Excellent book, i got easily hooked to the story, found the characters realistic and charming, and i appreciated the various wise comments on our survival in these troubled times. Loved it, and recommend it to both adults and youngsters. This should be printed and translated and distributed large-scale. And i don't say this often, but i definitely could and would see a film-version of this one... Great read! ( )

What if the prophecies of the world ending in 2012 were true? What if the only thing standing between that and the demise of all that we know are 5 teenagers?

That is exactly what happens when the five teens struggle to save the world and manage their own life crises in a thoroughly engaging and fast paced adventure. Laced with Mayan culture, references and enough real-world issues to feel immediate and present, the author has woven a tale that will capture young and old alike.

Characters are well defined and presented, with conversations that flow as smoothly as those overheard in the mall and neatly intertwines those conversations with the action and the story flow. The book presents a simple treatise on working together and the connectedness of all things, past and present, animate and inanimate, and has enough of the fantastical to remove it only slightly from the concerns of the world we live in.

It quickly reveals just enough of the plot in each chapter, with a teaser for the next that makes this one book that was incredibly difficult to put down. The writing is smooth and accomplished, and the skilful combination of writing and plotting bring this story through twists and turns to a conclusion that is expected, but not quite. A great read for a snowy winter day, the combination of science-fiction, magic, paranormal, history and just ordinary teens will appeal to many.

I received an eBook copy from author for purpose of honest review on my blog I am, Indeed. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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