This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
An Abundance of Caution is a work of fiction in the science fiction, alien paranormal, and interpersonal drama sub-genres, and was penned by author Paul Anthony. Taking a detour from the clichéd route of alien invasions and action/adventure takeover novels, this introspective and well thought out tale envisions what would happen if a willing human volunteer were to peaceably help an alien race make contact with the planet at large. Our protagonist Tobias Sinclair wants this very dearly, but he is also plagued by guilt at the family he neglected in order to help change the world.
Author Paul Anthony has crafted a truly unique work in which I was surprised and delighted to find so much realism and believability. The overall tone is set by thoughtful science fiction which brings itself in line with science fact as much as it possibly can, but the true realism lies in the commitment to character narration and detail on display. We feel deeply for Tobias and understand his psyche totally, and because of this developmental work, we come to understand the extraterrestrials on a new level too. What results is a masterfully penned work with tension in its every move, a slow-burning plot that rewards with stacks of emotional investment and surprises later on, and a feeling of satisfaction, intrigue, and a deeper understanding by the close. Overall, I would certainly recommend An Abundance of Caution to science fiction fans who are seeking something well written, serious, and well thought out for their next read.
