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Ian Patterson is many things. Importantly here, he’s the author of Transference, Book One of the Narrator Cycle. He’s also an engineer, cyclist, foodie, coffee lover, cat dad, human dad, and reader of books. Preferably, thick books that deal with strange things and big ideas. He’s dreamed of being an author for decades, but finally began the journey with the birth of his first daughter. This is an objectively terrible time to start work that requires quiet concentration, and he knows it, but he loves the chaos nonetheless. He lives in Colorado with his wonderful family.
Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite
In Transference by Ian Patterson, society is divided between the rich and the poor. Technology is highly sophisticated but only benefits the rich. There is a machine that can transfer diseases from person to person, and the rich have taken advantage of it. Though the payment at times is not fair, the poor have no choice but to accept the terms to survive in this cruel society. Just like his father, Nick takes on a serious illness from a rich person, but his reasons are different. For him, it’s not just about the money; he intends to infiltrate the system and take it down from within. With the help of his friend, he fakes his own death, and with the money from his last gig, he buys a new identity from Micah. Micah is great at his job, and soon Nick emerges as Allen, ready to take down the system. How will things turn out?
Transference by Ian Patterson will make you consider social justice and how poverty predisposes people to other forms of suffering and exploitation. This thought-provoking work got me thinking about our moral responsibility in fighting a corrupt system. It also got me thinking about the importance of utilizing technology for the betterment of humanity rather than benefiting just the rich. The narration was excellent, and Ian also made sure all the descriptions were vivid, which helped capture my attention. The characters were well-developed, and readers will also appreciate the easy-to-understand language used, making the book accessible to all levels of readers. This is a great book, and I look forward to reading something else by Ian.
