REVIEW SUMMARY: Engaging sequel; overall great read.

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BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The second Installment in the Warhammer 40K Night Lords series finds the 8th Legion struggling for a new ship and a new lease on life.

MY REVIEW:

PROS: Well-written; engrossing plot; character development; chaos perspective.

CONS: Perhaps a little light on the thrill of suspense.

BOTTOM LINE: Warhammer 40K at its best. This novel pops with all the savory sexiness that is Chaos in the 41st millennium.

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REVIEW SUMMARY: Scalzi takes you on a speculative ride that is fast and rewarding.

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BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The far future: Man has colonized the stars. And they’re hostile. Our solution: Fight back and fight first. Our recruits: Grandma and Grandpa. But not how you knew them. New and improved, like you’ve never seen or imagined.

MY REVIEW:

PROS: Dialogue, humor, imaginative and well-used technology.

CONS: Lack of detail and jumps in time

BOTTOM LINE: Scalzi’s imagination and military prowess are superb, while working in a touching story that leaves you satisfied. And don’t worry…there is no Viagra.

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