Review: The Bane by Keary Taylor

Published: March 2013, originally published in 2011

Pages: 352

Synopsis: “Before the Evolution there was TorBane: technology that infused human DNA with cybernetic matter. It had the ability to grow new organs and limbs, to heal the world. Until it evolved out of control and spread like the common cold. The machine took over, the soul vanished, and the Bane were born. The Bane won't stop until every last person has been infected. With less than two percent of the human population left, mankind is on the brink of extinction. Eve knows the stories of the Evolution, the time before she wandered into the colony of Eden, unable to recall anything but her name. But she doesn't need memories to know this world is her reality. This is a world that is quickly losing its humanity, one Bane at a time. Fighting to keep one of the last remaining human colonies alive, Eve finds herself torn between her dedication to the colony, and the discovery of love. There is Avian and West – one a soldier, one a keeper of secrets. And in the end, Eve will make a choice that will change the future of mankind. The Bane is The Terminator meets The Walking Dead with a heart-twisting romance. Previously published as Eden, due to reader demand it has been revamped and rereleased as The Bane: book one in The Eden Trilogy.

Rating: ****

A very interesting and well thought out idea which explored the avances in technology and how it can develop past it's original use. Reminded me of Cybermen from Doctor Who but with a more serious undertone and arguably more adult in nature.

Poignant start but would have had more of an emotional impact later on, but it was an immediate way of the reader finding out the severity of the plot. The backstory was introduced gradually and at relevant points in the plot. This showed both great control in the writing and helped the suspense build up well. Written very well, with believable characters and intricate descriptions. This definitely packed an emotional punch at times, and I will definitely read more, not on of the trilogy but by Keary Taylor in general.