“Really. The term ‘blood’ was used when people did not know much about the subject. Parents often don’t even have the same blood type! Well anyway, have fun with the relatives.”- Spidersilk

Sometimes, the best way to truly appreciate a book is to look at the finer details. Spidersilk is rich in this aspect. There are many scenes that don't just drop clues, but guide the reader to a better understanding of the world and actions of the characters. In Spidersilk the novel, one of the best background details is the theater. This amazing structure features a web-like design that was designed by Ramses. The cool thing about this is each area of the web probably leads to a different a film. This gets even deeper into the plot when you look at the film names (Mandelbrot Jumper, States of Matter, The Pattern Repeaters, White Plague, Masters of Khi, Acuteness of Vision, Kumonosu), which all lead to a different character or theme in the novel. It's funny how a few sentences can really help direct reader's in the right direction

“The clean sparsely furnished house gave the exciting vibe of future thrills and every detail could nearly tell its own story much like his current life. This house is full of possibilities he knew would be awesome.”-Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark becomes a hero as he takes on the intruders. It is Mark's special abilities that really make him seem like a superhero though. For instance, Mark often senses things that are awry and he has a strong connection with the world around him as well as other dimensions we can't normally see. There are actually people who have these special abilities in reality. This ability is called Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who have Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), which can range from a heightened sense of smell to actual psychic abilities. For more on this topic check out this link: http://www.the-auras-expert.com/highly-sensitive-persons.html

“Marks heightened senses were tingling with high detail, and his inner-satisfaction was replete.”-Spidersilk the novel

Ramses, from Spidersilk the novel, is a great character that doesn't just take care of business but keeps a little mystery to his inner workings. Ramses is a wealthy friend of Mark who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what is his back. He even uses scarabs to get what he needs from a hostage. The Ramses in Spidersilk has a great connection to King Ramses of Ancient Egypt. This incredible king lived during a brutal time, but knew how to get what he needed from his enemies. King Ramses even created one of the first peace treaties, which shows off his quick thinking and willingness to do what it takes to get what he needs. For more on King Ramses check out this link: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/treaty.htm

“All the spiders looked at him and, in a limited sense, followed him around the room, yet they stayed in the room as he exited. Of course, he always knew they were there and was not really surprised.”-Spidersilk the novel

The novel Spidersilk has numerous characters that help lead the story along. One of those characters is Kratos, the chief defective that John and other officers report in to. Although Kratos is only mentioned slightly in the novel his role is incredibly important as he is in charge of the happenings at the station. This is a great connection to Kratos from Greek mythology who was known for his strength and power. Along with his brothers, this Kratos was an enforcer, which is very similar to the role of a police chief. In modern society there is even a company names Kratos, which is designed to keep home's secure.

For more on the mythological Kratos check out this site: http://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Kratos.html