Brothers in Arms

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Summary: The review of Brothers in Arms
Review: Brothers in Arms is an exciting from the moment you open it untill the moment you close it. It keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time you read it. You won't want to put it down. It really makes your imagination go wild. I'd recomend this book to any body who likes or enjoys science fiction or action. This book is filled with action and martial arts. I think this book was great because I never looked at things that way before.

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Summary: Very well done. Recommended!
Review: Colonist Scott St. Andrew knows that the only route off his poisonous rock of a home planet is the elite South Point Military Academy on the moon called Exeter. He must complete the military's most grueling training program in order to become an officer in the Guard Corps of the Terran Alliance. But like all born on his miner planet, he has a genetic defect that shows plainly in the form of a birthmark on his face. This mark makes him the target of ridicule and ritual hazing by his classmates.

Long standing colonial resentments against the Alliance erupt into violent open rebellion. Cadet St. Andrew is forced to choose a side to die for. He is sent into deep-space combat long before his training is complete. He must survive the deadly "conditioning" process of a vanished alien race. Those with St. Andrew's birthmark get an extra advantage from all the others. But something happens during his "conditioning" and side effects happen.

**** Here is a word of warning for everyone...this book has no closure. Make sure you have all three books in this trilogy BEFORE you begin reading it! I wish someone had warned me before I began it. As for the story, plots, and characters, they are very well done. The author seems to have a natural talent at making the characters seem alive! Readers see everything through the eyes of St. Andrew and his loyalty to "the Code". The action begins on the very first page and never ends. Wonderful story thus far. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

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Review: For me, this was a non-stop read. This book was fast paced and really got me into the story. Written in first person, I think it has a lot of potential for character empathy and being a SF fan myself, everything else was bonus. I can't wait to find out how the plot and characters develop in the sequel.

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Summary: War is hell but this is a good first novel
Review: For Scott St Andrew the only way off his home world is to join the military where he can get an education, see the universe and possibly end up as a commissioned officer. What he doesn't count on is war breaking out between earth and the colonies while he is still in his first year of training. This forces his superiors to rush the students through a "conditioning" process which turns them into super-soldiers.

Unfortunately for Scott the process was bungled while he was going through it and much of this book explores the consequences of mistakes and explores themes of justice and loyalty. This is an easy to read book and Scott is a likeable character. Even, if like me, you aren't normally into military books this is still a good quick read that easily carries you through to the end of story. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series REBELS IN ARMS.

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Summary: War is hell but this is a good first novel
Review: For Scott St Andrew the only way off his home world is to join the military where he can get an education, see the universe and possibly end up as a commissioned officer. What he doesn't count on is war breaking out between earth and the colonies while he is still in his first year of training. This forces his superiors to rush the students through a "conditioning" process which turns them into super-soldiers.

Unfortunately for Scott the process was bungled while he was going through it and much of this book explores the consequences of mistakes and explores themes of justice and loyalty. This is an easy to read book and Scott is a likeable character. Even, if like me, you aren't normally into military books this is still a good quick read that easily carries you through to the end of story. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series REBELS IN ARMS.

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Summary: Great story
Review: Great book. Marvelous story line, dynamic characters. Mr. Weaver shows an excellent grasp of the moral and ethical dilemmas soldiers are faced with in combat. I can't wait for more tales of Scott St. Andrew. Definitly worth reading

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Summary: Great sf action book
Review: I couldn't put the book down once I started it. If you like David Feintuch's Midshipman's Hope, you will love this one. A great read, can't wait for his next one!

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Summary: Bad Book
Review: I did not like this book. It did not have as much "military" sci-fi as other books I have read. The ending was very bad, sort of like a "Starship Troopers" a want to be ending. Only thing, RAH did not write to make sequals. It seeems most military sci-fi authors do that now. Why not just write a good MILITARY sci-fi story, then a different military sci-fi story, and so on, and so on? At least say it on the cover "Part I of II or III," and let the reader decide if he want to commit to 2 or 3 lousy book. The "skin" reminded me of the body shield in the David Lynch movie "Dune." Maybe I did not get it, though. Do not waste your time, unfortunately, I bought the sequel before I read the original hoping to be impressed. Now I'm stuck with both books until I can find a used book store that gives me less than half price credit for in store purchase for 2 brand new books that stunk.

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Summary: Bad Book
Review: I did not like this book. It did not have as much "military" sci-fi as other books I have read. The ending was very bad, sort of like a "Starship Troopers" a want to be ending. Only thing, RAH did not write to make sequals. It seeems most military sci-fi authors do that now. Why not just write a good MILITARY sci-fi story, then a different military sci-fi story, and so on, and so on? At least say it on the cover "Part I of II or III," and let the reader decide if he want to commit to 2 or 3 lousy book. The "skin" reminded me of the body shield in the David Lynch movie "Dune." Maybe I did not get it, though. Do not waste your time, unfortunately, I bought the sequel before I read the original hoping to be impressed. Now I'm stuck with both books until I can find a used book store that gives me less than half price credit for in store purchase for 2 brand new books that stunk.

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Summary: Ben Weaver ROCKS
Review: I have just finnished Brothers In Arms. Let me tell people that this young man is going to be some one to watch. I am a retired CW2 U.S Army AIRBOURNE RANGER and have been in combat the man has the feelings of soldiers down pat and the reasons they serve at any time past present or future. Also the story line flows in a way to capture your imagination and compels you to read on and find out what happens. I read it in 11 hours straight. So in closing I just want to say again that I will be looking forward to any new books he rights . Also this person rates right up there with David Weber and David Drake for mil sci fi