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Peace And Memory (The Secantis Sequence, 3)

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I grew up reading Science Fiction but somehow dropped away from the genre over time. That's why I am grateful to have heard about Mark Tiedemann's stunning novel, Peace and Memory. It reminds me of what I always loved about sci-fi: a gripping plot, sophisticated but accessible vocabulary, and some profound and probing philosophical and intellectual issues. That the book is I believe part three of a larger sequence did not get in the way of being caught up by the story. It simply made me eager to go back and see how the story all began. This one holds together well on its own.

Another great story from a gifted author. A personal favorite. Peace & Memory is a richly detailed, compelling tale of human motivations and frailties. Once started, it is very hard to put down. Highly recommended. I can't wait to read his next novel.

I have always enjoyed Tiedemann's work, but with Peace & Memory, he's surpassed himself. I haven't enjoyed a sci-fi work as much since my first taste of Asimov and Heinlein's early work. This has believable characters, an infrastructure that is integral but unintrusive, and a solid, character-driven plot. Don't miss this book.