Review: Asimov meets Heinlein, very compelling read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 27, 2012
I really enjoyed this novel and had a hard time putting it down.  I enjoyed the Asimovian failing empire backdrop  combined with a Heinleinesc focus on troop action.  The author also borrowed some stylistic queues from Asimov in a bit of a tribute to that great author.  I thought the level of plot complexity was right on and the story arc was excellent.  This is a novel, not some 1st episode, and it stands on its own quite well.  However, I can see it easily being the first book in a trilogy, or a few trilogies, each one growing in operatic scope.  I very much encourage the author to write the next book.  I, for one, will await it eagerly.The author does a good job of avoiding anti-Christian themes.The story does contain sexual content that, while not gratuitous, is intensely dark at times and not recommended  for those under 18.