Review of Island
Posted: 12 Jun 2025, 10:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Island" by D Bolland.]
Was it destiny or happenstance that day? A monumental find during his routine afternoon of beach combing changes Bill's life and perspective forever. A golden, glittery tube of metal; it looks ancient, could it be from a shipwreck? Is there more treasure? A treasure, that would have been simple, but no, this item was not made on Earth. Bill and the treasure are inextricably linked when the metal wraps around and embeds in his arm.
D. Bolland in Island: Preserver of Worlds explores the dynamics of alien contact and how the Earth will respond. With the metal bracelet embedded in his arm, Bill is the only human who realizes an otherworldly presence has been on Earth for thousands of years—waiting. His life experiences guide his next choices and decisions. Will he choose right? Not just for himself or his nation but for the entire world? But who to trust? With one man, Bill, forming a bridge between mankind and an organic tech-based entity, the world needs to make a choice. The book takes the reader on an adventure from the calm shores of Bill's retired life to the office of Prime Minister and the front lawn of the White House. In addition to international politics, a small cell group is attempting to obtain the alien artifact at all costs. What will the world decide?
This book was a great read. I enjoyed the fast-paced, choppy nature of the writing since it added to the sense of urgency Bolland was trying to convey. Bill’s desire for a simple life clashes with the unavoidable presence of alien tech and its global consequences, creating strong tension and momentum that keeps readers turning the page. I would recommend it not just to fans of sci-fi, but to anyone who enjoys a well-developed fiction novel with action, intrigue and relationships. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. While I enjoyed the plot and subtext, the frequent spelling errors throughout the book were a bit distracting. After thorough editing to fix the errors and clean up some dialogue, this book would be worthy of more stars.
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Island
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Was it destiny or happenstance that day? A monumental find during his routine afternoon of beach combing changes Bill's life and perspective forever. A golden, glittery tube of metal; it looks ancient, could it be from a shipwreck? Is there more treasure? A treasure, that would have been simple, but no, this item was not made on Earth. Bill and the treasure are inextricably linked when the metal wraps around and embeds in his arm.
D. Bolland in Island: Preserver of Worlds explores the dynamics of alien contact and how the Earth will respond. With the metal bracelet embedded in his arm, Bill is the only human who realizes an otherworldly presence has been on Earth for thousands of years—waiting. His life experiences guide his next choices and decisions. Will he choose right? Not just for himself or his nation but for the entire world? But who to trust? With one man, Bill, forming a bridge between mankind and an organic tech-based entity, the world needs to make a choice. The book takes the reader on an adventure from the calm shores of Bill's retired life to the office of Prime Minister and the front lawn of the White House. In addition to international politics, a small cell group is attempting to obtain the alien artifact at all costs. What will the world decide?
This book was a great read. I enjoyed the fast-paced, choppy nature of the writing since it added to the sense of urgency Bolland was trying to convey. Bill’s desire for a simple life clashes with the unavoidable presence of alien tech and its global consequences, creating strong tension and momentum that keeps readers turning the page. I would recommend it not just to fans of sci-fi, but to anyone who enjoys a well-developed fiction novel with action, intrigue and relationships. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. While I enjoyed the plot and subtext, the frequent spelling errors throughout the book were a bit distracting. After thorough editing to fix the errors and clean up some dialogue, this book would be worthy of more stars.
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Island
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon