For fans of the television series Stargate Atlantis, the end of the series after five seasons seemed abrupt and premature, and although the final episode brought a limited sense of closure, most fans thought that there were still new stories to be told. Homecoming is the first in a series of six novels set after the events of that series finale episode, that carry the SGA characters' stories forward into the future. Featuring some crossover appearances by characters from the original Stargate SG-1 series, these novels send the Atlantis station back to the Pegasus galaxy, with all of the well-known and beloved crew members aboard -- Col. John Shephard, Dr. Rodney McKay, Zelenka, Ronan, Teyla, Richard Woolsey, etc. The Wraith continue to be a major threat, including sometimes ally "Todd". For anyone who loved the series Stargate Atlantis, these writers capture the tone and voices of the characters perfectly, and this book feels like slipping into a delayed sixth season. For those unfamiliar with the series, I recommend viewing the five seasons of the show before starting these novels.

Originally reviewed for my local library's website: http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/depts/bookguide/srec/staffrec11-07.htm ( )

I was so disappointed when Stargate Atlantis got canceled and now there is not much chance that there will be a movie to continue the story. Needless to say when I found out there would be books set after the last season I was psyched. Much of the first half of the book is spent trying to get Atlantis back to the Pegasus galaxy. The rest of the story is spent trying to reconnect with their allies and find out the state of affairs. Things aren’t looking too good. The wraith are mostly unified under a new powerful queen intent on finding the way to earth. This is the first in a six part series so it ends with a cliff hanger.

I’ve read most of the other SGA novels and this is one of the best. The characters were spot on. From the bickering between Rodney and John, to the machinations of the IOA, to the cleverness of O’Neill and Carter it felt like an episode. I personally loved the hints of possibility for John and Teyla, (sorry all other shippers). All of the great secondary characters like Lorne and Radek made appearances, and Todd got some really interesting snippets. There was not a lot of action, since it’s setting things up for the rest of the story arc, but wow it looks like this story could be fantastic once it gets rolling. I can’t wait to start the next one. ( )