A Cosmic Christmas by Hank Davis My rating: 3 of 5 stars ‘A Cosmic Christmas’, edited by Hank Davis, is an eclectic mix of stories by prominent Baen authors. The stories vary greatly by genre, length and attitude and span several decades of speculative fiction. Not all of them have a ‘Christmas’ theme; for someContinue reading "Review: A Cosmic Christmas"
Review: Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance by Lois McMaster Bujold My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance’ is the book many fans have been waiting for. Finally, we hear Ivan’s story—in his own voice. Avid readers of Lois McMaster Bujold’s award winning Vorkosigan Saga will enjoy hearing Ivan’s perspective on many things, from his manic cousin,Continue reading "Review: Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance"
Review: Saga, Volume 1
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Once I deciphered the meaning of the first page, I realised this wasn't going to be an ordinary comic book--not that the word 'ordinary' can be use to describe many comics. They are, by nature, an exploration of the extra-ordinary. Saga beginsContinue reading "Review: Saga, Volume 1"
Review: The Cassandra Project
The Cassandra Project by Jack McDevitt My rating: 5 of 5 stars One leaked audio file ignites a controversy that involves NASA, private enterprise, the President of the United States, present and past, and a decades old scandal. One question, who was the first man to walk on the Moon?, sparks many more questions andContinue reading "Review: The Cassandra Project"
Review: Flight 404
Flight 404 / The Hunt for Red Leicester by Simon Petrie My rating: 3 of 5 stars Set in a far flung future, ‘Flight 404’ by Simon Petrie combines two stories into one novella. The first is the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the passenger liner, Bougainvillea. The second is the mystery surrounding Charmain Mertz’sContinue reading "Review: Flight 404"
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