I am 52 years old and have been reading science fiction novels for 45 years of my life. This is one of the 3 or 4 Novels I have read that actually brought an emotional reaction from me. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a true fan of sci-fi. From first page to last page it is superb. I cannot give a good enough review. I will be reading more of the authors writings. Congrats ! I thank you for being able to create such a world that the reader seems to become a part of it.