As the spaceship secretly lands on Earth, Ka’s mission is clear: find and kill Transprophetics. His shipmates think of him as a killer. On his home planet of Koranth, he is considered a murderer. Haunted in his dreams by the boy whose life he stole, Ka struggles to define who he really is.A girl in a temple in Thailand. A boy kidnapped in Mexico. Both can do the impossible. Both can move objects … move objects with their minds. These two Transprophetics pose grave risks to the Donovackia Corporation as it plans its invasion of Earth.
With a blade in his hand, Ka’s decision to kill, or not, will reverberate across the galaxy.
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The Betrayal of Ka is probably one of the most unique, dark and sometimes disturbing Sci-fi novels I have ever read. It was gritty and hit on subjects you don’t always see in Sci-fi. It starts off strong and keeps up that pace all the way through, making it an enjoyable Sci-fi thriller.
There are multiple subplots happening in this novel. Sometimes, I found it a bit distracting because I wanted to spend more time with the main character, Ka, but at the same time, the multiple perspectives made for really well-rounded characters. Still, I wanted more of Ka’s story. His journey, and all the emotions that came along with it touched on themes of despair and hope. I am looking forward to book two because I think there is more to discover here.
Please be aware, this story doesn’t contain light reading material. If you enjoy the darker side of Sci-fi, The Betrayal of Ka is a really great option to check out. I love Shea R. Oliver’s writing. Though he chose to add in multiple subplots, he handled them all well, and for the most part, I was able to follow along. The story is fast-paced and very intriguing. I recommend checking this out!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*
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I read this book a few years ago and it has stayed with me ever since. At first, I thought the repetition in the beginning of the story was annoying, but it was there for a reason. It was haunting, driving the message home, again and again. Soon, the story moves on, reaching far into the galaxy, showing of different worlds and characters. I liked the characters. The world building is mesmerizing. It is a book I’ll never forget. Not so much because of the story line or the characters or the world building individually. It’s all of it together, the feeling it gave me. I treasure that feeling and look for it in other books.
Thank you to the author for this story. This is my honest review.
I don’t read much Sci-Fi, but when I do I really enjoy it. The Betrayal of Ka was expertly crafted.
The world-building was intense. The planets of Koranth and Zoranth were easy to picture with all of the descriptions that Mr. Oliver threw into the story. My favorite part was the story of the Four Lords. The imagery was vivid. My heart raced right along with the storytelling. I could feel the Minister’s anxiety and wonderment as the story unfolded.
There were several storylines that were unfolding as the book went along. Luckily, each storyline took place in a different setting which allowed me to keep track of what was happening. In the end, he masterfully weaves the storylines together to make a beautiful conclusion.
The characters were as different as the different planets. I felt bad for Kadamba’s plight from the beginning of the story. He was a high schooler that made a series of bad choices that ended with dire consequences. He was foolish and unlucky. The consequences shaped how his life turned out. Deep down, I thought he was really a good person. I loved the twist at the end. I also really loved the Earth humans. They were so realistic and loveable. Who doesn’t love a single mom trying to raise her two boys?
The biggest surprise for me was the number of drugs, violence, and sex were at the beginning of the story. I had to set the book down for a bit and return to it a couple days later. Personally, I read to escape from reality. I don’t want to read it in my novels. Once I got passed the first third of the book, the pages turned themselves.
Overall, I did enjoy this story. It ends on a cliffhanger, so good thing the second book is out. 🙂