Customer Reviews

The Terminus Experiment (Shadowrun, No. 34)

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I thought this novel was one of Koke's best. Once I picked it up I was unable to put it down. I'm really wondering if there is gonna be a next book dealing with Martin and the new gang. I think it would really be a great series to go with. Last but not least I can't wait till the next book dealing with the Ryan Mercury and the Assets Inc. team from Koke's Dragon Heart Saga trilogy.

This is one of the most interesting SR books I have have read.It is a bit more violent than the others, but it is an excellent read.You really don't have to be a fan of vampires or SR to truly enjoythis novel. Be patient as you read the intro, but then be prepared for action.

So far this has been a fun book to read. I have read over 20 of the Shadowrun books and this is one of the better ones.

I like this book alot. The vampires were not the main focus but rather how an awakened world might deal with them...[T]he good guys were more than easy to spot as where the bad guys. Doctor Wake was cool. I loved the mad scientist thing. I like doctor Pakow who had inner struggles. I do want to know more about Martin de Vries though. How come he got to keep his soul? Or did he? Rachels transformation from stripper to shadowrunner was done excellently. I have read better books but this is not shabby by any means. Also, you may want to read the Dragon Heart trilogy it was even better.

I thought this book was excellent. It's got all the necessaryelements for a great Shadowrun book: Good characters, good story, andgreat action. And it is Dark. Sometimes very dark. Without spoiling it, things don't always go well for the runners, and certain plot developments actually shocked me. Good to read a shadowrun book where the characters aren't always invincible and bulletproof. Up there next to 2xS and Fade to Black. This is an excellent read for someone with a passion for the darker side of Shadowrun.

Jonathan E. Bond and Jak Koke can write. Too bad they didn't do it here.

Good things:

The novel was easy to read, the plot developed smoothly and they have a flair for description and suspense.

Criticism:

Unfortunately, the plot went nowhere, the characters were unsympathetic and the constantly switching perspectives did nothing for me.

Who was the hero/heroine? What was their mission? So much was unclear in the mish mash of multiple-perspective storytelling.

Further there were several disturbingly violent scenes in this book which I found distasteful and unnecessary except for shock value.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone but the most die-hard shadowrun fan. Its bound to be a disappointment.

This book is truly awful. I suspect that Mr. Bond and Mr. Koke intended to create a spooky technothriller combining the best aspects of Shadowrun and Anne Rice. Instead, the result is a cheesy, predictable mixture of dubious science fiction and B-grade horror- everything from the evil cult of vampires bent on world domination to the "I'm so EEEE-vil" mad scientist. It won't even give you an in-depth look at the Shadowrun roleplaying world, because this book often contradicts previous sources and novels. It's really a shame, given the inherent subject matter; this book could have been great. But as it is, it's just so much drivel. Don't waste your money on this book. If you're really looking for a good Shadowrun read, try "Burning Bright" by Tom Dowd.