Warp Angel [Paperback]

Stuart Hopen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1996

Cut off from the universe, the Draconian System has produced a bizarre and decadent society, where Magen, a former mercenary and assassin who has built a new life for herself, must go to war once again to rescue her beloved husband from the Slavers Guild. Reprint. AB. K. LJ.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

When her husband, the charismatic leader of an intergalactic religious movement, falls prey to a powerful alliance of slavers, ex-assassin Magen Hirsch takes up her old profession to rescue him and break the might of the Slavers Guild. Hopen's first novel features a strong, dedicated female protagonist and a well-imagined, dystopic far-future setting. Combining elements of space opera, action-adventure, and hard sf, this tightly crafted story of revenge and redemption is a good choice for large libraries.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

The setting of Hopen's riveting, action-driven first novel is in a distant future and a distant star system in which faster-than-light travel has been outlawed due to its damaging effect on the fabric of space time. In a worlds-spanning society of battle-hardened guilds, Magen is a roving mercenary desperately searching for her husband after his abduction by a sadistic slavers' guild. With the help of trained assassin Chev, a psychic named Veil, and wealthy ex-warp pilot Amelia, Magen crosses worlds, frees slaves, and tests her warrior skills to the limit in a quest that ultimately becomes spiritual, for the husband she seeks is the charismatic leader of a faith espousing nonviolence. Hopen skillfully combines elements of space opera, cleverly drawn battle scenes, and metaphysical speculations on the power of faith--all without pausing a single step in a story line of unrelenting action. Great entertainment for fans of military sf and an excellent first effort from a writer to watch. Carl Hays --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tom Doherty Assoc Llc (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812536533
• ISBN-13: 978-0812536539
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,321,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT!!!, April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Warp Angel (Hardcover)

I loved this book! The creativity, character development, and knowledge of Judaism was so impressive for a first time author. I can't wait to see what this immensely talented author will create in the future. If you are capable of reading this review, you have to read this book. Magen, the books protagonist, practically burst out of the page as she stuggled to do what was right. The fact that it was told in the far future made it a Science Fiction lover's dream. I can, however, tell you that I don't usually enjoy the Science Fiction Genre, but this book truly broke down all bounds. I strongly recommend you read it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting approach to the future, May 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Warp Angel (Hardcover)

As a rabbi I found this book fascinating because the author brings into this futuristic novel an intimate knowledge of Judaism. To my knowledge this is the first time that an author has done this in a Sci Fi novel. It is an outstanding book for a first time author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fun book, February 13, 2010

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This review is from: Smp;Warp Angel (Paperback)

Warp angle was one on the best and worst books i have ever read and read it twice just to decide the plot and setting is pure brilliance. giving a look and feel to a whole new group of worlds giving you exalant scenes and lots of action. Making warp angel on of the best books i have read. The characters are not up to the same level. they are more in line with a big budget film script and not a novel with odd changes in behavior and several major figures you can not find a real main character but 2 or 3 take the place of what could possible be one making it on of the worst novels. final word is this is be a great read for any one new to SCFI or those not up for reading the wheel of time cover to cover. It would also make a great summer film.