Review: Great For Lovers of Classic Sci-Fi
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2012
Book One of "The Profit Logbook" is a type of science fiction novel for lovers of hard or classic space sci-fi in the sense that it has a "hero" or central character, who is presented with difficulties he needs to overcome with plenty of complications in the process and a hint of romance all set against the background of space. Danger, double-crossing, shoot-outs, lots of action, tech, and in this case, tech of the kind that's not overly complicated with extensive descriptions.I had the strong feeling this was an author who absolutely loved the genre themself. They were not just writing for an audience. They were writing a story they had completely imagined then wished to share with others. It was curious, but I felt respect from the author for me as a reader, that I would know some things about space flight and space without him having to explain it to the most minute detail. That kept the story flowing, and the pace enjoyable.Personally, Zack Mbele wouldn't be listed as a favorite character type of mine, in his position I just felt he would have been somewhat tougher at times, but it's the first in the series so there's certainly room for character development and expansion so a reader like myself could more readily empathize.  Reading "Glowgems For Profit" was like watching a really good sci-fi movie that half way through, you already know you want to see it again. An excellent choice for lovers of the genre.