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 Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
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 Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite
Division Zero by Matthew Cox is a riveting dystopian science fiction novel. It centers around the main character Kirsten Wren, a futuristic cop and a childhood victim of her mother's abuse and extreme religious beliefs. All she wants is to be good at the job she likes in Division Zero, but her past still troubles her, and she doesn't quite fit in. Strangely enough, she feels most connected to those she works with. The year is 2418, and she has a powerful psionic gift to combat the dark entities of the supernatural, but this time she's up against Dolls, which are bloodthirsty androids. As Agent Wren investigates, she herself becomes a target of the higher powers behind the killer androids.
What I like most about this novel is the character of Kirsten herself. She has an interesting background and is an atheist because of her mother's abusive religious ideology. What it comes down to is that her mother just couldn't tolerate Kirsten's gift. Has the psionic talent been a gift or a curse? It definitely has made her feel like an outsider, but one who is perfectly suited to her work at Division Zero. Cox invites you into Kirsten's psyche on the first page, and I enjoyed getting to know her in her world. And speaking of worlds, this author has a talent for world-building, which is a must for me when reading sci-fi. He has created a believable world of multi-dimensional characters and interesting arcs, a plot that builds and unfolds over time, and natural dialogue that grounds the characters in normalcy. There are other characters to like and dislike (the Dolls are SO interesting but deadly), and moments that are emotional, but I think Cox's strong suit is showing growth and change with Kirsten. She isn't the typical heroine. She's vulnerable, uncertain, and carries baggage. Yet she finds the strength within herself to do what she needs to do. If you're looking for a character-driven sci-fi novel with a suspenseful plot, don't pass up Division Zero by Matthew Cox.
