Review: Great, light Sci-fi
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2011
Yesterday, I read Horker's Law, an epic fantasy also by Mike Lee, and loved it; today I read Fey, which though very different, was also highly enjoyable.  Fey is about Vince Lombard, a professional gambler and ex-Marine major.  Slowly working his way back towards Earth from the frontier planets one gambling station at a time, he is embroiled in mystery and intrigue after he rescues a fairy from the aftermath of a terrorist attack.  So what earned the "great" rating?  First off, Vince's character is great.  A good portrayal of a professional gambler is pretty tough to pull off, especially reconciled with a decorated war hero.  Lee (the author), combines all the threads of Vince's character into a tight, cohesive, and most of all entertaining tapestry.  The plot, though semi-serious, still manages to be fun, and the combination of mystery and pacing builds suspense.  Having everything happen in what's basically a giant space casino was an additional interesting element, and Lee managed to avoid lengthy bogus technical expositions on technology.  As in Horker's Law, Lee's writing style is really solid, and the editing is pretty good except for a few, infrequent typos and misspellings.  Overall, a great novel, and tons of fun.  Recommended to sci-fi/fantasy readers looking for a not-too-serious, entertaining read.