The Clone Alliance by Steven Kent

The title is misleading. I expected to see the clones recognize the discrimination they face and rebel. Wayson Harris does lose his awe of the United Authority government and their representatives. His suspicion that his innate respect for the U.A. was genetically programmed may be incorrect as events lead him to reject their authority. The rebellion appears to be thwarted but leads to the creation or discovery of an even greater threat. The interaction between the Marine clones and the Seal clones is a microcosm reflection of minority interaction in our own society. There is enough detailed conflict to satisfy the action buff and enough thought provoking prose to give the intellectual pause. I enjoyed the book and recommend it.

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Rogue Clone by Steven Kent

Kent’s work is an entertaining read with a thinly disguised thorough look at discrimination. Do clones have souls? Why do people hate clones? You can replace clones with whatever group you fear and examine you own prejudice. In spite of a very well done attempt to promote thoughtful contemplation, I enjoyed the book. It is the second in the series. The galactic empire as he knows it dissolves into civil war. The impact of isolating the components of the empire, due to the destruction of the broadcast network, is not immediately apparent but sets up the direction of the next book. I liked this book better than the first one.

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