploration into sensory overload.”
I was unable to follow the story in some parts because of the technology discussed; Macey himself is a expert hacker so I had to overlook some of his techniques and just keep going with the plot (it’s a definite page-turner). There’s lots of violence and suspense throughout so I don’t recommend this book to anyone who has trouble with that. I think the villain in this story raised the standard to a new level. First, the suspect is Virgil because of his unconventional ways at evangelism and his dealings with unsavory characters. However, the real villain of the story goes beyond anything typical I’ve ever read. He even kills one of his own men at one point because he makes a foolish mistake. However, I understand the villain had to match the good guys in wit, technical savvy, and strength.
The plot has many twists, but none of it was difficult to follow. I simply couldn’t figure out the next move. I didn’t even figure out the main character until halfway through the story. I loved the story being from a male POV, it was different and well written. I also enjoyed how Outerbridge illustrates that evangelism cannot be done with blackmail or threats. He remarkably writes about Macey becoming a believer, losing his faith, and at long last getting his faith back without preaching. This is all done with action, a kind of romance, betrayal, and something called a neural net. Apparently, in the future we have computer access in our brains (if I understand the plot correctly), VERY cool! Macey brilliantly taps into his neural net during his investigation while having conversations or questioning people, I so enjoyed his multitasking ways and watching how he figures things out. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but there is a sequel with an incredible cover called The Tenth Crusader. By the way, Steven Grant is not just a character in this book, that’s also my dad’s name. How interesting! I bought this from amazon.
Wow, what a book! Even though the title should’ve clued me in to what I was getting with this story, I had no idea what a ride I was in for!! If you can picture the movies Terminator….I, Robot….and Tron (the newest one) all at the same time, you might understand what you’re getting into with Eternity Falls. I would consider this story rated PG-13 for the violence and some brutality, no profanity.
The story starts out with Colonel Macey in a high speed car chase going after a serial killer that targets prostitutes with his sniper position. Macey brilliantly catches him and just when he’s enjoying a night off his boss calls with another job. That’s where the real journey starts. The story takes place in California, the year is 2081, and LOTS of things have changed with religion, technology, and crime. Macey at one point is working with his new client when she hires a female escort for companionship. At that point we find out that Macey is a widower and he sums up her attitude with this quote…
“Vibrant, wealthy, liberal—she could be the poster child for her entire generation. Their view of sex was more like shaking hands. Marriage was more like a financial partnership, and ‘entertainment’ was an exploration into sensory overload.”
I was unable to follow the story in some parts because of the technology discussed; Macey himself is a expert hacker so I had to overlook some of his techniques and just keep going with the plot (it’s a definite page-turner). There’s lots of violence and suspense throughout so I don’t recommend this book to anyone who has trouble with that. I think the villain in this story raised the standard to a new level. First, the suspect is Virgil because of his unconventional ways at evangelism and his dealings with unsavory characters. However, the real villain of the story goes beyond anything typical I’ve ever read. He even kills one of his own men at one point because he makes a foolish mistake. However, I understand the villain had to match the good guys in wit, technical savvy, and strength.
The plot has many twists, but none of it was difficult to follow. I simply couldn’t figure out the next move. I didn’t even figure out the main character until halfway through the story. I loved the story being from a male POV, it was different and well written. I also enjoyed how Outerbridge illustrates that evangelism cannot be done with blackmail or threats. He remarkably writes about Macey becoming a believer, losing his faith, and at long last getting his faith back without preaching. This is all done with action, a kind of romance, betrayal, and something called a neural net. Apparently, in the future we have computer access in our brains (if I understand the plot correctly), VERY cool! Macey brilliantly taps into his neural net during his investigation while having conversations or questioning people, I so enjoyed his multitasking ways and watching how he figures things out. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but there is a sequel with an incredible cover called The Tenth Crusader. By the way, Steven Grant is not just a character in this book, that’s also my dad’s name. How interesting! I bought this from amazon.
