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Reviewed by Alija Turkovic for Readers' Favorite
The Furnace by Timothy S. Johnston introduces us to Lieutenant Kyle Tanner, a no-nonsense homicide investigator recruited by the Security Division of the Confederate Combined Forces (CCF). This mesmerizing tale takes place in 2401, in the far reaches of outer space, where Tanner's most recent case unfolds on SOLEX One, a space station orbiting within close range of the sun. He is tasked with investigating the shocking murder and mutilation of a SOLEX One crew member. While interviewing the station's remaining survivors, consisting mainly of scientists and military officials, Tanner realizes that the killer is a grave threat to everyone on board the space station and the entire human race. This perilous investigation culminates in him floating in outer space, close to the sun, in a vacsuit with low oxygen. Can Tanner muster up the strength to save himself and bring the killer to justice? Read this riveting novel to find the answers.
The Furnace is a gripping, action-packed sci-fi story that will capture your imagination from the start until the end. Timothy S. Johnston skillfully presents a politically intriguing tale that will lure readers into a futuristic world filled with flawed but believable characters. This fascinating narrative balances concepts like hard science, vengeance, betrayal, conspiracy, and scientific lore. Johnston expertly depicts a complex outer space criminal investigation that will take you by surprise and leave you eager to unravel the truth with Tanner, every step of the way. This perplexing murder mystery is even more compelling due to the group dynamics of the personnel aboard SOLEX One, coupled with mysterious political and technological forces that influence the case. If you're a fan of technothrillers, searching for an engaging and fast-paced page-turner, you won't regret adding The Furnace to your sci-fi collection.
