Mille Umbra
When a secret military experiment goes awry and a massive hurricane off the coast of the Carolina's strands Lisa Spencer and her uncle Bruce on an island of nightmares, Lisa is forced to confront her past and her fears in order to escape a living Hell. Lisa has spent her life hiding from the world, forever terrified by what her visions are going to show her next. She watched her father die in her dreams, torn to pieces by some vile creature that calls itself Mille Umbra. Now the creature calls to Lisa from the island, enticing her with the truth.
The Neurotech offshore Testing Facility is home to top secret military experiments in dream control. Dr. Gillian Black leads a team of scientists and programmers as they delve deeper into virtual reality until something goes horribly wrong. That something is comatose patient Thomas Hunter, a once gifted psychic and homicidal maniac. Hunter woke up and his connection to the Mille Umbra allows him to take control of the program and open a doorway releasing a creature that Lisa Spencer knows all too well. This creature feeds on fear and terror and has only one goal; destroy all of mankind! The Mille Umbra has a plan, and for this plan, it needs Lisa, for only she can give birth to a child that would unmake reality.
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BOOK REVIEWS
Book review by Maria A. Hughes
"Who knows, maybe every time you dream, you create a new reality."
The subject of reality has been a hot topic over the centuries and called many things—relative perception, a persistent illusion, sometimes cruel, and always unpredictable. The author’s book toys with the idea that reality is as malleable as it is ever-changing, creating a horrific mind-bending story reminiscent of the tales of Lovecraft’s Elder Gods. It starts innocently enough with a storm, three survivors, and a scientist stranded on an island. Little do they know just how much Project Lucidity, the secret government project on that island, will play a role in who makes it out alive.
Unlike a traditional horror story, this one is a cocktail of nightmare fuel that expertly blends elements of horror, the paranormal, government secrecy, and science fiction. The author hones psychological terror into a sharp edge that cuts at the reader with the turn of the page. There are many twists and turns that are sure to satisfy the reader’s need for non-stop, heart-pulsing action. The only constant one is promised throughout the tale is not to trust what is being shown. The layers of realities encountered by each character are artfully woven together like a tapestry meant to bind and break all except for one—Lisa. What is real? Will the chaotic, god-like beings be stopped before it is too late?
The author doesn’t offer a satisfying resolution to those questions. Instead, he leaves it up to the reader’s imagination as to whether the characters (and humanity) are truly safe in the end. Geared for those who enjoy a sleepless night and a good adrenaline rush, Williams’ novel will surely satisfy the wishes of even the most hardcore science fiction and horror readers.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
Story started a bit slow, but was well with the wait! The blending of religion, man's internal struggle with all things that form and shape us, along with string theory and a healthy dose of fantasy and sci fi made this one hard to put down. Keep them coming, Mr. Williams!
4.0 out of 5 stars Great first book
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
Great book. Starts out slow by setting the stage and establish the main characters, but then is non stop with varied settings
5.0 out of 5 stars but Michael is an excellent writer.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016
I know this author. He is family. I have not had a chance to read the book, but Michael is an excellent writer.