A Healthy Dose of Intrigue & a Keen Eye for Detail
Get the Boy, Own the Future� is a brilliant science fiction novel written by Gabriel F.W. Koch that focuses on time travel and biotechnology. In a futuristic world, the earth is facing an ecological disaster with pole shifts and climate change threatening to cause further damage to the world. Time travel scientists pore over historical details to find out what can safeguard the survival of humans in the hope of altering a catastrophic event.
A courageous military soldier is chosen and sent back to the 19th century to save a young boy from death and possibly reshape the present events that were likely to destroy human life. Relying on his experience as an archeologist, explorer, healer, and provider, the valiant military man hopes that his mission will be successful. His task would supplement missing information and seek concrete answers, correct mistakes, and repair grave historical deviations. It was to be a daunting task, as he would be the first one to attempt historical alteration. He would soon realize he was about to come face to face with a cold-blooded and treacherous assassin who was determined to cut short his plans and end his life. With uncertain allies and a period of time he was barely accustomed to, in which he would have to adapt to its ways, the soldier knew his first mission was to stay alive.
Gabriel F.W. Koch has expertly blended historical detail, mystery, scientific elements, and fantasy, the result being a razor-sharp plot that doesn�t take much effort to get immersed in. He has managed to smoothly walk us through two timelines, a highly advanced futuristic world and another whose technological advancements are limited, with his excellent world-building skills and a wellspring of well-wrought imagery. Koch�s meticulous choice of words and his intrinsic sense of narrative flow make for a compelling reading experience.
ââ?¬Å"Get the Boy, Own the Futureââ?¬Â? is a fast-paced text with an elegantly designed cover page. The story oscillates between action and motif, with the main protagonist having a close brush with death at every turn, all the while valiantly determined to complete his task. Readers will admire his decision-making skills from time to time, even when saving the boy puts a loved oneââ?¬â?¢s life at stake.
The book wraps up with a conclusion that readers will not see coming, but satisfies, nonetheless. What gives this book status above many of its genre is the plotââ?¬â?¢s astonishing depth and creativity. Most science fiction novels start at a slower pace and can take readers a while to connect with the main characters. Not so with this book. Ultimately, Gabriel F.W. Kochââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Å"Get the Boy, Own the Futureââ?¬Â? makes for a binge-worthy read and will pique the interest of even those who would not consider picking up a science fiction novel at their first stop in the bookstore. Itââ?¬â?¢s that good.
