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Candy Montgomery case to air on Court TV.......2007-08-31
I just read that "Murder by the Book," a series on Court TV, filmed an episode in Wylie in March. The premise of the show is to take an author and ask them what real-life crime intrigued them. Author Sandra Brown found the 1980 Wylie axe murder of Betty Gore to be compelling. "Murder by the Book" does interviews with the principal law enforcement figures involved in the case and presents the case as a documentary with comment from the author. The Wylie episode should air in November 2007. I've also read this book numerous times and wishes for photos of the people involved. I'll be sure to tape this show when it airs in November!
A Page Turner.......2007-08-04
Fascinating true story with all of the elements, love, murder, adultery,passion, anger, jealousy...Read this one in a few days while on vacation. Read it.
This book is a great read!.......2007-05-13
I agree with everyone else, this is a GOOD book!
The only problem I had with it was that there are no pictures of the people involved. I like to see the people in the story, I really dont know why but I think it helps to see them in my mind's eye. But, otherwise I loved the book.
If it was fiction I'd have a hard time believing it.
Excellent tale of true crime!.......2007-03-10
This book is a real page turner and an excellent re-telling of the tragic death and murder in a Dallas, TX suburb in 1980. Offers insite into the minds of all the major characters.
Frightening when it happened.......2007-02-27
I lived in the Dallas area at the time of this crime, and can remember the fear in the town of Wylie and the surrounding cities. The thought that an ax murderer was on the loose created quite a frenzy. Such a tragic story, and a joke of a defense.
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- Realistic and Engrossing
- at first,, an off-putting title........but--
- A Gem of a Book
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- Loved this book
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Evidence of Love
Melissa McConnell
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Suite Francaise
ASIN: 0156030586 |
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Catherine and Harry are two high-powered young professionals living in Washington, D.C., and engaged to be married in a few short months. Harry works as a special adviser to the president and Catherine as a publicist for the vice president. Once happy and more-or-less carefree, Harry and Catherine now have such little time for each other that Catherine begins to worry about the future of their relationship, and she wonders what happened to the Harry she met and fell in love with in New York. But when Harry goes missing, she is left to question how much she really knows about him and what he knows of her.
Summoning deeper themes of lost innocence, human relationships, and ultimately how well we know and understand those closest to us, this elegant debut also stirs up the grit of political Washington and reads as a love letter for the romance of New York.
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Realistic and Engrossing.......2006-11-14
The author really knows Washington, D.C. and a certain area of NYC and SFO. The italicized printing of the man's plot, helpfully delineates the parallel storylines clearly. The mystery and suspense of the disappearance is engrossing. The intensity of Catherine's feelings is palpable. Early in the book she is told that she has the abiity to talk for an hour about a subway ride experience. The book reflects this same skillful talent of observation by the author who uses an erudite vocabulary to relate non-trivial depth and variety of feelings, impressions and analogies. An easy and delightful read, perfect for a long plane ride.
at first,, an off-putting title........but--.......2006-07-18
as other reviewers in this space have noted, this book is much more than it's title, and yes, it was riveting, for me. i thoroughly enjoyed the main characters, the intrigue, and the surprise element, did truly surprise me!
A Gem of a Book.......2005-11-10
What a delightful and riveting book. I am not very keen on suspense stories but the combination of political intrigue and beautiful prose kept me up most of the night. I just could not bear to stop reading.
This is an outstanding first novel, and I look forward to future books from a talented and fresh young author.
Almost there.......2005-05-24
There is a lot to love about this novel: evocative prose, an insider's look at Washington and an intriguing plot that McConnell launches into right from the start. Evidence of Love doesn't add up to enough, though. McConnell guards her characters so closely that it's tough to feel for them. At first, the premise of this story reminded me of another recent novel, Now You See It by Allison Lynn, which is also about a character whose spouse disappears. Lynn's book is more haunting, and gets deeper into the issues (do you really know your loved ones?), but Evidence of Love is still worth the ride for McConnell's beautifully descriptive writing.
