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"This book is highly recommended to anyone looking for a frighteningly entertaining book." |
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"This is a book that you have to read fast... It is quick-paced and suspenseful." |
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"This is a great book for anyone interested in a quick sci-fi thriller read." |
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"The author spins an action-packed tale that kept me in suspense all the way to the last page." |
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"It's a gripping tale that kept me glued to the pages, eager to find out what happens." |
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"I couldn't put it down. I was so engrossed in this book that I had to read it in one sitting." |
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"What brings the story to life are the... vivid descriptions and emotionally charged characters." |
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"I was quickly drawn into a nicely woven mystery of suspense and anticipation." |
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"With smooth plot flow it left me always wanting to know what happened next..." |
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"Inventive and intriguing plot idea. I was very curious how it was to end." |
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'Final Transmission' keeps you guessing! October 30, 2003
"This book is highly recommended to anyone looking for a frighteningly entertaining book. Five Stars!
Wright's desperate struggle to reconnect with his dead wife through extravagant, though unexplained, scientific
methods serves as a prime backdrop against which the author weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, and general
creepiness, where the living characters are out to get each other as much as Wright is out to get his
'transmissions'. I read this book alone late at night, and it was great fun. The cast of characters is a diverse
lot, from Nurse Hardcourt's elusive past to Merritt's boy-scoutish qualities; but the author manages to
successfully pull all of their histories and individual qualities together for a surreal tale of life after
death and how it can interfere sometimes with this life -- leading to ghoulish results. I really enjoyed this
book, and honestly could not put it down. Simply a great read. Thank you, Mr. Wilcox!"
What's next?? October 31, 2003
This is a book that you have to read fast. Fast because it is the only thing this novel lets you do. It is
quick-paced and suspenseful. You cannot resist peeking ahead to know what comes next. Fast because the style is
so fluid that you don't even notice you are actually reading. Fast because you know that when you are done with
it, you will read it again. The storyline begins with a controversial experiment on recording pre-death brainwaves
from unlucky patients in the ER of the Lake Erie Medical Center in Cleveland. It rapidly turns into a chase for
life after death which spirals around Wright, a disregarded widowed scientist, and his obsession for Cassandra,
his deceased beloved wife. Onto this clever canvas grafts a series of thoughts dealing with human ideals and
fears. The eternal fight of the lone outcast against all odds and the hypnotic attraction for the unknown take
a big part in the author's prose. After reading this book you will see the world in a whole new light, the light
of hatred for those who think different, the light of unconditional love for those who understand the true
meaning of life and, finally, the light of success for those who never give up. Once you close this book, your
only hope will be that this story is definitely not Robert Wilcox's final transmission.
Final Transmission November 10, 2003
This is a great book for anyone interested in a quick sci-fi thriller read. A researcher, Jackson Wright,
investigates the brain-wave patterns of dying patients at a Cleveland hospital with the assistance of Dr. Merritt,
a close surgeon friend. His highly personal motives, as well as those of individuals trying to shut his research
down, are gradually revealed, and Wright's success in studying these 'final transmissions' leads him to peril.
The novel invites comparison to supernatural thrillers from Koontz and King and biomedical thrillers by Robin
Cook or Michael Crichton, but with a unique style and a bittersweet tone, with a great love story (albeit an
atypical one) behind it all. My one problem with the novel is its fairly short length, I felt some scenes could
have been more fleshed out; on the other hand, Wilcox keeps the pace up throughout, so the length may be
preferable for those looking for a quick read.
A Real Page Turner!!! November 11, 2003
This is a splendid little book that can be read in an evening or on a cross-country flight. The author spins an
action-packed tale that kept me in suspense all the way to the last page. With a beautiful economy of words, the
author provides magnificent descriptions of the places and the key characters. I often felt like I was there, in
the room, as the events unfolded before me. I felt that I really knew many of the characters, especially the
protagonist and his closest friend. This sci-fi mystery/drama enunciates the essence of life and hints at the
dangers that lurk as mankind probes deeper and deeper into the issue of the soul. If anyone ever succeeds in
capturing a soul, will that person live to tell others about it? But, I don't want to give away too much...you'll
have to read the book to find out.
Definitely worth it! November 25, 2003
Take a bit of Michael Crichton, toss in some Stephen King, and you've got a good idea of what it's like to read
"Final Transmission." It's a gripping tale that kept me glued to the pages, eager to find out what happens. I was
intrigued by the idea that, at the moment of death, a certain part of the human brain emits a high-frequency
signal. I was also curious to see if there was a connection between the ever-more frightening dreams the lead
character was experiencing, and the experiments he was conducting to lock on to this transmission. One of the best
things about the story is that it's believable. The characters aren't "larger than life," they're the kind of
people you know - the good ones and the jerks alike. The story is not some apocalyptic Überdrama, and Wilcox
avoids the annoyingly cliché "it's up to one man to save the world" drivel that it seems so many authors
rely on now. It's a great, fast read.
I couldn't put it down November 29, 2003
For five hours the world stopped around me. I was so engrossed in this book that I had to read it in one sitting.
The author's style is fast and fluid. So fluid that I felt at times I was watching a movie and not reading a book.
The main character is great. He this obsessive compulsive sleep-deprived work-o-holic who's trying to make contact
with his dead wife. Sleep-deprived because he's taunted by these gruesome nightmares and I really think that by
the end of the book his dreams have merged with his reality. There are several other colorful, yet totally
believable characters who create a balanced tapestry of personalities and emotions. The ending was somewhat
surprising and I was even left pondering my own mortality for a short while. My only real criticism is that it
was a bit short. I wanted more! Still it's a great read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for
some quick sci-fi entertainment.
A great book! December 1, 2003
In this exciting piece of medical science fiction, Mr. Wilcox uncovers the shroud of death and takes us on a
journey to the great beyond. What brings the story to life are the author's vivid descriptions and emotionally
charged characters. This book deals not only with the struggle that the living must endure with the departure of
a loved one, but also reflects the struggle for the acceptance of new ideas in our society. The fluid writing
style and dramatic portrayal of events make this a fun, fast paced book.
I'm ready for the next ride!! December 4, 2003
I really enjoyed the visual imagery created by Robert's intricate and vibrant descriptions. I could see, hear,
and feel the world he created. And then, WHAM, I was quickly drawn into a nicely woven mystery of suspense and
anticipation, which drew me ever forward to it's unseen completion. O.K., Mr. Wilcox, I'm ready for another ride!!!
Fun to Read December 8, 2003
Very much a book that is fun to read. With smooth plot flow it left me always wanting to know what happened next,
thereby making it difficult to put down. The concepts within the story are unique and provide plenty to consider
after completing the book. An exciting conclusion as well!
Revealing beyond the plot January 18, 2004
Inventive and intriguing plot idea. I was very curious how it was to end.
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