Don’t you love the cover of the new science fiction
novel, The Diabolic by S. J. Kincaid? It is
beautiful and actually a fairly accurate reflection of the young adult novel where
the main characters transform in the midst of assassinations, impersonation,
intrigue, and … romance.
S. J. Kincaid (author of
the Insignia series) has crafted a futuristic
story in which Diabolics are essentially genetically engineered superhuman
killing machines. At a young age, they are forced to learn to fight and kill
and are then emotionally bonded to a single human that each will protect with his/her
life. Such was the case for Nemesis and Sidonia, daughter of Senator Impyrean. The
Senator is a foe of the Emperor and his daughter is summoned to the
intergalactic court – essentially to become a hostage. In order to protect her, Nemesis is disguised
and goes instead. That’s when the
back-stabbing and dangers really
begin. A potential revolt occurs and
several other surprising twists make The Diabolic a quick, addictive read
with plot elements of science vs. religion, biotechnology ethics, and corrupt
leadership exploiting class distinctions. Think of The Hunger Games meets The Selection
and you will have a sense of this story which occurs deep in space. 
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