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Battletech 47: Illusions of Victory (Battletech, 47) (Paperback)

by Loren Coleman (Author)
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Solaris VII is home to the ultimate sporting event--where Mechwarriors from every corner of the Inner Sphere come to make war. Michael Searcy arrived in dishonor, but worked his way up in the ranks to become one of the game's most accomplished players. But now, ancient grudges have reached beyond the arena. And Michael is caught in a championship match where the winner is the last man alive...

#47 in a strong and enduring series

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Roc (May 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451457900
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451457905
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #897,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars When Gladiators Come Calling, May 8, 2000
By thigpen (United States) - See all my reviews
This was a very entertaining book. Though it makes no massive changes to the Battletech universe, sometimes it is better to see small scale combat over a larger one. And you can even construe this combat to the larger scale because Solaris IS the Inner Sphere in miniature. Great combat scenes, interesting characters, and good writing all combine to make this book a winner. A far better novel than Dagger Point. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is some technical errors and editing problems.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read, February 6, 2001
By Draken (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
Being a great fan of the BattleTech Universe, I was hoping for a book that would grip my imagination enough to prevent me from putting it down. This book does just that. Coleman doesn't simply slap the storyline and facts down for you to plough through, he actually molds the plot and the characters throughout the book. This gives it a whole and rounded feeling. There was only one problem - it was over too quickly! I could have read another 500 pages, but they just weren't there. Bigger book next time, LC?
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5.0 out of 5 stars When a stadium falls apart, the streets become the arena!, August 10, 2000
By Deakan (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
Imagine a planet where 'Mechanized combat is a mere game, where instead of fighting wars, warriors fight personal battles for personal glory.

Welcome to Solaris VII.

When Michael Searcy was on a steady rise to the top of Solaris VII as the Grand Champion, the stadium he fought in "failed", and the shielding equipment broker down. Brawls broke out outside, claiming it was eithe rhte dAvionists or the Lyran loyalists faults. 'Mechs went on to carrying out grudges in the middle of common-place streets. War has taken over Solaris. Michael is set to change that.

Excellent writing by Loren Coleman, a pleasant change from the Capellan stories recently to the FedCom civil war. Buy this, its important for the BTech timeline coming up!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Big Fan
I guess I am a little partial to rating this book high due to the fact that I am a big fan of the Solaris Games and all the politics that take place on Solaris VII. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Michael A. Henthorne

5.0 out of 5 stars Help can't put it down
It's been a while since I picked up a BT novel, and now I have I can't put it back down. Set on Solaris you get to see the big conflict being played out in the universe on a much... Read more
Published on July 10, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Let the games begin
This is a gladiator arena like no other. On solris 7 the games are here. this is the first real solris 7 book and it rocks. Read more
Published on July 6, 2002 by northwindhighlander

5.0 out of 5 stars Killer book.
I though noone could get me to see the planet of Solaris 7 from the arena fighters point of view, but Loren Coleman did just that. Read more
Published on May 25, 2001 by gmoore70

4.0 out of 5 stars Back to FedCom land
Loren Coleman's done some nice work with the Capellan Confederation (personally, I like her approach to Sun Tzu, and how Sun Tzu sees himself while the entire rest of the... Read more
Published on December 14, 2000 by Roger A. Pick

4.0 out of 5 stars Return to Solaris 7
It has been quiet awhile since anyone has written anything on Solaris 7 and a good break from Coleman's Capellan stories. Read more
Published on December 3, 2000 by Kane Strangwidge

3.0 out of 5 stars Nadir
I love Battletech. I have all Battletech novels I could ever put my hands on, I have tons of Battletech material, as much as I could afford. Read more
Published on November 30, 2000 by Daniel C. Sobral

2.0 out of 5 stars My least favorite
I love the mechwarrior series of novels, but this one was awful. The story was ludicrous and if the main character was as good as he appears to be then he probably would never... Read more
Published on June 10, 2000 by B. Richter

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Slugfest
Finally a break from the Capellan storyline! Good characters with lots of action including some of the best small scale battle scenes I have read in the Battletech series. Read more
Published on May 27, 2000 by Mark

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice view away from the wars
Once again Loren L. Coleman turns in a solid tale in the battletech universe. This story takes place on Solaris VII and follows the adventures of Michael Searcy, a disgraced... Read more
Published on May 8, 2000 by blwest1

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