Review: Gray Apocalypse by James Murdoch

The government has known about the existence of aliens since the 1950s. In fact, they created an alliance with them, allowing them to conduct experiments on human subjects in exchange for technology. What could come of an alliance with such an alien race? The end of life as we know it of course. The aliens are arranging for an asteroid to collide with earth and destroy all but a select few. Former Collaboration assassin Michael Kendon has only three days to find a way to stop the asteroid and save mankind.

James Murdoch has successfully combined a wonderful science fiction story with a fast paced, page turning thriller. Then, just to add flavor, he sprinkles on little bits of military thriller. This is a book that you will read very fast because you just can't wait to see what happens next.

Aliens trying to destroy the earth is certainly nothing new to science fiction novels. I applaud James Murdoch for not letting the story get bogged down trying to explain how each piece of alien technology might work. In fact, most of the book has a distinct non-science fiction feel to it. The action is fast and you can sense the tension the characters are feeling as they rush along to save the world.

This was a great novel and I look forward to reading more from James Murdoch in the future.