I have always loved Science Fiction for the variety of ideas that it brings up, the morality plays, the drama, the humor, and the stretches it provides to dormant brain cells. So it is with enthusiasm I dived into this third and, I am assuming, final installment of the Behold the Eyes Of Light series. I will state honestly, that when I closed the cover digitally for the last time, it was with a sad sigh. I was not ready to leave that place and indeed my writing mind was imagining all sorts of things for the characters I became friends with.

This book itself deals with a Multi Galactic Enemy who has become unbalanced and who cannot be nuked out of existence. Instead it was placed in such a way it would be controlled. Ideas of control however, can easily be shown as illusions of power. First, the multi species all over the Galaxy has to find out exactly what, or who, or even when this enemy is. In doing so, they must deal with one another and this brought about more problems that led to opportunity. Granted, it’s an opportunity forced upon them, but still an opportunity.

If you like books that explore the Galaxy and beyond, and are not limited to humanoid aliens, this book is for you. It also has humor and a joy even amidst the challenges. Some characters were given much shorter drift than I would have liked, and others went on for too long. But those are my personal preferences and I am sure you would find your own. There is certainly enough in Within the Eyes of Light to warrant a universal round of options. Enjoy.
 
Reviewed By Nancy Louise
© October 2007