Josh Anvil and the Pivotal Weapon
Josh Anvil Book 2

A refreshing science fiction adventure for young readers. Josh Anvil and the Pivotal Weapon by Bruce Arrington is a science fiction adventure story written for middle school boys. The story begins when 14-year-old Josh Anvil and his friend, Troy, pass through a portal into an alien world. While this......more

When we last saw Josh Anvil, he and his best friend Troy had just dived into a portal leading to an alien world. In that first book, Josh Anvil and the Cypress Door, he had acquired superpowers. Now, in this other world, his powers are gone. Or, are they different? And so begins the thrill ride. Thi......more

Josh Anvil and the Pivotal Weapon by Bruce Arrington is a YA fantasy about the fourteen-year-old Josh and his heroic adventures outwitting the evil alien Raga and saving Earth from invasion. Josh’s human friend Troy accompanies him, along with Anton, a humanoid alien slave from another world. They me......more

This story has a good heart. It seeps through every character we encounter and all the unlikely adventures we take in this enjoyable science fiction escapade. While some plot points and characters could be better developed, I think that the overall relationships and situations were strong, the actio......more

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review. This is the second book in the Josh Anvil Series. I loved it! Josh Anvil is a fantastic character. I liked him very much. He is a smart and curious fourteen year old. Unfortunately, he doesn't see himself the......more