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Dick Van Patten narrates this Lilian Jackson Braun mystery.
The beloved collection for lighthearted mystery lovers is this series of newspaper columnist Jim Qwilleran and his crime-solving Siamese cats, Koko and Yum-Yum solving crimes where they come. She has written 24 Cat Who...books in this enormously popular and successful series.
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Qwill's moved into the old Gage mansion--and the cats are on a treasure hunt! The house's fifty closets are crammed with several generations of junk, and while Qwill investigates two recent deaths--those of the mansion's former occupant and a local potato farmer--Koko investigates the contents of the closets. Qwill and the cats are unearthing some suprising skeletons--and bringing long-buried secrets to light...
Customer Reviews:
On the road.......2007-10-07
I'm a great fan of Koko and YumYum, so I enjoy having them along with me while I'm on the road. Somehow the narrator's voice sounds like Jim Qwilleran's would if he was a real person. The only problem is that it's not always easy to tell when we've reached the end of a disc, but then that's true of virtually all audio discs.
Enjoyed book; good condition.......2007-08-11
Liked the book, took me a while to get into, but enjoyed it once I made all the connections; arrived in timely fashion and good condition.
The cat who had 60 Whiskers.......2007-02-13
I think that the book was really bad. It seemed to me like someone else had written the book. I have enjoyed all the other books tremendously, but this one just left me hanging with a lot of unanswered questions.
not the best.......2006-09-18
Not one of the better ones. Really shallowly written. Sounds like a ghost writer (the ghost writer's first book in the series) to me.
A mixed bag.......2006-09-10
Here's what I liked: two mysteries going on concurrently, both of which have Qwill's mustache a-twitching; a new setting, a mansion with lots of closets to keep the cats occupied; Junior, one of my favorite Pickax residents, has a major role; Qwill as Santa.
Here's what I didn't like: Polly is still a snooze, and I really could NOT care less about the nuts and bolts of putting on one of Qwill's corny "radio broadcasts." I hope that someday soon the residents of this small town get cable so that they, and we, won't be subjected to that distracting nonsense another moment.
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5 cassettes; 6.75 hours runtime.
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The Cat Who Went Into The Closet by Lilian Jackson Braun; Homeland by John Jakes; Tell Me No Secrets by Joy Fielding.
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BOX SET OF
THE CAT WHO WASN'T THERE
THE CAT WHO LIVED HIGH
THE CAT WHO TALKED TO GHOSTS
THE CAT WHO WENT INTO THE CLOSET
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THE CAT WHO SAW RED AND
THE CAT WHO COULD READ BACKWARDS ALL IN VERY GOOD OR BETTER CONDITION.
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Cerynise Kendall's beloved elderly sponsor dies unexpectedly, leaving Cerynise to deal with the woman's heir, Alistair Winthrop. As much as she dislikes Alistair--a difficult man to say the least--even Cerynise hadn't expected him to evict her from her home, which he does without a second thought. Cerynise makes her way to the London docks and finds that fortune has smiled upon her, for a ship captained by a childhood friend, Beau Birmingham, is in port. Beau remembers Cerynise very well and is determined to return her to her uncle's home in the Carolinas. But when Alistair appears and demands that Cerynise be turned over to him as his ward, Beau swiftly arranges a wedding and the two enter into an agreed marriage of convenience. Beau is well aware that he's committed himself to several months of torture, for he wants the lovely Cerynise with a driving passion that threatens to consume him. For Cerynise, the pretend marriage is both heaven and hell. Though she desperately loves Beau, she's sure that his love of the sea leaves no room for a real marriage. Upon reaching Charleston, both Beau and Cerynise believe that they've left trouble far behind, but Alistair is not yet finished with this unsuspecting young woman who stands between him and a fortune. Simmering with passion, The Elusive Flame is classic Woodiwiss. --Lois Faye Dyer
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A sweeping tale of passion, romance and adventure, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss' groundbreaking classic The Flame and the Flower remains as beloved today as when it first appeared in print. Now, at long last, the story that has enchanted the world for decades continues.
The Elusive Flame
A woman in desperate straits ... A fearless man ...
A marriage of convenience on turbulent waters ...
Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance - the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends upon the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.
