Battletech 14: D. R. T. [Paperback]

James D. Long (Author)

Book Description

Series: Battletech | Publication Date: May 1, 1994

In a new adventure based on the popular science fiction role-playing game, rebel forces battle government armies as they compete in an intergalactic war to capture a inestimable prize.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Roc; First Thus edition (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451453662
• ISBN-13: 978-0451453662
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,479,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the prior Black Thorns novel, but..., December 2, 2004

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G. Swift "97jedi" (Southwestern Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battletech 14: D. R. T. (Paperback)

hardly what I would consider a great read. While the author's plotting and characterization have vastly improved, and the hither and thither storyline is reduced essentially to a single story arc, the actual events in the story are extremely atypical per what one would expect in the Battletech universe.

The Black Thorns, having won their battle with Clan defenders in Main Event, are contracted by the Draconis Combine to fight more Clan warriors. This time they are to be sent behind Clan lines on a raid against a soon-to-be-completed factory.

There is an overriding storyline with the protagonist and his relationship to the DropShip captain. However, this is presented mostly as a back-of-the-mind concern, having little effect on the character himself. Rather than being changed by the circumstances, he pretty much proceeds as usual, showing him to be a flat character in my opinion.

The battle follows pretty standard lines, with the Black Thorns being outnumbered and outclassed, but faring well due to their training and the relatively low caliber of their opposition. The climactic battle in the story is pretty anticlimactic in its resolution. I was disappointed in it, as it hinged more upon trickery than skill.

Overall, an OK book, not the worst in the BT series, but far from the best. It was an improvement over Main Event, but the lack of a third novel leaves us all hanging as to the fate of the unit.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Continuity, October 22, 2000

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Eric Rausch (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battletech 14: D. R. T. (Paperback)

For those of you who read and are familiar with the Battletech Universe may want to think twice before getting this one. The plot is decent, but suffers from a lack of connection. It has little relevance to the overall Battletech picture. Characters are not well developed; and there is a type of "sing-song" quality to the pregression. It's predigested candy for a true Battletech reader.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book., March 9, 2000

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"gmoore70" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battletech 14: D. R. T. (Paperback)

This is the third book that I own.Rose reminded me of a long lost friend.[she not him]This book is a great book, but not what I call a must read.If you are into the RPG side of battletech then I would say that this a must read.A great storyline to follow.