Who Would Like This Book:
If you love a mash-up of sci-fi, horror, and a dash of dark humor, The Dark is right up your alley. Think haunted spaceship, plus mind-bending science, layered with memorable, deeply human (and flawed) characters. Forrest Carr nails a suspenseful atmosphere, keeping you guessing and invested from page one. Fans of Event Horizon-style horror, intense space adventures, and those who like their science fiction with a philosophical edge will be hooked. Oh, and if spiders give you the chills, be ready for some sleepless nights!
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you're not into technical jargon or get frustrated with theoretical physics and detailed space tech, some chapters may feel like a bit of a slog. The novel can also be pretty intense with nightmare imagery, so those seeking lighter sci-fi or squeamish about horror might want to look elsewhere. A handful of readers found the supernatural aspects a tad confusing or wished for tighter editing.
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'The Dark' by Forrest Carr is a gripping science fiction thriller that explores theological questions about God's existence, the effects of 21st-century issues of sexual identity in a 22nd-century setting, and the exploration of evil and sin in human character. The plot follows a starship completing a mission with references to technology and theoretical physics, while incorporating elements of horror and suspense through weird, poltergeist-like apparitions. The author's writing style educates readers about the futuristic technology in a way that immerses them in the story, making them feel like part of the crew on a dark and mysterious journey through space.
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Content warnings for The Dark include themes of horror, existential dread, and confronting human evil, which may be intense for some readers.
From The Publisher:
The latest scifi/horror from acclaimed author Forrest Carr, named as a Kirkus Reviews 2015 "Author to Watch": It's said that God is infinite, and everywhere. But what if He isn't? What if it were possible to fly so far out into space that you arrive at a place where God does not exist? How would you know it? What would happen? These questions arise when nearly three dozen astronauts and observers embark on the most daring voyage of exploration in all of human history, a space flight designed to probe the very limits of our universe. Among those on board is a scientist who also wears a priest's collar-Father Cameron Teal, director of the Vatican Observatory, recruited for the mission by an iconic industrialist who secretly hopes to find God. After the N.A.U.S. Santa Maria crosses an unimaginable distance, bizarre, unexplainable, and profoundly frightening events start to unfold. As the chaos increases and terror grips the crew, Father Teal begins to wonder whether, in the quest to find God, he's actually lost Him.
"This novel delivers. Carr's writing pulls the reader into the story, willingly or not. The images form as the suspense builds. Be careful of the dark."
-Dr. Steve B. Howell
Project Scientist, NASA's Kepler mission and author of A Kepler's Dozen
This novel is intended for adults 18 and over.
From the author of A Journal of the Crazy Year and Messages.
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