Paradox Alley [Paperback]

John De Chancie (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441651461
• ISBN-13: 978-0441651467
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,298,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John DeChancie is a well-known author of science fiction and fantasy. He is most famous for his Skyway Trilogy (STARRIGGER, RED LIMIT FREEWAY, PARADOX ALLEY) and his seriocomic fantasy adventure series beginning with CASTLE PERILOUS and running to eight volumes. His short stories have appeared in many different magazines and paperback original anthologies. Living in Los Angeles, he is at work writing more fiction in addition to screenplays and teleplays. He has a background in music, TV and film production, and was the 2005 recipient of the Forrest J. Ackerman Award for significant contributions to Science Fiction.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The third chapter in the timeless 'Skyway' between the stars, March 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Paradox Alley (Paperback)

After finally finding and reading (twice over) this last book of John DeChancie's Starrigger trillogy, all I can say is I was sorry that the story had to end...this author has put together a set of books with a story so interwoven and captivating that you will find you won't want to put down untill you are finished. My gratitude to John DeChancie for a great adventure!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paradox Alley, January 31, 2002

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William E. Gunn (Winston-Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paradox Alley (Paperback)

This book completes a mind-stretching trilogy that never fails to entertain. From the first book of the series, "Starrigger" through "Red Limit Freeway" to "Paradox Alley", the reader is treated to concepts so amazing and soul stirring that it harkens back to the Glory Days of hard science fiction. More importantly, Mr. DeChancie's sense of humor and irony shines through in all three books. His characters are believable and as "real" as any ever created by Heinlein himself. You care about what happens to them. These are amazing pieces of fiction and if anyone in Hollywood hasn't opted them for the big screen, they should.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential to the story arc, and a good standalone read also, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Paradox Alley (Paperback)

This is the second book in one of the best series ever, with a great "hard science" foundation, and a great story. I couldn't put them down until I had read the entire series through, and sorely regret that I cannot find a copy of this book anywhere.