Sundowner [Paperback]

Chris Claremont (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1994

Tired of life on the ground, Lieutenant Nicole Shea is delighted when she is asked to join the crew of the Starswift, the controversial first joint human-alien mission into space.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The third of Claremont's novels about twenty-first-century astronaut Nicole Shea is well up to the high standards of the first two. In this one, Shea returns to space, first as test pilot of an experimental shuttle, then as crew of a starship bound for the home world of the alien Hana. Throughout, she has to battle both human and Hana adversaries, most of them opposed to peaceful relations between the two races, and find an equivalent variety of allies, again both human and Hana but also including the gigantic marine creatures who hold the key to the origins of the Hana race. This is the best sort of intelligent action sf, making one wish it was half again as long as it is and hope for a fourth volume. Highly recommended. Roland Green

Product Details

• Paperback: 346 pages
• Publisher: Ace (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441000703
• ISBN-13: 978-0441000708
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Claremont is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Uncanny X-Men, during which time it was the bestselling comic in the Western Hemisphere; he has sold more than 100 million comic books to date. Recent projects include the dark fantasy novel Dragon Moon and Sovereign SevenTM, a comic book series published by DC Comics. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.George Lucas is the founder of Lucasfilm Ltd., one of the world's leading entertainment companies. He created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series. Among his story credits are THX 1138, American Graffiti, and the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. He lives in Marin County, California.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves you wanting for more., February 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Sundowner (Paperback)

I've reread this series more times than I can remember. Every time I wish Claremont would continue on with another book to it. Overall, I thought the third book of this series was the best. Well worth the time and effort to collect this series for your very own. Claremont out does himself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! More Of The Same., July 1, 2000

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David McCusker (Glasgow, Strathclyde United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sundowner (Paperback)

This is the third book in the series started in First Contact. Once again our hero takes to the stars, with world moving results. Dealing with the usual mix of treachery and alien agendas, this book is a great addition to the series. The only question is, when is the next book coming out and are we ever going to meet the hostile alien race that has so far remained in the backgound?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hal are back!, December 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Sundowner (Paperback)

I loved the first two books of the series and, like many other readers, I want to know when the next one comes out! In this novel, the reader learns more about the Hal race that Nicole met. I enjoyed the descriptions and the imagery throughout the book.