This list was started on May 7th, 2006 on a suggestion from a friend. I have read thousands of books over the years and it didn't make sense to try and go over all of them so I decided to start then and move forward. You will notice a gap starting in September of 2006 and extending to August of 2007 and you will notice that my reviews stopped even earlier. Well I have to admit I became a slacker when it came to getting this done. Well I am updating this again but I am now limiting myself to just posting a list of the books I am reading the synopsis and a link to amazon so you can read thier reviews. Also I will be doing some backfilling so some of the books will be missing dates.

Combat vets David Sherman and Dan Cragg know firsthand the courage, sacrifice, and hell of war–and their experiences have made the popular Starfist novels thrill rides of the highest order. Now the explosive action continues on the remote planet Ravenette, where the Marines of the Confederation’s 34th Fleet Initial Strike Team (FIST) find themselves up against a full-fledged rebellion–and a lethally loose cannon of a commanding officer. Desperate to thwart unrelenting aliens and their quest to obliterate humankind, The Confederation has beefed up its defenses. But to the citizens on the outer edges of Human Space around Ravenette–unaware that a deadly enemy even exists–the government’s move seems oppressive, and ten planets have responded with a war of secession. In touch-and-go battles with the seceding planets, the 34th FIST has emerged battered but unbowed, refusing to give up . . . even while under the command of a fanatical general. The enemy determined to strike, a new mission must be carried out, though the troops will likely return in body bags. Should Ensign Charlie Bass and his Marines somehow survive the nightmarishly difficult amphibious landing, they can expect to be outmanned, outgunned, and out-armored in a fierce duel against fresh soldiers. But like any Marine worth his salt, Bass knows there’s only one way to go when facing impossible odds: on the offense with all guns firing. There’s no other choice–because if life was easy, there’d be no need to send in the Marines.

After three years of exile from humanity's war against the Kurians, David Valentine returns to battle. The Lifeweavers, Earth's allies in the conflict, have mostly vanished, but those that remain are held captive by an overlord known as the Seattle Kurian. To free them, Valentine must convince the legendary resistance fighter known as the Marshal to join his cause. But the Marshal is something of an overlord himself…

In a valiant rebellion against the half-century Kurian occupation, the newly formed Texas and Ozark Republics have dealt the vampiric aliens their first major defeat. Resistance member David Valentine is revered as a hero, but he has a dangerous enemy within his own ranks, who will have him facing charges for abusing the Quisling prisoners-the human pawns of the Kurians. When fellow freedom fighter William Post is badly wounded, he asks Valentine to find his wife, who has vanished into the darkness of the Kurian Order. But what Valentine finds there will shake his sanity to its very core.

Returning to the Ozark Territories, freedom fighter David Valentine is shocked to find it overrun by vampiric Kurians under the command of the merciless Consul Solon. In a desperate gambit, Valentine leads a courageous group of soldiers on a mission to drive a spike into the gears of the Kurian Order. Valentine stakes life, honor, and the future of his home in a rebellion that sparks the greatest battle of his life.

As the Resistance attempts to overthrow their vampiric alien masters, elite Cat force member David Valentine embarks on a terrifying journey in search of a long-lost weapon that will guarantee their victory-and the end of the Kurian Order's domination of Earth.

The alien Reapers have ruled Earth for forty-five years. David Valentine is a member of the human resistance, who is now being trained as a Cat-an elite stealth warrior. His first mission is to investigate the threat of the Twisted Cross, a mysterious new force under Reaper control. Second book of the Vampire Earth Series

If The Red Badge of Courage had been written by H.P. Lovecraft, the result would have been something like this. First in the Vampire Earth series

Galactic war was simple . . . win or die Arrival on the ominous planet of Aquamarine was a splashdown into danger and death for Periapt high priestess Dextra Haven and her ragtag force of scientists and Ext warriors. Yet Dextra was undeterred, certain that Aquamarine held the key to peace between humans and a fierce alien race. But the priestess and her mighty warriors would need to summon all their powers, for the sea-planet was rife with many deadly mysteries--and conquerors both seen and unseen lurked in cyberspace and outer space waiting to invade, possess, and destroy. . . .

Though they contemplated a final suicide mission of blood, guts, and glory, the Exts knew their warrior superskills were no match for the LAW--Legal Annexation of Worlds--who were sent into space by the mighty Periapt potentates to colonize new populations against the evil, alien Roke. Among the Ext draftees bound for Periapt were Allgrave Burning, his techno-wizard cousin Lod, and beautiful, death-scarred Ghost, all sworn to a greater purpose, destined to fight in a star-torn war like none other. For a mysterious, danger-shrouded planet beckoned them--along with a disgraced starship captain and a powerful high priestess--for the greatest battles of their lives . . .

