Another author spotlight featuring
Matt Whiteside
Review From onlinebookclub.org
What would you do if you suddenly
discovered you are wanted by ancient intergalactic beings and that you
have nearly unlimited powers? This is exactly the question Trent must
answer in Trent Foster and the Council of 10 by Matt Whiteside. Lately,
Trent has been depressed. His life feels empty, and his job as a
personal trainer just isn’t fulfilling anymore. Everything changes,
though, when Trent’s apartment is blown up and Trent is kidnapped.
Rainjier
is a Sentinel, a being with magnificent abilities tasked with keeping
the galaxy safe. When the Council (ten beings who give the Sentinels
their assignments) start gunning for Trent, Rainjier knows something’s
wrong. Trent has no history of violence and can’t possibly be a threat
to the galaxy. He rushes to Earth and gets Trent before the real bad
guys can. Along with Trent’s dog and co-worker, Trent and Rainjier must
figure out why the Council wants Trent, as well as what Trent’s powers
are, before the other Sentinels catch them.
This book contains a
fantastic adventure. From the first explosion, the action takes off
running. Once Trent comes into his powers, things get even more
interesting, as his abilities seem almost limitless. This could have had
the effect of making Trent overcome everything too easily, but the
author did a great job of keeping the threat real.
Speaking of the
threat, the Sentinels were my favorite part of this book. There were
several from different planets. Their various appearances added a nice
touch. For example, a giant Sentinel captures Trent’s friend Ferra. At
one point aboard the Sentinel’s ship, Ferra has to use the facilities,
which are appropriately sized for her captor. The result was quite
humorous. The array of powers was fascinating, too. One Sentinel could
create stunningly realistic visual and auditory illusions. Another has
abilities similar to the sirens of Greek myth, and it turns out she’s
descended from them.
There are quite a few instances of adult
language and thoughts in this book, which means I recommend it only for
readers aged eighteen and up. Fans of superhero fiction or science
fiction adventure stories might enjoy this book. If it bothers you,
beware the cynicism. Otherwise, hop aboard a ship and join Trent on a
journey into the unknown.
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