The Terminus Experiment (Shadowrun, 34)

Rating:
Summary: Pretty Good but needs a sequel
Review: I like this book alot. The vampires were not the main focus but rather how an awakened world might deal with them...[T]he good guys were more than easy to spot as where the bad guys. Doctor Wake was cool. I loved the mad scientist thing. I like doctor Pakow who had inner struggles. I do want to know more about Martin de Vries though. How come he got to keep his soul? Or did he? Rachels transformation from stripper to shadowrunner was done excellently. I have read better books but this is not shabby by any means. Also, you may want to read the Dragon Heart trilogy it was even better.

Rating:
Summary: The Terminus Experiment: One of the best.
Review: I thought this book was excellent. It's got all the necessaryelements for a great Shadowrun book: Good characters, good story, andgreat action. And it is Dark. Sometimes very dark. Without spoiling it, things don't always go well for the runners, and certain plot developments actually shocked me. Good to read a shadowrun book where the characters aren't always invincible and bulletproof. Up there next to 2xS and Fade to Black. This is an excellent read for someone with a passion for the darker side of Shadowrun.

Rating:
Summary: Dissapointing
Review: This book is truly awful. I suspect that Mr. Bond and Mr. Koke intended to create a spooky technothriller combining the best aspects of Shadowrun and Anne Rice. Instead, the result is a cheesy, predictable mixture of dubious science fiction and B-grade horror- everything from the evil cult of vampires bent on world domination to the "I'm so EEEE-vil" mad scientist. It won't even give you an in-depth look at the Shadowrun roleplaying world, because this book often contradicts previous sources and novels. It's really a shame, given the inherent subject matter; this book could have been great. But as it is, it's just so much drivel. Don't waste your money on this book. If you're really looking for a good Shadowrun read, try "Burning Bright" by Tom Dowd.

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Summary: You don't have to be a Vampire and/or SR to enjoy this book.
Review: This is one of the most interesting SR books I have have read.It is a bit more violent than the others, but it is an excellent read.You really don't have to be a fan of vampires or SR to truly enjoythis novel. Be patient as you read the intro, but then be prepared for action.