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Summary: A powerful introduction to a great series
Review: It is the year 3049, and the universe is changing. The Fourth Succession war ended after the events of the Warrior trilogy, and beyond random border raiding, the only significant war was the War of 3039 between the Federated Commonwealth and the Draconis Combine. The characters from the older books are now either retired or out of the front lines (for the most part), and their children take over the scene. Thus, we are introduced to Phelan, son of Morgan Kell, Kai Allard-Liao, son of Justin Allard and Candace Liao (and incidentally Crown Prince of the St. Ives Compact), and Victor Ian Steiner-Davion, heir to the thrones of his two parents, and the first Archon Prince of the Federated Commonwealth -- when he reaches his age of majority. On the other side of the former wars, we meet Hohiro Kurita, son of Theodore and grandson of Takashi. The story follows the potential conflict between the nations of the Inner Sphere. Pretty much everyone settled down to raise the new generation of leaders and warriors; but those children are now approaching manhood, and are eager to prove themselves in battle. Phelan Kell, out on patrol in the deep Periphery, is captured by a mysterious force that is advancing on the Inner Sphere. This force has weapons and technology far beyond anything that Phelan has ever seen, and despite his will he is slowly drawn into their ranks. He discovers that they are the Clans, descendants of a force thought long gone from the Inner Sphere and dead. As he learns more about the Clans and their enigmatic leader, Ulric Kerensky, Phelan comes to question himself, and eventually decides that the best way to serve his people and his country is to work from within the Clans. But what pain will his parents endure, first thinking him dead, and later finding out that he has joined with their enemy? Victor has other problems. His father posted him to a world distant from the Draconis borders, paralleling a move Theodore made with his son Hohiro. Victor feels left out from the action, abandoned by his parents. But when his command -- and the rest of that planet's defenses -- are blown to Kingdom Come and back by the Clan juggernaut, Victor has to rethink his strategy. Maybe the Dragons are not the enemy to be feared the most... Aided by his longtime friend Kai, Victor sets out to prove himself worthy of the throne to which he was born. Kai, on the other hand, has no need to seek out new problems -- he has enough demons troubling him. Plagued by constant feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, Kai has to convince himself that he is worthy enough to be a friend to Victor and the others. It really doesn't help that he sacrifices his relationship with one girlfriend to allow her to take the post she dreamed of, then falls in love with a mysterious woman who hates his guts. Aided by many new faces (such as Galen Cox, Shin Yodama, Deidre Lear, and ComStar's new Precentor Martial Anastasius Focht), these heroes try to take on the approaching Clans from within and without. Will they succeed in at least slowing them down? What sacrifices must be made in order to buy enough time for the Inner Sphere to prepare? Read Lethal Heritage to find out.
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Summary: A powerful introduction to a great series
Review: It is the year 3049, and the universe is changing. The Fourth Succession war ended after the events of the Warrior trilogy, and beyond random border raiding, the only significant war was the War of 3039 between the Federated Commonwealth and the Draconis Combine. The characters from the older books are now either retired or out of the front lines (for the most part), and their children take over the scene. Thus, we are introduced to Phelan, son of Morgan Kell, Kai Allard-Liao, son of Justin Allard and Candace Liao (and incidentally Crown Prince of the St. Ives Compact), and Victor Ian Steiner-Davion, heir to the thrones of his two parents, and the first Archon Prince of the Federated Commonwealth -- when he reaches his age of majority. On the other side of the former wars, we meet Hohiro Kurita, son of Theodore and grandson of Takashi. The story follows the potential conflict between the nations of the Inner Sphere. Pretty much everyone settled down to raise the new generation of leaders and warriors; but those children are now approaching manhood, and are eager to prove themselves in battle. Phelan Kell, out on patrol in the deep Periphery, is captured by a mysterious force that is advancing on the Inner Sphere. This force has weapons and technology far beyond anything that Phelan has ever seen, and despite his will he is slowly drawn into their ranks. He discovers that they are the Clans, descendants of a force thought long gone from the Inner Sphere and dead. As he learns more about the Clans and their enigmatic leader, Ulric Kerensky, Phelan comes to question himself, and eventually decides that the best way to serve his people and his country is to work from within the Clans. But what pain will his parents endure, first thinking him dead, and later finding out that he has joined with their enemy? Victor has other problems. His father posted him to a world distant from the Draconis borders, paralleling a move Theodore made with his son Hohiro. Victor feels left out from the action, abandoned by his parents. But when his command -- and the rest of that planet's defenses -- are blown to Kingdom Come and back by the Clan juggernaut, Victor has to rethink his strategy. Maybe the Dragons are not the enemy to be feared the most... Aided by his longtime friend Kai, Victor sets out to prove himself worthy of the throne to which he was born. Kai, on the other hand, has no need to seek out new problems -- he has enough demons troubling him. Plagued by constant feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, Kai has to convince himself that he is worthy enough to be a friend to Victor and the others. It really doesn't help that he sacrifices his relationship with one girlfriend to allow her to take the post she dreamed of, then falls in love with a mysterious woman who hates his guts. Aided by many new faces (such as Galen Cox, Shin Yodama, Deidre Lear, and ComStar's new Precentor Martial Anastasius Focht), these heroes try to take on the approaching Clans from within and without. Will they succeed in at least slowing them down? What sacrifices must be made in order to buy enough time for the Inner Sphere to prepare? Read Lethal Heritage to find out.