Beneath Birmingham's rugged exterior beats a heart as large and wild as the Atlantic, and Beau readily agrees to aid Cerynise - even offering her his name in marriage, albeit temporarily, to protect his long time friend from scandal. But perilous secrets, determined enemies and tempests of the sea and soul threaten their future and safe passage even as bonds of camaraderie are miraculously reforged as bonds of desire ... and affection becomes passion and love.
Customer Reviews:
Good fun..........2006-12-11
This book is a sweet confection you will enjoy very much. The heroine is a strong woman, the hero is a darling dashing sweetheart. It is because of these two good characters that this book keeps going. KEW has written much better books and this seemed to me to be Romance Novel 101, as if she had been given an outline of what the publisher wanted to satisfy current sensibilities. It doesn't seem to me to be a suitable sequel to The Flame and The Flower which was much more intense, but this book has considerable charm and will delight you. It would be a nice place to start as an introduction to KEW, who is the best in the BIZ.
When will men learn!.......2005-08-28
I enjoyed reading The Elusive Flame. I couldn't put the book down. True to Birmingham legend, Beau definitely filled the shoes of his father both with wit and temperment. I recommend this book to any hopeless romantic. Cerynise is every woman's lady. She is strong independent to a fault able to stand on her own if given the opportunity. Through her determination she overcomes great challenges and feats that most women would cower under.
Wished Storyline was different.......2005-07-16
The Flame & the Flower is my favorite romance novel of all time, having read it at least 15 times, and I always hoped the author would write a sequel about this fascinating family. Twenty-five years later I got my wish with The Elusive Flame. I didn't care that it focused on Beau as an adult. I knew that Woodiwiss, with her great writing style, would do something with this character and create a great storyline. But, disappointingly, something fell short. After reading it through, all I could think of was that I wished she had done things differently. The beginning of the book starts out good, with the usual evil relative leaving Cerynise destitute. You have to feel sympathy for the heroine, and you do with her, but I just couldn't believe that she always loved Beau, and I couldn't believe that Beau would be so quick to marry her just to help her in a bind and then fall just as quickly in love with her. Perhaps if the author had written a prologue of when Cerynise and Beau were younger, writing in more detail about the times when she teased him in class, when he rescued her from bullies and others that picked on her, and the moments when she would ride with him on his horse, then we could believe that these two people were meant for each other. Once they admit their true feelings to each other, the story goes flat. How many times can you read about their tremendous devotion and their acts of lovemaking that reach incredible heights without getting bored? The best thing about a romance novel is the tension, the separation and the range of feelings leading up to the realization of love, and Woodiwiss gets them together too fast, leaving the reader nowhere to go. I wish that Beau had another woman in his life. If he's so kind and charming as the writer says, surely there must have been a woman with whom he was intimate other than harlots. Why is it that these good-looking men are only intimate with harlots? If there was another woman waiting for him in Charleston, it would've created that tension and confusion for Beau and Cerynise and the other woman. I have to admit that when I finished it, I read it again, only because I enjoyed reading about Heather and Brandon, and somehow I kept hoping that I would read things differently the second time around. Woodiwiss missed the mark on this one, but I still love her work....If you haven't read already, I recommend The Flame and Flower, Ashes in the Wind, and Petals on the River.
P.S. I'm glad to see that others were just as confused as me about Beau's EYE color, because Woodiwiss mentions in the book that his eyes are emerald in one sentence and sapphire in another. And for those of us who are The Flame and Flower devotees, we all know that Beau had Brandon's eyes! Emerald!
Ever since reading "Ashes in the Wind".......2005-06-08
and rereading it, over and over, most of Woodiwiss's other books haven't compared. "Petals on the River" was close, but the sexual and emotional tension between Cole and Alaina was breathtaking, heartstopping and in the end, very satisfying. "The Flame and the Flower" suited me because I like when the lead male character is more aggressive and rough around the edges, as Brandon was. I don't ususually expect much of sequels in general, and though Beau and Cerynise (couldn't get used to that name) had great sparks, Beau was just a little too tame for me and what is with the changing eye color? First they were green as emeralds, then compared to Heather (his mother) as sapphire blue, then green for most of the novel, then again randomly blue. I'm a stickler for good editing, and that just threw me sometimes. In addition, I wish that Beau and Cerynise would have had even more sexual tension; they got together and resolved their love issues too quickly for me to be interested throughout the whole book. The subplot with Alastair and his solicitor were ok, but the plots to murder Cerynise and the attack scenes that ensued seemed just thrown together and not well thought out. Maybe Woodiwiss wanted Beau to have more of an "adventurous" life since he settled down so quickly. I did appreciate the fact that Cerynise was a painter. I would have liked to see a subplot involving her artwork more than attacks on her life. As for what was said about the "Home Alone" elements toward the end, you hit the nail right on the head. Clunk!!!