Loved this book.......2005-05-07
This book is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in a very long time. Melissa McConnell tells this haunting story with perfect attention to detail...I was unable to put it down. I am now a devoted fan of Melissa McConnell and anxiously await her next book.
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- Two lives and another
- A LIGHT tear-jerker
- Don't read the back of the book
- Just a wonderful, wonderful story
- Thoughtful and Beautifully Written
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Evidence of Things Unseen : A Novel
Marianne Wiggins
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This poetic novel, by the acclaimed author of John Dollar, describes America at the brink of the Atomic Age. In the years between the two world wars, the future held more promise than peril, but there was evidence of things unseen that would transfigure our unquestioned trust in a safe future.
Fos has returned to Tennessee from the trenches of France. Intrigued with electricity, bioluminescence, and especially x-rays, he believes in science and the future of technology. On a trip to the Outer Banks to study the Perseid meteor shower, he falls in love with Opal, whose father is a glassblower who can spin color out of light.
Fos brings his new wife back to Knoxville where he runs a photography studio with his former Army buddy Flash. A witty rogue and a staunch disbeliever in Prohibition, Flash brings tragedy to the couple when his appetite for pleasure runs up against both the law and the Ku Klux Klan. Fos and Opal are forced to move to Opal's mother's farm on the Clinch River, and soon they have a son, Lightfoot. But when the New Deal claims their farm for the TVA, Fos seeks work at the Oak Ridge Laboratory -- Site X in the government's race to build the bomb.
And it is there, when Opal falls ill with radiation poisoning, that Fos's great faith in science deserts him. Their lives have traveled with touching inevitability from their innocence and fascination with "things that glow" to the new world of manmade suns.
Hypnotic and powerful, Evidence of Things Unseen constructs a heartbreaking arc through twentieth-century American life and belief.
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Two lives and another.......2007-09-12
The lives of the parents were so intreguing. But I wondered about the child. I know it doesn't make a difference, but I was left curious.
Mary
A LIGHT tear-jerker.......2007-05-13
I don't know what my fellow reviewers here have been reading, but the language here is NOT poetic. It is clunky and puts an extraordinary strain on the reader. The exception to this is where the character "Flash" holds forth - But, sadly, these passages are few and far between - But this brings me to another problem with the book: All these silly, yes SILLY, tropes on light in the characters' names: "Flash", "Fos", "Ray " "Lightfoot" lend an air of the ridiculous to the book. The most ridiculous part is the recurrent reference to Moby Dick the, ahem, "white" whale. Whatever this book is, subtle it is not. Nevertheless, the novel does tug at the heartstrings, as the reviewers here are ever so keen to comment on. But it tugs at the heartstrings in the way a Disney movie, say, does. You know the movie is silly and sentimental and the characters not terribly realistic, nevertheless you find tears trickling down your cheeks. This is best way I know to describe the book to the potential reader. [...]
The novel is, in short, a tear-jerker, which may be your cup of tea. I'm sure Oprah would love it! But it's not good writing. It's not poetic. It's not literature. It just isn't!
Don't read the back of the book.......2007-03-11
This is a great story with rich language. My book group chose this book, and everyone enjoyed it. I rarely choose pages to mark, but marked two for the language. Others in our group earmarked many pages. Heed the warning about the back of the book. It gives away too much of the story. Pleasant reading.
Just a wonderful, wonderful story.......2007-01-18
I got this book as a gift. Nothing I would probably have chosen for myself, but once I started it I couldn't put it down. You get so involved with the characters in the story you can't wait to turn the page. Marianne Wiggins does a wonderful job of putting you right there wherever the characters may go. You are truly immersed in their lives. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a well written story. Was sorry to see it end.
Thoughtful and Beautifully Written.......2007-01-15
I was attracted to this book for the style of the prose moreso than the plot. The writing provides textured detail and unanticipated turns of phrases that marvel and provoke. The story itself is interesting. The writing is marvelous. Not a quick read, but certainly not a dull one.
