I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. 

A secret military base doing cutting-edge research becomes the center of competition and deception as a new invention could either lead to a brighter future, or be mankind’s downfall in author Dante Terese’s “The Base”.

The Synopsis

The Base: From the most “Top Secret “military base in the country comes this tale of jealousy, deception, intrigue and triumph. The newest most sought-after military innovation “The Project” is about to be released, after many years of research by the military’s elite scientists. Unfortunately, there are many who seek to steal and intercept the invention for their own agenda.

Written from the inside of a place that few have ever seen with the most forbidding climate to keep outsiders away we follow our developers to the completion of their mission. Their success depends on a sacred trust and ethics while they live in conditions that would try even the strongest most resolute soul.

‘The Project” must succeed or we all will fail – and it will fall into the hands of the enemy.

Will they stay true when their spirits are put to the ultimate test?

Or will we all soon be controlled by the invention that was intended to keep us safe?

A very probable story with many valuable lessons about the competitive nature of cutting-edge research, the courage it takes to succeed both as a scientist while staying one step ahead of the spies and thieves that lurk everywhere.

“The Base” is a suspenseful, gripping story with many unforgettable characters. (It is the first book in a series)

The Review

This was such a compelling and engaging short sci-fi read. The author brilliantly takes readers into this narrative with a fresh perspective, giving a first-person account from the eyes of a young girl living with her family on a military base. The early establishment of her family dynamics, from her mother’s mystery at living in such an isolated space to her father’s understanding of nature and secretive work, helps establish a base to which the reader can easily relate to the characters in this novel.

The heart of this narrative is in the world-building, which allows both the imagery and scientific creations discussed in this book to feel vibrant and alive, thanks in part to the masterful use of imagery in the author’s writing. The Vector-1 experiment early on in the story, and the evolution that work takes on, mixed with the mystery and intrigue that comes with any military thriller as other entities try to gain the technology for themselves, make this a thrilling story to get lost in.

The Verdict

Fast-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining, author Dante Terese’s “The Base” is a wonderful sci-fi novel and a grand first entry into a new series. The twists and turns in the narrative and the honesty for which the protagonist speaks gave the mystery and world-building the solid foundation it needed for readers to get invested in. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Dante Terese is a dynamic new voice in fiction, blending deep themes with compelling narratives in her work. Her debut novel, Sex, Death, & Diane, celebrates the courage of those who dare to think independently and speak their truths, exploring the quiet power within each of us. 

Her recent science fiction release, The Base, takes readers into the high-stakes world of military research, where ethical dilemmas and espionage intertwine in a suspenseful tale of innovation and integrity.