Brilliant! This felt like reading a well researched novel. The richness of the detail is amazing. The Cataran world is so well developed that it seems real. The science in this one is outstanding, love how it is broken down and explained and so plausible, at least to this non-scientist. Ack, poor John in complete darkness, unable to move and even remember was terrifying. My heart broke for Rodney, desperately trying to find John, who is so much more than his team leader, while keeping all his emotions bottled up. Excellent job of showing how sympathetic everyone is to Rodney, especially Lorne and Radek. The team unity, loyalty and love shown through in this. Excellent. Adored the love between John and Rodney, particularly the end where Rodney was re-adjusting and wanted John for himself and John appeared and wouldn't leave, knew what was going on in Rodney's head. Nice bits of humor ie John wanting a gun when he couldn't walk or him trying to get out of the device without any help.

Wonderfully layered with so much emotion - love, angst, loyalty, trust, stubbornness and anger. Speaking of anger, enjoyed seeing Ronon helping out with the scanners and tech instead of just the requisite fighting. Although I did enjoy him towering over and intimidating Trin. Love the world you built and that it was technologically advanced. The changing time line and POV was a great device to build the tension and mystery of what was happening. I couldn't read it fast enough; I needed to know what was going on and where was John. Wow, just a fabulous read! I'd buy the book for this. Excellent story, well thought out, well written and spot on voices for the characters. Thank you!