Barriers by Patrick Skelton

Summary

In 2079, Barrier domes shield the planet's wealthiest cities from destructive solar flares, and only the healthy elite are granted protection. That’s bad news for Barrier resident, Nathan Gallagher—his son’s untreatable medical condition has deemed him a non-compliant citizen.

Nathan sets out to rescue his son from a Sanctuary deep in the badlands and becomes entangled in a mission of global magnitude. With only days until another flare is due to strike Earth’s Sanctuary cities, not only does his son’s life rest on his shoulders, but the fate of a quarter billion people.

BARRIERS is a sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian future where a trillionaire tycoon decides who gets protection from the sun…and who doesn’t.


My Thoughts

The Beginning of this book pulled me in almost immediately.  I was a bit confused but still very interested.  I do have to say that I don't love it when books move back and forth between the past and present but that didn't stop me from being drawn in.

Now, I despise the fact that they basically kill people wo are unable to contribute to society.  Their thought is that they save the Barrier resources for the people that are healthy and productive.  And, because of this, Nathan is on a mission to save his paraplegic son from being euthanized.

I did enjoy most of this story.  However, I must say that there were several times when I just couldn't follow.  I felt a bit simple minded while reading some of the technical/science-y things Hahaha!  But for the most part I understood and enjoyed this book!

*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.