Review: If you like detail, hard science fiction and military action--this is a wonderful read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2014
The description offered by Amazon is sufficient to tell you about the storyline. I would, however, add the following cautionary points:1.  For some, the amount of detail in this book may be a little over the top--if you are not a fan of hard science fiction--you may find the detail a major distraction to the flow of the read;2.  The length of the offering is outstanding--but again--much of that length is devoted to the science behind the storyline.  For example, if you are interested in just how objects in space are found and tracked, or how the distance to an object in space (star or planet) is calculated, or a host of other 'hard science' considerations that come into play in a science fiction novel are achieved (or not), this book addresses a good deal of them in the storyline.3.  It takes a while to get into the book--there are several characters--this requires time to develop and can be frustrating in the beginning.4.  The "action" part of the read comes late in the book (about 70 percent of the way in)--but it is well done and worth the wait.5.  There are a few editing issues--not many--enough to notice but not detract from the read6.  There is some "social science fiction" (for lack of better term)--where each side's perspective is explored.All in all, the book is not a 'light' read--it takes some patience. While the detail is woven into the storyline (and done so artfully--even at times with a humorous application--there is not the feel of a textbook discussion), unless you enjoy a storyline that applies, discusses and evaluates the hard science behind a science fiction adventure--this may not be your cup of tea.  This book has the makings of an interesting series.  I look forward to the next offering.