Very well written. I was most impressed with Mr. Canter's approach to "primitive" peoples. This book was refreshing and original for many reasons, but this is one of the greatest. American Indians, after so many years of being portrayed as grunting savages, have begun to receive grudging respect. I believe that the time will come when books of Mr. Canter's caliber will be the rule, rather than the exception. I also believe that science will prove that "primitive" peoples were not so primitive after all. Another aspect of this book that delighted me, was the clash between traditional ways and the encroachment of modern life. The same conflict is repeated time and again, across Indian Reservations throughout America. Scientifically, this book was written with more integrity than "Jurassic Park." Mr. Canter has obviously taken great time and care in his research, and was artful in using science to augment the story, rather than getting bogged down in long, dreary technical explanations. As science fiction, this book stands solid. Finally, all else aside, this book was a thrilling read. Fast-paced, touching, and full of that magical, awesome marriage of science and art. Well done, Mr. Canter!

For a first Novel, Mark Canter has reached into the depths of the human (and even more miraculously) the female psyche...and created vividly and credibly..a human being born 25,000 years out of time...and made her rich with the gifts of intuition and caring...and subject to all the human emotions. You care deeply about Ember...and the problems related to *not quite fitting in*. Her sense of caring and responsibility make her journey all the more poignant. The love of her family comes through loud and clear and with truth. If you have any question about whether to read this book....I can simply say....READ IT!! Jud

I couldn't put this book down. For a first novel, Canter was brillant. I was captivated by the first two lines of the cover description and purchased it immediately. The tale is one of our own beginnings. It will be compared to Jean Auel's sage except that this Neadrathal has been brought to our time. Ember is born from a 25,000 year old embroyo that was preserved in her mother's womb to be found and implanted today. She grows up dealing with the cruelty of youth, being different looking and having strange dreams and visions. Upon trying to discover her history, she leads us on a wild ride through the Pacific Northwest and up to the tundra lands. I don't want to give anything away that would take from the pleasure of this book. Read it today!