Archangel Protocol is a fast-paced science fiction fantasy hybrid with a noir cyberpunk flavor. Because it touches on so many genres and sub genres as well as the subject of the fate of humanity there really is something for everyone in this book. Lyda Morehouse has developed a cast of wonderfully believable and fascinating characters complete with goals dreams and most importantly flaws. Unlike some books with many key characters the protagonist is well developed and likable rather than simply relying on those in supporting roles to inspire interest and sympathy. The world has a complex history and political system all of which have been built without an excess of techno garbage usually associated with cyberpunk. The new and unfamiliar is explained smoothly and succinctly keeping the story from getting bogged down in definitions and description. The pace of the story complements the rapidly unfolding plot making it an extremely tough book to put down. There are moments of beautiful imagery giving the reader a vision of this future world and the people who live within it. It is a world which I hope to be able to visit again and I strongly look forward to reading this author's next book.
