Mark Kreighbaum

If you read the back cover, this book sounds like generic cyberpunk/scifi pulp. Even the first few chapters have such standard set pieces as evil lizard aliens, a hooker with a heart of gold, and avatar/VR-based net hacking. However, this initial impression belies the book's true quality, which stems from its tight plotting, solid characterization and relatively complex world. The most intriguing parts are when interspecies racism gets mixed up with the genetic engineering-based caste system show more classism -- the conflicts these tensions present to the characters ring true. The cyber- part of the book is fairly fluffy, but tolerable. All in all, straightforward and built of generic components, but highly enjoyable. I want to read the sequel, but it seems to be seriously out of print. show less

I had to have this it cost me the earth to locate & Purchase. I really believe this author has the talent to keep me enthralled & queuing for a next book. Older style science fiction/fantasy with a well focused plot.pity the publishers aren't chasing the end book! i todays virtual gaming world this was in the lead for computer development.