Distant Cousin: Repatriation

by Al Past

Darcy, with many misgivings, is determined to rescue her people's jeopardized mission, but her new public exposure puts her square in the path of mortal danger. Forced to choose between death and returning to her home planet, what will become of her family?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595399290
• ISBN13: 9780595399291
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

I believe in God an an Algorithm

"I believe in God as an algorithm. A system of formulas or laws, like in physics, that explain how things have come to be" said Anna Darcy on being asked: "Do you believe in God?" This response by Anna Darcy, Distant Cousin, puts in a nutshell a perception which she as the protagonist in a series of books weaves her story applying such a belief. I read books voraciously, reading them for a variety of reasons. One of my primary reasons is recreation and relaxation. A well told story is all I need. Al Past, the author, in his series of four, is about a young lady who embarked from her far away planet to find the planet from which her people came. They have no knowledge of the reason for which they were moved nor record of it. They had a few clues which powered her search. Their civilization developed further than earth's providing them the technology to go in search of their roots. Ana's story of that is delightful. It provides a great read, a great journey to share with her in which the author allows her to carry it on through four full novels. Through each one my rapt attention was maintained. The story of Ana is in the genre of Science Fiction. The means of coming to earth, the technology brought with them, this was fascinating. The comparison of the development of two different civilizations developing out of the same mold was interesting. The moral and ethical values developed in Ana's society were intriguing in their difference from ours. Ana, with her foundational belief, not in any way dwelled upon beyond her statement of it, was apparent in what she did. The book gives enthralling accounts of Ana, passive and peaceful, turn into a lethal opponent when attacked, genetically enhanced to give her quickness and physical prowess. A virtual Ninja she becomes in the face of adversity. The episodes of these feed the "S----kicker" quality of the stories which are otherwise gentle in all she does. The stories describe a young woman acting at great risk when prompted by the needs of others. Leaving her space station in violation of orders to make contact to warn of an impending catastrophe that needs steps to be avoided starts the story series. Successfully she employs a unique method to do so which is great story telling all by itself. In the process of it all she falls in love, marries and starts an altogether supplementary plot narrative touching in its family orientation, cultural setting with Mexican Americans, and tender association throughout her newly acquired Earth Family. Her story does not stop, escapades continue, one building on the other, her diplomatic mission continues, done in such a secondary way to the needs of her family and the good she is performing for countless people. It is this that builds and continues, the recipients having no idea that she, this simple petite endearing person, is in fact "The Starchild" as she is publicly known in relationship to her mission. Her story is simple, she equally so. The goals tha

Great Sequel!

As much as I enjoyed the first book, I actually loved this second book even more! Suspense, mystery, intrique, this book has it all! Surprising twists, very well written! Can't wait to read book 3!

Distant Cousin: Repatriation ROCKS!

Repatriation starts off a short time after Distant Cousin leaves off. It's faster paced and once again draws you in from the beginning. I did not think that the sequel could be as good or better than the first book but to my delight it was. If you've read Distant Cousin please do yourself a favor and get this book. You will love it.

How Good Can a Sequel Be?

Repatriation earns five stars as the sequel to Distant Cousin. The adventures of Matt and Darcy continue unabated as the dynamic duo prepare for the interaction of Thomans with Earthlings. The sequel is only half the page count of the original, and that is the only negative issue that needs to be mentioned. A lot of action and excitement has been packed into less than 200 pages. The price of admission is less, but we'll have to wait for the next installment to experience the full depth of the many new characters introduced in Repatriation. Let's just say the pace of the adventure picks up where the end of Distant Cousin left off. I don't want to spoil any surprises by mentioning details. I don't recommend that anyone read Repatriation prior to reading Distant Cousin. This is not to imply any weakness in the sequel. It's just that the characters and plotlines are so wonderful and magical in the whole story that you should read it from the beginning. The longer text of the first book carefully introduces the reader to a lead character you might envision in your mind's eye as a Britney-with-brains. She's a little one-hundred-pound, blonde explosion of high-speed energy who flies herself to Alpine, TX, from her home on the moon. The briefest of plot outline of Distant Cousin is retraced in Repatriation, but if you want to really feel the emotional power of Ana Darcy, you need to read the first book first. To answer the question posed, this is about it. I would have preferred to wade through 400 pages of description of the new characters and their scruples (or lack thereof), and a deeper development of what could have been an emotionally gripping morality play. That's just the opinion of someone who selects his books by the pound, though. I tend to prefer novels to be slowly boiling steamers and movies to be tightly edited. Repatriation is clearly a five-star sequel. It's only weakness is that its Distant Cousin predecessor earned ten.

Repatriation: A Fresh New Novel

Repatriation is not just a sequel to Past's original work, Distant Cousin. This novel stands on its own from a chronological, as well as from a literary standpoint. In the first work, Ana Darcy sought to save the people of Earth from the impending danger of a colliding meteor. In Repatriation, she attempts to save them from a far more insidious peril, that is, the greed and avarice that so easily ensnares a society. Her success depends not on superior intellect or technology, but on the innate decency which has become her trademark. This novel is about people and their interaction with each other. The characters, some new on the scene and some well-known from the previous work, are brought into sharper focus because of the positive influence Ana exerts on them. Repatriation will entertain you and give you a fresh feeling for the best potential in human beings.