This is a dark story. A very dark story. It is set in a fictional future nation (once part of the U.S.) that puts “security” and “equality” ahead of all else for its citizens. These goals sound good on the surface, but from the beginning of the story I was suspicious about how these goals had been implemented. Let me just say it was a bit like the USSR under Stalin, but without the colorful red banners.
There are two protagonists. One is a mysterious assassin. The other is one of “the people.” He had a very predictable and stifling sort of life, until a chance meeting with the assassin. She draws him into her plans (without letting him know), and he eventually joins a group of violent dissidents.
The characters in general were portrayed in a very vivid manner. They scared me. It was very difficult to anticipate what was to happen, which kept me on the edge of my seat. I was very eager to see the story unfold. I set a new personal record in finishing Ultio in 2 days. Very fast for me. But then the suspense was really getting to me.
My only reservation was that sometimes it was hard to keep track of who was talking in some of the dialogs. Talis Jones does not like to use the phrases “he said” or “The Martial said.” This makes the dialogs flow better, but sometimes required a re-read on my part to get it straight. But this is a minor flaw.
I recommend Ultio to anyone who likes a fast-paced story with a lot of action. It is not a “happy” story, but it does not take place in happy times. It is very gripping and suspenseful.
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