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Title: Hunted by James Alan Gardner ISBN: 0-380-80209-0 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 July, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.26 (23 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A royal sci fi thriller
Comment: Twenty years ago, Explorer Edward York and his diplomat sister were stationed on the Mandasar homeworld of Troyen, trying to stop a civil war, but when his sister and the Mandasar queen are murderered, war does break out and Edward barely escapes with his life. Since then, Edward has been kept by the Fleet on an observation post orbiting Troyen. When a ship finally picks Edward up for the trip home, the entire crew are executed for crimes by the fabled League of Peoples, who govern the whole of outer space. Edward finds himself at the heart of a growing conspiracy which threatens his own life as well as the whole of the Mandasar people, and he feels he's in way over his head. Luckily Explorer Festina Ramos arrives, but there are also secrets that Edward is keeping, so maybe getting help to solve this mystery wasn't such a great idea after all. James Alan Gardner's fourth book "Hunted" is one of the best in the series. With compelling characters (including the legendary Ramos) and an engrossing mystery plot, this science fiction story zips through every twist and turn, refusing to let the reader go until the end. And what an end it is!
Rating: 4
Summary: Expect a good story and get it!
Comment: I have read all of Mr. Gardner's previous novels, always coming away feeling as if his characters are people I know. Or will come across at any moment in my life. Edward York is different, not the razor wit people come to expect from a main character. Inherently decent and honorable, he is caught up in some of the horrific circumstances anyone could be expected to face. Anyone with a fully functional intelligence would be excused for going a little crazy, but Edward who had always been put down by his powerful father and treated like an amusing pet by his spectacular twin sister IS the main character. Along with James Gardener's ever popular Festina Ramos, Edward has to get to the bottom of the cover-up he was never supposed to be smart enough to detect. Murder, betrayal, fear and confusion have all been woven by Mr. Gardner into one incredibly entertaining story. I am looking forward to the next book already. :)
Rating: 5
Summary: Best Sci-Fi Everyone *Hasn't* Read
Comment: With science-fiction (or possibly space opera) books as a speciality, this author is not terribly well-known but should be. The Expendables series (of which Hunted is midway in the series) is absolutely joyful to read, with a delicious sense of humor embedded in every chapter.
The main character (Edward) is not your typical hero, and the insect-like aliens don't seem unlikely. I certainly enjoyed Edward's open minded attitude and even affection towards his adopted race, even though he doesn't feel he is "smart" enough to look after them.
This was a delightful surprise to find and read. You do not have to worry about Garner slapping you with too much technology and not enough characterization and plot.
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Title: Ascending by James Alan Gardner ISBN: 0380813297 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 30 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Vigilant by James A. Gardner ISBN: 0380802082 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Trapped by James Alan Gardner ISBN: 0380813300 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Commitment Hour by James A. Gardner ISBN: 0380798271 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Expendable by James Alan Gardner ISBN: 038079439X Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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