Meter Made

Meter Made
M.D. Benoit
Zumaya Publications
ISBN: 1-55410-302-9
Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery
Reviewed by Mayra Calvani

A kick-ass detective, a world where people and buildings are disappearing, universes within universes, cloning, and multiple dimensions are some of the elements in Meter Made that will keep you turning those pages till the end.

The novel begins with an intriguing scenario when Jack Meter receives an unusual request: to find a building which has simply vanished into thin air. Soon a beautiful yet cunningly deceiving agent from the Intergalactic Agency joins him in the investigation. As they “travel” from one universe to another and escape from bounty hunters, it becomes clear the problem isn’t really about a lost building. Something incalculably higher is at stake, something that may destroy their own universe, and it’s up to Jack to prevent it. But will he, when he’s surrounded by people he can’t trust, unjustly suspected of multiple murders, almost fried by acid, and followed by vicious killers, one of them his own clone?

If you enjoy science fiction, mysteries, and physics theories about multiple dimensions, this is the book for you. The protagonist, Detective Jack Meter, is utterly sympathetic and has a sharp, witty tongue. The plot is intriguing and moves at a quick pace. Talented author M.D. Benoit utilizes quick, sharp dialogue to propel the story, which has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing for the culprits. The science behind the premise of the story is fascinating and they way Benoit moves her characters from one strange world to the other believable. Meter Made is the second book in the series. Though the book stands well on its own, I’d recommend reading Metered Space first, if only to more fully understand past references in the story. I sure look forward to reading more books in the Jack Meter series.