Title: One Time Winner: The Empress Emeritus Zinabar!
Author: John R. Carden
Publisher: Toplink Publishing, LLC
ISBN: B07L6RDFKC
Pages: 256
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Jennifer Weiss
Pacific Book Review
The Interstellar Condominium of Planets and Empires is ruled by both an Emperor and an Empress, along with two chambers of legislature so laws can be passed fairly. That is until the tragic day that the Emperor passes away. After his death, the Empress decides to leave Empire Prime, her home, and settle on a distant planet as far away from Empire Prime as she can get. That planet happens to be Earth. Even though she is well over 100 years old she looks like an average Earth teenager thanks to the advance technology of Empire Prime. Join Empress Emeritus Zinabar, or Zina for short, on her journey to Earth and experience the beauty of the planet through her eyes.
One Time Winner: The Empress Emeritus Zinabar! has strong storyline and is a strong entry into this genre. Readers see a powerful character learn her away around a new world and its various cultures. John R. Carden executed his novel with compelling characters that enrich and entice the readers to read more from this author. This 250 page novel is pure unadulterated storytelling causing readers to eagerly want more novels and stories from Mr. Carden. He makes his presence known with this novel and will continue to entertain readers with tales of adventure.
John R. Carden pays a lot of attention to detail and paints a beautiful picture for his readers. It’s almost as if one is watching a movie unfold within their imagination. He draws readers into a whole new world. Even if most of the story takes place on Earth, he provides a new vision of it. He gives readers a story they can absorb into as if they are Zina experiencing life on earth, such as helping Stan after he falls or when she helped the Claw Cat. The story is very fast paced and one could find themselves finishing this in one or two sittings. There is something for everyone within this novel, some action, adventure and even a little bit of romance.
Readers of all ages will find One Time Winner to be a satisfying read on all levels. This novel delivers a wonderful story with wonderful characters that will suck you into the tale right from the first page. Once one begins reading this novel they won’t regret it. One Time Winner: The Empress Emeritus Zinabar! is one of those novels you pick up on a rainy day and get lost in it. It delivers on all of the qualities of what this genre offers; a definite recommendation!
