Customer Reviews

The Wolfe Pack #1 Strong-Arm Tactics (Bk. 1)

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Though the plot was predictable - what plot isn't after all these years - it was a fun read. ...Newbie commander takes over a group of misfits and does good... And the author treated an old plot well.
I was going to cite Phule's regiment, Starship Troopers, Yadda Yadda Yadda and make erudite little comparisons. But that would be doing the book a disservice.
The book develops the characters well, has (mostly) credible action, and is a good read. Not only is the hero (Wolfe) developed, but also the rest of the characters in the company. There is a nice sense of anticipation as the mystery past of the characters may be revealed. We do know that they were all really good at something before they got blacklisted. And Wolfe's little black book ( actually a data card) is great...
The book finished up with a climactic battle against staggering odds in a Wallyworld of the future, and an evil psychotic would-be conqueror gets his just deserts.
Looking forward to buying the sequel.

Strong-Arm Tactics has a dash of M*A*S*H in it, a cup of the wahoo action from Star Wars, and a sprinkling of a good romance. Mixed together, all the ingredients are there for an excellent SF tale that leaves you hungry for the next installment.

Jody Lynn Nye has served up an endearing adventure filled with wonderful, crazy characters that often seem far too real.

Highly recommended. A most enjoyable read.

Happened upon this book at the local library. Looking for a military SF read. Sharp ironic humor (sorta like "Black Adder Goes Forth") is an added benefit! After looking around on the internet, I finally checked the Authors webpage. Checked out the FAQ's and found out that the series has been "orphaned" by the demise of it's publisher, Meisha Merlin.
See previous reviews, I agree whole heartedly with them.
I've read (and bought!) enough military SF over the last 35yrs to be able to say this series deserves a home, and that home will benefit as well by adopting this orphan. Jodie Lynn Nye has plenty of other successful work, so she's a proven talent. The book publishing business sure is strange.

I discovered Ms Nyes writing when she signed on with Robert Asprin to write the Myth Series. I decided to go back and read her other books and for the most part have not been mistaken. This book however, is her most remarkable in my opinion. I loved it from Page 1. It has become one of those handul of books that I find myself rereading from time to time. In fact, I lost my first copy on a trip to the outer banks. When I returned I luckily managed to get one of the last copies Amazon had in stock.

In fact, my only dissapointment with this book is that there hasnt been a sequel published, as the title would lead you to believe there would be. But hopefully its not too late!