Enjoyed, but nothing new to add.......2004-10-05
I have read all the reviews, and I must say that all of them included some aspect that I, myself, was thinking. I may sound "sacreligious" to Woodiwiss fans, but I disliked The Flame and The Flower immensely. I had a hard time liking Brandon, and Heather was such a wimp that I became annoyed with her. I was thrilled that Woodiwiss gave these characters both some morales and backbone. I liked Beau so much for being the man every woman really dreams of, complete with diaper changing abilities. Cerynise was spunky and enduring. Together they made a couple worth reading about. I will say that the whole ending was so completely "Home Alone", but what fun. Woodiwiss' books do not ALL have to be so dramatic and I, for one, enjoyed this somewhat lighthearted romance. All in All, I very much enjoyed the experience of reading "The Elusive Flame."
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- The Elusive Flame/A season Beyond a Kiss
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The Elusive Flame, read by James Daniels; directed by Laura Grafton; engineered by Jeremy Spanos.
Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance - the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham - and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends on the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.
A Season Beyond a Kiss, read by Susan Ericksen; directed by Sandra Burr; engineered by Melissa Coates.
Her marriage to dashing American shipbuilder Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace, the pain of loss is diminished, as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace. But try as she might, Raelynn cannot close her ears to the cruel accusations and whispered rumors about her new spouse that buzz around her head like bees.
Customer Reviews:
The Elusive Flame/A season Beyond a Kiss.......2002-07-07
I love all Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books.They keep my nose in them in'll i have finshed the whole book.
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the sequel to "The Flame and the Flower"
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- Solo vs. Zsinj
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This is a fast-moving and exciting installment in the X-wing series, the third by Aaron Allston. Once again, Wedge Antilles, "Face" Loran, and the other pilots of Rogue and Wraith squadrons are up against the Warlord Zsinj, who this time is trying to foment mistrust and fear between the human and non-human allies of the New Republic. A series of assassinations by Twi'leks and Gotals has led to the Provisional Council withdrawing all members of these races from active duty. Wedge suspects the aliens have been brainwashed, but it won't be easy to prove.
To defeat Zsinj, the Rogues must destroy his flagship--the super star destroyer Iron Fist--but first they have to persuade Zsinj to risk it in battle. In an attempt to draw him into the open, they mock up a copy of the Millennium Falcon and use it to attack Zsinj's many business interests.
Featuring a guest appearance by General Han Solo, this is a well-written addition to the X-wing series. Allston develops excellent camaraderie between the pilots as they play elaborate practical jokes on one another between missions. And there are plenty of missions, with at least half a dozen set-piece engagements, some in space, some planetside, all described in loving and convincing detail. --Elizabeth Sourbut
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Wraith Squadron: they are the Rebel Alliance's ultimate strike force. Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the first in battle, the last line of defense. Now they must find and destroy a wily enemy more powerful than the Empire itself.
Their covert mission has been a success. The enemy has been vanquished. Or so they thought. The Super Star Destroyer Iron Fist somehow escaped destruction and with it the New Republic's greatest threat, the infamous warlord Zsinj. To defeat him, Wraith Squadron must join a combat task force led by the only man crafty enough to beat Zsinj at his own game: Han Solo.
But Zsinj knows the X-wing fighters' indomitable courage is both their greatest strength--and their greatest weakness. For even against the most overwhelming odds, the Rebels will fight to the death. And that will leave Zsinj the galaxy's unchallenged master!
Customer Reviews:
Solo vs. Zsinj.......2005-12-30
The wraiths and Rogues, under the command of General Han Solo, go after the warlord Zsinj and his super star destroyer Iron Fist. This book is a nice mix of action, emotional turmoil, and hilarious hijinks. Wraith squadron has proved itself to have just as good as characters as Rogue squadron, if not better, simply because of all the flaws in their personalities.
This book does a great job of incorporating all the story lines and finishing off the three book cycle. Highly suggested for all star wars fans.
