“While the overall scenario is grim, Birmingham’s characters are anything but… The plot develops logically, with the action seen from numerous viewpoints that give a sense of the scope of the conflict, and the major characters end up working in parallel, if not necessarily together. Birmingham gives the story a verve and momentum that carries the reader along by sheer force, without slowing down to point out the clear parallels with current political movements implicit in his main premise. And to judge from the concluding chapters, this one is the first in a series. Fans of contemporary space opera will find this book a welcome addition to their library shelves. Definitely recommended.”
if this book doesn't get made into a series purely as a vehicle to give Peter Capaldi another job i'm going to burn the planet down (i mean, i have to get in before climate change and summer rolling around) but that means they have to get on it fast
Michael, they have pushed it way back in 2021, and I'm not unhappy about that. It is a shit time to try and launch a book in the conventional market. However, I am gonna do a couple of TCS ebooks to see everyone through the lockdown.
if this book doesn't get made into a series purely as a vehicle to give Peter Capaldi another job i'm going to burn the planet down (i mean, i have to get in before climate change and summer rolling around) but that means they have to get on it fast
Hard agree.
YES YES YES Capaldi is McLennan in my head canon
couldn't have said it better myself. Book 2 is expected ......when?
Michael, they have pushed it way back in 2021, and I'm not unhappy about that. It is a shit time to try and launch a book in the conventional market. However, I am gonna do a couple of TCS ebooks to see everyone through the lockdown.
I don't often use the word 'Hero' but in this case...
Nice!