Review: This One Had A Prize Hidden Inside
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2013
When I looked at the title of this novella, "Kickass Guns & Samurai Swords," I could only think that this was going to be another one of those action books that was more action than book, but like the old box of Crackerjacks, there was a surprise inside, Craig Askham is a very good writer. Sometimes a bit heavy-handed in his descriptions, he, nevertheless, is not only gives depth to the characters of the "Eredian" Alliance, but you even learn about "Muratzi" pirates and what of the mysterious Mr. Brennan, supposedly killed, but -- that's the surprise -- you have to get the next novella in the series to find out. The ending is a delightful surprise because you think that you'll find the answer but you have to read on to find out. Craig Askham's use of decription and his multi-dimensional characters show he has the raw natural talent that needs a little more honing to put him onto many best-seller lists. The good thing, though, is he is doing the honing and the reading public will find a new talent. Hopefully, this or his next series will be his breakout. Frankly, I can hardly wait to find out what happens next.