A nimble work of time-travel fiction that brims with complexity and drama
The City is under attack, but the aggressors in this malicious battle originate from elements within. The Supreme has been locked away, awaiting trial for the crimes she committed against unwilling humans. However, her unrestrained and influential supporters remain passionate about android dominance. Dr. Julie Walsh, a key player is the scientific advancements at COLI*GO, endured a brutal attack by the man she loves and is now missing or dead. Losing her is a crippling blow to a community struggling to find its footing in an evolving world filled with chaos and violence. Meanwhile, Governor Colin O’Connor has publicly confessed to a murder he committed, ostensibly for the greater good, but he is still harboring many dark secrets. And he isn’t the only one who knows about them. Forced into a functional, supervised form of house arrest, Colin’s isolation and relentless guilt lead him on the road back to some toxic habits. With so much instability in his personal life and in The City, Colin must fight his loneliness and inner demons in order to be the governor his people need, that is, assuming his secrets aren’t brought to light during the ongoing investigation and litigation. Though he has allies, knowing who to trust may be the key to solving the mystery of Julie’s disappearance and bringing peace to The City.
The thrill of time travel meets life and death intrigues in Lee S. Hannon’s riveting follow-up to COLIGO. Book one in the series introduced some fascinating characters in a world filled with old bloodlines, overreaching power, and dangerous secrets. This second novel explores these intense themes and dynamics to a greater degree, adding critical depth while revealing scandalous backstories. Tricky pasts help shape decisions, offering a glimpse behind the tangled curtain of these multifaceted characters. Familiar phrases and everyday items are infused with futuristic glamor, taking readers forward in time and allowing them to live comfortably in the moment. Intellectual and refined, the story subtly highlights how emerging technology and medical advancements may alter our actions and cure our physical ailments, though this progress does nothing to change the greed, hatred and divisions among us. From a breathtaking opening scene to an explosive ending, Hannon takes advantage of every opportunity to add unforeseen plot deviations while keeping the line between good and bad fully blurred. A nimble work of time-travel fiction that brims with complexity and drama, UNITAS is a contemplative story that examines the depths of human capability in the most entertaining way possible!
