Fiction Addict

Genre: Sci-fi

Publisher: Bethany House

Publication Date: July 2009

Reviewed by Jake Chism

Commander Chris Burke and his crew have just made history by being the first to visit and explore Mars. Looking forward to home, they set out not anticipating the rough journey home. After an endless stream of problems they finally touch down at Kennedy Space Center. A quick assessment of their situation reveals a terrifying quandary. The entire population of Earth has completely vanished.

Robin Parrish is known for epic tales chocked full of intense action sequences, global conspiracy, and reluctant heroes called out to save the world. Offworld certainly brings those familiar elements to the table, but in a very unique way. This time the story revolves around four intriguing characters who must answer the toughest questions in the midst of the most overwhelming circumstance imaginable.

As the story progresses we slowly are treated with more questions and answers, all leading to a mind boggling explanation that really gives this story a nice sci-fi edge to it. The action scenes are fun and shamelessly over the top, effectively allowing us to escape into this captivating dilemma Parrish has created. Some might complain that this story is too off the wall and implausible to be taken seriously. However, I admit that those are some of the elements I loved the most. I love to escape into my fiction, and Offworld delivers splendidly.

Robin Parrish is fast becoming one of my favorite authors and I truly hope others will give his writing the chance it deserves.