Sergeant Kendra Pacelli is innocent, but that doesn't matter to the repressive government pursuing her. Mistakes might be made, but they are never acknowledged, especially when billions of embezzled dollars earned from illegal weapons sales are at stake. But where does one run when all Earth and most settled planets are under the aegis of one government? Answer: The Freehold of Grainne, the only developed system that belongs to neither the UNES nor the Colonial Alliance. There, one may seek asylum and build a new life in a society that doesn't track its residents' every move, which is just what Pacelli has done. But now things are about to go royally to hell. Because Earth's government has found out where she is...

Long since retired, living alone in an isolated cabin on a government preserve, Nohar Rajastahn has dropped out of the world of humans and moreaus. Then a lawyer tracks him down to hire him to find a missing moreau. Nohar refuses the case, but shortly afterwards, his cabin is assaulted by a squad of paramilitary commandos and he barely escapes with his life. Nohar finds himself on the run, and must find out why the missing moreau is important, face the demons of his own past, and uncover a secret that threatens the entire moreau population.

Decades past the end of the Pan-Asian war, the United States is home to over ten-million moreaus— genetically engineered animals, soldiers designed to fight in that war. They have intelligence, and some rights, but live lives as second-class citizens as best. The moreaus are segregated into ghettos and are viewed with fear and suspicion by the human population. The US teeters on the brink between civil war and outright genocide:

Against this backdrop are set three novels:

Forests of the Night: Tiger moreau private eye, Nohar Rajahstahn, takes a case investigating the death of a human, against his better judgement.

Emperors of the Twilight: Evi Isham, a frank (genetically engineered human) intelligence agent, finds herself cut loose and on the run in Manhattan.

Specters of the Dawn: When lepine moreau Angel investigates the death of her lover, she uncovers more than a simple hate crime.

The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in combating the extragalactic Yuuzhan Vong has proven all too brief – and the tide has turned again to the invader's advantage. The Yuuzhan Vong, having overcome the strategies of the Jedi and their allies, have pushed deeper into the galaxy and conquered more worlds. Coruscant has been remade into the capital of the extragalactic aliens and renamed Yuuzhan'tar. The remaining defenders of the galaxy are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame. While Han and Leia receive the horrifying news that hundreds of high-ranking Alliance prisoners face death in a sacrifice to the alien invader's bloodthirsty gods, Luke and his team try to persuade Zonama Sekot to help in the war effort. Yet as they speak, the Alliance capital world Mon Calamari is under attack. At the same time, the Jedi's alliances throughout the galaxy are being tested and the chances of an Alliance victory are being jeopardized by rogue factions determined to deploy the lethal Alpha Red that will exterminate the entire Yuuzhan Vong species. Also among the Yuuzhan Vong, there is a threat of revolt by the oppressed lower classes of their society. Oppressed Shamed Ones and high-ranking officials alike fear that their Supreme Overlord Shimrra's actions will provoke the wrath of their gods. Ultimately, for both opposing forces, too much has been sacrificed and too much is at stake. And now, the final battle between the Yuuzhan Vong and the Galactic Alliance.

The troubles for the embattled living planet Zonama Sekot have just begun. As Luke Skywalker and Jacen Solo negotiate its place in the galactic struggle against the Yuuzhan Vong, one of its organic ships is taken by the alien invaders. Scientist Nen Yim is ordered to use the captive to find weak spots in Zonama Sekot's technology. But what Nen Yim discovers about the planet and its mysteries shocks her to the core. Clearly her people have gone terribly astray. For the peace-loving planet harbors not only the key to its own destruction, but the long-forgotten secrets of the Yuuzhan Vong themselves. Meanwhile, General Wedge Antilles, commanding one fleet in a three-pronged campaign to retake the Bilbringi system, is suddenly stranded deep in Yuuzhan Vong space, cut off from all contact. Wedge and his ships must rely on trickery and brilliant battle tactics if they are to survive long enough to ensure the success of one of the deadliest and most crucial missions the Galactic Alliance forces have ever seen….

The harrowing search for Zonama Sekot is finally over for Luke Skywalker, Jacen Solo, and the others aboard the Jade Shadow. But joy turns to alarm when the living planet sends a defiant message: it refuses to follow them back to a galaxy full of war, exploitation, and misery. While Luke works feverishly to persuade the elusive planet to reconsider, the Yuuzhan Vong launch a full-scale attack aimed at the heart of the new alliance. Sent to defend a major communications base, Han and Leia find themselves hopelessly outnumbered. Reinforcements are just too far away to help before everything is destroyed. So the courageous pair must now fight an unrelenting battle against staggering odds. Whether they actually survive is another matter…

Rife with hostile cultures and outright enemies, the Unknown Regions hold many perils for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi searching for Zonama Sekot, the living planet that may hold the key to dealing with the Yuuzhan Vong once and for all. Meanwhile, on the edge of the galaxy and in the heart of a trusted ally, old enemies are stirring. The Yuuzhan Vong have inflamed long-forgotten vendettas that are even now building up to crisis point. And as Han and Leia journey on their quest to knit the unraveling galaxy back together, betrayal and deception await them…