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Evidence of Grace.......2007-09-30
Once again Teresa Clark has created a compelling mystery. I enjoy the everydayness of the characters from Jenna's Creek and Teresa's acurate perception of small town life. I couldn't put it down until I found out who "dun" it. I see Teresa has also set us up for the next book-can't wait to read it!
Another wonderful book!!.......2007-03-17
Teresa has once again written a wonderful book. I was fortunate enough to win a pre-release of this book. It is great. The characters are described just right, the background given on them keeps you up to par (in case it has been awhile since you read the first 2) and the overall story is great.
I am now anxiously waiting on her 4th installment to this series. I guess I'll just have to pull the first one off the shelf and start over again on them.
I greatly recommend all of her books to anyone and everyone. Teresa is a wonderful writer and a great person.
Toni Holt
Waverly, Ohio
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The More You Know is a highly practical and comprehensive guide to getting the proof you need and using it to YOUR advantage. If you suspect, even just a little, that your partner or husband is cheating on you; you'sre living a life of doubt and suspicion that can consumer you. Any form of adultery puts your life on hold and your finances at risk. You owe it to yourself to find out for sure. If you're living with the pain of not knowing this book gives you smart, proven steps to immediately take charge of the situation and take control of your life.
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Bill Mitchell's .......2006-08-31
The More You Know" by Bill Mitchell is a must read for anyone who is concerned that their spouse has been unfaithful. An experienced and astute private investigator, Bill Mitchell puts power into the hands of the vulnerable victim with his clear, concise script of what to do and how to go about doing it.
As a relationship writer and speaker, I have read and used Bill's book successfully. I consider it a necessary tool, not only for those hurt by infidelity but for lawyers, clergy, therapists, and any one who counsels. I do not exaggerate when I say, it is the best book around.
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Highly Recommended!.......2006-03-03
This well written book gives you direction when you have experienced the ultimate betrayal - adultery! If your partner's behavior hoists a red flag, read this book!
An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.......2006-01-11
Licensed private investigator Bill Mitchell, also known as "The Seven-Day Detective" for his ability to garner crucial information in a single week, The More You Know: Getting the Evidence and Support You Need to Investigate a Troubled Relationship is a straightforward guide for individuals, investigators, attorneys, clergy, and counselors - anyone who needs to know right away whether a spouse is cheating. Chapters cover the eight telltale signs of adultery, how to obtain proof of infidelity which can be used in a court of law and can influence asset and custody settlements, and how to pick up the pieces of one's life and move on. An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.
An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.......2006-01-11
Licensed private investigator Bill Mitchell, also known as "The Seven-Day Detective" for his ability to garner crucial information in a single week, The More You Know: Getting the Evidence and Support You Need to Investigate a Troubled Relationship is a straightforward guide for individuals, investigators, attorneys, clergy, and counselors - anyone who needs to know right away whether a spouse is cheating. Chapters cover the eight telltale signs of adultery, how to obtain proof of infidelity which can be used in a court of law and can influence asset and custody settlements, and how to pick up the pieces of one's life and move on. An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.
An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.......2006-01-11
Licensed private investigator Bill Mitchell, also known as "The Seven-Day Detective" for his ability to garner crucial information in a single week, The More You Know: Getting the Evidence and Support You Need to Investigate a Troubled Relationship is a straightforward guide for individuals, investigators, attorneys, clergy, and counselors - anyone who needs to know right away whether a spouse is cheating. Chapters cover the eight telltale signs of adultery, how to obtain proof of infidelity which can be used in a court of law and can influence asset and custody settlements, and how to pick up the pieces of one's life and move on. An absolute "must-have" for anyone concerned that their relationship may be at risk.
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- Shocking, graceful and insightful
- An excellent primer on human nature.
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Correct Sadist 2 : Dungeon Evidence
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The long-awaited sequel to Terence Sellers' best-selling Correct Sadist, this is a new report from the sadomasochistic frontline, documenting the many visitors to the dungeon of Miss Angel Stern.
