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Starstrikers: From The Galaxy Collision Series

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Ken McConnell's novel brings a refreshing as well as nostalgic approach to the realm of space operas. The characters are easily identifiable and I definitely felt that the character development is definitely a strong point of his writing. In this story, nothing is rushed but at the same time nothing is slow as the reader is introduced to a variety of characters and situations that continue to grow page after page. The technical detail applied is also a plus. I found the settings as far as the plot and the action towards the end of the book very well done. I also have to say I it is a book that has enough going on that I would not mind re-reading it in the future, and that says a lot. Overall a great first novel by McConnell and I look forward to reading his work in the future, and hopefully seeing some of these characters in his future works!

I had a hard time putting this one down. I really enjoyed Starstrikers, and look forward to the next installment. He's got a great universe full of memorable characters. I especially enjoyed the technology and constant development taking place. If you pick up a copy, you'll have a hard time putting it down.

Startstrikers is a highly recommended book; I found it to be a fresh new twist on a Space Opera series that provides good hooks into a bold new world that is gritty, action packed and adventurous. The story line is excellent and well thought out. It encapsulates good use of scientific theory and imagination; all while delivering strong characters that are fascinating and motivational to the cause. Each chapter continued to slowly draw me nearer to what I was hoping to be a grand finally, with and explosive conclusion, but at the end I was left with a strong addiction for wanting more. Beware; this series is going to get your senses and tap your curiosity in ways that go well beyond the average thought process. If you like Space stories this is as good as it gets.

At least the author admits that he was influenced by Star Wars when he was growing up. What he doesn't say is that he was influenced by Heinlein's "Star Ship Troopers" novel. The characters are all very predictable and the plot is to, which is fine if you want some mindless entertainment on a rainy weekend. Too many of the characters are stereotypes of space opera characters since the 1950s. Do we really need a cigar smoking admiral who acts gruff and blustery but has a heart of gold and soft spot for our heroes? The author also seems to go out of his way to make the novel gender fair but making women officers about 50% of the time. If you like that kind of social commentary--go for it--this novel is for you. I found the novel tedious with no new ground developed. It was a rehash of old plot lines. If you like this kind of novel, read "Star Ship Troopers"--that's the original in my opinion.

This is a great read. I have little time for reading for pleasure, but choosing this book to read for fun has been one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Once started I couldn't put it down.

The character development is very good and the plot moves at a good clip without being non-stop violence.

I look forward to more books by this author.

In many ways, this book reminds me of my favorite space opera author, Doc E E Smith. It has a very well developed group of characters, ones that you get to know. The various races, ships, worlds, even the technology are easily pictured (rightly or wrongly, but it's easy to imagine them). There's some good, interesting twists that will keep you reading and some stuff that will make you think. Definitely a book I happily recommend to SF readers.

This book is really good. The world that the story is set in is well defined. The characters are interesting and exciting. The action is good. The story flows pretty good too. The details are good and make it easy to picture each scene as you read it.