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Summary: The End of An Era
Review: Patriots and Tyrants represents an end of an era. Too bad, Battletech deserves better. Loren Coleman's previous books were far better then this one. As the familiar Battletech timeline ends, the newest books appear to be a last attempt to end the series before the new timeline begins next year. I only hope the next two books provides the closure that this great series deserves.
The chief problem with Patriots and Tyrants is the loss of Michael Stackpole. His presence throughout the series always elevated Battletech beyond the triviality of mech bashing. Despite operating on Michael's notes, Loren can't quite capture the characters that have become part of Michael Stackpole's vision of the Battletech universe. Still, despite this flaw, the book is clearly showing that Battletech is about to change and the familiar plotlines are about to change forever.
Rating:
Summary: The End of An Era
Review: Patriots and Tyrants represents an end of an era. Too bad, Battletech deserves better. Loren Coleman's previous books were far better then this one. As the familiar Battletech timeline ends, the newest books appear to be a last attempt to end the series before the new timeline begins next year. I only hope the next two books provides the closure that this great series deserves.
The chief problem with Patriots and Tyrants is the loss of Michael Stackpole. His presence throughout the series always elevated Battletech beyond the triviality of mech bashing. Despite operating on Michael's notes, Loren can't quite capture the characters that have become part of Michael Stackpole's vision of the Battletech universe. Still, despite this flaw, the book is clearly showing that Battletech is about to change and the familiar plotlines are about to change forever.
Rating: 
Summary: stackpole was better
Review: Patriots and Tyrants was a worthy successor to the main story arc by once-former Battletech author Michael A. Stackpole. Though he will be missed, he did leave a legacy in the form of his established characters and, apparently, an outline as a guide to the remaining authors in the series. Unfortunately, the main Battletech story is winding down and the Mechwarrior series now appears to be the main thrust of the published Battletech work these days. Stackpole is helping the new owners of the Battletech license cook up a new story line. One that, while it has a whole host of new characters, exists in the same Inner Sphere -- albeit 100 years later.Anyway, I like Loren L. Coleman's style. He doesn't tell the character Victor as well as Stackpole, but then Stackpole created him. This is a good book, but it left me hanging. Not in a good way -- it was entirely too short. There was no real resolution. The publishers are really shooting themselves in the foot by imposing word count limits. Get this book, as its story is the main story arc. You don't want to miss out on that do you?
Rating: 
Summary: Good, but too short
Review: Patriots and Tyrants was a worthy successor to the main story arc by once-former Battletech author Michael A. Stackpole. Though he will be missed, he did leave a legacy in the form of his established characters and, apparently, an outline as a guide to the remaining authors in the series. Unfortunately, the main Battletech story is winding down and the Mechwarrior series now appears to be the main thrust of the published Battletech work these days. Stackpole is helping the new owners of the Battletech license cook up a new story line. One that, while it has a whole host of new characters, exists in the same Inner Sphere -- albeit 100 years later. Anyway, I like Loren L. Coleman's style. He doesn't tell the character Victor as well as Stackpole, but then Stackpole created him. This is a good book, but it left me hanging. Not in a good way -- it was entirely too short. There was no real resolution. The publishers are really shooting themselves in the foot by imposing word count limits. Get this book, as its story is the main story arc. You don't want to miss out on that do you?
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Summary: The story continues... The blood flows as the saga unfolds..
Review: The saga that was started back in the early 90's continues. Loren's book is a worthy contribution to the Battletech novels. He has seamlessly woven his book from where Michael Stackpole left off with his outline for "Tide of Tyrants" which was never to be. Even with the number of words restricted by the publisher could not diminish the significance of this new installment. Many of the characters that Battletech fans have loved are there... along with the usual twists and turns and surprises.
The story unfolds with the continued building of civil unrest and discontent throughout the former Federated Commonwealth. Katrina (Katherine) is still causing problems and is increasing being more ruthless in her displays of power. Victor, the new Precentor Martial of Com Star has been monitoring the increasingly alarming situation and looking for the necessary evidence to prove that Katrina was behind their mother's assasination.
The book is worthy successor to the Battletech traditions and will prove to be an easy read and a great way to be clued-in on the latest happening in the "Inner Sphere".
Get It and Read It!
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