From the ashes of the New Republic—torn to shreds by the savage Yuuzhan Vong forces — the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy. But first the Yuuzhan Vong must be contained once and for all. And so Luke Skywalker seeks a world long lost to legend: Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet believed to have repelled an invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong decades ago. Deciphering the enigmatic secrets of Zonama Sekot just might turn the tides of this relentless war. Aboard the Jade Shadow, Luke, his wife Mara, Jacen Solo, and other Jedi head off into the Unknown Regions, where rumors and clues suggest Zonama Sekot might be found. Yet the mission has barely begun when the searchers stumble into a horrific battle. The Imperial Remnant, in retreat from the mighty Yuuzhan Vong, is about to be destroyed. It would seem those aboard the Jade Shadow have little choice but to leave the Empire to its fate. But these are no ordinary space travelers, they are Jedi…

In the war against the ruthless Yuuzhan Vong, the fall of Coruscant leaves the galaxy on the verge of bowing to conquest. Those who steadfastly refuse to surrender—Luke, Han, Leia, and their children and comrades-in-arms—are determined to seize victory against overwhelming odds. But the New Republic is crumbling, divided by internal strife, and intrigue runs rampant: in the heated political race for Chief of State…in the shadows where Yuuzhan Vong spies plot assassinations…and in the inscrutable creature Vergere, a Jedi whose allegiance is impossible to predict. Now, as Luke Skywalker sets about reestablishing the Jedi Council, the growing faction opposed to the ways of the Force unveils a terrifying weapon designed to annihilate the Yuuzhan Vong species. The opposition must be stopped, before dooming the New Republic to becoming the very thing it has sworn to fight against—and unleashing the power of the dark side.

After the capture of Coruscant, the mighty heart of the New Republic, a stunned galaxy fears that nothing can stop the Yuuzhan Vong. Still, that crushing defeat produces one small miracle: Jacen Solo is alive. Yet he can scarcely imagine himself in stranger circumstances. The young Jedi Knight is in the care of Vergere, a fascinating creature of mystery and power, her intentions hard to fathom, her cruelties rarely concealed. But this master of inscrutable arts has much to teach the young Jedi… for she holds the key to a new way to experience the Force, to take it to another level—dangerous, dazzling, perhaps deadly. In the wrong hands, the tremendous energies of the Force can be devastating. And there are others watching Jacen's process closely, waiting patiently for the moment when he will be ready for their own dire purposes. Now, all is in shadows. Yet whatever happens, whether Jacen's newfound mastery unleashes light or darkness, he will never be the same Jedi again…

Continuing the adventures started in Rebel Dream, Wedge Antilles continue to defend the planet Borleias from the Yuuzhan Vong. After rooting out a spy, he begins creating a superlaser, identical to the Death Star's except in one regard: it doesn't work. Using both the laser and Commander Czulkang Lah's obsession with the capture of Jaina Solo, Antilles draws the Yuuzhan Vong fleet away from Lah's flagship. While the fleet is elsewhere, the Super Star Destroyer Lusankya is fitted with a spear and flown directly into the worldship. The worldship is destroyed, and Czulkang Lah perishes. Meanwhile, on Coruscant, Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade Skywalker, Tahiri Veila and Wraith Squadron continue their scouting mission. There, they encounter a Dark Jedi similar to the mythological Lord Nyax. Nyax is more powerful then Luke, but, with the combined efforts of the Jedi and the Yuuzhan Vong, is defeated.

When the New Republic leadership refuses to supply additional forces to hold a recaptured Borleias, Wedge Antilles and other Alliance members secretly form the Insiders, a resistance group working outside the New Republic. Also, Jaina Solo's image as Yuuzhan Vong goddess Yun-Harla, the Trickster, gets used for psychological combat. On the Yuuzhan Vong side, Czulkang Lah, father of Warmaster Tsavong Lah and former warmaster, has command over the fleet.

The Yuuzhan Vong invasion of Coruscant is concluded with that world's fall after a long, pitched battle. Jaina Solo flees to the space of the Hapes Consortium with Yuuzhan Vong priest Harrar in pursuit of her as a sacrifice to his gods. Reeling from an emotional loss, Jaina begins to succumb to her anger, and those closest to her fear her to be flirting dangerously with the dark side.

