How to Stop Wildfire

Author Sarah Sunday sent me an e-version of How to Stop Wildfire for review.

This book was a fun read. The file I received was, I hope, not the version that was put into print form. Quite a bit of proofreading was needed. A common problem nowadays, words were not misspelled, but incorrectly used, left out, etc. It seems too much reliance on spell check and auto correct may be the culprit. I try to separate editing issues from story, but sometimes the errors are so prevalent they take away from the enjoyment of the story. This version was right on the edge. Word to the wise;use a proofreader other than the author (fresh eyes). 'Nuff said.

These issues aside, How to Stop Wildfire is a lot of fun. It is a wild mix of sci-fi space fantasy, Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, revenge, conquest, megalomania, technology and politics. That probably doesn't cover it, but it gives an idea of what's in store for you in this book. There is tragedy and triumph, humor and drama, sadness and euphoria enough to satisfy any reader. Sarah Sunday's universe is populated by the most interestingly diverse group of characters I have spent time with in quite a while. Hades ( yeah, that Hades) and Cyclone are absolutely hilarious. I dare you to not at least snicker when you encounter them. At times I thought to myself, "This Universe still exists by sheer luck alone!"

How to Stop Wildfire is the first of a series. It looks like it will be a great series to follow. These characters are just plain fun.

I think How to Stop Wildfire will be enjoyed by anyone who likes sci-fi, humor, and sometimes downright absurdity(in a good way). This is one of those books where the reader wants to ask; How did you ever come up with this story? It demonstrates a wildly creative mind! Anyway, Enjoy!



Mike