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Summary: read it in < 24 hours
Review: I'll be brief. It was a quick read because it had exciting action, a few gut busting laughs, and simply fun. Readers will find a few very interesting new threads in the Babylon 5 universe. Though a sci-fi/fantasy book, I enjoyed its realism insofar as people die. The 'entire crew of the Enterprise' would not always survive in a Jeanne Cavelos B5 book (I wouldn't recommend such a 'Trek' story line.). Its been days after and I really am thinking about the story. I wouldn't say I have a better understanding of the universe and my humble purpose in it; I was not expecting that. This was great fun. I'm ordering book 3, which is to be available in November. These books are greatly increasing my appetite for a return of "Crusade". Is there room for both a "Legends of the Rangers" and "Crusade" series on the Sci-fi channel? Cheers
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Summary: The Excitment continues
Review: In this second installment to the B5 novelization emphisizing the Techno Mage characters. We learn about the secret history of the ancient technology called the Chrystalis and where it came from. We learn about the ecstacy and agony of the Mages. Their limitations and the extent of their dedication to; 'The Code'. However, I have heard that The Techno Mages are made up of numerous different species? Yet these novels only talk about two, Centauri and Human?
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Summary: The Story of the Techno-Mages just gets better and better¿
Review: It is such a pleasure to read a book like this that is highly entertaining, well written and adds further depth to the Babylon 5 universe. Where the first book in the series concentrates on the coming-of-age of Galen in settings that were almost entirely new to B5 fans, this novel weaves in one of the best episodes of the series, set on the station early in the tenure of Captain John Sheridan. By adding back-story and additional details, Jeanne Cavelos has created depth and character development that benefits both this novel, and the original TV episode! She even is able to weave in the rescue of Matthew Gideon, of the "B5: Crusade" series in a way that clarifies, enlightens and intrigues. As the Techno-mages prepare to leave the galaxy, rather than fight in the Shadow War, secrets are exposed, deceptions are played at numerous levels, and sacrifices are made. The personal losses of Galen are nearly overwhelming (both to the character and to the reader) and his motivations become almost a zombie-like search for Elizar, the renegade Techno-mage who has apparently teamed up with the Shadows, who killed Isabelle. Elric, Galen's teacher and mentor, makes sacrifices of his own and tries to balance his commitment to the Circle as well as his commitment to Galen. Highlights to further entice you: Anna Sheridan is present in her incarnation as the heart of a Shadow vessel, Mordden makes his appearance as the constant Shadow dupe, and Kosh keeps up the enigmatic Vorlon role as observer of the younger races. Truly this is a book that no Babylon 5 fan can pass by. Highly Recommended.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: It's a great book. You follow Galen as he learns about the beginings of the Techno Mages as well as his confrontation with Elizar and the Shadows. The War is heating up and the Techno Mages are going into hiding, perhaps for good as this might be the last generation of Techno Mages ever, especially so if some in the Vorlon Empire have their way. Great book!
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Summary: Great book!
Review: It's a great book. You follow Galen as he learns about the beginings of the Techno Mages as well as his confrontation with Elizar and the Shadows. The War is heating up and the Techno Mages are going into hiding, perhaps for good as this might be the last generation of Techno Mages ever, especially so if some in the Vorlon Empire have their way. Great book!
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Summary: Jeanne Cavelos at it again!
Review: Just finished reading this page-turner. What an excellent, intense story!! The revelations revealed about the technomages, and the climactic last 60 pages, make this Babylon 5 Universe must material. I enjoyed this more than the first book in the trilogy (although by only a marginal amount--both are good). I'm really pleased that the author has given so much life to characters that were only briefly explored in "Babylon 5" and "Crusade", imbuing them with a fresh life all their own. The new characters are also equally interesting and I find myself really curious to see them revisited in the 3rd book in the trilogy.
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Summary: Slow to start but ends with a bang
Review: Like the last Techno-Mage novel in this series, "Casting Shadows", this book started slowly. Here, Galen seemed to be wallowing in depression, unwilling to avenge the wrongful deaths of his friends and lover. However, once the mage's plan began weaving together and building upon the plot lines from previous novels as well as the Babylon 5 TV shows and movies, I couldn't put it down until I had finished. I never suspected the "big surprise" revealed in this book. Like many other B5 stories, it all makes sense in the end. Equal parts tragic and exciting, "Summoning Light" raises the bar on how good Science Fiction can be. This novel and the Techno-Mage trilogy (so far) keeps the B5 torch glowing bright. - A devoted fan
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Summary: Slow to start but ends with a bang
Review: Like the last Techno-Mage novel in this series, "Casting Shadows", this book started slowly. Here, Galen seemed to be wallowing in depression, unwilling to avenge the wrongful deaths of his friends and lover. However, once the mage's plan began weaving together and building upon the plot lines from previous novels as well as the Babylon 5 TV shows and movies, I couldn't put it down until I had finished. I never suspected the "big surprise" revealed in this book. Like many other B5 stories, it all makes sense in the end. Equal parts tragic and exciting, "Summoning Light" raises the bar on how good Science Fiction can be. This novel and the Techno-Mage trilogy (so far) keeps the B5 torch glowing bright. - A devoted fan
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Summary: When you sleep with the Boss, you can screw his creation too
Review: Only two books out of the thousands I have read in my life so disgusted me with the blatant stupidity of the main character, that I have literally thrown the book. This was one. Spoiler Alert!
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After rampaging through a long corridor full of Shadows and minions, Galen is stymied by the bad guy's toadie holding a weapon to the head of his Mentor? Why open the door? Remove it. Why talk to the toadie? Remove all but his weapon hand from this universe. Why talk to the bad guys? Remove them. Why step into the room? Remove all of it but the spot his mentor occupies, then fly away with his mentor's remains. His actions after clearing the hallway are stupid stupid stupid .... I was so mad I threw the book, it shattered into its seperate pages, then I burned it.
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Summary: When you sleep with the Boss, you can screw his creation too
Review: Only two books out of the thousands I have read in my life so disgusted me with the blatant stupidity of the main character, that I have literally thrown the book. This was one. Spoiler Alert!
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After rampaging through a long corridor full of Shadows and minions, Galen is stymied by the bad guy's toadie holding a weapon to the head of his Mentor? Why open the door? Remove it. Why talk to the toadie? Remove all but his weapon hand from this universe. Why talk to the bad guys? Remove them. Why step into the room? Remove all of it but the spot his mentor occupies, then fly away with his mentor's remains. His actions after clearing the hallway are stupid stupid stupid .... I was so mad I threw the book, it shattered into its seperate pages, then I burned it.
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