The Object by Joshua T. Calvert
“The Object: Hard Science Fiction,” is straightforward and sets the genre expectation clearly. It might benefit from a touch more intrigue, but it does the job.
The description is engaging. It hooks you with the idea of a deep space secret and a protagonist, Dr. Melody Adams, who stumbles upon something unexplainable. The conflict with the scientific community adds tension and makes you root for Dr. Adams. The second half raises the stakes considerably, hinting at a discovery that could rewrite our understanding of the universe.
Overall, the book is effective in building suspense and piquing the reader’s interest in a science fiction adventure with a strong female lead and a potentially world-altering discovery. It makes you want to know more about the object and what secrets it holds.
