Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005
THE TRIBE by Gregory Townes
Black Print Publishing, March 2005
318 Pages, Paperback, $14.95
Genre: Thriller
RAW Rating: 5
(out of 5)
And a child shall lead them…
The Death Tribe was a tribe of children all
of whom had special gifts. Marked by their silver eyes and the sign of
infinity, they were banished from their respective villages and lived
among themselves in the jungles of Africa. One interesting thing about
the Death Tribe is that while each respective member had unique powers,
their true powers were realized when they united as a group. They were
ultimately torn apart when a slave trader outwits and enslaves them.
Interesting, huh? Well just when I got totally engrossed in this story
line, author Gregory Townes flips the script and moves to modern times.
David is a very protective father of his
little girl Star. They live in New York City and it is a summer of
peculiar events. Strange weather, news incidents, shocking experiences,
even strange encounters with people on the street, all have David
wondering what in the world is going on. As the story unfolds, it becomes
clear that a group of evildoers has an evil plan and that Star is vital to
the plans success. As it becomes evident that his daughter is related to
these bizarre happenings, David realizes that he must fight for both his
daughter’s safety and his very life.
THE TRIBE is one of those few books that
left me totally speechless and this review will hardly do the book
justice. Gregory Townes has crafted an intricate tapestry, weaving
together history, vivid fantasy, and wonderful array of characters.
Chilling, creative, captivating! He has written a novel that is
intelligent enough to keep even the most die-hard sci-fi and mystery fans
guessing, yet universal enough to appeal to all readers. Spiritual, yet
cerebral and emotionally intense, THE TRIBE is a book that will not easily
be forgotten. All I can say is: Read it for yourself.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay of The RAWSISTAZ™
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