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Summary: I think we have our selves a little mystery!
Review: Zahn ventures into merky waters with this one! Zahn taking a first person perspective keeps you flying, shooting, running, and dodging, all while trying to solve the mystery. This is an excellent read for anyone who loves mysteries, or science fiction, or well- both!Thank you Mr. Zahn!
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Summary: Science?
Review: This book is a mediocre mystery/detective novel cloaked in bad science fiction. The characters live in a futuristic world with very advanced star drives, but have no DNA sampling devices, no cameras on the ship, a computer that is comparable to what was commercially available in the 1990s. The word "science" is just an excuse for a book written to make money. Good English does not make a good book.
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Summary: Sherlock in space
Review: An enjoyable journey with clues liberally sprinkled throughout. This book is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in space. Zahn does a nice job here with character development and pacing. Of course every planet and every alien around exists on earth-like planets breathing earth-like atmospheres, but I guess that's why its called Science Fiction. I really enjoyed the concept of Jordan's partner Ixil and Ixil's "symbiotic" partners Pix and Pax. Nothing too deep in the story but an easy and enjoyable read.
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Summary: Good Science Fiction
Review: Half detective novel and half science fiction adventure novel. My favorite Timothy Zahn novels were "Spinnneret" and "The Blackcollar" series, but this is one of his better novels (all of Zahn's novel are good). The story is fairly common science fiction, but Zahn does a good job of developing his characters and his universe is consistent and interesting. I probably wouldn't reread the novel but I do look forward to a sequel.
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Summary: Excellent and Surprising
Review: This was awesome. Zahn is the best writer ever in my opinion, and this book was amazing. I tried to figure it out throughout the book, but even when I thought I had it figured out, Zahn reveals more info, leaving me thinking "Wow, that's awesome" This is surprising and always changing, even at the very end you think you know what's happening, until another factor comes into play.
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Summary: Mystery wearing Sci-Fi clothes
Review: Zahn is an excellent Sci-Fi writer and this book doesn't disappoint. He creates an excellent universe and a great set of characters. The book could easily be the lead story in a fascinating series. However, this book isn't Sci-Fi in its purest form. It's more a murder mystery wearing Sci-Fi clothes. So if you enjoy both Sci-Fi and Mysteries, this is the book for you.
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Summary: A Rousing Chase
Review: This is good science fiction in the classic sense. A rousing adventure of an alien economic empire using all their resources to capture a single ship trying to bring an alien artifact of great importance to earth. A very consistent and exciting story. Bravo!
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Summary: A fast paced and amazing read
Review: This book is proof of why Timothy Zahn is the greatest writer of all time. The plot is full of twists and turns, combining mystery with science fiction. After all the adventure throughout the book, the ultimate twist is at the end. I was definitely surprised, and so will you be. It's a wonderful book, and I highly recommend it for the adventure loving reader.
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Summary: Great book, but gets boring
Review: This book is absolutely brilliant, but in the middle, it gets a little boring. On the bright side, it does finally end up being a darn good book that I couldn't put down.
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Summary: The Best Zahn I Read Yet
Review: This book is AWESOME! Just as you think your getting the plot, it totally changes in a remarkable way. KEEP IT UP ZAHN!
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