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Shocking, graceful and insightful.......2001-04-19
Terence Sellers, possibly a pseudonym for the Dominant Mistress Angel Stern, writes a harrowing and gripping account of her continued experience in the netherworld of hardcore BDSM. Her writing style, deliberately rarefied and precise, is at once both delicate and clinical.
Ms. Sellers' education as a forensic psychologist shows through in her writing; her careful presentation in-the-full of her "cases", who are usually men who come to her domination service. The appendix, containing long letters and accounts from some of these men, is sometimes frightening to read, but all of it is presented with dry and insightful wit, candor and not without a sense of compassion - for some.
An excellent addition to your library on human sexuality.
An excellent primer on human nature........1998-06-18
There is more to learn about human nature in this tiny volume than one can observe in a year of acting classes.
Provides great insight into ones own personal behavior, as well as those of others.
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Evidence for the Love of God (Christian Evidence Series of Booklets)
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A three-part novel chronicling the lives of three members of a wealthy American family in the Gilded Age and thereafter, the three parts focusing on father, son and daughter-in-law respectively.
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A book of poems. Limited Collectors Edition, small pressrun
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The Captain of her heart ( The Buchanan Saga 1.......2007-03-11
I really enjoying this tape. And thanks for letting me have it. I really enjoy the author anita Stansfield of any of her stories.
Is this normal..???.......2005-12-15
I ordered this Book as a gift for Christmas and it came with a big "DEMO" sticker on the cover and it will not come off ..!!! the books I hear are really good but I think if you are getting a used or demo book it should say so
Imaniginitive and captivating.......2004-05-29
I've read all of Anita Stansfield's books and I would say that this is one of my favorites. It has a great deal of adventure and, of course, romance. Though all her books have the "happily ever after" endning, this book leaves you craving more and wondering what will happen in the future of these characters. Brilliantly written and captivation, a must for everyone who loves a great adventure to curl up on the couch with.
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Once they moved from world to world in a single step, through innumerable doors that spanned the galaxy. They were masters of space, and to those who feared them, they were demons of air and darkness. But long ago they left their empire and their miraculous technology behind. Now someone has found the key to it, and all those doors have been ?ung open.
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DEMONS OF AIR AND DARKNESS
A world near Deep Space 9™, threatened with destruction from the distant Delta Quadrant, becomes the focus of a massive rescue effort as Colonel Kira Nerys, her crew, and some unexpected allies ?ght to avert disaster on a planetary scale. Meanwhile, as Lieutenant Nog and Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane search for a way to shut down the spatial portals forever, Quark becomes involved in a dangerous game that could determine, once and for all, who will control the Gateways.
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Once they moved from world to world in a single step, through innumerable doors that spanned the galaxy. They were masters of space, and to those who feared them, they were demons of air and darkness. But long ago they left their empire and their miraculous technology behind. Now someone has found the key to it, and all those doors have been þung open. GATEWAYS DEMONS OF AIR AND DARKNESS A world near Deep Space 9™, threatened with destruction from the distant Delta Quadrant, becomes the focus of a massive rescue effort as Colonel Kira Nerys, her crew, and some unexpected allies Þght to avert disaster on a planetary scale. Meanwhile, as Lieutenant Nog and Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane search for a way to shut down the spatial portals forever, Quark becomes involved in a dangerous game that could determine, once and for all, who will control the Gateways.
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Perfectly tolerable post-series DS9 offering........2006-06-26
Fine action, good suspense, good (but not great) characterization, nothing much deeper than that, and the book suffers from being a middle book in a couple of different ongoing sequences, so if you haven't kept up with ALL of the preceding "Trek" books, you'll be coming in in mid-plot on several subplots. Nothing that can't be pieced together with a bit of general Star Trek background and a bit of intuition or insight, and if one really WANTS to read this as a stand-alone, it isn't impossible to simply assume that there are things going on in the backstory that we aren't told (although, lacking an ending, it definitely can't be read as a true stand-alone unless one doesn't mind not finding out what happens to the major character, but that was a danger coming in; this entire series is like that.)
