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Dinosaur Wars: Counterattack

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When I recieved this item, it literally only took me about 3 days to read it because it just kept drawing me in, kept enticing me to read more to find out what happens next. The characters are well thought-out, and the story itself is detailed and yet easy to read. I have read this and the original and loved them both. I am particularly fascinated by how the author is able to write down an explaination for the return of the dinosaurs in a believable and well-executed manner. There isn't enough I can say about these two books. I recommend them to anyone who loves dinosaurs, sci-fi, or just a good book in general.

This sequel is even better than the first book, Dinosaur Wars. I liked the human/dinosaur confrontations; it's rollicking fun!

I first got onto Thomas Hopp via his mystery thriller, the Jihad Virus. Here he shows us his versatility by writing in a completely different genre, science fiction. One thing that seems to run through everything I've read is a sense of high adventure. In this book we once again get treated to heart-stopping chase scenes where dinosaurs threaten to make a meal of somebody. There are new battle scenes from the intrepid tank commander, captain Vic Suarez, a favorite of mine. The old paleontology professor Dr. Ogilvey is a treat as well. He's such an old curmudgeon, but with a heart of gold. And the budding romance of Kit Daniels with Chase Armstrong is in trouble this time. This book is crafted extremely well. Good solid prose and a gripping series of high-tension events. It's good for readers of all ages, great for adults, but no adult situations. Plenty of dinosaurs, action and adventure.

The young hero and heroine, Chase Armstrong and Kit Daniels, survived the first Dinosaur War when a human-sized, intelligent species of dinosaurs returned from space. Now, the tentative peace between the invaders and the US military is breaking down and Kit and Chase's new romance is on the rocks as well. Now they must each try to survive alone. Will they find their way back together, or end up as some carnivore's grisly meal? The science behind Dinosaur Wars: Counterattack is up-to-date. The deadly Megaraptors, larger than Spielberg's Velociraptors, are fully covered in feathers, the way paleontologists now know they were. Other great beasts of the Cretaceous Era are portrayed in accurate detail as well. A good story, though, hinges on its human characters. I found the young adventurers, Kit and Chase, to be the sort of heroes who make you want to join their quest for survival and love. Think 'Star Wars meets Jurassic Park,' and you'll have a feel for what the book is all about. Counterattack is suitable for all ages to enjoy. If you are a fan of action, adventure, dinosaurs, and a little light romance, then I think you will find this book to your liking.

I am rapidly becoming a big fan of Thomas Hopp's writing. Dinosaur Wars Counterattack is another good old fashioned adventure story, just like the first book. Hopp has a way with characters. The hero and heroine, Chase and Kit, are two young people I want to spend more time with. They seem to get into the toughest spots with dinosaurs, then somehow come out alive. This is really a page turner, just like before.
The dinosaurs in this book are extremely realistic, with great pains taken to "flesh them out" in detail, while not detracting from a rapid-fire plot. I was not aware that many dinosaurs had feathers or fur on them, until reading these books. So long scaly lizards, here come the warm blooded, seriously hungry dinos.
While the beasts eat their share of humans, this book is definitely rated G, because there is nothing a younger reader would need to feel squeemish about. There are no "adult" situations beyond a little kissy-face, and, as I found out, there is a refreshing lack of profane language. Hopp seems intent on making his characters fine, upstanding people, generating excitement by casting them into desperate circumstances. Works for me.
As I did with Dinosaur Wars, I give this novel my wholehearted endorsement. It is an undiscovered gem and someday I predict: a major motion picture.