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Jennie Rindon's Cosmic Machine (Book)

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Well-known for her occasional appearances in such cult tv shows as Space University Trent and Man versus Mansion, actor Jennie Rindon has decided to dabble in novel-writing – to some extent, at least. I say "to some extent" because, as the more observant among you might have noticed, there is, as is so often the case, a possessive apostrophe and an "s" between the actor’s name and the title of the book.

Which makes it all the more surprising that Cosmic Machine is so good. The writing is professional and clear, with action described well and atmosphere created adroitly, while the idea at the core of the novel, of a cosmic machine which could potentially destroy the mind of everyone in the universe – if they happen to be thinking about love when it is turned on – is chilling to the extreme.

This actor has clearly, somehow, come up with one startlingly good idea for a novel, and the publisher has hired just the right ghost writer to translate that idea to the page. That should not be a crime. Many people have great ideas for novels which they could never write themselves. Let’s commend all involved for producing a book with such an important message – that love is important, and needs always to be protected from those who would harm it. – HP

Originally published in Theaker's Quarterly Fiction #11.