Deathstalker Coda Review

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Deathstalker Coda ReviewDeathstalkers are legends in the universe they inhabit and Greeen should be a legend of Sci-fi. He has managed to end a series in a way that is both satisfying and fitting, one of the things many authors simply cannot seem to do. OK, there could be more, but this is definitely a great book, tying together more in its few pages than we fans have a right to expect.
No spoiler here, just a recommendation that if you have read and enjoyed any of the other DS books, you need to read the rest!!
I love everything Green writes and this was no exception.Deathstalker Coda Overview

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Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century Review

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Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century ReviewDon't judge a book by it's cover is an aphorism that cuts both ways. I was fooled by the graphics on this one, but I hope you won't be. The book is edited and introduced by Harry Turtledove, an excellent author is his own field. Unfortunately, that field has more to do with alternate history and far less to do with military combat: gripping or otherwise.
The introduction itself is an excellent survey of the genre: highlighting the notable contributions to this corpus by such authors as Heinlen, Pournelle, Drake, Card and Webber. I have the feeling, however, that to make the list you largely had to have several credits to your name. One hit wonders such as John Steakley's "Armor" don't make the cut, although neither is David Feintuch's "Seafort Saga" to be found.
The stories themselves are varied, but rely mostly upon a military backdrop for a more pedestrian space-opera tale. There are a few exceptions. David Drakes's "Hangman" is a treatment of tank combat and "Ender's Game" presents Card's classic story in its short form. Halderman's "Hero" is also presented as the short-story that gave birth to "The Forever War." However, if you buy this book you've probably read "The Forever War," in which case you've wasted some cash as "Hero" is merely the opening chapters of the larger tome.
Turtledove's own contribution, "The Last Article" is an excellent example of the nature of this anthology. It is an alternate history story wherein the Germans are winning World War II. Somehow we must assume that this makes the story "scifi." The only combat that occurs is between German soldiers and unarmed civilians engaged in passive resistance. But, since there are guns involved, I must suppose that this is why it is considered "military."
The strangest inclusion is actually the one given the most space: a hundred+ page novella by Anne McCaffrey set in her Pern universe. Although the story is about dragon riders who write in ink on hide dried hide skins and who never engage in a single military act, this has been included apparently because a long, long time ago these people were 'space colonists' and because the story's 'bad-guy' is a meteor shower. Perhaps an excellent addition to her canon, but here it seems to have little purpose but to sell copies with a powerful name.
In conclusion, none of these stories were bad. In fact, they were all quite good judged in their own right. But judged by the standard of military science fiction they almost universally fall short of the mark. This is a dud that appeals to you with powerful industry names and a nice cover. Don't be fooled.
Those looking for superior offerings would be wise to cull the science fiction works from the Marine Corps (or Navy) recommended reading lists.Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century Overview

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Deathstalker Legacy Review

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Deathstalker Legacy ReviewDeathstalker Legacy is either the sixth novel in the Deathstalker series or the first in a successor series. Two hundred years ago, Owen Deathstalker and his friends defeated the forces of the Old Empire and saved humanity -- and aliens -- from the Dark Void. Now Owen is a legend, lost beyond the rim of the galaxy and some of his friends are also heroes or heroines out of mythology. For this is the Golden Age and as such, the people want myths, not the shabby truth.
In this novel, the Old King is retiring and his son will be the New King. Douglas doesn't want to be the King, but he sees it as his duty. A Queen has been selected for him, Jasmine Flowers, the darling of the opera set and his old buddy, Lewis Deathstalker, will be his Champion. Parliament feels certain that they can work with the New King, although the New King is less certain about that. It is a time of renewal ... and revolution.
For the mythology is following apart. Certain that he would be the new Champion, Finn Durandal feels bitter and angry when Lewis is named instead. Finn decides to forgo his role as the leading Paragon in the King's Justice and become a traitor, bringing down the Empire. He has plenty of help, first from a con artist named Brett Random and then from the Wild Rose of the Arenas, Rose Constantine, an undefeated gladiator. Then Finn brings in the Neuman of the Pure Humanity League and also helps Angelo Bellini create a new Church Militant. The Shadow Court and the Hellfire Club are also watching the action with interest. And the Terror comes to the galaxy.
This novel is very much a satire on modern society, where image is everything and even the highest level of peacekeepers, the Paragons, give autographs and maintain web sites for their fans. The King is just a figurehead with little power and Members of Parliament divide the riches of the Empire among themselves. Arenas stage daily duels to the death and other deadly sports, but hardly anyone is killed beyond regeneration. This is the Golden Age ... according to the media.
This novel sets up the background for the sequels that will surely follow. Thus, it is not very much fun until the last chapter or so, when Lewis stops being such a nice guy.
The story also provides a love interest; in fact, too much love interest: Douglas loves Jasmine and Jasmine love Lewis and Lewis loves Jasmine. Just to complicate the triangle further, Douglas and Lewis love and respect each other better that brothers.
For British readers, this book will surely provide a few laughs from parochial puns; I got the one about Emma Steel, but I only suspect others. There are also moments of action that recall the Avengers, but with blood and guts.
This novel has touches of Star Wars, particularly Episode 2, in the description of Logres at night from a gravity sled and the Esper city of New Hope hanging in the air. There is also the element of forbidden love, which echoes Lancelot and Guinevere, and the general feeling of decadence.
Recommended for Deathstalker fans and anyone who enjoyed Green's other action and intrigue stories.Deathstalker Legacy Overview

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