July 18, 2014
Eternity Falls stars Rick Macey, a private detective who excels in using the neural technology of the day. When Macey is called to investigate the cause of a movie star's death, he finds the woman had been receiving GenTec's Miracle Treatment, designed to reverse the aging process and enable someone to live forever. Only, GenTec's marketing guru Sheila Dunn is afraid that the Miracle Treatment might be construed as the cause of death, and she wants Macey to prove that there was a different killer.
Several obscure clues lead Macey to the underpinnings of a deadly plot. What's worse (besides falling in love with Sheila, no matter how hgard he tries not to) is that he's sure he knows the mastermind. Macey is forced to confront his past and his faith as he fights to stop
The book is written in sharp, biting way that matches PI Macey's personality. Author Kirk Outerbridge does an excellent job pacing the plot, sprinkling a few slower scenes in between chases, explosions, and shootouts--you know, all the stuff of a good hard-boiled cyber-thriller. There were times I felt as if I'd barely caught my breath before Macey and Sheila took off again. The technology is believable and easy to understand without long explanations.
The characters were well-developed with understandable motivations, and the plot was familiar enough to make me comfortable, but new enough to keep me interested. Some of the theology interplay and thought processes of the characters really intrigued me, and one of the biggest questions in the book--would God approve of treatments that allowed someone to live forever--gave me food for thought for several days afterward.
That said, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone under 16. My reasoning for this lies in the blatant references to questionable lifestyles, homosexuality and hard-core partying being just a couple. I understand that the author did this to show the depravity of a largely anti-Christian, bored culture (I say bored because everyone who has been given the Miracle Treatment lives pretty much forever, so they quickly begin indulging themselves in whatever they want), but I would have preferred less information than what he gave.
Eternity Falls by Kirk Outerbridge is a worthwhile, thought-provoking, exciting read nonetheless. Four stars.
Several obscure clues lead Macey to the underpinnings of a deadly plot. What's worse (besides falling in love with Sheila, no matter how hgard he tries not to) is that he's sure he knows the mastermind. Macey is forced to confront his past and his faith as he fights to stop
The book is written in sharp, biting way that matches PI Macey's personality. Author Kirk Outerbridge does an excellent job pacing the plot, sprinkling a few slower scenes in between chases, explosions, and shootouts--you know, all the stuff of a good hard-boiled cyber-thriller. There were times I felt as if I'd barely caught my breath before Macey and Sheila took off again. The technology is believable and easy to understand without long explanations.
The characters were well-developed with understandable motivations, and the plot was familiar enough to make me comfortable, but new enough to keep me interested. Some of the theology interplay and thought processes of the characters really intrigued me, and one of the biggest questions in the book--would God approve of treatments that allowed someone to live forever--gave me food for thought for several days afterward.
That said, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone under 16. My reasoning for this lies in the blatant references to questionable lifestyles, homosexuality and hard-core partying being just a couple. I understand that the author did this to show the depravity of a largely anti-Christian, bored culture (I say bored because everyone who has been given the Miracle Treatment lives pretty much forever, so they quickly begin indulging themselves in whatever they want), but I would have preferred less information than what he gave.
Eternity Falls by Kirk Outerbridge is a worthwhile, thought-provoking, exciting read nonetheless. Four stars.
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January 1, 2011Christian science fiction was, to me, quite the oxymoron. Christianity and science have not had the healthiest of relationships, so it stands to reason that faith-based science fiction would not exist. However, Eternity Falls pleasantly proved me wrong.
Taking place approximately 100 years into the future, Eternity Falls revolves around technology that sounds completely plausible based on today's technology. Unfortunately, the technology piece of the science fiction also became the most cumbersome in that it was quite difficult to follow at times. This is especially true for the action sequences, which quickly became too cerebral to be thoroughly enjoyed.
