Zombies of the Gene Pool

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Summary: Intriguing idea just isn't executed satisfactorily
Review: This is the sequel to Sharyn McCrumb's earlier novel,*Bimbos of the Death Sun*, which dealt with the foibles of science fiction conventioneers. Here, the writing is a bit more substantial and there are some interesting twists and turns in the plot. As a serious mystery, however, the work falls flat. McCrumb is at her best when she is lampooning particular types of people, particularly sci-fi fanatics. But she hasn't really mastered the art of creating a convincing mystery that draws the reader in and then is wrapped up in convincing fashion at book's end.

Rating:
Summary: Not "Bimbos..." but still good
Review: Well, I agree that this book is not as sharp as "Bimbos of the Death Sun," but McCrumb's humorous slant on fans of SciFi/Fantasy and, to a lesser degree, the on-line community, is still prevelant. And of course, Dr. J. O. Mega and Dr. Marion Farley work well together, lending a comfortable atmosphere to their investigation of the obligatory murder...

Rating:
Summary: Not QUITE "Bimbos..."
Review: Well, this chronicles a bunch of grown-up skiffy attendees. Since it's McCrumb, there is the obligatory murder, and stuff happens. It's pretty amusing. While it's not quite the hysterical level of Bimbos of the Death Sun, it's both silly and ironic. Again, it gives a good skewering of SF mores, something that never gets as much as it deserves.