Rating: 
Summary: STARTED GREAT BUT ENDED BORING!
Review: This was such an interesting tale in the beginning. It was a fantasy-based story that reminded me of the movie Predator but set in the Roman era.I don't know which author started this novel, but he was by far the better writer because, by the middle half, it started to drag and bore me. I could actually feel the steam of the story run out. What a shame... Great idea that could have panned out for a much better ending.
Rating:
Summary: STARTED GREAT BUT ENDED BORING!
Review: This was such an interesting tale in the beginning. It was a fantasy-based story that reminded me of the movie Predator but set in the Roman era. I don't know which author started this novel, but he was by far the better writer because, by the middle half, it started to drag and bore me. I could actually feel the steam of the story run out. What a shame... Great idea that could have panned out for a much better ending.
Rating: 
Summary: Great idea, but only adequately entertaining
Review: _Predator_ meets _Gladiator_ would be a good way to describe this science-fiction actioner set in Rome during the reign of the decadent Domitian (81-97 C.E.). A relentless, feral, and cunning alien beast lands on Earth and finds its way to Rome where it wreaks havoc and prepares to release its brood. Beastcatcher Lycon, Armenian animal dealer Vonones, and an alien hunter disguised as an Egyptian pursue the "sauropithecus" through the maze of ancient Rome. The emphasis on Iron Age weaponry and armor indicates Karl Edward Wagner's presence (the guy knew his armor and weapons!), while the quick and sometimes choppy action passages display David Drake's style. _Killer_ moves rapidly and sometimes cleverly, but the writing style turns confusing in the more furious passages. The finale also abandons the development of Lycon's character, who should have been portrayed as more tragic and driven. The premise is the most outstanding element of this decently entertaining thriller.
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