Review: Military story with some SF elements
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2012
I've read almost everything D.A. Boulter has written, and enjoyed this story as well. I bought the book with zero reviews for two reasons. 1) I've enjoyed Boulters other books and would probably like this one. 2) I want Boulter to write more books, and selling stories helps.Enemy of Korgan is more a story about conflicted people than a traditional SF yarn. Boulters previous book Pelgraff has more SF elements, but I liked the more personal Enemy of Korgan better. Most military SF has the main character as a captain, or leader of some kind. This story is about a lone soldier torn by his past and new obligations.Lorne's story trickles out throughout the book. In the beginning his motivations are murky and although there are clues we know little about his background and personality. Is Lorne a "good" person or not? How will he deal with his inner demons? During the story it's unclear at time if we are seeing the "Real" Lorne or the Lorne he wants those around him to see. Can he keep his promises? Does he really want to, or is it all an act? What motivates the people around him? A bit of romance brings out more questions.I won't ruin the story other than to say it has more person to person conflicts than technology vs technology. I did like the fact that a ballistic weapon was used at great advantage in an age where they were considered obsolete.I'm looking forward to Boulters next story and expect soon we won't get them for only $2.99!