by D. Robert Pease
pub. Dec 3, 2012
Kindle Edition
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Thirteen-year-old, Noah Zarc, rockets to Venus in a quest to learn more about his past. He just can’t believe his father is really the monster everyone says he is. Maybe there are valid reasons for everything he’s done, including abandoning Noah at birth.
While searching for answers to secrets no one wants to talk about, even those that have remained hidden for over a thousand years, Noah becomes embroiled in a mission that could end up causing the greatest cataclysm in the history of the solar system. And the name, Noah Zarc might be forever linked to the most devastating crime in humanity's existence, all because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Noah has grown up a lot since Mammoth Trouble ended. My only complaint is the whole tone of his narration seems slightly too sophisticated. Other than that, though, Cataclysm is the perfect adventure to follow Mammoth Trouble. The plots and twists were a little more grown up (which they should be!) and had me guessing up to the end. I love that!
Pease really is masterful at great pacing and doling out information at the right time to keep you from getting lost, but still wanting to find out what happens. I loved the little reveals about stuff that happened in Mammoth Trouble, and I love that they never took away from what was going on in Cataclysm.
Anyone who enjoyed the first book, will eat this up - it's a quick and thoroughly fun read! And if you haven't read Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble, it's a perfect time because now you can breeze through both books.
Again - if you are looking for a gift for a young reader, this is perfect! It's compelling without being too grown up. It will make for a great gift - for a younger reader, or yourself!
I would give this 4.5/5 stars (lower than the first only because the narration seemed a little older than the narrator. But, I'm incredibly picky, so... take that for what it's worth)
As always, thank-you to Mr. Pease for graciously giving us a free copy of Cataclysm in exchange for an honest review. We hope to hear more from you in the future!
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Release Party Notes
Noah Zarc: Cataclysm, the second book in the Noah Zarc series, is about a boy named, surprisingly enough, Noah Zarc. If you haven’t read the first book, Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble, then you probably want to start there. But if you are well-versed in all things Zarc, then take a gander at the description of the next book below. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
OVERVIEWThirteen-year-old Noah Zarc rockets to Venus in a quest to learn more about his past. He refuses to believe his father is really the monster everyone says he is. Could there be valid reasons for everything he’s done, including abandoning Noah at birth?
While searching for answers to secrets no one wants to talk about, even those that have remained hidden for over a thousand years, Noah becomes embroiled in a mission which could cause the greatest cataclysm in the history of the solar system. And the name, Noah Zarc, might be forever linked to the most devastating crime in humanity's existence, all because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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CASH and PRIZES
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Also, we will be giving away one pair of signed books (Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble, and Noah Zarc: Cataclysm) to one winner as well.
THE AUTHOR
D. Robert Pease has been interested in creating worlds since childhood. From building in the sandbox behind his house, to drawing fantastical worlds with paper and pencil, there has hardly been a time he hasn't been off on some adventure in his mind, to the dismay of parents and teachers alike. Also, since the moment he could read, books have consumed vast swaths of his life. From The Mouse and the Motorcycle, to The Lord of the Rings, worlds just beyond reality have called to him like Homer's Sirens. It's not surprising then he chose to write stories of his own. Each filled with worlds just beyond reach, but close enough we can all catch a glimpse of ourselves in the characters.
Discover ways to connect with the author by visiting his site at www.drobertpease.com
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Excellent review. Thanks! I do agree, I may have slipped on some of the language. It was a balance I was trying to manage the whole book. I want Noah to grow up a bit throughout the series, and one way I wanted to show that was through the language he used (influenced by all the brainiacs around him :-) ) But it was sometimes difficult. Thanks for your insight.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Dale's writing. I can't wait to get my hands on the Noah Zarc series!
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong - I never thought it was easy to have achieved Noah's voice so successfully in the first novel! I can see what you mean by having him grow up and consciously choosing a slightly more sophisticated voice. But, seriously, congratulations on another wonderful novel and I wish you success!
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