Why didn’t they send fully trained soldiers into the future through the same means they used to come to the past? Because we’d miss out on the training trip with all these kids?!Īnd what kids! Other reviewers mentioned the age of the main child character as being way too young for his speech and action. They’ve come from the future to get Earthlings to make the 6 year long journey to be in position to save their planet when the Gators attack. The plot hole that bothered me (and I forgave) involves the aliens that come requesting assistance from Earth.
(The author really has a knack for telling a story, too.) Spelling and word use need some attention as well. Jumps among points of view caused confusion and weakened the flow of the story. (I understand a similar plotline is used in Orson Scott Cards’ Ender’s Game but I haven’t read it so this was new to me.) I look forward to the next installment in what has got to be a series, hopefully, with some improvements.Īs mentioned in a number of reviews, the novel is in need of editing. This seems like the novel approach – unique. Because of the length of the trip to get to the battleground – 6 years – start with children and train them along the way while they age to their battle-worthy peak. Ship a load of youngsters across the universe to fight an alien menace moving in on our own galaxy. Great story – really - but plot holes and editing plays havoc. Traveling through time portals to gain intelligence, they ultimately are forced to hunt down their enemy before it's too late. Alexander becomes student and teacher as they square off against a superior aggressor. Before his training is complete he comes face to face with the enemy. Alexander faces grueling training exercises as he struggles to rise to the challenge of saving the placid Macktonic alien civilization from pending attack. The United States army of children is trained during flight so they will arrive at the perfect age for fighting. The Macktonics, another alien race that has been all but destroyed by the Gators, have allied with the United States in return for advanced technology. Plucked from a correctional facility for boys because of a test he never even finished, Alexander is sent to train for combat against an alien race of Alligators. **įor eight year old orphan, Alexander Hawk, the question, "Is there other Intelligent life in the Universe?" has been answered with a resounding YES! ** WARNING: Not for children or young teens. This book is 10x better than Ender's game and would recommend this book to anyone." - M.S. When i got this i could not put the book down but with my tight schedule it was hard to read but i finished it and i am glad i did. Only when I started the book I saw it was totally different and even better. "Well first I have to say that this book reminded me a lot about Ender's Game. Brilliant imagination for the author, Thomas Wilson. "I highly recommend this novel, but be warned hang onto the seat of your pants for a roller coaster ride. "Take one no nonsense General, an army of youngsters lead by an eight year old military genius, an alien race on the verge of destruction and you have what turned out to be a great story!" - A.F.
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