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Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: If you were intrigued by Galen in "Crusade" and would like to experience a whole new dimension to the Babylon 5 story by exploring the technomages then you will find this a thoroughly engaging read. It is carefully woven into the existing Babylon 5 story and delivers some heart-thumping surprises while evoking reflections upon the nature of human beings, the purpose of the universe, suffering, good and evil, and God. This would make an incredible mini-series.
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Summary: A story of dreamers, shapers, singers, and makers.
Review: In Casting Shadows, Miss Cavelos begins the trilogy of the Technomages. I must admit that I loved the idea of Technomages from the first time we saw them in Geometry of Shadows. So seeing a new book in a trilogy dedicated only to the Technomages starts out on a good footing with me.The book tells the story of Galen (from Crusade), and his moving from an initiate to a full Technomage. We gain a fuller understanding of what the Technomages are, several characters that we have seen in episodes, including Morden. The story itself is very compelling and seems much shorter than the 300+ pages it takes up. Ms. Cavelos shows herself to be an excellent writer here, able to handle the demands of continuity, while still telling a fresh story. I recommend this book to all B5 fans. The novel expands on our understanding of the B5 universe, and tells a wonderful story.
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Summary: The best Babylon 5 book to date...
Review: Jeanne Cavelos has written a truly literate and entertaining novel of the techno-mages that shows she is a talent to watch. Working from an outline of Michael Straczynski, Cavelos has fleshed out the history of the techno-mages as told through the eyes of Galen, best known from the Babylon 5 "Crusade" series. The apprenticeship and initiation themes are stock-in-trade for all fantasy books, but here is refreshingly told as a way of establishing the character and his motivations. Galen is shown as student, apprentice, adept and then accomplished techno-mage. A wonderful novel that makes you look forward to the remaining books in the trilogy.
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Summary: Jeanne does it again!
Review: Jeanne Cavelos wrote the first true Babylon 5 tie in novel with "The Shadow Within" and she does it again with the Techno-Mage series. Jeanne has taken what little was known about the Techno-mages themselves and expanded it, drawing from her own background in science. This makes the book work and leaves the reader feeling that they not only finished a wonderful first installment, but were given an explaination for how the magic worked with the science that was "believeable" (unlike stories that leave a reading thinking "that doesn't work"). We also get a wonderful side story that expands upon what we were shown in the television series. Fans of Babylon 5 and Crusade will find this series a pleasure to read and anxious for the next book to be out to see how the story continues. Jeanne has taken excellent care of the B5 Universe the fans, and JMS, should be pleased. Thanks Jeanne!
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Summary: Jeanne does it again!
Review: Jeanne Cavelos wrote the first true Babylon 5 tie in novel with "The Shadow Within" and she does it again with the Techno-Mage series. Jeanne has taken what little was known about the Techno-mages themselves and expanded it, drawing from her own background in science. This makes the book work and leaves the reader feeling that they not only finished a wonderful first installment, but were given an explaination for how the magic worked with the science that was "believeable" (unlike stories that leave a reading thinking "that doesn't work"). We also get a wonderful side story that expands upon what we were shown in the television series. Fans of Babylon 5 and Crusade will find this series a pleasure to read and anxious for the next book to be out to see how the story continues. Jeanne has taken excellent care of the B5 Universe the fans, and JMS, should be pleased. Thanks Jeanne!
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Summary: Enter the Techno-Mages
Review: Jeanne Cavelos' Casting Shadows is one of those rare science fiction pieces that goes hand in hand with the Babylon 5 TV series. Her depiction of a young Galen who is in the process of becoming a techno-mage is poignant. And we see a great deal of his relationship with his teacher, Elric---a member of "The Circle"---the ruling body of the Techno-mages. The novel chronicles the awkward shifts in their relationship. For young Galen must face who he is, what he wants, and where he is going.
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Summary: Low on kinetic .. high on potential
Review: More so than the first Psi-Corps - and unlike the first Centauri books, this one's a slow burn. For the first 230 pages, we're on Elri'c planet of residence learning about the theory (their "Code") and reality (general pompous silly uses of power) of Technomages. I'm hoping this crippling pace was inflicted to play against what they will become in more interesting installments. Thankfully, the last half of the book takes us to other worlds to spar with Shadow minions, setup more history for future threads, and show us that the subjects of this trilogy are far from all powerful. I rather like stories with slow builds, just as long as they deliver in the end - hence an optimistic 4 stars.
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Summary: Wonderful! Recommend even to non B5 Fans
Review: Of all of the beings in the B5 universe, the TechnoMages were some of the most intriguing and least known. This book helps you to understand them very well, and you will be surprised at what you find out. I know I was. I didn't realise how diverse a group they were, and I always wondered about their origins. The book tells the story of Galen, Elric's apprentice, and how he came to be a TechnoMage. I enjoyed his character very much and seeing the TechnoMages and the upcoming Shadow war from his eyes was interesting. We gain lots of insight into TechnoMage culture, what it takes to be one, and how powerful they are. We learn much about their origins and the "tech" that gives them their power. This book is just plain fun to read. I have read the Centauri Trilogy and the Psi-Corp trilogies, but this one has a very different feel to it. I actually found it similar to Harry Potter books in a way. Don't shoot me! It's true! The beginning of the book got me thinking of the 4th Potter book in that it was a great gathering of technomages of all sorts, and at its core it's the story of two mage initiates who are trying to solve a mystery involving a powerful enemy. You don't need to know much back story to understand what happens here. It can stand alone as it's own miniseries. So, you don't have to be a rabid B5 fan to enjoy this book. If you enjoy fantasy stories of powerful wizards and evil forces, of magic and mystery, you will enjoy this book, too. Trust me.
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Summary: Twists, turns, and technomancy!
Review: Oh WOW!! I am biased,I admit that now. I love the idea, code, and mystique of the techno-mages in general and Galen in particular. His back-story is fascinating and explained in the book. It also gives insights into the workings of the techno-mage circle and its varied members. Questions are answered and some in quite surprising ways! Familiar faces from Babylon 5 like the infamous Mr. Morden drop in to shake up this enchanting tapestry of secrecy, adventure, betrayl, and, of course, technomancy! This book is a must read for anyone interested in Galen or Elric. Seeing the events of Babylon 5's first year from the techno-mage's point of was a real treat! Many thanks to Jeanne Cavelos for her superb portrayl of Galen!
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Reading this book gives you a totally different persepctive on the Babylon 5 universe. Galen is the most enigmatic character from Crusade, and this book gives you an insight into who he is and why he does what he does. Although it has no other main characters who were the stars of the series, it has them on the perphiery. Well worth buying and reading!
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