Another great x-wing book........2005-10-06
This was a good conclusion to the "Wraith Squadron" trilogy of the x-wing series. Overall it was an intertaining read and I found myself laughing out loud at times. However, the ending to me left a little to be desired. There are two more x-wing novels after this that are stand along novels, but they are stand alone novels. I would recommend this book, read it if you get a chance.
Yet another solid X-Wing novel.......2005-08-07
Solo Command - X-Wing Book Seven (1998.) Book seven in a nine-part series.
INTRODUCTION:
The Star Wars film series is, without question, the greatest science fiction series of all time. George Lucas captured the minds of people young and old across the world. But as anyone knows, there were only three films (this was before the prequels), and for many people, this just wasn't enough. And thus, the Star Wars Expanded Universe was born. The Expanded Universe consisted of comic books, video games, novels, and other media. Many of the stories focused on the characters in the films, many focused on unknown characters from the same universe. Among the authors who tried their hands at creating Star Wars novels was Aaron Allston. In the mid-late nineties, Michael A. Stackpole created the four-book X-Wing series. The X-Wing series was announced to continue beyond Stackpole's initial four books, but with a different author. How does Allston's take on this series compare to Stackpole's? Read on for my review of Iron Fist, Allston's third X-Wing novel, and the seventh overall.
STORYLINE:
The New Republic Military is still pursuing its greatest threat - the space warlord known as Zsinj. The group's recent attempts have crippled his forces greatly, but he remains at large, and a threat to the galaxy. Fortunately, everyone's favorite smuggler, Han Solo, has received a general position with the New Repuplic, and now serves as one of the commanders aboard Mon Remonda, one of the New Republic's biggest and strongest ships. He formulates a new plan against Zsinj, which involves forming a temporary alliance with members of the Empire (so that they can use some of their technology), as well as sending out a fake Millennium Falcon on raids against Zsinj's military, to lure him out of hiding and into the ultimate military space offensive - one that will cripple the loser badly.
OPINIONS:
Overall, I was very satisfied with this story. I doubted this series would do well without Stackpole at the helm, but I was dead wrong. Although I DO think Stackpole is the better X-Wing author, Allston does a damn good job. Rather than sticking with the Rogues Stackpole made us all familiar with, Allston focuses almost exclusively on the Wraiths, but he DOES work on incorporating those characters into the story moreso here than in his previous two X-Wing novels, due to the partnership between the Rogues and Wraiths. I have only two complaints with this novel. First and foremost, Allston introduces too many characters in too little time. The only real complaint I have here is the complaint that Allston likes to drag the chapter lengths out just a little too long. We're not talking the unbearable Alan Dean Foster lengths here, but still, I prefer Stackpole's "short and to the point" chapter style. Despite minor flaws, this is an excellent book. Allston is a great author, and I hope he decides to write additional Star Wars novels.
EDITION NOTES:
This novel is still in print and readily available at most bookstores. Can't say much else here.
OVERALL:
In the end, I must say that I am very satisfied with this story, and I am not at all reluctant to say that it would make for a fantastic movie - if George Lucas decides to make future Star Wars movies, this is a novel I would strongly recommend converting to the big screen. If you're a Star Wars fan who wants to go beyond the films, Stackpole and Allston's X-Wing series should appeal to you - that is, unless, you just want to follow the exploits of the main classic trilogy characters. Just make sure to start with Book One and read the series in order, or you may be left dazed and confused.
Star Wars the way it should be: fun and exciting.......2005-06-28
"Solo Command" is the seventh volume in the X-Wing series and is the concluding book of Aaron Allston's trilogy about exploits of the Wraith Squadron founded by Wedge Antilles. To give a quick refresher, Wraith Squadron was formed because Wedge's Rogue Squadron was so well known as being the best that anytime the Rogues were dispatched on a mission any chance of covertness was eliminated. While the Rogues were the best of the best, a Star Wars Top Gun squadron, the Wraiths were chosen from the dregs of the New Republic. These are the pilots who, for one reason or another, were going to wash out. This isn't to say that these pilots can't fly an X-Wing, because they can, but rather it was often behavioral issues that caused the problem. But Wedge didn't form the Wraiths to be an elite unit like Rogue Squadron. Wraith Squadron is to be a unit designed to get the pilots in close and do insurgency missions, often on the ground. The primary mission of the Wraiths has been against the Warlord Zsinj, a former Imperial turned criminal who is the largest threat to both the New Republic and the vestiges of the Empire.