A Nice Plot, But The Writing Should Have Been Better.......2004-10-12
The previous reviews did excellent jobs in covering the plot of this novel. I want to point out some things about the writing, though.
DeCandido is a good Star Trek writer. But he falls into the same trap that many other (and more mediocre) Trek novelists fall into -- making the characters little more than 20th century people living in the 23rd/24th centuries.
Trek novelists can produce great works -- witness Andrew Robinson's great "A Stitch In Time," or some of Diane Carey's books. They are true to the Trek universe without taking shortcuts in writing.
In "Demons," DeCandido takes the easy way out in writing much of the character's speech. For example, three pages in, the Malon, about whom little has been written or seen in previous Trek incarnations, and about whom much new thought could be given, speak like they are just a bunch of current-day (20th century) humans. Would they really say "dam*it?" And couldn't DeCandido come up with anything more novel than that?
Would an Orion slavegirl say "harebrained scheme?" Would she even know what a "hare" is?
Would a Starship captain refer to her ship as "wicked efficient?" She would if she grew up where I grew up, south of Boston, in the late 20th century. But I doubt that she did.
These are just three top-of-mind examples. Listen. The book was okay -- nothing spectacular, just typical Trek "these 12 characters that you all know and love are going to save the universe -- yes, the universe -- yet again." It's written like an extended DS:9 episode. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I just wish that DeCandido -- and other many Trek authors -- would put a little more thought into how the characters speak in the books, and not try to make them little more than a bunch of 20th century stereotypes. The Trek novel universe would be better for it.
victory is life.......2004-04-16
The main plot revolves around a story to save an entire population of a planet from destruction due to theta radiation poisoning. The entire planet must be evacuated and its inhabitants must be treated. This places an enormous strain on DS9 and Starfleet. The theta radiation came from a Malon freighter that got into a firefight with a Hirogen starship. Coincidentaly, the gateways were activated recently which caused the deadly theta radiation to be dispersed into different areas. Another problem with the gateways is that they drain energy from planets, so they must be shut down somehow.
Meanwhile, Quark is up to his usual self. He just can't seem to stay out of trouble, or is it that trouble aways seems to find him? One of the other plots revolve around Quark negotiating with the Iconians on behalf of the Orion Syndicate. The Iconians control the gateways and are in the process of auctioning them off. Negotiating with the Iconians on behalf of the Orions however is the least of Quark's problems.
There aren't any dull moments in this entire book. Every chapter keeps our attention to the very end and encourages us to read other books in the series.
Excellent DS9 Relaunch book furthers each character........2004-02-15
Wow! What a book! deCandido is my new favorite DS9 author. This book took me under two days to read because it was so amazingly written and developed. I then got the sequel "Horn and Ivory" and read that immediately.
This story is excellently written. I had no problems visualizing any of it. The way the novel is broken down by chapter into different settings is ideal. The characterization once again is spot on perfect. I especially loved Quark's typical scheming role in everything... and how about that lovely Dabo girl of his, she was quite a surprise to me!
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the plot. There is some great continuity with the Orion Malic first seen in "Abyss" proposing a deal to Quark. Turns out Quark is the negotiator for the Orion Syndicate. The Iconian gateways are opening throughout the galaxy, and radioactive refuse from the Delta Quadrant finds its way to a human colony of 3 million inhabitants. Thus, Starfleet and the Bajoran fleet set out on a rescue mission. Europa Nova, the colony, is where the bulk of the action is, and I must say I was very impressed with the storytelling. Never before had I read of such a complex evacuation. Seeing a Federation evac was just awesome! I never thought it could be so exciting, but I found it very captivating.
What I loved about this book is how every character has something to do which is fitting to their character.
