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An enemy in the shadows

Advantages: A quite entertaining read.
Disadvantages: Will not appeal to a wide readership as its science fiction.

Wolf among the stars is a sequel to the previous novel, Eagle against the stars. In the first volume Earth has thrown off the stultifying Earth First party, who had imposed a dictatorship over the planet against any technology or progress. A new tra ...

Coloneljohn 11.04.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Wolf Among the Stars - Steve White

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Prepare for Action.

Advantages: A riveting story of space and ships
Disadvantages: Not for those who do not like a military yarn

David Drake writes a very good military science fiction novel. His settings are always very believable. He is a former military man himself so can understand what soldiers go through but he also has the ability to look into the political dimensions that c ...

Coloneljohn 30.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of With the Lightnings - David Drake

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Ripping adventures with Space Captain Smith!

Advantages: Great characters, excellent humour
Disadvantages: Looks like it might be a bit of a wait for Book 4.

The dread armies of Lemming Men of Yull are marching to conquer and enslave the galaxy! Only the British Empire can hope to stand against the combined strength of the insane rodents and the vile forces of Gertie Ghast! The John Pym, crewed by the heroic S ...

Olly_Plimsoll 01.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wrath of the Lemming-men - Toby Frost

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