In this dark and dangerous time for the New Republic, the cruel Yuuzhan Vong continue their mission: galactic conquest. The Yuuzhan Vong have began cloning voxyn, creatures capable of hunting Jedi through the Force and killing them. Former Chief of State Leia Organa Solo faces a difficult crisis: The Yuuzhan Vong want to know the location of the secret Jedi base, and if the New Republic does not provide this information within one week, they will violently destroy millions of refugee ships. As the Jedi Knights mourn the victims of the voxyn, Anakin Solo prepares a dangerous plan. He will lead a strike force made of his Force-adept friends into the core of an enemy worldship over Myrkr in attempt to kill the original voxyn. There he will come into contact with evil, sorrow, and the destiny of the New Republic ... and himself. The book also saw the creation of the deadly YVH 1 Droids that were built as a response to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion and the Fall of Coruscant.

Heretic shaper Nen Yim is drawn into the service of Yuuzhan Vong Supreme Overlord Shimrra and his jester Onimi. Luke Skywalker and his ill wife Mara Jade Skywalker narrowly escape arrest on Coruscant by a divided New Republic. Soon after they flee, Luke and Mara's son Ben is born.

After the Yuuzhan Vong agree to halt their conquests in Balance Point with the New Republic's surrender of the Jedi, collaborators hunt the Jedi across the galaxy. Among the underclass of the Yuuzhan Vong, a Jeedai cult begins to develop while, on occupied Yavin Four, Han and Leia's son Anakin tries to rescue his friend Tahiri from Yuuzhan Vong shapers, the creators of their biotechnology.

The Yuuzhan Vong are marching through the galaxy and the planet Duro becomes a flashpoint of conflict. Leia is ordered to lead a diplomatic envoy from the New Republic to Duro to seek terms. From prior experience, she knows the Yuuzhan Vong will only accept their annihilation due to their machine-influenced culture, which the Yuuzhan Vong consider an abomination to their gods. She clandestinely leads a military force to Duro which stops the Yuuzhan Vong from advancing further into the galaxy, but fails to retake Duro. Amidst the chaos, Jacen Solo is faced with a dilemma. At what point does the use of the Force become an act of aggression? The situation causes Jacen to turn away from the Force, but when the life of a loved one hangs in the balance, Jacen must come to a decision, or risk losing everything. Representatives of the Yuuzhan Vong eventually tap into the galaxywide HoloNet and propose peace terms themselves. They will advance no farther, and instead they will demonstrate on Duro the success of their terraforming, but only if all the Jedi are surrendered to them.

Seeking new allies against the threat of the Yuuzhan Vong, Leia is sent by the New Republic to contact the multisystem Hapan Consortium. As the New Republic leaders on Coruscant argue whether or not to use Centerpoint Station against the Yuuzhan Vong, Han Solo's cousin, Thrackan Sal-Solo, fires Centerpoint's repulsor beam into the Fondor system, destroying three quarters of the Hapan fleet and half of a Yuuzhan Vong flotilla.

Leia Organa Solo struggles to help evacuate refugees from the galaxy's Outer Rim as Han Solo, still grieving over the loss of Chewbacca, hunts down Yuuzhan Vong collaborators. Han's quest reunites him with several figures from his past.

Trustant of the Caamasi Remnant, Elegos A'Kla is dispatched as an emissary to the Yuuzhan Vong as their main battle fleet penetrates into the galaxy's Outer Rim. A'Kla dies in his attempt as Corran Horn and the Yuuzhan Vong commander, Shedao Shai, duel over the fate of the planet Ithor (home to the "Hammerheads" from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) -- a conflict that ends with Ithor's destruction.

Reeling from the initial incursions of the extragalactic Yuuzhan Vong, the forces of the New Republic regroup to Coruscant, where former Chief of State Leia Organa Solo addresses the Galactic Senate and finds the members divided on how to deal with the Yuuzhan Vong threat. The Yuuzhan Vong's beachhead on Belkadan undergoes Vongforming while Jedi Master Luke Skywalker endeavors to unite the Jedi while Han and Leia's daughter Jaina accepts a place in Rogue Squadron.

The Galactic Empire has ended the war with the New Republic, but the galaxy is far from at peace. Unrest is spreading everywhere, and threatens to destroy the New Republic's tenuous reign. Into this fragile moment comes Nom Anor, a mysterious and charismatic firebrand who is sowing seeds of mistrust and anger through his call for a simpler time. Little do his followers know the truth which hides behind his words. When ExGal 4, a scientific outpost on Belkedan, discovers an odd comet-like object coming through the vast distance between the galaxies, astrophysicist Danni Quee takes it upon herself to investigate. She journeys to the Helska system, unaware of the danger which threatens the survival of the entire galaxy: the Yuuzhan Vong. Jedi Masters Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker, along with the Solos and Chewbacca are thrust into the middle of the danger once more, forced to fight with all they have to save the galaxy. But this time, the Force itself may not be enough.

Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar with a heart of gold, returns for this 10th installment in a reliable series from the versatile and prolific Lawrence Block (70-plus books to date). In Burglar on the Prowl, Bernie is recruited by an old friend to burgle the home of a crooked plastic surgeon, removing some off-the-books cash from a wall safe. A simple enough job, but Bernie complicates matters by going "on the prowl" one restless evening―-randomly cruising for an easy job. While he's pawing through a woman's empty apartment, she returns home; Bernie hides hastily, only to overhear an act of violence that draws him into a hunt for the perpetrator and a deepening role in the victim's life.

