The Shell

by Stephen Badham

When a strange darkness envelops his house like a black shell, David must abandon his life, his belongings and even his body to escape. But can he retain his mind?

This is a full story (not part of a trilogy)

162 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2015

About the author

I have been reading science fiction since I was a child and I love the idea of exploring situations and behaviour in environments not possible in the real world. My background in both physics and cognitive science has helped me form a unique perspective when it comes to writing and I hope to be able to explore the interaction between the human mind and the physical environment within my stories.

My latest novel, The Shell, reflects many of the things I find most fascinating in science fiction. Within the story, readers are taken on a journey which helps them to understand the events that surround the main protagonist and this is essentially what drives the narrative forward. The aim was to produce a lead character that makes sensible, realistic decisions when faced with adverse environments and to tell a story that maintains a mystery whilst leading to a satisfying yet unpredictable conclusion.

Reviews

[Rajeshwar]

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[Patricia Kaniasty · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story was just ok. I felt like I was rereading parts of it over and over without getting anywhere. It had the potential to be really interesting but just fell flat.

[TheGirlWithTheHeartShapedGlasses · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've got furious because of all the things happened to David.What a creative mind and cruel at the same time.I couldnt stop reading because page after page you become so curious s that tell yourself read a couple of pages more.Its like a combination of Groundhog Day,Saw and escape from the room games Ive grown up playing.One of the books which can be a good movie.Although its a science-fic novel theres a detail indeed that the things David have been through gives you an idea like how real life tasks are like that except multiple deaths and you have to find ways to know yourself in this period which is called living and its your best achievement in the end.

[Lasciel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intriguing storyline,somewhere between a puzzle and a horror story. Reads like a video game, something I very much enjoyed, both engaging and thoughtful.