Series: Misc
Genre: SF
ISBN: 0312872534
Pages: 288 pages
Publisher: Tor Books
Price: 14.95
Reader Rating: Not rated
Genre: SF
ISBN: 0312872534
Pages: 288 pages
Publisher: Tor Books
Price: 14.95
Reader Rating: Not rated
Description: Phyllis Gotlieb is a well-respected Canadian feminist and poet, and there are fine literary rhythms in her science fiction novels. But Violent Stars, her followup to Flesh and Gold, lacks taut plotting and character development.
Hero and Galactic Federation agent Ned Gattes can't seem to walk outdoors without a clue falling into his lap. Even in a cavernous grotto on an alien planet crowded with thousands of ne'er-do-wells, he's sure to recognize or be recognized by someone who's in on the conspiracy.
What conspiracy? It's somehow connected to Zamos, the interstellar corporation that bred and enslaved amphibious beings in Flesh and Gold and that is now out to thwart any opposition and delay the coming trial. Other adversaries are the Ix, an evil arachnid race that emits pheromones to knock out enemies. The Ix seek to locate, kidnap, and terrorize-one target is Earth Ambassador's daughter Verona. But the Ix seem so all-powerful that one starts to wonder why they bother with a 15-year-old girl. Why not just invade the whole planet? Violent Stars also includes more information on the indomitable and mysterious Lyrrht, the squishy pods who encase themselves in metal in order to live in the world and pay off their grand debt.
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