Kira takes command of the rescue mission. Vaughnýha! ch'Thane and Nog (who have taken over for Jadzia and O'Brien) are trying to scientifically deduce info about the Gateways. Bashir does an excellent job as the doctor. Ezri stays behind on DS9 to command it (she dropped her Blue for Red a few books ago and is starting to come into the command role more and more). And then there's Taran'atar who accompanies Kira. I love this Jem'Hadar so much! What a great idea for a new character.
So what's bad? Lacking info about the Iconians is explained in the other Gateway books. Itýs recommended to read all of them so that you have a solid conclusion. But, as a stand-alone DS9 Relaunch novel I found the few holes that are apparent are not that big to deter from the overall strength of this book. This book can be read without having read the other Gateway books. Kiraýs conclusion lies in the seventh Gateway book, "What Lay Beyond". Those reading my review will now have the opportunity to buy the paperback version rather than succumb to the evil Ferengi scheme of getting the hardcover.
What did I like? Wow! Thereýs a lot!
-Ro and Quark's relationship is just super! Itýs reminiscent of Odo and Quark, yet different enough to be fun in a unique way. I highly enjoy their interplay... Ro is like a sexy yet stern version of Odo. She's just as on top of things as Odo was, and lets Quark know she's on to his schemes...yet she has a soft spot for his Ferengi charm and cuz he saved her life. Gaila makes an important appearance, tying up questions about his past. [It also explains what happened to the warring factions in a previous episode.] I love how Quark is still the same Ferengi. He even ponders the question as to whether he's just soft in his heart or whether he's been corrupted by Federation ideas... a question I always wondered about him myself!
-It's great to see Kira really becoming familiar with command. "Horn and Ivory" really sets in stone her command desires and her determination to do a good job.
-ch'Thane and Nog both have influential parents and their interplay is wonderful to watch. It's great to see Nog has found a new friend (Starfleet too!) during Jake's continued absence. We also learn more about ch'Thane's family role.
-Seeing Ezri in command of DS9 and personally dealing with some trivial problems of refugees was wonderful.
-The Starfleet relief effort for a non-Federation world was just awesome to witness. I loved all of it. The president of Europa Nova was great too.
-Setting up Quark's for a holo-meeting for Starfleet was cool. We get brief encounters with Picard and Calloun.
-Gul Macet! His resemblance to Dukat is well explained and caused me to laugh at how well the writers skirted the fact that the same actor played Dukat and Macet.
- Quarkýs typical scheming.
Best parts!
-Kira's insights. She gets almost nostalgic for the days of the Resistance (a theme that dominates the "Horn and Ivory" sequel). More and more I'm surprised by how much I love her character. She's completely grown on me since her angry first season.
-A new continuing character is brought on, an Orion female slave named Treir!
-Vaughn and the hostage situation. Classic. Love that guy.
-The Hirogen are in the book, and it's awesome! You get to go inside the mind of this Hunter and that's a reason why I love DeCandido. You get insights into all the characters.
-Taran'atar. Getting inside HIS head was brilliant. Learning more about his beliefs via his relation to the Founders is great. Him and Kira make an interesting team.
-GARAK!!! whoooooa! His very brief appearance is something to clap for!
The single best part of the book, which is reason to buy it alone, is the confrontation between Taran'atar and the Hirogen hunter. Wow! Classic! I could completely visualize the scene with all the fumes in the air and bodies lying around as they fought each other. Great scene.
What impressed me most about the DS9 Relaunch books is how they manage to continue the development of past characters, while at the same time being accessible as stand alone books. This book is such an achievement. One does not need to read the previous books to like this one, but it is highly recommended. This book also tempts one to buy the other coinciding Gateway novels.
What if you could go anywhere in the galaxy with one step?.......2003-01-18
Demons of Air and Darkness is another adventure in the continuing saga of Star Trek: Deep Space 9. After the TV series ended, Pocket Books decided to continue the adventures of the station and some of its crew (other crewmembers had moved on in the final episode). The first two books (Avatar books one and two) were a wonderful beginning. I haven't read Section 31: Abyss yet, but I found this one in the library and decided to check it out. While not being as good as Avatar, it's still up there. It's well written, with just a bit too much Trek continuity for my taste to mar the quality.
