Unworthy, Star Trek Voyager by Kirsten Beyer

Once again the Trekkies head into action and danger. The Voyager heads into the dangers of the Delta Quadrant to face the Borg or is it Caeliar gestalt. The characters are the plot, the story is secondary.

Admittedly as I guy, I still find anything about 7 of 9 intriguing. The story seems like just a framework for the characters that populate the Voyager version of StarTrek. I am still a fan of Spock and Kirk and frankly never got the same rush from the Voyager crew. I think that fans of the Voyager version will enjoy the book. I don’t think it is a book that a non-trekkie is going to pick up. If you haven’t been in previous touch with the inhabitants of this version of StarTrek I suspect you won’t really care for the book. I saw nothing wrong with the craftsmanship or the plot, just too much depended on previous knowledge.

I recommend the book to practically any version of Trekkie. .

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Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman

The Vin Lands are plagued by a mystery. Unknown magic stalks the land hidden in chance occurrences. Vineart Malech takes an apprentice, Jerzy, who shows surprising adeptness. The book focuses on how Vineart Malech and his apprentice Jerzy approach the strange occurrences in their land.

The harsh nature of a Vineart selection was a bit dismaying but fit the plot perfectly. The art of wine making fit well with developing this fantasy. Jerzy was a likeable and believable character who by book’s end acquires some unlikely allies in his quest to discover what type of magic is infecting the land. It appears that all segments of his society are being impacted with this mysterious magic. I can only hope a multi book quest develops henceforth.

I strongly recommend the book and hope a sequel is close on it’s heels.

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The Atlantis Code by Charles Brokaw

Move over Da Vinci Code, another new Vatican centric novel. Mix together a hidden secret, a rogue Cardinal, a world renowned linguist, a TV producer and a Russian cop and you get a mélange of excitement. A simple translation assignment thrusts a college professor into a maelstrom of intrigue.

Brokaw paints vivid characters with strong characteristics. His main protagonist, Thomas Lourds, is a world famous linguist of immense sex appeal who unlike Indiana Jones attempts to avoid any physical confrontation outside of the bedroom. Lourds avoids being a caricature by being rescued from harm by his female companions. Initially Leslie, the TV producer, appears to be violence accomplished and a prime protector of the good Dr. However Natashya, the Russian cop, arrives on the scene and brings new meaning to the words lethal weapon. The evil villains show no redeeming characteristics. In spite of the broad brush, I thoroughly enjoyed this rollicking novel. Don’t anticipate a great deal of cerebral activity just lean back and relish the action.

I recommend the book.

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Ring of Fire by P. D. Baccalario

A small hotel in Rome receives several unexpected guests. The children of the guests discover a commonality that bonds them together. The four children face adversity with courage and ingenuity and working at a millennium old secret.

This was a very entertaining book. I enjoyed the interaction of the teens and felt that it was realistic. The intricacy of the plot provided thought provoking action. The millennium old secret tantalizes with it’s obscurity. The kids are not painted as infallible which reinforces the authenticity of the story.

This is the beginning of a series and should be enough to captivate the readers to buy and read the remainder of the series.

I recommend the book.

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First Sale Just saw

First Sale Just saw my first copy of "Daddy Goes On A Trip" was sold on Amazon. WhooHoo! This is so much fun!