Collected together for the first time in one volume are the classic novels of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy featuring Aidan Pryde, a MechWarrior in training with Clan Jade Falcon who learns that there's more to war than honor and glory. Original.

As Princess Katrina and her brother vie for power in a civil war, Leftenant Colonel Grayson Addison and his Fusiliers sit in an island of calm, neither supporting nor opposing any side and walking a dangerous line between life and death. When an invading army lands upon them, it's time to choose sides.

Days after the death of legendary warrior Grayson Carlyle, the Gray Death Legion is called on a mission to protect Hesperus II from rebels. But soon they realize they are pawns in the continuing war between Victor Davion-Steiner and his sister Katrina, and that they are about to enter a battle that they are meant to lose.

On planet Epsilon Eridani, young Tybalt Kelly dreams of becoming a MechWarrior. When the local County Shu Militia starts recruiting for warrior training, Tybalt finally gets his wish. But he might not live to regret it. The untested forces of the Shu are about to meet their baptism of fire as they prepare to go head to head against a vicious army of Mech raiders.

IN HIS BROTHER'S FOOTSTEPS Harley Rassor is a simple farm boy in a complex techno-universe -- more than happy to work the land of planet Slewis with his father. His restless older brother left to join the elite mercenary corps, Able's Aces...and paid with his life. Now, Harley's father wants him to join the fight -- and learn what happened to his brother. What he learns is that the Aces are in turmoil. His instructor -- tough-as-nails Lieutenant Livia Hawke -- also happens to be his brother's ex-lover. Rumors of suspected payoffs and setups are commonplace. And the entire unit is in danger of being disbanded. Then pirates launch a devastating raid on the Rim Collection's resources, sparking an all-out fight that will put the Aces in the thick of battle -- and reveal to Harley that there are worse things in war the death....

This the second book in the MechWarrior series tells the story of Angela Bekker a star commander in the Ghost Bear clan. This book takes place entirely in Clan Space as Angela is sent to with a green under strength unit to defend a new Ghost Bear Planet.

I have always been a big fan of Battletech and have read many books set in this universe. This book is not the best I have read but it is still an entertaining book. It is the story of a young mechwarrior named Sturm Kintaro that is thrust into the leadership of the remnants of the Kore Lancers. The action is good but the pacing is a little faster than it needs to be. All in all a decent book and the start of a new series in the Battletech universe.

The empire is falling apart and it is down to open warfare between Sten and the emperor. We get to the 8th and final book in the series and in this book the authors really point out the flaws of a monarchy. This is done mostly in protest of the common use of monarchies in Science Fiction. But all that aside the book moves quickly and goes places that will surprise and amuse you. A great final book in a great series.

The emperor is back but something is not quite right. Sten is stuck in the middle of the conflict in the Altic cluster but even from there he can sense something is wrong with the emperor. How wrong he hasn't a clue.

The Tahn war is over but the emperor has been asassinated The empire is now being run by the corrupt privy council and they want Sten or at least they want the information in his head. That was their first mistake they should have just left him alone. You live longer that way.

After being captured at the end of "Fleet of the Damned" Sten is condemned to a life in a Tahn prison camp. Never one's to give up Sten and Alex plan an escape that gets them back into the war. Another fine addition to the series.

After his stint as the commander of the imperial body guards Sten is sent to flight school to be trained as a naval officer. He is then posted to command of a tac ship squadron in the fringe worlds. Just in time for the start of the Tahn wars. Very good action and a well thought out storyline makes this another good addition to the series. This book also points out the flaws in a military dictatorship.

After his success in the Wolf Worlds Sten is appointed as the commander of the imperial body guards just in time to be faced with a assassination plot aimed at the emperor. As with the previous books the action and intrigue is good and we meet a few more characters that will continue to show up in the later books.

In this book sten has moved up in the world of Mantis operatives and is assigned the job of making peace in the lupus cluster as quickly as possible. He can have any support he needs as long as it is limited to one man. The action is good and several new characters are introduced that will continue to show up in later books in the series. This book also points out the flaws in a fundamentalist religious government.

The first book in a very interesting series introduces us to the central character of the series Sten son a migrant worker and a delinq destined to die on Vulcan until a stranger intercedes and gets him off planet. The characters in this book are well developed and the world vulcan demonstrates the worst side of corporate life. A good start on a great series.

The third and final book in the Drifter series continues strongly from the foundation set in the first two books. Pik is still with the same crew as the last book and things have gotten even more exciting. This book gives us our first real look at an alien race in Lando's universe. They have been mentioned before, but not in much depth - all that changes with this book.

