author: eric walters
personal star rating: 4/5 stars
From the back cover:
The world's most important astrophysicists, astronomers, and mathematicians have all died within the same twelve-month period. Or so their families and friends think. What very few know is that the countdown to doomsday has begun: an asteroid is racing towards the planet, threatening to extinguish humanity as we know it. The world's brightest minds are actually huddled together in a secret location, desperately plotting to avert a catastrophe. But it's only when Billy, a teenage boy with rare gifts, is recruited to the cause that they can hope to prevail over evil and return themselves - and the Earth - to safety.
First sentence:
"It looked like a giant butterfly fluttering through space, the wings of its solar panels extended to gather in the power from the sun's rays."
This book took me longer than usual to complete. Partly it was a bit difficult to get in. I think the relevancy is a big draw. References and inferences of major issues that are happening in the world and subtlety of politics give it a very modern feel. The connections between characters became confusing in some parts. I liked the inclusion of alluding to some theories and ideas. I found we didn't learn as much about the characters as I would have liked. There were brief moments of humor that were often subtle but clever enough. This book makes you want to find out what will happen and the numerous plot twists ensnare you making it inescapable once you've gotten in. The beginning is a bit slow but it picks up and it becomes a really good read.
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