Title: Pyramids of Meridian
Author: Sam Arnold
Publisher: BookBaby
ISBN: 979-8350900590
Pages: 426
Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
Pacific Book Review
Michael Rene Gostani died in the Vietnam war, but he is anything but dead. He realizes that he can change the afterlife. After discovering his gift, he sets out to free trapped souls and build them a city; Meridian. While doing so Michael unleashes a powerful being, a force that threatens everything he worked hard to build. Despite all the power he holds, he needs help to defeat this new foe. Nathan Doss and Kelly Pear, warriors from the planet Vitalia, find themselves in the afterlife, hoping to find the millions of souls abducted nearly 20 years ago by an unknown craft. Now that they are in the afterlife, both fascinated and terrified, the warriors must discover the true motives of those who brought them and the abducted souls there. The most important thing is at stake, the survival of those living in the afterlife.
Sam Arnold’s enchanting prose is one which will enthrall readers. Detailed world-building combined with larger than life, unforgettable characters promises a story that will leave readers breathless. Arnold creates a unique backdrop for his mesmerizing narrative. Readers will find vivid imagery, compelling dialogue, and unique world qualities. What readers will not find within this tale are the stereotypical science fiction elements; Arnold presents his readers with something truly creative and incomparable.
The short chapters help speed the story along; there is not a moment where the reader would be bored nor able to predict what will happen next. The passing of time will mean nothing to readers of Pyramids of Meridian as they whisper “just one more chapter” to themselves. There are a lot of underlying themes and additional storylines which make this narrative filled with depth and profound concepts.
Pyramids of Meridian will alter one’s views on space operas and science fiction. It will create a new fan base and bring new readers to this genre. This is the perfect book for seasoned sci-fi readers and novices alike. It is a narrative anyone and everyone can enjoy. Pyramids of Meridian is elegantly written, leaving readers hungry for more.
