Reviews

“The hard-boiled style of the narrative evokes classic Los Angeles–set detective fiction and nicely counterbalances the overly melodramatic nature of the plot. The main character, torn between himself and his alter ego, is engaging and works well to explore the conundrum of the corrupting influence of power. An unresolved ending possibly indicates further installments.

VERDICT Recommended for space opera fans with a taste for irony."

— Library Journal

“Shadow of the Eternal Watcher combines elements of Heinlein-esque sf, including space travel, aliens, and interdimensional doppelgängers, with the fast-paced plot and traditional troubled-yet-compelling hero of a classic mystery-thriller.”

— Booklist

“Mendoza creates an interesting premise and entertainingly combines elements of SF with detective noir. Mendoza depicts a richly detailed world […] and poses interesting questions, like the nature of identity in a megaverse that contains multiple versions of people. The author also creates impressive depth in the reluctant hero, Raines, by weaving in traumatic dreams of his time in the military. [T]he story succeeds in creating a dynamic world with high stakes and plenty of narrative twists.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Writer-director Josh Mendoza finds a fresh angle on the post-apocalyptic thriller with “What Still Remains,” a well-acted, low-budget drama, set in a world that’s moved a full generation beyond a devastating plague. Forget “28 Days Later” and “28 Weeks Later” — Mendoza’s film is more like “28 Years Later,” showing what happens to humanity after a world-ending threat subsides.

The result is a fascinating “what if,” imagining society’s possible future.”

— Los Angeles Times