BLURB
Miles Goram has a problem. All the down-on-his-luck journalist planned on doing was writing a hotel review and now there’s a body in his bathroom. Far from home on a strange planet, Miles must deal with the fact that somebody wants him dead. Welcome to Reevis, a planet without days or nights where life is only possible under a vast pressure dome. It is on this airless wasteland that Miles finds himself caught up in a mystery involving a huge interplanetary corporation, a powerful man and his ambitious PA, and a beautiful young heiress who has been missing for years. Crossing the galaxy in search of answers, Miles begins to uncover a web of deceit that stretches further than anyone could have imagined. With his life becoming at greater and greater risk, he realises that there is no one he can trust. Will he discover the truth and finally come to terms with his past? And, if he does, will it be enough to save his future…?
My review – Ribbonworld – The Balcom Dynasty Book 1
I don’t often read, or listen to Scifi but I’m glad I picked Ribbonworld up!
Richard Dee has a talent for writing engrossing stories in a variety of genres including scifi. This novel showcases both his ability to worldbuild creating the sci fi world of Balcom, and Reevis, (of Balcom which is “a thin ribbon of land that could just about support human life. And all that meant was that it wouldn’t immediately kill you.”)
There are some fabulous imaginative and descriptive passages. And the character of investigative journalist Miles Goram is well conceived as are all the supporting cast.
This is for you if you like Sci Fi, want to find out what happened to poor murdered hotel owner Nic, can see the parallels in political intrigue in what is happening in many countries (“off-Worlders go home,” and “No more useless mouths,”) tremble at the thought of the (“secret police,”) ( “the usual self-preservation story of corrupt leaders everywhere,”) and enjoy dashes of danger and excitement: (“this place is not a tourist haunt;it can be dangerous…”) and aren’t adverse to a touch of romance and some humour too!
I listened to Ribbonworld on audiobook and also have a copy on kindle. I enjoyed the narrator’s interpretation of all the voices too.
I plan to continue with the series on audiobook continuing with book 2, Jungle Green soon.
My rating: 5 stars.
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Richard is a talented writer and so diverse. A great review!
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Yes he so is! Thank you Darlene. 🙂
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Great review for what sounds like a fab read! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Marje. I’ll have to give this one a look see 💕
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Great, Richard’s writing is ace. Thanks Harmony. 🙂
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Added it to my TBR! 😁
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Awesome.
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Thank you so much for the great review, as well as the kind comments. I hope you enjoy Jungle Green, too.
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My pleasure. I’m sure I will. 🙂
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Thank you.
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My pleasure.
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Great review. Thanks Marje!
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Thanks for popping by Denise. Would recommend. 🙂
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The world-building sounds marvelous, Marje, and the blurb is a great hook. I enjoy sci-fi with strong characters, and it sounds like this one hit the mark. Congrats to Richard on the wonderful review.
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It’s great when you start a series and want to continue onto the next book ~ Great review, MJ
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Thank you Christy. Yes indeed, Richard is one of my fav authors. 🙂
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