Eternity has always been of interest to humanity. Eternity Falls feeds off of this desire to end death, making it sound like a dream come true. Yet, it also reveals the downside of eternity. What does one live for when one lives forever? This is where the faith discussions come into play. These were done in such a way as to find a nice balance between believers and non-believers, focusing on the idea of forgiveness versus vengeance. It still sends the message that only those that believe in God specifically will go to heaven, which I personally find disconcerting. Still, Mr. Outerbridge presents some very thought-provoking ideas about faith and humanity's fear of death.
Overall, Eternity Falls is a decent stab at Christian science fiction. The science was plausible but not overly realistic while being the backdrop for the real weight of the novel, the exploration of faith in a technology-driven society. The characters are a bit one-sided, and while character development is minimal, it does not detract from the suspense and pure action of the story. The language is simple and easy to follow, except for some of the technical jargon. The result is a pleasant action adventure that posits certain ideas about faith.
Taking place approximately 100 years into the future, Eternity Falls revolves around technology that sounds completely plausible based on today's technology. Unfortunately, the technology piece of the science fiction also became the most cumbersome in that it was quite difficult to follow at times. This is especially true for the action sequences, which quickly became too cerebral to be thoroughly enjoyed.
Eternity has always been of interest to humanity. Eternity Falls feeds off of this desire to end death, making it sound like a dream come true. Yet, it also reveals the downside of eternity. What does one live for when one lives forever? This is where the faith discussions come into play. These were done in such a way as to find a nice balance between believers and non-believers, focusing on the idea of forgiveness versus vengeance. It still sends the message that only those that believe in God specifically will go to heaven, which I personally find disconcerting. Still, Mr. Outerbridge presents some very thought-provoking ideas about faith and humanity's fear of death.
Overall, Eternity Falls is a decent stab at Christian science fiction. The science was plausible but not overly realistic while being the backdrop for the real weight of the novel, the exploration of faith in a technology-driven society. The characters are a bit one-sided, and while character development is minimal, it does not detract from the suspense and pure action of the story. The language is simple and easy to follow, except for some of the technical jargon. The result is a pleasant action adventure that posits certain ideas about faith.
February 12, 2015
Eternity Falls follows private detective Rick Macey. When he has to investigate the cause of death of a movie star he uses the technology of the times to its fullest abilities. This neural technology is implanted and has some remarkable abilities and is not so far fetched that it isn't believable. Our technology isn't close yet, but I could see some of the things purposed in this book happen years down the road. The way it is written makes it easy to understand and is well woven into the story.
While investigating the death he learns the Star had been receiving GenTec's (Genetical Technology company) Miracle Treatment that helps reverse a person natural aging process. GenTec wants to make sure that no one could possibly think the Miracle Treatment is the cause of death. GenTec is set on making sure there is a different determination.
He follows the clues and has to face his past and his faith as he seeks answers. Could love cloud his judgement?
There are some more adult themes in the book with the depravity of man in the future setting. The ability to live forever has thrown consequences out the window for the people of the time. It fits well for the story, but with the level of detail it is geared more for the mature reader. I really liked the book, but I wouldn't let my kids read it until they were older teenagers due to some of the content. It was well written and I really enjoyed it though.
There is a ton of action in this book, it was hard to put down because I kept wanting to see what happened next. I kept saying okay just one more chapter. When I finished it I'd read just one more, and then again. This book kept me entertained and thinking the whole time, I can't wait to see what Outerbridge will come up with next.
5 Stars!
While investigating the death he learns the Star had been receiving GenTec's (Genetical Technology company) Miracle Treatment that helps reverse a person natural aging process. GenTec wants to make sure that no one could possibly think the Miracle Treatment is the cause of death. GenTec is set on making sure there is a different determination.
He follows the clues and has to face his past and his faith as he seeks answers. Could love cloud his judgement?
There are some more adult themes in the book with the depravity of man in the future setting. The ability to live forever has thrown consequences out the window for the people of the time. It fits well for the story, but with the level of detail it is geared more for the mature reader. I really liked the book, but I wouldn't let my kids read it until they were older teenagers due to some of the content. It was well written and I really enjoyed it though.
