Where the Ships Die (Ace Science Fiction) [Paperback]

William C. Dietz (Author), Bruce Jensen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996

A band of humans desperately searches through space in the hopes of finding a wormhole called the Mescalaro Gap before a murderous alien race finds it and seizes control of the universe. PW.

Product Details

• Paperback: 277 pages
• Publisher: Ace (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441003540
• ISBN-13: 978-0441003549
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,598,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William C. Dietz is the best-selling author of more than thirty science fiction novels some of which have been translated into German, Russian, and Japanese. He grew up in the Seattle area, spent time with the Navy and Marine Corps as a medic, graduated from the University of Washington, lived in Africa for half a year, and has traveled to six continents. Dietz has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, news writer, television producer and Director of Public Relations and Marketing for an international telephone company. He writes full-time and lives with his wife in Washington State. For more information about William C. Dietz and his work visit: williamcdietz.com

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Dietz is always interesting, May 21, 2000

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Carlos (TX) - See all my reviews

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I just finished this book, and I must say, Mr. William C. Dietz is the best. No matter what he writes, no matter how many characters he starts out with, everything comes together nicely in the end. Ever since I picked up "Galactic Bounty" at the airport, I've been amazed by all of his books. This one is no exception. Although there is not much military aspect to this book, the way things work out for everybody is the thing that keeps me wanting more of his work. Mr. Dietz writes so well, that you even get to like some of the bad guys in them. I also like the fact that he writes strong female characters in every one of his books. No matter what you're in the mood for, Where The Ships Die has a little of everything for everybody. Defenetly a good read. Of course this is not hard military sf like his Legion of the Damned series, but Mr. Dietz manages to insert interesting characters along with more than interesting situations. Go out and get this book NOW! Keep'em comming MR. DIETZ.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not like the other military sf-books from Dietz..., January 4, 2000

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Anders Lundberg (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews
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The reader who wants the usual military sf or high-tech/hard-boiled style, usually delivered by Dietz, might be a little disappointed with this book, which might explain the lower average rating it has receved compared with others from the same author. However, "Where the Ships Die" is a very good and entertaining story/adventure in the grand style that reminds me a lot of Jack Vance and a little of Robert Heinlein. If you like these authors; you will not regret afterwards that you got this book.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting story, characters to care about, December 7, 1997

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This review is from: Where the Ships Die (Ace Science Fiction) (Paperback)

Dietz's story is compelling, well-constructed, and intriguing. The idea of wormholes as economic assets is viable and exciting, and the young Dorn Voss is a character to care about. Where the Ships Die tells the story of a young man born into wealth who has to regain his status and his family against great odds, and carries himself with courage and honor in pursuit of justice. A fine story, with some cultural commentary to boot.