Finally the New Republic and the Wraiths will be going after Zsinj directly. The plan is to attempt to lure Zsinj into a battle where his flagship, the Iron Fist, can be captured or destroyed. To do this, the Wraiths are using Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon as bait...or a decoy of the Falcon. The Wraiths, the Republic, and even an officer in the Empire are working together to attack the businesses of Zsinj so that he will be forced into combat.
Meanwhile, Zsinj is working against the New Republic by activating a project of his to install fear and distrust between humans and non-humans in the Republic, and it was this original mixing of the races that proved so strong for the New Republic in light of the anti-alien stance of the Empire. But now this is being threatened and the Council of the New Republic has no evidence that the events are anything other than attacks by the individual races.
"Solo Command" is quite possibly the best of the three Wraith novels and is as good as some of the Rogue books. It still features a rather large amount of humor and jokes and pranks with the Wraith pilots, but features a faster moving plot that actually seems to be going somewhere. The previous two Wraith books didn't really seem to advance any sort of storyline. Something else that I liked here was that the Rogue Squadron was included on the main mission here, so there was intermingling between the two X-Wing squadrons that Wedge commands. Han Solo also makes a guest starring appearance here and it was nice to see how he fits into all of this (thus far in the chronology he hasn't had a lot to do, though I know he's been busy and will get a larger role in future novels).
All told this was a satisfying conclusion to the Wraith trilogy and it leads into the storyline of "The Courtship of Princess Leia". "Solo Command" features excellent action scenes and space battle sequences with the X-Wings. Fast paced, fun, and exciting. It's exactly what Star Wars should be.
-Joe Sherry
Solo Command.......2004-10-12
This is one of the best books of all the series. I have been reading this series for over a year now and it's quite addicting. These books are so much fun to read because I love the action they carry in each book, and it really gets deep into the characters lives. Most of the time I won't read a book unless it has a lot of action. The characters have been in these book the whole time and my favorite is Wedge Antilles(the captain of the fighter squadron).After finishing "Solo Command" there are only two books after that, in the series.
Most of the story is based on a squadron of fighter pilots chasing down a warlord that is causing mass chaos in the universe. These pilots then have to chase him down and use all the strength they have to stop Warlord Zsinj from ruling the known universe. It's takken them all seven books so far and they are hoping to end his rule in this book. I am hoping that the last two books in the series stay this good and I should complete this series in a little while.
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Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
"Just when the Republic thought that the insidious and unfortunately
very clever Thrawn could sink no lower, he does. In other words, send
in the clones!
This gives him the manpower (clonepower?) he needs to crew enough
ships to blow the guts out of lots of the Republic forces and
fortresses.
Han and Chewie must gain aid from a smuggler fleet, to try and stop Thrawn. Luke contends with the evil Jedi Master C'Boath.
Leia, very heavily pregnant, desperately tries to hold things together politically.
Mara Jade usurps Luke Skywalker (minor spoiler).......2007-05-20
As post-Return of the Jedi novels about Luke, Han and Leia go, Timothy Zahn's breakthrough Thrawn Trilogy is the best. The author captures the epic spirit of Star Wars space opera overall, but the ultimate hero of climax of this book is NOT Luke or Han or Leia. As long as you're ok with that then you'll probably enjoy this book a lot. I would have given this book 4-stars if not for the let-down ending.
As for the best novels from the era of the movie saga, I recommend all of the following 5-star novels:
Cloak of Deception (Star Wars)
Shadow Hunter (Star Wars: Darth Maul)
Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel)
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (Star Wars)
Shadows of the Empire (Star Wars)
The Best Way to Experience This Book.......2007-05-02
I want to highly recommend you get the audio versions of this trilogy which is amazing. As great as the books are (and if you've read them you know they are probably the most worthy of the title "Star Wars" of any book written in the entire star wars universe), now imagine hearing them dramatically performed complete with (and this is the best part) John Williams original soundtrack set to the events of these books. If you've read the books, try this out, you will enjoy it. If you've heard the book, go back and read it because the audio version is abridged. Hope you enjoy it. I know I did.
The Last Command Book Review.......2007-04-03
The Last Command is the ending book to a Star Wars trilogy. It is set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, and is a science-fiction book. It is about how the Empire, under Grand Admiral Thrawn, starts taking back lost territory at a furious rate and what Luke, Leia, Han Solo, and the New Republic do to stop it. I recommend it for ages eleven through fifteen. You also might want to read Heir to the Empire and Dark Force Rising, the two prequels.
