"A fascinating look at the future"
People can enter the Dream, a mental plane of existence
where thoughts are communicated to others though their
bodies might be light years apart. Only the Silent may
actually enter the plane of the Dream, but they can also
take over the mind and body of another Silent if that
person is willing. On the planet Rust, a new phenomena
surfaces when teenage Sejal has the ability to take over
the mind and body of Silent and non-Silent alike, up to
eight at a time. Agents of the Children of Irfan look for Sejal because
they know if knowledge of him reaches the other Silents or
the public at large, the ancient history Salem witch trials
on Earth will look like a picnic. When they manage to
locate and get Sejal to leave Rust, human and other species
that can enter the Dream State have already learned about
this unique individual. All have a use for him but the
only people willing to listen to Sejal's wishes are the
children of Irfan and even they doubt he should be allowed
to live. DREAMER is a fresh, original story that will interest
readers who want something different. The plot has so many
twists and turns that nobody will be able to predict what
happens next. Steven Harper has created a clever concept
tightened by the issue of the needs of the majority vs. the
rights of one (similar to killing or exploiting instead of
isolating Typhoid Mary) and weaves an exciting tale around
it. Let's hope Mr. Harper is not silent about the Silent
in the near future. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 30, 2001
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