Review: Seneca 6 Rides Again
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2012
By comparison to life on Seneca 6, the old West depicted on the silver screen is about as wild as a kindergarten class dancing around the maple pole. The denizens on this ol' mining rock are facing a rise in outlaw related activity, and the impending revolt of the planet's native people. The townsfolk need a lawman. A man that won't turn yellow in the face of danger. Sheriff Jem Clayton has faced insurmountable odds before--even lived to tell the tale--but something sinister is a'brewin'... something that not even Jem will be able to face alone.Through the eyes of author Bernard Shaffer, the world of Seneca 6 has been greatly expanded upon in this follow-up novel, and Schaffer invites you to come play in his sandbox while his masterpiece unfolds around you.As with all of Schaffer's works, the reader will be able to count on two things: 1. Unparalleled character development. Each character's path through the story is chronicled in meticulous detail, showcasing a broad range of emotion that is easy for the reader to feel. 2. Perfect pacing. Whether writing a flashback scene to flesh out the backstory, or carefully sprinkling hints at impending doom, Schaffer insures that the reader can sense something big lurking right around the corner.Magnificent Guns of Seneca 6 is everything that a sequel should be. It's bigger, badder, and packs one hell of a wallop! It's somehow both new and familiar all at the same time. Fans of the first book will enjoy getting to see their old favorites return, while also becoming attached to the newbies stepping into the spotlight to shine.Also, for new readers looking to take a chance on the series, this book is a completely stand-alone adventure, meaning that knowledge of the first book isn't required, but encouraged.The best thing about this series is that you don't have to be a fan of Westerns to enjoy it. At the end of the day, it all boils down to the story, and with this book Schaffer has written something truly, well, magnificent.