J.A. Henderson Reviews

Added December 9, 2007

Bunker 10

Author: J.A. Henderson
Publisher: Harcourt Books
Available At: Bookstores everywhere
Publishing Date: October 2007
Genre: Young Adult: Contemporary/Thriller
Format: Hardcover
Price: $17.00
ISBN-10: 0152062408
ISBN-13: 978-0-15-206240-8
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

Bunker 10 explodes with a one-of-a-kind story!

Pinewood Military Installation housed more than secrets in its remote highland valley location. Seven teenagers, chosen for their genius capabilities, were being held prisoners, or perhaps they were reluctant participants, in a mental race for military supremacy. When these kids were forced to combine their intelligence, they created a way to survive certain destruction by twisting time.

Bunker 10 has the attributes of a contemporary classic. Sharp, focused writing brings this powerful plot to life, offering enough details to make the story shockingly realistic. Each of the teenagers has a unique ability, making them a perfectly matched set of superior intellect and therefore, decidedly unstoppable. These young people are a new breed of superhero, excelling in math and science with a determined desire to succeed at any cost. As geniuses, they're able to access a situation quickly and make accurate decisions. And to stay alive, they're capable of putting aside sentimentality and shooting with deadly accuracy.

"Brilliant" describes both the plot and the explosion that takes down the Pinewood Military Installation. Gutsy and gritty, this story is in a class by itself, as it mixes the intensity of a video game with the passion of real life. Although these teenagers possess an unusual intelligence, there are glimpses of their innocence and youth. This offers a strong emotional appeal, as the reader wants these kids to survive, yet shudders at how this would have to be accomplished.

The scenes shift with the rapidity of an eye blink, but the repercussions of the teen's decisions have long lasting effects. The author ingeniously incorporates Einstein's theory of relativity to give the plot a push over the edge of modern science into a plausible futuristic leap. The results are astonishing, as time becomes the servants of these savants.

In Bunker 10, nothing is as it seems, and nothing seems as it is.

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