Space Taxis by Adam and Harriet Frosh
Title: Space Taxis
Authors: Adam & Harriet Frosh
Genre: Science Fiction/Historical Fiction
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars
Available: Amazon
About the Book
“A perfect blend of science fiction and alternate history”
It’s 1977. New York cab driver, Mike Redolfo, is abducted by aliens as a result of a mistaken identity and is now stranded on planet Vost.
Back in 1944, World War II rages. The architect of the Holocaust, Heinrich Himmler, is about to order the execution of all concentration camp prisoners, while a mysterious man and his Jewish fiancée are fleeing Nazi occupied Prague.
How are these two men linked?
Unable to return to Earth, Redolfo manages to find a job. His taxi is modified for air travel and he starts work as a cab driver, ferrying the planet’s diverse alien species around the capital city. His luck runs out again, however, as he unwittingly gets involved with a shady gang of alien criminals, and discovers to his horror that his actions have brought the planet to the brink of catastrophe.
With millions of alien and human lives at stake, the link between the two timelines becomes clear.
Determined to undo the harm he has done, Redolfo discovers secrets from the past that could hold the key to saving the planet.
Review
Space Taxis is a novel featuring the unusual combination of science fiction and historical fiction. The story features the stories of several characters in two different timeframes. The first follows New York cab driver Mike Redolfo as he is abducted by aliens mistaking him for a criminal they are looking for. Unable to return home, Redolfo must find work to buy his way home and ends up getting involved in a mystery surrounding an individual bent on destroying the society of the planet. Redolfo must deal with government agents and blackmail by assassins on a journey of self discovery. The second timeframe follows the pregnant Marianna Kravova and her fiancé Dominic Kominsky in 1944 as they flee from the Nazis in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. Dominic hides a secret that proves helpful in their escape, but also catches the personal attention of Heinrich Himmler.
Space Taxis is an entertaining story filled with well-developed characters on both Earth and the planet Vost. The parallel storylines in the two timeframes are equally intriguing. The connection between the stories is presented as a mystery and the clues within are fun to figure out. The interactions between Redolfo and the inhabitants of Vost are portrayed very well as he develops friendships with several people, including the government agent responsible for his arrival.
Overall, Space Taxis is a fun and engaging story. The two timeframes and the various storylines are interwoven and connected very well. Fans of both science fiction and historical fiction are sure to enjoy this book. Space Taxis is a great read and earns 5 stars.
About the Authors
Adam wasted much of his youth watching Star Trek on the TV and films like Planet of the Apes and Alien on the big screen. He redeemed himself by becoming a surgeon but has since graduated from writing articles for science journals into writing his own Sci Fi and Alternate History stories. As a writer he is dedicated to giving his readers a great story laced with strong, fun and scary characters. Descended from Jewish refugees who escaped from the pogroms, he is haunted by the stories of the Holocaust but inspired by heroes who put themselves at risk to save others. He is the author of Space Taxis, the story of a 1970s New York cabbie who is abducted by aliens. Adam likes to hear from his readers. You can find him at http: //adamfroshauthor.com or on his Facebook page https: //www.facebook.com/AdamFroshAuthor/
Harriet will never be able to let go of Greek gods. No, not the sculpted Adonis-like figures on the beach, but the ancient ones. Loving all things mythological, her writing incorporates myths and legends from around the world. Her other fascination is with the criminal mind, and you can expect to see a blend of these two interests in her writing. As a student of English, she spends her day critiquing literature and her evenings creating exciting characters and fun stories. Harriet is also an artist, and she would like to hear from her readers and those interested in her art. You can get in contact at http: //harrietfrosh.com/
