Reentry by Jeffrey W. Tenney inspires possibilities and behooves us to reflect on how puny we are in comparison to the vastness of the universe. It makes you reflect on whether you will survive or become part of the casualties in the event of an act of God. The plot is straightforward enough, a possibility of how we can be wiped out like the dinosaurs and the step we would take to defy it. The Chinese have launched a multiple-warhead rocket at an asteroid heading toward Earth. The Chinese designed it to test the feasibility of redirecting the trajectory of some future threat, which they call counter-directed energy detonations. But something went wrong that led to the devastation of Earth’s civilizations, with seven American astronauts witnessing this apocalypse. As their resources run out, they must return to the planet in the hopes of resupplying. The possibility looks grim, and as friction among the crew escalates, another option is to search for survivors and build a sustainable community.

One of the strengths of Reentry is its boldness in stating its theme. It is brave and resourceful as Jeffrey W. Tenney takes a stab at China as a proponent in defense against extinction-level events—and he shows that it isn’t perfect. Tenney writes with prophetic vision and attention to detail that makes the plot riveting. He keeps an eye on the ball by exploring the sentiments of the seven astronauts to intensify the dilemma that they face. He knows that he has a great story, and he sustains this greatness by delivering a narrative that feels like a docudrama. So convincing are the details that it scares me—I hope to be long dead before an asteroid collides with Earth. Reentry is a powerful science fiction novel that is told with brilliant clarity. It’s about people trying to survive and making attempts to continue living. This is a must-read that you should not miss.

Reentry is a disaster survival tale written by Jeffrey W. Tenney. After an asteroid collision renders most of the planet uninhabitable, wiping out the majority of the population, seven astronauts reenter the earth's atmosphere as their support systems verge on the risk of collapse. Immediately after landing on the surface, co-pilot Jason Anderson takes off on his own. Additionally, Commander Bill Summers' health increasingly deteriorates, eventually leading to his death. A trek toward the Taos Ski Valley results in the group splitting up further as they come closer to a remote village. Soon, Flight Engineer Juwan Crawford and Science Officer Alice Bond find themselves embroiled in a dangerous skirmish between two rival groups whose leaders hate each other. Complicating matters is the unexpected return of their old friend Jason Anderson.

Jeffrey W. Tenney's Reentry reminds you of the hit TV show The Walking Dead, but without the zombies. A fast-paced dystopian survival story at its core, Reentry is utterly gripping to read. With numerous twists and turns, Tenney's intricate plotting keeps your eyes glued to the pages. The characters are well-developed, with engaging personalities that make them compelling to read. Crawford and Bond share the lion's share of the page time, and their entertaining relationship dynamic was one of the highlights of the book. I also enjoyed Anderson's characterization as his moral ambiguity made him a riveting anti-hero. Apart from the gritty and dramatic moments, there is also plenty of humor sprinkled throughout the pages that make this a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. Recommended to fans of dystopian survival stories.