Marla L. Anderson

NanoMorphosis is an engrossing and engaging sci-fi tale. It introduces us to Daniel, the sole survivor of a brutal attack by a dangerous alien species, who is chosen to head up a deep space mission to find a new homeworld for humanity. Earth is beset by a depletion of natural resources and a nanovirus plaguing the planet. Daniel must deal with opposition from foes like the United Church of Earth who believe that leaving Earth for a new home elsewhere in the galaxy is an affront to God. He also must worry about the agenda of Cadmon, a carrier of a disfiguring 'toad' virus who is searching for a cure to his condition, that threatens to destroy Daniel and his mission.

An incredible depth of detail that goes into building the world of NanoMorphosis. It starts with an compelling premise and creates exactly the right amount of suspense to keep you turning the pages. Cadmon is equally tragic and horrifying as an antagonist. You also feel empathy for Daniel in his single-minded pursuit to finish the work his parents started and confront his own demons from his tragic past along the way.

This is a unique and imaginative sci-fi tale driven by realistic characters. Marla L. Anderson has the ability to make extraordinary situations feel believable and is skilled in painting a chilling future that explores the best and worst of humanity, like all good science fiction can do. A definite must-read for sci-fi fans.

As a speed reader, I often find myself skimming through books where exposition is overdone or world building becomes tedious. Not so when I find a book who's details matter. This is just such a book. From the beginning, I cared about the characters, especially for the difficult position Jo faced. I was, however, surprised at the amount of empathy I felt for those on the "wrong side of. the story." I'm impressed, and will be looking for more from this author.

Unethical is a medical thriller that engages readers with the story of Jo because of its realistic portrayal of the daily struggles of millions of people affected by Alzheimer's disease. The story takes readers on an emotional roller coaster due to the main character's situation: trying to balance her personal life with her need to care for her father, and the fear she feels when his well-being is in danger.
The simple writing style makes the story relatable, and even the medical descriptions are simple enough for any reader to understand.