The Crooked City

· Ryan Whitwam
4.5
37 reviews
Ebook
222
Pages
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About this ebook

Jonah doesn’t want to run–he has to. There’s only so much pain one man can cause before he needs to start over. Unstuck from his tainted past, he craves the anonymity he can only achieve by vanishing like a specter in the night.

Before his new life is even underway, a chance encounter leaves him in possession of a curious object–something the mysterious Keepers of The Oracle will kill to obtain, but there’s more to the Keepers than Jonah could possibly imagine. They have the ability to do much worse than kill, and now he's in their sights. 

The Keepers wield power unlike anything Jonah has ever seen, and they’re closing in fast. He’s placed a new group of innocents in danger this time, and he can’t run away again.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
37 reviews
Matt Arthur
May 26, 2014
I'll be the first to admit that, for me, sci-fi can be a hit or miss genre. I'm more of an urban fantasy guy when it comes to bending my mind. The quality of the writing is good, it definitely draws you into the action but I have to admit that I felt a sense of disconnect with the characters. I wanted to know what was going to happen but I didn't really care what happened to the characters. One of the driving motivations for the main character also seemed a bit contrived. All in all, I felt like I had more questions than answers when it was all said in done, but that could very well have been the author's intent. To summarize, well crafted and intelligent story that leaves you wondering if the stranger you shared a drink at the bar with last night slipped you a roofie.
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Linda Fluharty
May 26, 2014
Ryan Whitwam's debut novel is a winner! Usually inclined to read only reality-oriented books, this high-tech, sci-fi thriller far exceeds my expectations. From start to finish, The Crooked City is a compelling read, as the complex plot is seamlessly revealed, and each character is brought to life in a detailed, well-written narrative. Themes of power, control, murder, love, and sex - perfectly balanced - are presented at a fast-pace in a futuristic setting, leaving me to ponder the real potential for such types of high-tech control of humans. - This writer is extremely talented and I look forward to his next novel. - Highly recommended!
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Cameron Summerson
July 15, 2014
This is a fantastic sci-fi novel, full of action and a beautifully complex story. The imagery painted throughout (especially of the crooked city itself) is amazing and incredibly dynamic. The Crooked City kept me captivated from beginning to end, and the ending of the novel didn't disappoint. A highly recommended read.
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About the author

Ryan lives in Minnesota with his wife and dogs. He writes words like the ones in this book, as well as some very different words on the internet about technology and science. He likes smartphones, sci-fi, and people who read his book. He's not very good at describing himself.

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