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A lovable rogue takes on an evil genius to topple an intergalactic conspiracy in this dazzling sequel to Perseus Spur, by an author Library Journal calls one of this generation's foremost storytellers.Tags
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After spending the best part of my life either reading or looking forward to one of Julian May's superb Pliocene Exile or Galactic Milieu books it feels strange to be reading anything else by the same author. She doesn't disappoint though; Orion Arm is the second part of a sprawling corporate chess match played on a galactic arena that mixes memorable characters with action and intrigue to serve up a supremely palatable science fiction feast.
I enjoyed this series. To me, it had sort of an Alan Dean Foster feel, a sort of sci-fi James Bondish novel. The universe she's created feels plausible, and leaves room for adventure and uncertainty without being dominated by technology. Definitely worth reading.
just as good as the first in the series. in fact, the major plot is *exactly* like the first book. well, it still works, still fun without being dumb
5 star slightly generous, but really enjoyed this book.
RAMPART WORLDS
In de 23e eeuw hebben de Grote Concerns de macht in handen op Aarde en de gekoloniseerde planeten. Asahel Frost, eens geheim agent in dienst van de Grote Concerns, is Aarde ontvlucht en probeert een rustig leventje op te bouwen als gids en duiker op een gezapige achterafplaneet.
Helaas laten zijn vijanden hem niet met rust. Een 'vriend' probeert Asahel aan de vissen te voeren en op Aarde wil een sinistere concurrent uit alle macht Rampart, het bedrijf van Asahels vader, overnemen.
Met een stel knullige ruimtepiraten gaat Asahel op zoek naar de enige man die Rampart kan redden. Hij moet echter ook de verrader zien te vinden die hem en zijn familie ten gronde dreigt te richten...
Helaas laten zijn vijanden hem niet met rust. Een 'vriend' probeert Asahel aan de vissen te voeren en op Aarde wil een sinistere concurrent uit alle macht Rampart, het bedrijf van Asahels vader, overnemen.
Met een stel knullige ruimtepiraten gaat Asahel op zoek naar de enige man die Rampart kan redden. Hij moet echter ook de verrader zien te vinden die hem en zijn familie ten gronde dreigt te richten...
Jun 18, 2010Dutch
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Julian May was born on July 10, 1931. She writes under her own name and several pseudonyms including Lee N. Falconer and Ian Thorne. Her first published work, a short story entitled Dune Roller, appeared in 1951 under the name J. C. May. She sold one more short story entitled Star of Wonder in 1953 before taking a break from the science fiction show more field. Starting in 1954, she wrote thousands of science encyclopedia articles for Consolidated Book Publishers. After finishing that project, she wrote similar articles for two other encyclopedia publishers. In 1957, she and her husband founded Publication Associates, a production and editorial service for small publishers. During this time, she wrote and edited two episodes of the Buck Rogers comic strip and a new Catholic catechism for Franciscan Herald Press. Between 1956 and 1981, she wrote more than 250 books for children and young adults. They were mostly non-fiction works dealing with the subjects of science, history, and short biographies of modern-day celebrities. She returned to the world of science fiction in the 1980s with such works as the Saga of Pliocene Exile and Galactic Milieu series. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Orion Arm
- Original publication date
- 1999-06
- People/Characters
- Asahel Frost, a.k.a. Helmut Icicle; Eve Frost; Simon Frost; Matilde "Matt" Gregoire; Guillermo "Mimo" Bermudez Obregon; Oliver Schneider (show all 9); Eric Skogstad; Alistair Drummond; Daniel Frost
- Important places
- Eyebrow Cay, Kedge-Lockaby; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Vetivarum, Seriphos; Dagasatt; Cravat; Sky Ranch, Arizona, USA
- First words
- His Daimler-Tori hoppercraft hurtles down the ionosphere on its programmed course.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Then I climbed out with my hands raised over my head and waited.
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