Summoning Light (Babylon 5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages, Book 2)

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Summary: Transcends Itself
Review: Yes, I know - media tie-in books are supposed to be pot-boilers. When it comes to the Babylon 5 series of books (dismissing 75% of the earlier series from Dell), prepare to re-evaluate this mind-set. The reasons for these are varied, but primarily they are because a) the universe J. Michael Straczinski created is so rich and deep b) the Babylon 5 television series was a real "Winds of War" type maxi-series that left many side-stories unexplored c) the self-same J. Michael Straczinski provided the plot and structure for this book and d) JEANNE CAVELOS! She amazes me. Many writers would be daunted working with characters that have already had thier futures/fates established by events on the television series not to mention the constrictions of working with another noted author's plot and guidelines. But Ms. Cavelos makes the characters vibrant and captivating. The pages sing with the obvious joy she imbues her writing. As for the story itself - it - well - is very animated; A real "page turner". If you enjoyed Babylon 5 and the much missed short Crusades series - be forwarned! This book is very hard to close once opened!