Sword and Laser video episode 5 with Veronica Belmont and Tom Merrit features a chat with James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham) and Ty Franck, the duo behind Leviathan Wakes.  Also, they announce the June pick for the Sword and laser book club.

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SYNOPSIS: New Old School Solar System Space Opera, as a solar system is brought to the brink of war by a secret that forces are willing to kill to keep.

MY RATING:

MY REVIEW
PROS: Excellent evocation of classic Space Opera; excellent action sequences, technology and extrapolation.
CONS: Some of the characterization and character beats feel a bit off.
VERDICT: A fun Solar System space opera that earns its 2011 Hugo nomination.
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Grab your ray guns and pressure suits! It’s time for another Book Cover Smackdown!

Here are the contenders…

Your Mission (should you choose to accept it): Tell us which cover you like best and why.

Books shown here:

• Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (Artist: Daniel Dociu)
• Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi (Artist: Kekai Kotaki)
• Out of the Dark by David Weber (Artist: Stephan Martiniere)

NOTE: Bigger, better cover art images are available by clicking the images or title links.