Having thoroughly enjoyed Spin, I Was keen to read more of Wilsons work. HOWEVER, Perhaps Were my expectations too high. Like Spin, the narrative is based Primarily character with the science fiction plot lines the providing good; this is a good thing and made for a readable tale. The apocalyptic, gloomy atmosphere is superbly handled, the tau-purpose science thingy lost me, I couldnt really see the purpose of the Chronoliths in the first place (Why Would a future warlord monuments bother to send back in time?) And the ending Was a damp squib baffling & Rushed (reading the last pair of chapters twice didnt help at all). Perhaps I am being white a little harsh and maybe I missed the point as we reflection, the post-war non-recovery and the implementation of the tau-thingy stuff to star travel is a reaffirmation of the old adage its an ill windblahblah. I definitely like Wilsons style, HOWEVER, so I've just ordered Blind Lake. Watch this space
