Twinkle
by SJ Parkinson
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Pub Date Oct 08 2014 | Archive Date Jan 09 2015
Description
The next day, people around the globe begin to lose their sight. Governments crumble, society degenerates, and infrastructure falls into chaos. Humanity finds itself stumbling in the dark and losing all hope.
A few fortunate individuals retain their vision. Attempting to deal with the growing despair around them, they come together to discover the true purpose and origin of the affliction. They race to find a cure before the world is subjugated under an invading power.
Advance Praise
"Well-paced, his narrative is always on the mark whilst rich detail adds a genuine sense of depth to his chosen settings. With its focus on a global event that deprives many of their foremost sense there's no denying the intensity of thought that pervades Parkinson's tale. Shrewd, expansive and propulsive from the start, he ably encompasses all the requisites of great science fiction to deliver a complex and challenging survival story that is sure to keep the pages turning. "Highly enjoyable and undoubtedly memorable, Twinkle looks set to garner more accolades for Parkinson and is certainly deserving of your attention. It is highly recommended!" - BookViral.com
"Most SF techno-thrillers make an attempt to achieve some measure of verisimilitude, especially when it comes to military hardware. If anything the “tech” often overshadows little things like character development. The author of “Twinkle” has gone far beyond mere credibility; the word “authenticity” easily comes to mind, including the relationships between the various characters in the plot. The story itself is based on an unusual premise and is, frankly, a page-turner." 5-Star Amazon review - Joe Dacy II (Book blogger)
"I was really hooked on this after reading the blurb, and I couldn't wait to try it out. Twinkle is not just your typical science fiction read, this book is like an EPIC sci fi. This was obviously a well thought out plot, the characters are solid, and I thought it was neat how the author further explains some of the terms. Twinkle really enters into the genres of political thriller/military thriller, in a story like this a lot of the plot would require it. There's a little bit of something for everyone in this book, it has science fiction, mystery, thriller, and even some romance. The author has done an AMAZING job of making this book truly believable, and the ending really rocked." 5-Star Amazon review - Carrie January (Book blogger)
Marketing Plan
Mr. Parkinson was an Air Force avionics technician, a decorated veteran of the Persian Gulf War, and several United Nations peacekeeping missions. He has lived overseas in numerous countries and travels extensively. His novels have been praised for their realism and sold in fourteen countries, winning multiple international awards.
"I don't incorporate overt sex, profanity, or extreme violence in any of my writing. I prefer the story to be the main focus and want my novels to be accessible by all mature readers." -SJ Parkinson
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Reviewer 193931
Very good technothriller! Fast-paced and with a diverse cast of characters - good, fun read - and I'll be eagerly anticipating more from this author.
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