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Title: SPACE: 1999 The Forsaken by John Kenneth Muir ISBN: 0-9677280-2-9 Publisher: Powys Media Pub. Date: January, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: "Space: 1999" LIVES!
Comment: There is something serious and very interesting at work in John Kenneth Muir's entry into the new (and hopefully long-lived), series of "Space: 1999" novels from Powys Media.
Set sometime after the events of Year One of "Space: 1999", Muir's tale involves Alpha's role (intentional and otherwise), in the extermination of a new race. Along the way, we are privy to the philosophical and important discussions of humanity's role in the Universe that were so common in Year One of the classic series. We also are introduced to characters and sociolgical facets of the future Alpha in Year Two.
Also on disply is some great discussion of the oft-rumored "cosmic intelligence" pulling the strings from behind the curtain. Finally, the realization that something larger is at work in the Universe dawns on the Alphans, and is discussed more openly than ever before.
Fans of Paul may not be overly happy with Muir's solutions, but there are solid "Paul" moments, and we get a peek into the hidden lives of the Alphans in a logical and mature way.
The story is a very interesting bridge between Year One and Two, which fans all know were radically different from each other. Most of the forshadowing of Year Two is in some locations and future construction plans (and the intorduction of Tony, as well as the all-but-forgotten Year Two supporting character, Bill Fraiser), but it is mostly displayed in the impatience of several supporting characters. Year Two characters were generally of a surlier nature, less inclined towards introspection and resignation as the characters were in Year One. Having been cooped up on the base for so long, resentment of Koening and his command staff festered, many Alphans wanting to challenge authority and get off the wandering moon at any cost. "Green sickness" or "embarkation syndrome," and even outright mutiny, are all hallmarks of Year Two, and we see those and other seeds of discontent brewing here in Muir's novel.
If the book has a failing, it is that there are, perhaps, too many references to past series events, as if Muir was trying to stuff in as many references as possible. He needn't have bothered, because he's spot on with the characters and sentiments of our favorite lunar castaways.
Year One and Two, radically different in tone, pace, and styling, are merged here in a sensible way, albeit in an uneasy coexistence. Fans should still check this one out, though, because you probably won't find a better attempt to bring Alpha back to life in novel form than Muir's efforts here. Granted, "Alien Seed" by E. C. Tubb was a pretty good stab at it, as was the first novel in this series, "Resurrection". But the difference here is, I think, because Muir is an admitted and unabashed fan of the series. The man "gets it," and it shows on every page.
Besides, it's a real page-turner.
Rating: 5
Summary: The fan base is smaller but stronger through the years!
Comment: This is such a great book even if you are not familiar with the series! The book really brings to life the characters we all love so much and has a fast moving plot. A very original idea to set the story in between seasons,lets hope there are more to come!
Rating: 5
Summary: Space:1999 Questions Finally Answered!
Comment: John Muir's first venture into an actual novel of Space:1999 is a perfect companion to his authoritative "Exploring Space:1999" book. Powys Media's new series of books is now starting to fill in some of the blanks between Year One and Year Two of the show, and Muir is the perfect guy to do it. We get to see why some of the characters didn't show up in Year Two, and it's heart-wrenching to see them leave, but in the context of the book it makes perfect sense, and it's like saying goodbye to old friends. There's plenty of solid action in this book, and the characters continue to grow in interesting directions. Muir's knowledge of the show permeates every page of the book, and no Space:1999 fan will want to miss this one. Its tie-in to an episode from Year One makes perfect sense.
Buy this book!
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Title: Space: 1999 Alien Seed by E. C. Tubb ISBN: 0971478503 Publisher: Eagle One Media Inc Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Exploring Space: 1999: An Episode Guide and Complete History of the Mid-1970s Science Fiction Television Series by John Kenneth Muir ISBN: 0786401656 Publisher: McFarland & Company Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $36.50 |
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