Pik is on the run from bounty hunters after a disastrous run-in with a crooked customs agent. So he takes a job on a space-going tug. This story is a departure from the first with Pik no longer working as a smuggler, but this is not a bad thing. There are several new central characters which give the story more depth than the first book. This book is as well, if not better, written than the first and definitely worth reading.

William C. Dietz has written many great books and this is no exception. The book's protagonist is Pik Lando - a smuggler who despite his profession is still a good person. The first book in the series finds Pik flying "The Tinkers Damn" smuggling everything from clone organs to fertilizer. The story is well written, the characters are enjoyable and the pace is good. All in all good book and it promises to be a good series.

The third book in the Nightside series takes off in a flash and keeps screaming along. The dialog remains fresh and the plots continue to entertain. We meet some new characters and find out even more about the old ones.

This book continues the excellent series started with "Something From the Nightside". The story is more fleshed out than the first and we start to learn even more about the characters. There are some real interesting back stories here. The dialog continues to jump off the page at you and speed you right along. Looking forward to the next book.

I have always liked Simon R. Green every since I first read his Deathstalker series. From there I went on to read his Hawk & Fisher books and came to respect him even more. The books in the Nightside series of which this is the first do not disappoint. There is a place called the Nightside it is the "Sick, Secret, Magical Heart of London" a place that attracts all sorts of creatures from all different times and places some of them fictional. Our protagonist, John Taylor, works as a private investigator there. The book is a very fast read with a good plot, plenty of action, and great dialog. Here is an example of this dialog: "This is Suzie Shooter" I said "also know as Suzie Shotgun also know as Jesus it's her, run!" This book is very entertaining and it makes you look forward anxiously for the next.

Things have started to move quickly to conclusion in this book and it looks like Mr. Hamilton is not going to leave any loose ends. Should be a good conclusion to a good series.

As I predicted the pace in this the second to last book in the series continues strongly. The liberation on Ombley is in full swing. More important information about the possessed is learned and something we learned about in the second book proves to be a possible solution to the crisis.

This book manages to close out the Neutronium Alchemist Story thread and at the same time expand some other threads. Most notably the threads surrounding Tranquility, the liberation of Ombley, and the Quinn Dexter thread. We really start to learn more particulars about the possessors and the beyond. All of these subplots start to merge into a few main subplots. The books continue to entertain and still contain many surprises. The pace of the action in this book is increasing and it appears the plot will be moving swiftly in the next two books. This is nice, with many authors the middle books get a little sluggish and when they pick the pace up the final books seem to be rushed. I don't think that will be a problem in this series.

The first part of the second novel in the Night's Dawn Trilogy. The conflict continues in this book and the battle lines more well defined as our protagonists begin to understand the truth about their enemies. There continue to be several subplots going on simultaneously but some of them start to merge together as the conflict escalates. This continues to be an entertaining series. The large time gap between when I started the last book and when I started this book does not mean the book is a slow read. The book has a very large plot and several subplots but they read quickly for a book of this type. I just haven't been reading quite as much recently.

This book is the second in the Night's Dawn Trilogy by Peter Hamilton but not really. It is the second book only in the paperback version. It is actually the second half of the first hardback book. So for the basic plot outline read the review below . I can say this about the book so far the author has done a great job of building the story and the characters. There are quite a few important characters in the story so far but the author has brought them to life and built your interest in them so that you are truly interested in them.

The first book of the Night's Dawn Trilogy by Peter Hamilton. I like to vary the genre of books I am reading periodically and this is a completely different genre. It is a hard Science Fiction space opera. The term space opera has evolved over the decades. Originally it meant "hacky, grinding, stinking, outworn, spaceship yarn" but since then it has come to be (slightly) less pejorative, encompassing any science fiction action story on an interplanetary or interstellar scale. The series is set in the late 26th century and the human race has been divided amongst the Adamists who rely heavily on nanotech and the Edenists who are genetically engineered and have a telepathic affinity with their living ships, living habitats and each other. The two clash on a primitive world called Lalonde and our story moves on from there. So far the book has been entertaining and lives up to it's hard scifi name with well thought out and explained technologies.

The 13th book in the series deals with a trip to Philadelphia to raise a zombie for the Feds to take testimony from or so the synopsis on the back cover says. Micah travels with her and the book is really about them and their interactions. It is hard to call this book a novel or even a novella as it is so short. When I picked up the paperback I noticed it was kind of small (280 pages) but after I opened the first page I knew it was gong to be short. The publishers had used a few common tricks to make the book seem bigger from the outside. The line spacing in the book is double spaced, there is a lot more white space around the margins, they used full pages as the spacing between chapters and still started the first page of the chapter with a half page. On top of this the last 34 pages of the book are an excerpt from the next book in the series making the actual book only 245 pages. Without all these tricks the book would probably be no longer than 100 pages. Well I hope there is something in the story that justifies making a book out of what would normally be a few chapters.

