An Abduction
Revelation
by Thomas Hay
Author website: www.thomaslhay.com
Genre: Science Fiction based on memoir
ISBN: 978-1-4525-5956-8 (e)
978-1-4525-5957-5 (sc)
Reviewed by Michala Teelucksingh orignally BiteMyBook
Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Reviewed by Michala Teelucksingh.
I must admit I struggled a bit over this book. I
didn't struggle with reading it. Reading it was easy as the author made the
story relatable to people, often times reminiscing about his past as he built
his way to the meat of the story. Consider it an appetizer portion to the main
course. LOL No, what I struggled with was whether the writer intended to make
this a ‘real’ memoir, such as creative nonfiction-ish or whether it was all
meant to be an attractive fantasy/sci-fi imaginative tale.
The reason why I say this is because the story is
so very ‘real’ in the sense of his backstory. I could completely close my eyes
and conjure up the scenery and the things he was speaking about. These memoirs
are truly very realistic to a point and then you sorta start wading through the
murkiness of what is fact and what is fiction. THIS is the true appeal of the
entire novel. You’ve been reading so much that sounds real that when the writer
throws you a curve ball you have to blink, stand back, and say…is that for real?
This was the genius part to the book.
See, the author penned his memoirs and then he
seemingly unearthed memories buried deep within his subconscious. He can’t be
sure…but he has to trust his mind…and all those memories, but it’s difficult
because his memories are telling him he’s been abducted by aliens. Whoa? What?
Yeah…really, an alien abduction is sifting through his inner workers and is
resurfacing.
Reading through his ‘growing up’ stage in Missouri
seems like it’s simply a memoir and nothing but….but it’s really much more.
There is reasoning and while you are pondering through his life…and recollecting
pieces of your own, the author is setting up for the bigger stage. I can’t tell
you exactly how the story takes a wide turn and begins the eccentric and bizarre
road that includes aliens, time travel, and more. (Remember, I don’t do
spoilers!)
I suggest you set time away and read it as much as
you can during one book reading. If you space the readings out you are likely to
lose connection with the importance of the smaller plots and how they arrive to
the real storyline. Take it on vacation with you, or on that long car ride you
have, or the next time you have two or three days off in a roll. Dedicate
yourself to it because if and when you do, you’re in for a very unique ride of
your life. You’ll be left wanting to explore parts of your own life, search for
parts and places around the world, and you’ll be challenged by the question…was
this real?
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3 comments:
I had a BLAST reading your book and having you on our author spotlight. You've an excellent creative style!! Thanx again
Cheers, Michala w/ www.bitemybook.com
Carolyn doesn't fool around. She got this posted in a blink of an eye. About the Author. Thomas Hay was raised in Clinton,Mo. Retired from TWA/American Airlines. Currently resides in Lake Waukomas, Mo., with wife, Karen, some hyperactive squirrels, irritating geese, and cranky old catfish. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thomas-L-Hay/361577053928830
Glad you got your autor bio in, Thomas. It's very cute!
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