TRANSIENT BY ZACHRY WHEELER
There is much to like, and much to admire, about Zachry Wheeler’s ingeniously unique and nimble interpretation of the rather widely exploited vampire genre in his instantly engaging novel, Transient. The plot is totally fresh, and even somewhat involuted, while remaining satisfyingly and comfortably familiar. Wheeler’s future world is assiduously developed and meticulously fleshed out, but with such brisk and confident assurance as to seem assumptively historical. Wheeler sacrifices no narrative velocity or fascination when explicating his topsy-turvy world, as he seamlessly enfolds such necessary information within a story guaranteed to grab and hold and reward the reader’s avid interest and attention. In other words, the writing quality proves fully equal to its profoundly original concept.
Any specific plot revelation of Zachry Wheeler’s brilliant new vampire treatment in Transient would spoil the reader’s experience. Don’t worry, the startling structural context presents itself right at the start, with full disclosure provided in subsequent recorded snippets meant to answer all questions as they arise. This literary device is exquisitely appropriate, adding to the thoroughly credible suspension of disbelief so readily surrendered by the reader. One believes in this new reality, and one identifies with the main character – Jonas Sevastyan Cahill – to the point of dreamlike personality transference. Meaning, when things go bad, one utterly feels the anxiety, apprehension, and isolated vulnerability of the embattled, embedded spy. Oh, did I not mention? This is not just a new take on the vampire tale. One might also say this is a vampiric take on the classic spy novel. And love story. Whatever else one might call it, it is creative, imaginative, intricate, and brilliantly conceived.
Z. WHEELER
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