Just started the 12th book in the series. This book is supposed to revolve around a vampiric serial killer. Well it turns out that the serial killer storyline is actually a subplot and the real story is about Anita's relationships and sex. I mean a lot of sex and very graphic sex. This has started to be a bigger theme in the last few books and I agree with many of the reviews out there that it is really starting to detract from the stories.

This the eleventh book revolves around an unexpected visit by representatives of Belle Morte a council member and Jean-Claude and Asher's sourde de sang, or "source of blood" as well as a viscous serial killer. The plots continue to be good and the characters continue to grow.

The tenth book takes us right back into the center of the Anita's problems with her relationships. It also introduces some important new characters as well a few previously unmentioned lycanthrope types. This is one of the more pivotal books about Anita's personal life so far.

The ninth book is the first book in a while that does not directly involve Richard, Jean-Claude or any of the other normal supporting vampires or weres. This book takes place in Santa Fe where a string of grisly preternatural murders have been taking place. Anita gets involved at the request of Edward who lives in Santa Fe under his lea gal identity of Ted Forester. This book gives the reader a greater insight in the character of Edward. He becomes more human to the reader and to Anita.

The eighth book revolves around Richard who is in jail on a rape charge. Of course things are not a simple as that. In this book several of the minor characters from previous books are allowed to grow into full fledged characters especially the wereleopard pard as well as Asher and Damion. Anita's power continues to grow and in this book she is forced to grow as a person.

The seventh book introduces the vampire council and a firebug (a psychokinetic). The council is upset about some of the actions that have taken place in the previous books and are here to hold Jean-Claude and Anita accountable. At the same time, the firebug is burning down vampire establishments. In this book we also get our first introduction to Asher.

The sixth book in the Anita Blake series finds Anita with a price on her head $500,000 to be exact. The action picks up from there. Edward rolls into town with the info and a promise to help protect her. He was offered the contract but turned it down. He says if he took the contract he would just get to kill Anita but if he acts as her body guard he will get to kill more people. The book continues to involve us in the lycanthrope community, and of course, Jean-Claude is still a very active character. The ending of this book will be a surprise.

The fifth book in the Anita Blake series takes place in Branson Missouri. Anita is contracted to call up an entire graveyard of zombies, some of them over 300 years old. Of course everything is not as it seems. At the same time she is down there several murders take place that are of a definite preternatural nature. This is the first book to introduce the Fey and we get some very interesting information about them.

This is the fourth book of the Anita Blake Series. This book is more centered around lycanthropes than vampires though. There still seems to be plenty of interaction between Anita and Jean-Claude and the relationship between Anita and Richard appears to be growing. This is the first book to give a real insight into the inner workings of the lycanthrope society.

The third book in the Anita Blake series. This book centers around a flock of vampires lead by a rouge master on a killing spree. The subplot involves an organization called Humans First who want to exterminate all of the vampires. Early in the book we are given information about Anita's growing powers. As the book progresses we see more and more powers come out and then we see them go away. This is a very good book and Anita's connections and interactions with many of the other characters changes radically.

The second book in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series. This book revolves around the raising of a several 100 year old zombie and the the aftermath of this raising. We learn some interesting new information about zombie raising and get some startling revaluations about Anita and those around her. The character development continues well in this book and the characters are getting even more interesting.

This is the first book in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series. The story takes place in a world in which vampires are publicly acknowledged and are a part of society. Anita is an animator, she brings the dead back to life at least temporarily. Her second job is as a consultant to the police as a vampire expert. This novel revolves series of murders of innocent vampires. The characters in the book are interesting and they grow and develop as we watch. Anita comes across as slightly bi-polar, brave vampire killer one minute hopeless human the next, but even that seems to work itself by the end of the book. All in all a good read so I will be giving the other books of the series a read.

The 4th book in the Star Risk Series. Chris Bunch continues to deliver an irreverently funny and action packed story. This book revolves around the attempt by Cerebus Security to put Star Risk out of business. This book will keep you laughing and the action makes the story move along quickly. Another quality entry in this series.

Well This book finally came in at the library and couldn't wait to read it. The 8th book in the Dresden Files centers around attacks taking place at a horror movie convention. All of our favorite characters are back and true to form they continue to develop. This is one of the things I really like about Jim Butcher, he builds 3 dimensional characters and keeps the characters growing. This along with his good plots and fast flowing stories make for a good read.

This is the 3rd book in the Star Risk Series by Chris Bunch. I really like This author. He has a good writing style with good plots, good characters and plenty of humor thrown in. This series revolves around an organization called Star Risk the works as freelance military and security consultants. The characters are very likable and it is fun to see them get into trouble and it is always entertaining to see how they make there way out of that trouble. If you are looking for an entertaining series that has elements of military science fiction blended with sharp humor I would recommend you check these books out.

