Lucian’s Place is a tale of far-fetched proportions, yet so
close to the possibilities of our own present technologies
that it is quite believable.
The idea of three people and their immediate surroundings
(a high-tech self-sustained ranch) being thrown back in time
might seem a trifle wild, yet the author gives it all a sense of
normalcy that distracts you from that. As the characters
discover they are defending their very lives from strange
creatures from another time, the dangers never relent. With
the help of an aware computer that thinks acts and feels like
a human, the battle to simply survive is eased somewhat,
however the question of returning to their proper time is
inherent.
Belle Smith gives us a great science fiction read without the
typical concoction of space travel and high-tech aliens.
Instead, she keeps us on Earth with a taste of what
computers, combined with nano-technology and human
creativity, may achieve for us in the not too distant future… or
should I say past? Her unique vision of how civilization
might be rebuilt from scratch with minimal impact on the
environment makes for an inspiring read.
Lucian’s Place is a definite page-turner and a book I found
very hard to put down. Guaranteed to make you think
differently before cursing your home computer!
ISBN#: 1-4137-6963-2
Author: Belle Smith
Publisher: Publish America
Pages: 364
Book Reviewer: Dave Brummet - Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about their impact
on the environment
(http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
