The Eden Initiative walks the thin but admirable line between dark and fun, alternating appropriately between the two with a wild plot and witty characters who break the ice just before breaking bones.
Following up from the events of the The Titan Protocol, David Scott continues to build upon the explosive cliffhanger that a former teammate of Isaac Northe, supposedly killed in action, is very much alive and held captive in Nigeria. With that bolstering revelation, Northe and his team of private operators, including a deadly femme fatale assassin who would easily give John Wick a run for his money, set off on a globe-trotting mission to find the soldier and bring him home safe all the while uncovering a dangerous plot to take the world back into the dark ages with the destruction of technology as we know it in an effort to protect the world.
Scott brings a bond-plot-like vibe to the thriller, weaving in tech and action together to weave together a fast-paced story with multiple angles playing at one major plotline in a smart and engaging style. The race-against-time element to save the world presents a grand and exciting adventure for the good guys and gals to explore, with an aura of mystique and danger when it comes to deciding if a certain character can truly be trusted. The misdirection and espionage-styled intrigue keep you hooked in for the whole ride and you’re going to be breathless by the time you reach the finale with palpable tension coursing through your body. It’s quite intense.
The Eden Initiative is an engaging adventure that works both as a testament to how far technology has advanced as well as a warning for the consequences of such relentless advancement. Coupled with crisp action, the narrative is an easy winner for thriller fans looking for a fun story to lose themselves in.
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