Carlton Austin has crafted a beautiful piece of work in *Second Eden* — an action-packed suspense thriller with a touch of romance and some elements of science fiction. Its beautifully-designed cover features stunning images depicting scenes from the plot, and the book is available in both hardcover and paperback. I recommend the hardcover, folks. This book is sure to become one that you keep among your favorite authors on your bookshelves. *Second Eden* is destined to be adapted by a talented director to take movie fans on its roller-coaster ride.
Best of friends, Peter (an intelligence agent) and Bo (an astronaut), have a bond that even Peter’s affair with Bo’s wife couldn’t break. Bo and several other scientists perish in a mysterious fire shortly after completing a mission. The government's cover-up pushes Peter to uncover the truth about what really happened, leaving him torn between patriotism and humanitarianism. He never loved a woman until he met Molly — but can he trust her? In fact, he wonders if he can trust anyone at all.
This is undoubtedly a brilliant read; the author weaves incredible alien artifacts, mysteries, murders, government espionage, and complex cover-ups, cat-and-mouse chase scenes, archaeological finds, ancient societies, deceit, and a love story that transcends this life into the next. *Second Eden* certainly has a plot that will make its readers think deeply about our world. Carlton shows us the potential dangers of where our science might lead. His story teaches that there are repercussions for every choice people make — both as individuals and as a society. He raises social issues, like reminding us of the importance of recognizing the need for women who choose to be mothers — as a career, rather than as a side project. He even includes enlightening perspectives on what might happen to a soul once the body can no longer serve it.
I truly cannot say enough about Carlton’s novel. Honestly, I could barely put it down to go to work or prepare meals! *Second Eden* will remain on my bookshelf for years and will, without a doubt, be read many times by my family.
**ISBN:**
0595316530 - Paperback
0595663567 - Hardcover
**Publisher:** iUniverse, Inc.
**Author:** Carlton Austin