Loved the story and the action. Book 2 takes off where book 1 ended. After the successful battle at Arcturus Koenig is at it again this time bringing the war to the hated Sh'daar and its numerous allies: Turusch and the Hrulka.I've started to like Ian Douglas' writing style. Book 1 and book 2 of the Star Carrier series are pure sci-fi space opera! You'll read a lot about warp technology such as the "Alcubierre drive" and explanations of how to travel faster than light, how to coordinate battle strategy and tactics when faced with astronomical distances and lots of technology such as the use of nanotechnology in space fighter skins. There are so much technology, too numerous to list, but all a feast for the sci-fi fan!Book 2 was an even more exciting read as we follow the exploits of Koenig the rear admiral in charge of the battle fleet and Trevor Gray the "reluctant" but innovative fighter pilot who was the hero in Book 1!Loved the 2 first books. Am starting on his third one! Summary: Another excellent, highly enjoyable military SF spectacularPlotline: Well thought out, plenty of action, plenty on tense deliberationPremise: Really good universe, odds slightly stacked against us though. A few features have to be ignored as they would make the war very short lived.Writing: Concise and decisive. Good characterisations. A few key individuals are followed in detail. The touch of also giving enemy view points is also well thought out.Ending: Spectacular, very climatic.Pace: Never a dull moment.
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Ian Douglas' books are always fun to read - starting book three of the series now.
—Sweetie
