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What can I tell you about Ava? Ava is the artistic, inquisitive and imaginative side of my inner self, someone who in the past only fleetingly stepped into and out of my life and likes nothing more than going off-grid, delving into thought-provoking ideas and dreaming up possibilities. As a graduate in engineering with a passion for aviation, my chosen career path has taken me on a very different journey, a narrow focused one, where work objectives were reached by following a pre-defined rational processes that was reliant on a sound knowledge of mathematics, physics and logic. You could call us opposites, two sides of the same coin, as at work, Ava was then quiet, perhaps just marking time and waiting for the right moment to surface. I guess Ava must have existed for as long as I can remember, but it is only in the recent past, since retiring from work, that I was truly aware of this presence. When we both started to write, it was Ava’s imagination and ideas that provided the creative input to develop really thought-provoking ideas, while my logical brain has acted as the harmonising and controlling force, ensuring that those ideas remain strictly within the bounds of the possible and don’t overstep into the realms of pure fantasy. I think we make a good team and our unique style of writing, with all the workings openly out on show, provides a very believable story that can be understood by all.
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Struth Mate! by Ava Forme continues the search for meaning by building on a model of existence introduced in the first book of the Struth! series. Drawing on history, religion, science, and philosophy, the stories lean into a structured framework based on actual historical events and the probable interconnectedness of events with purpose. Traditional religious belief and scientific reasoning are incorporated for their limitations in addressing life’s ultimate questions, proposing instead a rational approach that includes elements from multiple disciplines. The concept of Gaia and her connection to divine figures comes up, suggesting she may influence life and evolution. The model further reinterprets the Book of Revelation, proposing a literal decoding that brings the figure of the returning Messiah into clearer view and positioning itself as a logical alternative for those seeking answers.
Struth Mate! Is This Hell? by Ava Forme showcases sharp, fluid writing that carries a strong sense of motion across bold ideas. The most striking elements to me are The Second Coming, The Four Horsemen, and Harvesting the Earth. Each offers a surge of energy, surprise, and sharp contrast. The Second Coming lands hard as Les, now God, proposes nuclear annihilation—Simon’s cold logic and Ed’s shaken response create a crisp, unforgettable moment. The Four Horsemen is a fierce shift—watching the ARC trigger chaos through religion and Gaia tear into prophecy makes it feel like a grand, ancient drama with tech-era teeth. Harvesting the Earth leans into personal and political reckonings, where betrayal cuts fast and the confrontation with Dean Jane is paced with careful force. Overall, this book is a masterclass in alternative ideas with high moments of absolute force that carry their own weight until the end. Very highly recommended.