I think the audience for this book is ages eleven through fifteen, especially those already acquainted with Star Wars. For example, the book mentions characters portrayed in the movies, and you need to know at least a little of their background, which is mentioned in the movies. The author does not use hugely advanced words, but words like sputter and glide, which are pretty easy to understand.
The book contains plenty of information but pieces it together just right, making it easy and informative reading. The novel is only around three-hundred to four-hundred pages long, but you learn a lot.
The Last Command is written in an easy to understand way. The writing flows quickly, and it is a real cliff-hanger. I read it in around four days.
Young s will enjoy this book because of the relatively easy vocabulary, speedy reading, and the dramatic writing. I highly recommend it.
Sprint to the End........2007-02-10
Remember Star Wars? Not that joke of a series that came out with the most recent three movies, but instead that sometimes hokey, sometimes brilliant, always engrossing space opera from the seventies. Luke Skywalker, hero for millions of boys, Han Solo, dreamed of by girls everywhere, and Darth Vader, feared by all. That's the series that changed science fiction. Timothy Zahn loved those movies as much as I did. Timothy Zahn stayed true to that vision where George Lucas didn't. The Last Command (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, Vol. 3) is the conclusion of the best Star Wars story since we first met Luke and Han Solo.
As should be, the book is action from beginning to end, but that action is varied and tense. From light saber duels to Horatio Hornblower sea battles in space to political intrigue and obsessed vindettas.
The new characters feel like they were just off camera when Lucas filmed the original movies. Mara Jade has dreams of fighting Luke. She's an enforcer for a brilliant smuggler, Talon Kardde. Talon is a political animal, playing alliances and allegiances like chess moves while remaining likable and understandable.
The greatest addition of all is our true villain, Grand Admiral Thrawn. The reader understands that it's a good thing that Thrawn wasn't around for the rebel victories over the Emperor because the result would have been different. He's a mastermind, both strategically and tactically, and can only be defeated by underhanded means or overwhelming force.
To complicate matters, Thrawn's ally, the insane Joruus C'baoth, is a dark Jedi master trying to turn Luke to the dark side and to possess Leia's children, raising them as the seed to a new Jedi army.
The action doesn't stop and the ending is fantastic. Pick it up, enjoy it, and remember those good old days.
- CV Rick
Book Description
This collection is the perfect sourcebook for material that meets or exceeds recital and performance requirements. Written by Tony Cirone, the leading educational percussion writer and editor in the field today. These are exciting and challenging contemporary percussion solos for today's student.
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Star Wars X- Wing BK 7. Solo Command
Aaron Allston
Manufacturer: Bantam
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Star Wars
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| Science Fiction
| Science Fiction & Fantasy
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ASIN: B000K2P288 |
Product Description
5 massmarket paperback Titles in X-wing Squadron Series - 5 Wraith Squadron - 6 Iron Fist - 7 Solo Command - 8 Isard's Revenge - 9 Starfighters of Adumar
Book Description
The Christ-Centered Marriage shows couples how to draw upon God's promises to break free from old habits and patterns. As a result, husbands and wives will enjoy greater intimacy, joy and fulfillment in every area of their marriages. No matter how troubled or rocky your marriage might be, The Christ-Centered Marriage provides the hidden keys for achieving long-lasting renewal and vitality in your relationship.
Customer Reviews:
Recomended for every married couple.......2006-02-02
My husband and I went to a class at our churh that was doing this book along with it's study guide and it was so enlightning we are starting our own class. This book can help every marraige wether your marriage is rock solid, steady or ready to fall apart. I recomend all Married couples embark on this powerful life changing journey. I have experienced and wittnessed the maricles that can happen through this study and will continue to share this book with couples as long as it is available!
A practical and spiritual guide to marriage.......2000-05-06
This book was a wonderful guide to a successful marriage based on the bible. Full of personal stories and biblical passages, The Christ Centered Marriage is an inspiration for all couples.
Excellent book and essential to new and older marriages!.......1999-04-29
I read this book several years ago before I married my husband and I would recommend it to anyone that is getting married or is currently married. This book has helped me to understand my partner as well as my faith and I believe that it is essential! There are many wonderful examples of real life problems that many married people face and it helps to know you are not alone. I have continued to look through this book, even 2 years later, and it continues to help me understand myself and my relationships with both the Lord, and my husband. Overall, Excellent!
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