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The Race (Book Review)


Titan Books has released The Race by Nina Allan for $14.95.



The new novel by Nina Allan takes readers on a journey across worlds in a fascinating journey of suspense and excitement.

Book Synopsis:

A child is kidnapped with consequences that extend across worlds… A writer reaches into the past to discover the truth about a possible murder… Far away a young woman prepares for her mysterious future…

In a future scarred by fracking and ecological collapse, Jenna Hoolman lives in the coastal town of Sapphire. Her world is dominated by the illegal sport of smartdog racing: greyhounds genetically modified with human DNA. When her young niece goes missing that world implodes... Christy’s life is dominated by fear of her brother, a man she knows capable of monstrous acts and suspects of hiding even darker ones. Desperate to learn the truth she contacts Alex, a stranger she knows only by name, and who has his own demons to fight… And Maree, a young woman undertaking a journey that will change her world forever.

The Race weaves together story threads and realities to take us on a gripping and spellbinding journey…

The Race immerses readers into an alternate future where intelligent weapons called "runners" have emerged and are used for the sport of smartdog racing. The book follows the story of several intriguing characters that you get to personally watch evolve throughout their miraculous journey of self-awareness in a true sci-fi adventure. The characters have been written in such a way that readers can automatically connect with them and are personally invested in their well-being throughout the story.

In the end, The Race is a fantastic read that will keep you interested until the very last page. The narrative has been ingeniously crafted while having enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. To learn more, visit the official Titan Books website.

Book Information:

  • Author: Nina Allan
  • Publisher: Titan Books
  • Paperback
  • 448 Pages
Score: 8 out of 10


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