7th Son: Descent reviewed in Publisher’s Weekly

September 8, 2009

I’m honored and humbled by Publisher’s Weekly recent review of 7th Son: Descent, which will be in bookstores next month…

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7th Son: Descent J.C. Hutchins. St. Martin’s Griffin, $14.99 paper (352p) ISBN 978-0-312-38437-1
Hutchins’s debut SF thriller, the first in a trilogy, has the unusual distinction of starting life as a popular podcast. The fast pace set from the beginning serves the story well in audio or print, especially considering that most of the characters are clones of the same man. They’re sent to find their “Alpha” after he rigs a proxy assassination of the president of the United States through stolen government technology capable of unleashing chaos everywhere. Hutchins successfully fleshes out each clone as a separate personality, from happy everyman John Smith to the priest who fears that, as a clone, he has no soul. Though there’s not a lot for the hard SF crowd, thriller readers seeking edge-of-your-seat action flavored with conspiracy and futuristic tech will love every page. (Nov.)

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I’m proud of my little book, and am absolutely thrilled PW dug it, too. And let’s not forget why PW was able to review the novel in the first place: YOU.

For more than three years, you’ve cheered and challenged me creatively. I haven’t the words to fully express my gratitude for all the love and support you’ve shown me … but know that it is reciprocated a hundred-fold. You inspire me.

–J.C.

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Comments

9 Responses to “7th Son: Descent reviewed in Publisher’s Weekly”

  1. Hittman on September 8th, 2009 10:38 am

    Sweet! Let’s hope it makes the best sellers list.

  2. Richard aka Mainframe on September 8th, 2009 6:05 pm

    Major congrats, JC on the glowing PW review!!
    Glad to see people outside the podcast community seeing you for the h’awesome talent you are!!
    You rock most righteously!!

    *Beta Clone #163 – signing out*

  3. James Melzer on September 8th, 2009 10:51 pm

    Excellent review! Congrats, Hutch. Can’t wait to get my copies (already on pre-order) in my hands.

  4. Kendall on September 8th, 2009 11:38 pm

    Awesomely cool. I love the last part: “…will love every page.” So true (and I’m not even a thriller reader)! ;-)

  5. Jesso on September 9th, 2009 4:15 pm

    Would it be weird to say that I’m proud of you? Because I am. I feel like I’ve watched your career “grow up” as it were, and I wanna show off this review and say “yeah, I totally listened to this as a podcast and got cliffhangered by it.”

    I’m thrilled for you, JC. This is way cool.

  6. Geoff on September 10th, 2009 10:35 am

    @Jesso – well said.

    JC – just the first of many imho.

  7. BigDaddyKuhnDog on September 10th, 2009 11:33 am

    Congrats J.C.. It’s been a long time coming but you totally deserve it! Can’t wait to get it in my hands (the book that is…)

  8. Phil Rossi on September 17th, 2009 2:50 pm

    This is fantastic! Congratulations, Hutch. Nice review.

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