There is a ton of action in this book, it was hard to put down because I kept wanting to see what happened next. I kept saying okay just one more chapter. When I finished it I'd read just one more, and then again. This book kept me entertained and thinking the whole time, I can't wait to see what Outerbridge will come up with next.
5 Stars!
September 6, 2012
Good Christian cyberpunk thriller that has a few missteps.
Macey is an ex-military man who now works as a private investigator. He is hired to work on a case involving a rejuvenation drug that seems to have failed completely on a dead woman. However this case might have a lot more personal relevance than he thought...
There are some issues. A couple characters change motivation abruptly. Macey and Sheila seemed to get together out of the blue, with little idea that there was chemistry between them. Another person's speech changes from measured to slangy after a certain event, and it jars a bit. The last issue is that there's a glaring problem with one of the time issues in the book. Apparently a certain technology must have been developed some time in the year 2000, way before it should have been. It's more of an anachronism than an error though:
Still, the story is excellent, and the philosophical debate is too. It's interesting to get specifically Christian takes on cyberpunk and future tech issues, as well as see the internal arguments believers have with each new technology and how it affects not just the physical, but moral and spiritual lives of people. Plenty of action and hacking can be found, and the book isn't cloying or sanitized. I really enjoyed reading it, and would buy more books by him.
Macey is an ex-military man who now works as a private investigator. He is hired to work on a case involving a rejuvenation drug that seems to have failed completely on a dead woman. However this case might have a lot more personal relevance than he thought...
There are some issues. A couple characters change motivation abruptly. Macey and Sheila seemed to get together out of the blue, with little idea that there was chemistry between them. Another person's speech changes from measured to slangy after a certain event, and it jars a bit. The last issue is that there's a glaring problem with one of the time issues in the book. Apparently a certain technology must have been developed some time in the year 2000, way before it should have been. It's more of an anachronism than an error though:
Still, the story is excellent, and the philosophical debate is too. It's interesting to get specifically Christian takes on cyberpunk and future tech issues, as well as see the internal arguments believers have with each new technology and how it affects not just the physical, but moral and spiritual lives of people. Plenty of action and hacking can be found, and the book isn't cloying or sanitized. I really enjoyed reading it, and would buy more books by him.
August 26, 2016
In Eternity Falls, author Kirk Outerbridge spins a tale of futuristic intrigue. A fascinating, fast-paced read, his hero has you front and center in the action.
Rick Macey, a retired military investigator, is hired to look into an unlikely celebrity death. Along the way to discovering the culprit, he falls in love with Sheila Dunn, the haughty company vice-president who hired him. Her company has discovered and marketed a "live-forever" treatment and is afraid the buying public will think the treatment caused the death, thus effecting sales. Little does the vice-president know that Macey's supposed invincibility to weapons fire is due to his background—that his body is a full-aspect prosthesis (which is a mind-blowing idea to this reader). One-by-one, possible suspects fall by the wayside in the private investigator’s relentless search for the person controlling events. Little does anyone expect that that person is a long ago friend of Macey's.
One crucial, yet in-the-background item is the use of neural technology and other advanced cyber-tech. As commonplace as cell phones are today, this futuristic tech helped set the story's time location.
This reader found it a bit strange to have the company VP brought along on Macey’s investigation, as it put her into numerous dangerous circumstances at the story’s beginning—and throughout the entire novel. However, the story structure of constant danger does keep things moving along.
Overall, Eternity Falls is a fun, exciting read. I highly recommend it.
Rick Macey, a retired military investigator, is hired to look into an unlikely celebrity death. Along the way to discovering the culprit, he falls in love with Sheila Dunn, the haughty company vice-president who hired him. Her company has discovered and marketed a "live-forever" treatment and is afraid the buying public will think the treatment caused the death, thus effecting sales. Little does the vice-president know that Macey's supposed invincibility to weapons fire is due to his background—that his body is a full-aspect prosthesis (which is a mind-blowing idea to this reader). One-by-one, possible suspects fall by the wayside in the private investigator’s relentless search for the person controlling events. Little does anyone expect that that person is a long ago friend of Macey's.
