Wolf of the Tesseract: Wolves of the Tesseract – Book One by Christopher D. Schmitz

★★★★★

An exciting introduction to a universe which blends science and magic

Claire Jones is a person anyone would envy. A bright college student, daughter of a renowned archaeologist, and engaged to a handsome Hollywood star, her life appears to be perfect. However, the re-emergence of Rob, an old acquaintance from her high school days, quickly shatters Claire’s illusions as she realises that nothing and no one is what they seem. Beneath the veneer lie multiple realities engaged in a war which threatens to wipe out all existence.

Learning that she is vital to the plans of an evil warlock, Claire is forced to go on the run with Rob, pursued across the dimensions by the warlock’s minions and an occult organisation with even more sinister aims. Amidst the terror, reality jumping and violent confrontations, Claire struggles to cope with her overwhelming new knowledge and intense connection with her alternate self in the Prime Dimension. Confused as to whether her feelings and thoughts are even her own, Claire must somehow find the courage to do what she must to save the universe from annihilation.

Immediately plunging the reader into a riveting, visceral battle for the survival of reality, Wolf of the Tesseract is a thrilling, rip-roaring adventure across dimensions, which cleverly blends classic elements of science fiction (parallel universes, aliens, other planets) and fantasy (werewolves, warlocks, talismans). Yet this is a thoroughly modern tale. The universe building is excellent, creating compelling and consistent worlds ravaged by the conflicts of science, faith and fanaticism, and intersecting our own reality with dimensions which include reptilian soldiers, magic cults and malevolent sorcerers.

With several characters having alternate selves in different dimensions, it is a difficult juggling act to keep them all distinctive, believable and relatable, yet the author manages this with skill and conviction. The action-packed plot moves at a rapid pace, with a number of exciting and unusual twists, while the writing style is evocative and entertaining. Recommended for fans of both science fiction and mythic fantasy – there is something here for everyone.

Jo-Anne Blanco (as Arwen Evenstar) for Breakaway Reviewers

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