Review: An enjoyable sequel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2011
This sequel follows the protagonists from the first book as they attempt to warn the rest of humanity of the dangers of the invading, insect-like Imperium. Governor Droad decides to leave Garm for Neu Schweitz in order to help protect the Nexus, which unfortunately doesn't seem to want his help. If you enjoyed the first book, then there is no reason at all to avoid this one. It is heavier with socio-political content, as Neu Schweitz is a considerably more advanced and complicated world than Garm (the frontier setting of the first book), but this is neither unpleasant nor badly executed, merely appropriate for the setting of the book. The bio-organic Imperium is even creepier in this book (mix Borg with Zerg and you get the picture) and just as bent on wiping out humanity. A good SF romp at a nice price - worth investigating, and a definite keeper if you liked the first book.