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Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
It seemed to be an easy case for private detective Rick Bailey when the very rich Princess Nora hired him. Yet things get out of hand pretty quickly and someone even tries to kill Bailey. There’s more to the case and he must outwit his enemies to find the treasure of the black hole and discover the truth behind it.
Treasure of the Black Hole (Treasures of Space) by S. Evan Townsend combines the charisma of the '50s and '60s noir-esque elements of the P.I. world with the futuristic world. I’m a big fan of the noir P.I. dramas, films and novels, but I was ambivalent about the futuristic concept at first. However, Townsend made it into a solid combination and a fun sci-fi adventure mixed with thrilling crime novel elements. The prose is clear cut and has the right flair to match the story concept. The plot is well structured and has a good pace, not to mention the twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and their adrenaline pumping. The dialogue is sharp and witty. I also love the perfect dose of humor from start to finish.
Lead character Rick Bailey is perfect for both old school P.I. noir and futuristic space settings. He has enough wise-guy mannerisms and his own set of values and sense of honor for readers to root for him. All in all, this is a solid and surprisingly fun read. Townsend definitely shows his creativity and skill with Treasure of the Black Hole. I’m interested to see what else this talented writer has up his sleeve.