One crucial, yet in-the-background item is the use of neural technology and other advanced cyber-tech. As commonplace as cell phones are today, this futuristic tech helped set the story's time location.
This reader found it a bit strange to have the company VP brought along on Macey’s investigation, as it put her into numerous dangerous circumstances at the story’s beginning—and throughout the entire novel. However, the story structure of constant danger does keep things moving along.
Overall, Eternity Falls is a fun, exciting read. I highly recommend it.
June 12, 2010
An edgy hard-boiled future detective story,
Eternity Falls
sucks you into a dystopian world reminiscent of
Blade Runner
and
Neuromancer
. In the late 21st Century private investigator and former government religious counter-terrorism agent Rick Macey is called in to investigate an impossible crime, the death by natural causes of a highly visible spokesperson for a long-established immortality treatment.
What starts out as a predictable Micky Spillane style detective story takes some unexpected twists, which frankly I did not see coming. The story moves briskly with plenty of action in a futuristic society where bioelectronics circuitry allows everyone to be physically plugged into the network.
Author Kirk Outerbridge understands the ramifications of today's obsession with the Internet and takes it to a very unsettling and dehumanizing post-Christian future. The religious themes he introduces are natural extensions of the story and do not present a jarring presence.
Because of its edgy content, I would recommend the book for adult readers. I do think Eternity Falls is very well written. I would read a sequel if Outerbridge develops this book into a series.
What starts out as a predictable Micky Spillane style detective story takes some unexpected twists, which frankly I did not see coming. The story moves briskly with plenty of action in a futuristic society where bioelectronics circuitry allows everyone to be physically plugged into the network.
Author Kirk Outerbridge understands the ramifications of today's obsession with the Internet and takes it to a very unsettling and dehumanizing post-Christian future. The religious themes he introduces are natural extensions of the story and do not present a jarring presence.
Because of its edgy content, I would recommend the book for adult readers. I do think Eternity Falls is very well written. I would read a sequel if Outerbridge develops this book into a series.
July 1, 2010
Rick Macey is a decorated war veteran. He works as a freelance private investigator now, solving the crimes he wants to solve. And he is not a man to mess with.
He takes a job to find out what really happened to actress Greta Darling. Greta is dead, but she was a client of the Miracle Treatment, a product that offers everlasting youth to those who can afford it. Does the Miracle Treatment have a flaw or are religious fanatics trying to sabotage the product that offers eternal life? Macey is on the case and he won’t stop until he knows the truth.
What a cool book! I’ve never read any cyberpunk, but I could defiantly read more, especially from Kirk Outerbridge. This story was an action-packed mystery. I liked Macey’s tough-guy character. Kirk created a fascinating future Los Angeles with all kinds of cool high-tech toys. The story had a compelling plot that kept me turning the pages and made me thing. Well done!
He takes a job to find out what really happened to actress Greta Darling. Greta is dead, but she was a client of the Miracle Treatment, a product that offers everlasting youth to those who can afford it. Does the Miracle Treatment have a flaw or are religious fanatics trying to sabotage the product that offers eternal life? Macey is on the case and he won’t stop until he knows the truth.
What a cool book! I’ve never read any cyberpunk, but I could defiantly read more, especially from Kirk Outerbridge. This story was an action-packed mystery. I liked Macey’s tough-guy character. Kirk created a fascinating future Los Angeles with all kinds of cool high-tech toys. The story had a compelling plot that kept me turning the pages and made me thing. Well done!
October 4, 2009
Intense, riveting, and fast paced. I was breathless by the end of the first chapter, needed to sit back and draw a breath before continuing. I felt that way several times during the book. The author has a great gift of putting the reader right in the middle of the action and doesn't give much away until necessary. The ideas of how religion fails to thrive in the future through governmental processes and lack of personal day-to-day involvement in faith is extrapolated from today's trends and makes perfect sense in the story. Rick Macey's doubt in his faith and his client's disbelief in God although posited in the future are definitely a timeless conflict that the author has used to great advantage. Very well written.
July 31, 2017
Quite a decent little action novel. I was engaged with the setting all the way through. It sets up to be a mystery novel, but very little time is spent on developing character motivations or laying out the mystery. The author is very committed to his view of the world and technology and has a sure hand with the action scenes.
The Christian theme is only touched on lightly. The main characters come to religious epiphany very easily and duckwalk through the rest of the novel with the surety of blind destiny. It's very annoying, but it serves to let the author explore the world and write some very engaging action. If you like light action novels, go for it. If you're wanting sci-fi with teeth in the vein of Blade Runner, give it a pass.
The Christian theme is only touched on lightly. The main characters come to religious epiphany very easily and duckwalk through the rest of the novel with the surety of blind destiny. It's very annoying, but it serves to let the author explore the world and write some very engaging action. If you like light action novels, go for it. If you're wanting sci-fi with teeth in the vein of Blade Runner, give it a pass.
April 10, 2011
Great story! Futuristic portrayal of a society with the option to live indefinitely with a high-tech vaccine. In this version of the future, human nature doesn't change much (as expected), but it is given more free reign. The weapons & technology have made life even easier, but exponentially more complicated (more mental & spiritual stress). I gave it 4 stars because it isn't really my style of fiction - it seems much more suited to a male reader, with the fight scenes & whatnot. The interweaved discussion on free will versus God's will was very appropriate.
January 27, 2015
3 1/2 stars. Imaginative and intriguing... until we got about halfway through and the character's motivations got a little fuzzy. I found the romantic thread rather unbelievable. Why would Macey be willing to give up so much for a woman he's just met? One moment she's annoying, the next he's head over heels in love? This becomes a bit of a problem when that's his main motivation for everything he does in the end of the story. That said, Outerbridge created a very interesting future world and drew you into the story quickly. I'll still read more of his fiction.
July 21, 2015
A good cyberpunk thriller that combines a Christian worldview with lots of action and sci-fi.
Although I tend to avoid stories that have high-tech societies that ban Christianity (unless they're WAY in the future), Kirk Outerbridge's near-future scenario seems plausible.
I liked that the resolution wasn't nice and tidy but it did feel a little rushed. Perhaps I was just reading faster towards the end.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
Complete review coming soon at Struggling for Purpose.
Although I tend to avoid stories that have high-tech societies that ban Christianity (unless they're WAY in the future), Kirk Outerbridge's near-future scenario seems plausible.
I liked that the resolution wasn't nice and tidy but it did feel a little rushed. Perhaps I was just reading faster towards the end.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
Complete review coming soon at Struggling for Purpose.
April 26, 2015
The rate at which I can complete a book tells another person how good it was. This book was extremely well written and thought out. The plot was very believable, along with the characters. The action was second to none and the reader loses themselves in the written word, who h is the way that it is suppose to be.
December 18, 2016
A fine cyberpunk thriller
Or maybe (if I actually knew what cyberpunk is), it is a fine tale though. The characters are wonderful, extravagant, and believable. Action this relentless keeps the story moving. And the twists keep jerking you awake. 'Tis a fun ride!
Or maybe (if I actually knew what cyberpunk is), it is a fine tale though. The characters are wonderful, extravagant, and believable. Action this relentless keeps the story moving. And the twists keep jerking you awake. 'Tis a fun ride!
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January 11, 2016
I didn't finish this. I did not like the characters.
July 24, 2011
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September 12, 2011
A Science Fiction thriller with a Religious-Christian twist! I found this an enjoyable read.
July 21, 2015
That was strange.
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