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Invasion America

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Since the network dropped the show, I was relying on this book to tell me more about the story. This is probably one of the better conversions I have seen in a while. Hopefully, there will be a continuation of David's story in the upoming year? Please please please i hope...

In 1981, Aliens from the planet Tyrus led by King Cale come to Earth, peacefully seeking to meet the residents. However, some of the aliens, led by Cale's uncle, The Dragit, feel their leader is wrong about the belligerent and primitive Earthlings. The Dragit leads a revolt that allegedly leaves the Cale dead. In fact he and his Commander Rafe are rescued by an earthling, Rita.

Sixteen years later, David Carter feels that he is just another confused teenager. However, David is soon going to learn that he is a hybrid, part Tyrusian and part Earthling. The Dragit is returning with an invading force, planning to conquer the Earth. It is up two beings, David and Rafe to save the world.

INVASION OF AMERICA is the debut novel of what appears to be a fun, space opera serialization of the animated TV series. The story line is interesting and fast-paced. However, the characters lack motivation and dimension (sort of like the cartoon that it imitates). Still, fans of space operas will enjoy this amiable reading diversion. I know I did and I can't wait for the next installment in the series. There's a lot to be said for a work that is meant to be a pleasurable reading experience-all good!

Harriet Klausner

Hi, I bought this book soon after it came out and was so happy. The story is great! It's sci-fi for almost everyone. The animated miniseries was great too. This story came out shortly after another one of my favorite shows ended, Gargoyles; and was happy and surprised to hear Tom Adcox playing a bad guy in the animated mini series of 'Invasion America' I always hoped they would put this mini series on DVD. Please if people out there liked book one and even book two' The Lost Years' say something, this show has to be put on DVD and be recognized as classic 90's animated story telling just like Gargoyles.

When is the MIni Sears going to be out on DVD? this is perhaps one of the best animated SCI-FI series THE BOOK IS AWSOME READ IT when it was on KIDS WB in the Q4 of 98 i couldnt wati to watch it, it is full of suspence but it is not aired anymore.

Invasion America was one of the best books that I have ever read in my life. The story line is intresting, yet also easy to follow, I really think this book is a huge success, The way the it is written captivates characters actions, and the setting of the story I'm going crazy waiting for the rest of the series! When I read it, I feel like I am actually there along with the characters and traveling with them through out the journey!!!

Yosh!! Although I did not read the book until after seening the show, I was impressed with the writing. This is amoung the best novelizations I have ever read, I could actually envision the story all over again. Unfortunately I realised that there was a part missing [at least 3 episodes]. This is where my gripe lies, as I was unable to see the last episode in its entirety. I was depending on the book to fill in all the blanks but alas that was not to be. Hopefully there will be a continuation,(hint hint) and I will actually find out happened.

Okay, I had watched the entire TV series, I had chatted online about it, and decided that I loved it. Now the only thing left to do was to read the novelization. "Ughh," I had groaned under my breath with aversion, as most other such books I've read in my life have proved to be disappointing, to say the least. But in the end, it would be an understatement to say that it did not in the least disappoint. In fact, it was terrific, and Christie Golden did a great job in turning a wonderful series into an intelligent novel. So imagine how stupid I must have felt, a grown woman sitting at home reading a book based on an animated series, when I realized that I was unconsciously holding my breath at all the exciting moments, and crying out "Yosh!" along with the characters when they succeeded at something. It's okay, though, because if I had to relive my childhood fantasies of being a hero through a book, I wouldn't be able to think of a better book to ! recommend than this one right here.

The IA novelization was overall very well done. It was true to the series while still being an interesting book for those that have seen the episodes it covers, and I'd imagine for those who haven't as well.

Invasion America is fast paced and well written, and it does manage to capture the overall feeling of the show. I liked the fact that there are details in there absent from the show (as would be expected), and I also like the fact that Golden was able to reproduce the action sequences and make them exciting on print, without the advantage of animation that the series has.

A few nitpicks stop me from giving it a full five stars, however. Mainly, I didn't care for the first half or so all that much. It really seemed weaker than the ending. It was a bit slow in getting going, though I can't explain exactly why. But, the second half was very good, and I was happy I stuck with it.

Overall, I am really excited over the original IA novel that will be coming out by Christie Golden. I like her writing style and she seems to have the show down (which is probably why the second half is better - she seemed to get a better grasp on the feeling of the series), and I will probably check out some of her other works.

The book was great. But the only thing wrong was that I couldn'y read the wholeseries. They should publish all the books before they put one on the market.

I loved this book, but was very disappointed that it covers less than half the story -- and leaves you hanging. Where's the rest of the story? Hope it gets printed soon!