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Summary: Whoo haa!!
Review: A great book. Stackpole did a great job of an intro into the clan invasion. He created two of the best characters i've ever read in Phelan Kell and Victor Davion. It's also great reading about Hanse and Melissa Davion. Everything great about the Federated Commonwealth and Battletech is in this book, from nonstop action with the clans, to the 1st Kathil Uhlans and Andrew Redburn. Stackpole does a great dramatic job aside from all the action. Read it!! And then the others in the trilogy!!
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Summary: Great intro to Battletech novels
Review: After playing the Battletech board game for years, this was the first novel I've read. It is fantastic. Mr. Stackpole keeps you on the edge of your chair with a masterful blend of suspense, satire, and action; all woven together with political intrigue. I dare you to put it down!
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Summary: Great intro to Battletech novels
Review: After playing the Battletech board game for years, this was the first novel I've read. It is fantastic. Mr. Stackpole keeps you on the edge of your chair with a masterful blend of suspense, satire, and action; all woven together with political intrigue. I dare you to put it down!
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Summary: Loved it
Review: I have been reading battletech books including the many of them wirrten by Stackpole, however I have found Lethal Heritage to be one of his best.
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Summary: The Clans are introduced to the BattleTech Universe.
Review: In Lethal Heritage, Phelan Kell is torn from his life as Kell Hound Mercenary in the Inner Sphere and thrust into the alien society of the Clans. Phelan finds this warrior civilizations customs strange and sometimes appalling, but if he wants to survive he'll have to adapt. Meanwhile, the Inner Sphere is ravaged by the Clans superior BattleMechs and technology. Com Star, however, plans to manipulate the Clans and the Inner Sphere to bring to pass the visions of their beloved founder, Jerome Blake. Excellent story with an included glossary. A Must Read for BattleTech lovers.
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Summary: the first battletech book i read and it hooked me wonderfuly
Review: it starts off slow in the fist 40 pages but then it was so great that i couldnt put it down. i bought it off my freind because i coudnt find it.
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Summary: BattleTech Saga: Lethal Heritage, Blood of Kerensky Book One
Review: Lethal Heritage, being the fourth BattleTech book I have read, is a solid introduction to the Blood of Kerensky trilogy. I recommend reading the Warrior trilogy before delving into the Blood of Kerensky, for a few choice reasons. First of all, the Warrior trilogy gives you a chance to familiarize yourself with Stackpole's writing style. In addition, the Warrior trilogy provides you with the necessary background knowledge of the Inner Sphere that you need to fully understand Lethal Heritage.
Lethal Heritage is the commencement of the Clan invasion of the Inner Sphere. This action packed addition to the story of BattleTech is necessary in the continuance of the saga. The Blood of Kerensky trilogy as a whole is very important, and Stackpole thrives in the heat of battle.
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Summary: Buy It NOW
Review: Stackpole did a great job for this book.One problem ; needs more a of a glossary.Like Twilight Of The Clans showing the 'Mechs, jumpships,tanks,dropships,and Areospace Fighters. But that was only a minore problem.
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