Infinite worlds. Extreme danger. One fearless woman.
Passerina Fowler just wants to be a professional fighter. She has struggled for years to make a name for herself. But then her life abruptly changes when she’s discovered by a recruiter from SafeTrek Bridging, a company that transports clients to alternate versions of Earth.With nothing to lose, Passerina accepts a job as a bridger, an elite … lose, Passerina accepts a job as a bridger, an elite fighter who protects clients on excursions to alternate worlds. However, on her first day she witnesses a horrifying event and realizes bridging can be downright deadly.
In spite of the risks, she is determined to complete her training program. But she soon realizes the training is more focused on her fears than her strength and endurance. And for good reason—there is much to be feared when bridging to alternate worlds naked and unarmed. Passerina must steadily transform herself into a bridger, with a new name: Infinity.
Infinity grows impatient for the excitement and danger of her first bridging excursion. But when it finally comes, she finds herself in a world of vicious predators, and the danger becomes all too real.
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When I read a book, I look for two things: characters that I can empathize with and a strong, fast-moving believable narrative with unexpected twists. In short, I want a book I can’t put down. Infinity: A Bridger’s Origin by Stan C. Smith wins on all counts as it follows the story of Passerina Fowler’s transformation into Infinity the Bridger! Even though all previous Bridgers have been men, Passerina’s tough Scrapyard background makes her a top-notch Bridger candidate. For those new to the series, Bridgers are people who must display a unique skill set and temperament as they work in teams of two to protect the lives of SafeTrek clients during 36-hour excursions to alternate universes. Infinity’s first bridge pairs her with Striker and Tequila as they accompany two anthropologists on a research-based mission to a version of Earth that diverged from ours 50,000 years ago. Arriving with no supplies and using only their wits, will the group survive until bridge back? The adventure in this book doesn’t let up.
Very interesting take on the difficulties of time travel. The main character’s drive really caught my interest. If you like this kind of thing, it’s a good read.
I really liked this book and found it hard to put down. The story was intense and suspenseful. The characters were awesome especially Infinity/Passerina. It is definitely a different book from what I’m used to and I loved it. Passerina and her buddy Scottie go on one crazy adventure that is intense and you don’t expect what’s coming. I am planning on reading more books by the author and recommend reading this book. (I received this as an arc copy and am leaving a voluntary honest review)
I love a good origin story! I’ve loved and been intrigued by Infinity since the first “Bridgers” book. This book takes you back in time to her recruitment and allows you to join her on her first expedition as a bridger. It makes a great addition to the “Bridgers” series.
SciFi meets UFC. Let the fight begin. To survive. If you can.
Passerina Fowler is about to leave her troubled life behind. Ahead is a whole different life. With it comes a new name. Now as Infinity, she is a Bridger. Where nothing is the same. And you have only your fists and wits to rely on. Seriously. Not even your clothes!
This origin book for Stan C. Smith’s Bridger series opens up a whole new dimension. It is here. It is now. Well, sort of. But it is different. And it is dangerous. Bridging. Like many of man’s new discoveries, we don’t know how it works or what we can learn. But like climbing mountains, we do it because we can. Infinity and her team lead us to rather unpredictable destination. Quick read. Great characters. Exciting adventure.
Young people are accepted into the Bridger training program, as they embark on their first Bridge, things happen that were never covered in the training. Quick thinking and an inimitable spirit help to conquer the new world, but at what cost?
This is a back story of Infinity before she became a bridger. Her name: Passerina Fowler. It tells us what she was doing, how she was recruited, and takes into her first adventurous bridge excursion into the past of a parallel earth.
For this reason, Stan Smith’s fifth novel of the Bridgers Series is now called Book 0.
If a reader has not read any of the Bridger books, reading this one first is an excellent starter book that introduces the remaining four books. It’s not necessary, but it might be helpful to some readers.
Also, to a new reader, you will find Stan Smith inventing outrageous animals that are found in these parallel earths. They are surprisingly based on real animals. I can’t think of any other author with such an imagination.
And, since I’m such a fan, I’ve rated all of these books with five stars. You should definitely read all of them!
Infinity: A Bridger’s Origin is a great story. Learning about Infinity’s past and how she became a Bridger makes the Bridger’s Series even better. It is an exciting and fun read, full of action and adventure as are all the Bridger books. This book takes you on a wild ride with Infinity on her first bridge into the past. It is storytelling at it’s best and a book you don’t want to miss.
People can “bridge” to alternate universe worlds and stay for 36 hours. Most choose to visit worlds prior to the rise of man. The catch is that when they get there, they are naked and have zero worldly goods. Infinity is the tour guide, a Bridger. Will she survive the unknown dangers of the next world? Will her tourists?
I loved this book! There are great characters, non-stop action and constant danger from unanticipated life forms. I would have loved it even more if it had had a little less danger and a little more human interaction and dialogue. Bravo!
This is a very exciting read! Passerina and Scott was boxers with nothing to do but their life’s was never to be the same and about to change in a big way. A company that proclaims an out of this world experience as the go to job. What intrigue, what anticipation and what the heck, help! Love the storytelling and loved the book. Ready for the next book in the series. Good reading.