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Pulse: Book Two
In B.A. Bellec’s latest installment of the Pulse series, humanity, teeters on the precipice of its fate, ensnaring readers in a gripping dystopian fusion of science fiction and horror. Venturing into this tumultuous world, readers join Magnus on a whirlwind odyssey through a landscape populated by formidable monsters, mysterious mutants, and formidable robots. Moreover, an enigmatic antagonist known as the Man in Black casts a shadow over events, intent on sculpting a new world order.
Pulse: Book Two rekindles the flames of our passion for tales that masterfully intertwine horror and action. Picture this: a chilling tableau of menacing creatures that “enter the room, sniffing relentlessly like bloodhounds on the hunt.” Characters such as Amber stand out, battling not only external threats but also internal conflicts. When faced with the possibility that her memories have been manipulated, Amber’s journey becomes a quest for truth, causing readers to hang on to every twist and turn.
The book boasts meticulously crafted action sequences that not only leap off the pages but would seamlessly transition to cinematic screens or video game adaptations. A particularly memorable scene involves Amber brandishing a katana retrieved from a desolate home as she takes on a monstrous adversary.
A noteworthy feature of Pulse: Book Two is its innovative narrative style. Dialogues are presented in a format reminiscent of dramatic works, while each chapter is prefixed with a date and time, enriching the reader’s immersive experience.
Pulse: Book Two is a must-read for readers of horror, action, and sci-fi books. Beyond its thrilling narrative, the book serves as a poignant commentary on climate change and unchecked materialism, urging readers to reflect on and amend our existing trajectories. Dive into this compelling saga; it promises to be both an intellectual feast and an exhilarating adventure.
Pages: 568 | ASIN : B0CGXMTYCT
Freeze Frame
Will Horner, a sixteen-year-old boy who loves filmmaking, is beginning a new year at a new school. His parents are anxious for him to settle in and make friends at Pinehurst Academy, an art school. The warm-hearted ‘coreless’ take him under their wing, and Will feels happier at Pinehurst than he has in a while. Working on an end-of-year movie with his friends, he feels more himself when he’s able to film with his camera. However, he hides parts of his life from his understanding friends and takes on the responsibility of working on his mental health by himself.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a story of teenagers struggling with trauma, mental health, and with the stigma of it all. Beauchamp has perfectly captured the overwhelmingness that is attached to social life as a teenager and how situations can magnify in our heads, as it does in Will when he fears his past at Redboro School coming to light. It’s also a story of lighthearted moments, friendships, belief, and creative passion, and of navigating these along with parental love and concern that manifests as anger.
Beauchamp skillfully weaves in relevant arguments about creativity, social media, mental health, and reality in a world filled with media and camera lenses. Will loves to make films and loves the power they have to make people feel, but also believes in experiencing the moment. Will is in therapy for PTSD and is making progress with his dissociations between reality and film-like scenes.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a coming-of-age fictional novel that also explores the psychological mindset of teenage life. It is excellent for talking to teenagers about issues they face and about understanding their points of view. I especially liked the list of mental health resources given at the end of the book. Having understanding people and a good support system along with therapy can truly go a long way in helping mental health, and this book shows that in a very relatable way.
Pages: 258 | ASIN : B0BG6DC9D9
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