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The VMR Theory

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I picked it up because my innitials are VMR... a fact which only made the thing funnier :) <sigh> I may not have McLendon's, but I have been called a vampire, and I most certainly think that we constitute the master race. So there.

Actual review: This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. I'm not entirely sure wether to call it satire or random sillyness with a binding.

"Refreshing!" "Unpredictable!" "He bought the WHAT!?!"

This is the second of two brilliantly funny science fiction adventures set in a universe where incompetence has been elevated to an art form.

It is also a universe in which doctors have diagnosed a disease called "McLendon's Syndrome" (which provided the title of the first book), symptoms of which include very pale alabaster coloured skin, inability to tolerate direct sunlight, etc - yes, most of the disadvantages associated in medieval times with vampires. And some of the abilities and advantages as well.

Ken McKay was a crew member on a ship called the "Rustam's slipper", described as "the sorriest scow ever to move cargo between the stars" when he met and fell in love with a gorgeous woman called Catarina Lindquist in the first book. Unfortunately she had McLendon's syndrome - and not long after they became an item, so did he.

But human Naval intelligence has a use for two vampires - send them on a mission to the planet MacDonald.

If you've read any of Keith Laumer's Retief books, then

1) you can think of the inhabitants of MacDonald as the equivalent of the Groacci, and

2) If you liked the Retief books you will absolutely love "McLendon's Syndrome" and "The VMR Theory."

The inhabitants of MacDonald are split into many factions who have various theories about how powerful the humans are and whether attacking us is a good idea. One of these factions believes in the "VMR Theory" which stands for "Vampire Master Race" Theory.

Human intelligence has some plans to influence that theory - plans which might have been described as the stupidest ideas in the universe until Ken and Catarina find out what sort of mad ideas the inhabitants of MacDonald come up with ...

Enormous fun and very strongly recommended.

After reading McLendon's Syndrom, I immediately hopped onto Amazon.com and bought his 4 other books. My entire set of AOL Instant Messenger away messages is currently comprised of quotes from VMR Theory. Every time I read Frezza's books, I enjjoy them more. Someone help me put this book down, I've got studying to do!

This book was hilarious. Between Catarina's bad puns and the antics of Mickey, Minnie, and Bunkie, not to mention Ken, Harry and the gang, I was rolling on the floor. I must have the first book!!!! He must write a sequel!!!! More messed up people than the Mcdonalds I've never met. And this crew could scare and destroy the galaxy!

YOu must read this book! Its great!!!!!

VMR IS JUST AS CRAZY AS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES. THE ONLY QUESTION IS "WHEN WILL THERE BE MORE!!!"

This items description said "Only lightly used with minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining." It didn't say anything about the water damage on the lower part on the bottom corner of the back 50 pages or so. I DO NOT have time to reorder because this is a christmas present for my son.

After enjoying every page of McLendon's Syndrome, this book was even better. I've actually bought it several times now as each copy is worn down from use, I can't even count how many times I've reread it in whole or in part. Definitely recommend

This book was a sequel to the excellent McLendon's Syndrome. Both books were hilarious! They are Frezzas only comedies. He should write more comedies! (Frezza also did a three book series that was a very depressing tragedy. - A Small Colonial War / Fire in a Faraway Place / Cain's Land) I love Robert Asprin's similar farces, but Frezza's two books are superior. The first person account from the vantage point of a somewhat 'normal' hero (Ken McKay) does a good job of putting the reader in the story. You get the feel of a person trapped in the ludicrous, insane events unfolding around him. If you like humorous sci-fi, don't pass this up. The VMR Theory only suffers from the fact that it follows a work (McLendon's Syndrome) which is impossible to top.