In The Blink of An Eye: A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick

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A standout debut with a unique and thrilling take on the detective novel. Engaging, exciting and superbly readable. I loved it’ Sarah Hilary

If we take a look at The Godfather ,one of Walter Murch's editing masterpieces ,we know our main character, Michael, wants nothing to do with his family's lifestyle. But in the infamous restaurant scene, Michael is faced with a pretty serious obstacle-Sollozzo. The fear of Sollozzo killing Michael's father creates a darker, unpredictable tone for the scene, and consequently, the rest of the film. Let's see how Murch matches his edits with this emotional feel by cutting sound. The introduction of AI into policing is an interesting concept and Callaghan offers both sides - seen through the characters' lenses but with balance. Kat and her boss are cynical about politicians' intention to cut resources / officers and replace them with technology not capable of nuance and intuition. Whereas the technology's creator is distrustful of police for those very 'human' reasons. Miriam’s sudden insertion into American culture felt rater unrealistic. The author excused it away with two things, 1) she had spent a summer in Berkley and 2) she was intoxicated with her newfound freedom. I can see the point of the second a little bit, but I feel like it contradicted her character. She had a very strong moral code and to all of a sudden in a day’s time be such an old hand at flirting made no sense. She was totally comfortable with flirting, and just being alone with a man in general. That felt very unrealistic. I understand the circumstances were far from ideal, but she could have shown a bit of restraint/uncomfortableness.She lives in Georgia and is married. Her son, Roy Johansen, is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant. Their are already groups from both families trying to find Miriam in America- Seth has his hands full trying to keep out of their reach. He is seeing longer and more clearly, multiple futures- options. As their enemies converge, however, he finds a weakness in the gift: he can only "see" while he's awake. The introduction of AI into policing is an interesting concept and Callaghan offers both sides – seen through the characters’ lenses but with balance. Kat and her boss are cynical about politicians’ intention to cut resources / officers and replace them with technology not capable of nuance and intuition. Whereas the technology’s creator is distrustful of police for those very ‘human’ reasons. Murch has a chapter on all the new software out on editing film and he is still a bit skeptical it can deliver on all its claims. With the older technology, it required you to sift through alot of material, and sometimes you would come across footage that was just what you needed - footage you may have discarded before. He thinks the new technology will probably,in time, bridge the advantages of new and old. But as of his writing, he still felt the older editing machines were better. A very well put together and entertaining police drama. I highly recommend it. You will feel all the emotions.

The author tries too hard to tie God and Christianity into precognition. I had no problems with theology being discussed between the characters, but it stretches disbelief that not only Seth but the NSA agent would reference the same Biblical elements as proof that precognition existed. Within a couple chapters of each other. If Seth had telepathy instead, would the author find a Bible passage to support that too? seventh, no Muslim woman would be able to feel comfortable without her veil let alone wearing a fitted dress. Is this the way the world is headed? It certainly will make you think, the pros and cons of a computer assisting in these cases. There is no emotion in a robot, no sense of helping people. But the machine can save weeks of work by multiple officers.For example, in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the plot is Joel decides to get his memory erased because his ex-girlfriend had him erased first. It’s rare I read a book twice since there are so many books I’d like to read. However, “Blink of an Eye,” I reread.