The third book in the Rachael morgan series. I have just started this book and so far Rachael's life is getting better and worse at the same time. She has temporarily outwitted Big Al but at the same time Nick is pulling away from her. The characters continue to hold my interest and the story continues to be good. Rachael continues to grow and life for her improves but not without cost.

This is the second book in the Rachael Morgan series and revolves around the witch hunter killings. Ley line witches are being killed in very gruesome ways and the FIB (Federal Interland Bureau) has come to Rachael for her help in tracking the killer down. This book keeps the same energy and humor of the previous book and continues to grow the characters. We get a lot more insight into the past of both Rachael and Ivy as well as deeper look into their private lives. This series continues to please and I would recommend it anyone who like this genre and to most people who don't.

Dead witch walking is the first book in the Rachel Morgan series. With this series Kim Harrison has created a world that has been completely changed by a tomato the T4 Angel tomato to be exact. In this world the quest for genetically engineered food and medicine resulted in a deadly virus escaping from a lab and attaching itself to the genetic structure of a strain of tomatoes and doing a fairly good job of wiping people out. Interlanders (vampires, witches, weres and other supernatural beings) have lived amongst us since the dawn of time blending in with the rest of humanity. During the angel virus outbreak they show themselves openly. Initially people are scared and want to wipe them all out but after it becomes apparent that the interlanders were the only thing that kept society going during the outbreak and that they helped stop the outbreak an uneasy truce has resulted and the world moves on. In this world Rachael is a Runner, a person who investigates paranormal crimes and runs down the offenders. This book is well written with a good plot and believable characters that you will come to love or hate as the situation requires.

The seventh book of the dresden files (yes read this one previously as well) This books revolves around Marva (A vampire of the black court) blackmailing Harry to find a book for her. Unfortunately there are several major league necromancers also looking for the book and they will do anything to get it. Butters is back and has a much bigger part in this story. Thomas is also featured prominently in this book and we get a much deeper look into the wardens.

The 6th book in the dresden files (yes read this one previously as well) This book revolves around a entropy cures targeting the women in a porn movie. Harry is asked to investigate by Thomas a vampire of the white court. Of course things are more complicated than initially presumed. In this book we learn quite a bit of new information about Harry and his past that will surprise you. This is another good book in a good series.

This is the 5th book in the dresden files (read this before). After the events of the last book Harry has pretty much got his act back together he is once again living his life. This story revolves around the theft of the Shroud of Turin. It also introduces some new characters. We get to meet the two other Knights of the Cross and we get to meet the Butters the medical examiner who has a small role in this book and a larger one in future books. The books in the series continue to be great.

The third book in the Dresden Files. I have also read this book before. This continues Harry's adventures as he races to counteract a sudden rash of vengeful spirits all over chicago. This book marks the introduction of a new character Michael Joseph Patrick a Knight of the Cross and we also get to meet Leanansidhe Harry's fairy godmother and we learn quite a bit more about the NeverNever. This series continues to be a great read and I definitely recommend it to everyone.

The third book in the Dresden Files. I have also read this book before. This continues Harry's adventures as he races to counteract a sudden rash of vengeful spirits all over chicago. This book marks the introduction of a new character Michael Joseph Patrick a Knight of the Cross and we also get to meet Leanansidhe Harry's fairy godmother and we learn quite a bit more about the NeverNever. This series continues to be a great read and I definitely recommend it to everyone.

The Second Book of the Dresden Files. As with the first book I have read this one before. This book is just as good as the first or possibly even better. This book continues the adventures of Harry Dresden several months after the finish of Storm Front. There have been a series of murders that take place around the time of the full moon Now you only get three guesses about what is doing the killing and the first two don't count. The story get more involved from there with some twists you will never see coming. The character's continue to grow in this book and that is something I really like to see in a series. I really hate long running series that have static characters. As with the first I highly recommend this book.

The first book of the Harry Dresden Series. I have to admit I have read this book before. The Author has a new book out in this series and is often the case with live series I will re-read the prior books when a new one comes out just to refresh my memory. This is one of the best series of books I have read and one I will most likely enjoy reading many times again. The series is about the life and adventures of Harry Dresden the only publicly practicing wizard in chicago and probably the entire United States. The Main characters in this book are very engaging and you find yourself identifying with them from the onset. Harry is your quintessential P. I. with a twist, he uses magic and investigates the paranormal. Like all of your best private investigators he is always scraping by to make a living but is very good at his job, think Phillip Marlowe with some extras. The series takes a very interesting view of a world filled with magic and the supernatural .

This is the third volume of the Last of the Renshai series. This series has been filled with a blend of both normal and larger than life characters that works well. The books take a very interesting view on the need for balance between all the forces good/evil and law/chaos. The characters are engaging and the story flows well making for a very enjoyable read. I highly recommend the entire series.