Book Review: January 3, 2011

Invasion by J.S. Lewis

Colt McAllister is a normal teenage boy who lives in California and spends his time at the beach, surfing, and playing his guitar.  That is, until his parents are killed in a car accident and he is forced to go live with his  Grandfather in Arizona.  It is there, Colt begins to wonder if his parents wreck was not an accident, but murder.  With help from a life long friend, Danielle and a new friend, Oz, Colt begins to uncover the truth and vows to avenge his parents killer and ultimately save mankind from shape shifting aliens who want to wipe out humanity so they can colonize on Earth.

As I began to read the first few chapters, I found myself unable to put it down.  The chapters are not very long and they end in such a way you just feel like you have to read the next one. I normally am not a huge fan of science fiction, but Lewis does an excellent job of grabbing the attention of the reader and keeping it.  Boys are usually the ones drawn to science fiction, but the girls can also relate to parts of the book because of the relationship between Colt and Danielle as well as the crush Colt has on Lily.  It is also very easy to read so it would be good for readers from as young as 9 all the way to adults.  Some reviews I read were concerned there were no Christian values in the book and I do agree there aren't any.  However, it is an excellent read with many opportunities for discussion with children and teenagers.  I would highly recommend this book.