Theory in Depth by M.A. Abraham – a Review
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Description:
Mystery seems to have it all, youth, beauty, wealth and brains. She has lived on an Island with her father most of her life and has only begun to spread her wings. There is only one problem. She is not like those around her, she is different inside, different in ways no one could imagine, even more so than her father could have imagined. He was the one who created her from his vision, and his Theory in Depth. The theory that made him outcast, the one that started with the words: “As man was created from the depths of the seas, it is logical to assume that someday man should be able to return.”
Adam’s people mingle with those who walk the face of the Earth and there is little to differentiate them from anyone else. They are here to make sure mankind doesn’t stray too close to their cities under the seas. Adam rules, he is of the ancient blood and there are not many like him left. Young, powerful and almost at his prime he hears a story of a young woman who lives amongst those on land. That alone is not that astounding, what brings him to the surface to check on her is that she shares his ancient blood.
Adam realizes when he sees Mystery that not only is she young, she is in need of guidance. She has no idea what she is and that is the real danger, to both her and the world around her. Her very nature will guide her actions and if not taught the right lessons she will become destructive and cruel. She cannot help what she is anymore than any of the rest of his people and the man who created her had no idea what he unleashed into the world. There are few who will be able to control the power she welds, he is the one best fitted for that position
Review:
Theory in Depth is a standalone novel by M.A. Abraham, as she makes a complete change from her Elven Chronicles series. Theory in Depth is sort of a sci fi/fantasy book. It tells the story of a scientist whose obsession was to create a child out of his theory in depth, using artificial insemination of genes of Home Sapiens/Delphinys Delphis. His theory was “man was created from the depths of the sea, so why not assume they could return”. Of course, the scientist was ridiculed for his theory years before, and now he experiments secretly, using his theory on his unsuspecting drugged wife.
17 years later, we meet our heroine, Mystery, who knows nothing of life, other then being on this island with her father. Her mother died at childbirth. Mystery is beautiful, innocent and somewhat spoiled, though not until she meets her cousin. The story actually begins with Mystery meeting her uncle and her cousin, Daphne after leaving her island for the first time since she was born. It is Daphne who will take Mystery by the hand and teach her all about the fun she has been missing. But Mystery’s beauty mesmerizes men, sort of like a siren, causing problems. The relationship between Mystery and Daphne fluctuates between friendship and jealousy. Though they both care about each other, at times this is tested by each of their tumultuous behaviors.
Mystery meets the man who will try to change her life, as he knows what she is, and how dangerous it is for her, if she should be discovered. Adam is our hero, and he is a powerful and gorgeous hunk. Adam, who is an ancient, lives in the hidden world under the sea, and is the ruler of his huge realm. He keeps a close watch on the land above to ensure they are not discovered. He knows Mystery is his mate, and what a volatile relationship it is. He wants her to go with him to his realm, but she wants her freedom and refuses. Adam will spend a lot of time over the years to watch over Mystery, and show her she is destined for him. But her stubbornness, despite her knowing she is falling for Adam, will create a few very dangerous situations.
I found this to be an interesting storyline, with the under the sea realm very nice. Abraham created some wonderful characters, especially Adam, Rea and Derek. I also liked Daphne. However, I had mixed feelings for Mystery. At times I really liked her, but other times she would annoy me to no end. Her stubbornness and refusal to see that Adam loved her, as well as her own feelings; and not heeding Adam’s warnings on how dangerous it was for her. I also wasn’t crazy about when Mystery didn’t get her way, she would use her ability to enamor men, or threaten people like Daphne; even if Daphne was a pain at times. To me her stubbornness in wanting no commitment or keeping her freedom was understandable, but I thought after so many positive things like Adam loving her, Rea befriending her, her father being with her; Mystery was still foolishly stubborn & unrealistic, especially after she was hurt, it became irritating.
I thought Theory in Depth was well written by M.A Abraham, and this was a very different, but fun storyline. Abraham shows such a wonderful imagination in telling this story, and she has created some wonderful characters that I would love to learn more about, especially in the under the sea realm.
Reviewed by Barb
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