Sounds a bit convoluted, doesn't it? Thankfully, Candido does a good job of juggling all of the different storylines. First, I should tell you that this book is actually Book 4 in the Gateways 7-part series that goes through all of the Trek book series. However, you do not need to have read any of the other books to know what's going on. All of the books are designed to stand on their own two feet, and this one does, except that you have to read book 7 to find out what ultimately happens to Kira. That was a bit annoying, since I now have to track that book down. But it is manageable.
Overall, this is another winner in the DS9 series. The characters are well-defined, with all of them getting their moment in the spotlight. The cool thing about a continuing series is that the characterization can be carried through subsequent books, and this one is no exception. Ever since Avatar, we have known that there is some tension between Ensign ch'Thane and his "mother" (for lack of a better term). This storyline is touched upon in this novel as well. Ch'Thane is a very interesting character, and the Andorian race (which ch'Thane is one) is fleshed out from what we have seen in the TV series. Evidently, the race is dying out, and his mother is very upset that he won't come home and start a family on Andor. He is, however, very happy in Starfleet and has no desire to go home. It doesn't make matters any easier that she is on the Federation council. It is all very interestingly done, and I look forward to further exploration of this fascinating species.
The bad thing, of course, about continuing series is that the characterization can be carried through to subsequent books. Thankfully, this doesn't become a problem in this one. The previous book was about Doctor Bashir and involved the Jem'Hadar named Taran'atar. He evidently learned a lot about humans and the Federation in that book, but anything important is summarized in this book, so it's not a problem. He's also an interesting character given a lot to do, especially when he joins Kira in the Delta Quadrant. He ends up getting into the fight of his life. Candido portrays all of this well, including the inner conflict that Taran'atar has during the fight. He is torn between protecting Kira and the joy of conflict. It was nice having the needed information from Abyss given in this one, so you don't have to track down the other one unless you truly want to.
The rest of the characters are excellently done as well. The writers and editors of this series have taken some of the best characters from the TV show, expanded on their characters, and added a host of new characters who you like to read about. The cast is perfectly done, and I can honestly say that there isn't a boring person in the bunch (though Dax comes close). Each person gets some good "screen time" in this novel, with only Ro Laren getting short shrift in the beginning (though she makes up for it in the end). They are all three-dimensional, and play their parts to the hilt.
Candido handles the multiple storylines very well. He cuts away at just the right moments, making all of the disparate stories interesting. You are never reading one section and saying to yourself "I wish he'd leave these losers and go back to Kira" or something like that. The only shortfall in this book is the abundance of continuity references to previous Trek television shows. I suppose that's par for the course in a sub-series of books which is about something that comes out of the TV series (like the Gateways concept is), but it still started to become annoying. There were references to many of the televised episodes, some of them that didn't really need referencing. Gul Macet from one of the Next Generation episodes, is in the book for no real reason, as it could have been any other Cardassian. At times, the book makes the Star Trek universe seem very small, though it's not nearly as bad as some other Trek books.
Still, if that's the only strike against this book, that's saying a lot. I'm really enjoying these post-television Deep Space 9 stories, and I plan on tracking down as many of them as I can. With an interesting cast of characters, intriguing plots and an ongoing storyline, you can't go wrong. Demons of Air and Darkness is yet another winner.
David Roy
Customer Reviews:
Pretty dense reading for the layman.......2006-11-13
I have read a lot of Ricoeur, mostly in the area of religion. I am not a professional philosopher, just an educated layman. This one contained a lot of material that was technical and I found myself glossing over whole paragraphs and pages to find the meat. The meat was there, as always, but not as much as in the Conflict of Interpretations, for instance.
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Title: Figuring the Sacred: Religion, Narrative, and Imagination.
Author: Peter E. Fink
Publication:
Theological Studies (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1996
Publisher: Theological Studies, Inc.
Volume: v57
Issue: n3
Page: p545(3)
Article Type: Book Review
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