The Vegas Rift is the first book I have read by David F. Gray. The story follows Sam Carr who becomes separated from his brother Doug when they’re on a trip to Las Vegas. David portrays Sam as having typical disdain for a sibling when you’re on holiday and they want to do things you have no interest in. However, as the story progresses readers will see how strong a love for a sibling can be and shows that Sam will do whatever it takes to be reunited with his brother when their trip takes a turn for the worst. From then on, the book is a psychological cosmic horror. I have never read this specific genre of storytelling before, so it was a lot to digest. Along the way you meet many more engaging characters and David writes Sam in a realistic way that doesn’t diminish his character development. The book was extremely descriptive, bordering on over-explaining itself and making it difficult to take in what was happening. On the other hand, though, it was still exceptionally interesting and unique. I didn’t notice any editing errors in terms of grammar and sentences. The book was psychologically unsettling, down to the very end. As a reader, you never knew what was going happen, and when you thought you’d finally figured it out, you were thrust in another direction. I would really like to see what is next for Sam, I’m intrigued to find out more. I award 4.5 stars.
By Rebecca Wade
