Reviews.

Find a hill. Trust in your ability to fly. Then leap off that hill. That's what it feels like to send a novel off to be reviewed. 

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Every DIVISIBLE MAN novel has been submitted to Kirkus Reviews. You can read the reviews at www.KirkusReviews.com. You'll find a summary of the novel, followed by the review. 

So far, each books returned a good review. The process scared the daylights out of me. I almost didn't open the e-mails when each notification came that the novel had been reviewed. 

I took that leap off the hill. Didn't crash. Who knew?

Kirkus Reviews: DIVISIBLE MAN—”Seaborne, a flight instructor and charter pilot, vividly evokes the world of charter airlines and those who populate them, particularly with his well-drawn character sketches. For example, he ably evokes the owner of Essex County Air Services, Earl Jackson, who sold his lucrative business and now “prefers to spend his days sitting in a tiny office crammed with maintenance manuals and pondering fuel purchases.” The book offers lots of information on aviation and law enforcement, but it’s nicely counterbalanced with warm human relationships, such as the one between Will and Andy. The novel’s latter half shows how Will’s practice sessions pay off, offering several satisfying outcomes. Will is still learning to control his powers. Milwaukee is well-described, from its boarded-up inner-city houses to its luxe mansions on Lake Drive. Altogether, this book is a strong start to a series, which will continue in Divisible Man: The Sixth Pawn. Well-written and engaging, with memorable characters and an intriguing hero.”

Kirkus Reviews: DIVISIBLE MAN: THE SIXTH PAWN—”Seaborne…once again gives readers a crisply written thriller. Even minor observations are sharp: A mid-century motel, for example, looks ‘like a row of shoe boxes, glued together side by side.’ Self-powered flight is a potent fantasy, and Seaborne explores its joys and difficulties engagingly. Will’s narrative voice is amusing, intelligent, and humane; he draws readers in with his wit, appreciation for his wife, and his flight-drunk joy. The dialogue throughout is snappy and does a fine job of revealing character, as, for example, when Earl Jackson, Will’s crusty but heart-of-gold boss, tells Sandra ‘Your dad and I never fight. I enlighten. He chooses not to be enlightened.’ Action, too, illuminates character; for example, a dangerous flying maneuver shows Pidge’s badass, death-defying skill and bravery. Seaborne chooses his villains well, with timely links to torn-from-the-headlines issues like for-profit prisons. The book’s several action set pieces are well orchestrated and exciting, with big emotional payoffs. The ending is surprising and offers deep satisfaction, while also suggesting a new, intriguing direction for Will to use his abilities. Readers will be impatient for the novel’s planned sequel. Even more entertaining than its predecessor—a great read.”

Kirkus Reviews: DIVISIBLE MAN: THE SECOND GHOST—”Seaborne…delivers a solid, well-written tale that taps into the near-universal dream of personal flight. Seaborne makes the other thing integral to the plot in a way that never feels gimmicky, and three novels in, the protagonist is still discovering new and intriguing aspects of his gift. Will’s narrative voice is engaging and crisp, clearly explaining technical matters while never losing sight of humane, emotional concerns. The environment he describes, from regional airlines to big-city police departments, feel absolutely real. Also, as before, the side characters are well-drawn, including Will’s fellow pilot, 22-year-old “Pidge” Page, whose feisty, foulmouthed, and game for anything—the more dangerous, the better. The plot moves along briskly and has a satisfying conclusion…Another intelligent and exciting superpowered thriller.”

Kirkus Reviews: DIVISIBLE MAN: THE SEVENTH STAR—”As in this series’ three previous books, Seaborne, a former flight instructor and charter pilot, proves that he’s a natural-born storyteller, serving up an exciting, well-written thriller…Every reader will be able to relate to the fantasy of being able to fly, and Seaborne keeps that idea fresh by allowing Will to find new and different ways to master his ability. Will’s smart, humane, and humorous narrative voice is appealing, as is his sincere appreciation for Andy—not just for her considerable beauty, but also for her dedication and intelligence. As before, Seaborne does a find job of making side characters and locales believable. It’s deeply gratifying to see Will deliver righteous justice to some very bad people; a nice scene on top of a municipal water tower will have readers wishing they could step into Will’s shoes. Readers of the series so far will enjoy seeing Will’s horizons grow as he considers the use of his powers, which seem to have effects beyond invisibility and flight…An intensely satisfying thriller—another winner from Seaborne.”

Kirkus Reviews: DIVISIBLE MAN: TEN MAN CREW—”Seaborne, a former flight instructor and charter pilot, continues his winning streak in this series, offering another page-turner. By having Will’s knowledge of and control over his powers continue to expand…Seaborne keeps the concept fresh and readers guessing…The conspiracy theory is highly dramatic yet not implausible given today’s political events, and the action sequences are excitingly cinematic. Another compelling and hugely fun adventure that delivers a thrill ride.”