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Summary: Addictive!
Review: This is the 21st Outlanders book in the series I'm almost compulsive about. Outlanders appeals to me the way the sci-fi adventure books like Commodore Grimes, Tarl Cabot of Gor and the early Star Trek novels appealed to me when I was growing up in the late1960s and early 70s.. The Outlanders tales are filled with derring-do, wild action and adventure and with people battling not only an implacable foe but also their own personal demons - and doing it all so wonderfully well. I have read all the Outlanders books, and they all grace my bookshelves. "Devil In The Moon" is a welcome addition to the continuing saga after the somewhat unsatisfactory previous entry into the series (apparently not written by the regular author). "Devil In The Moon" sports new cover art and I'm very impressed by the work...it's not as pulpish as all the previous covers. It has a mood and dignity that this series definitely deserves. The plot itself is somewhat different than the last few offerings as well, with a new technology in use and new relationships between a couple of the established characters--this is almost shocking but fascinating all the same. I'm looking forward to see how it develops over the next few books. As the title suggests, most of the book is set on the moon, in an abandoned base first mentioned way back in "Parallax Red". But there is apparently more than one devil--one IN the moon and one above it. The historical background provided by the writer is fascinating.
He very skillfully weaves myth and scientific reality into a whole while never losing sight of telling a compelling story. This particular book combines heroic adventure, interplanetary peril and the in-depth depiction of an alien culture. And of course, like most of the Outlanders novels, it has plenty of sharp characterization and nice bits of humor sprinkled throughout. This book also seems to be a conscious effort to move as far beyond its companion series Deathlands as it can, with its new cover, new logo and new technology. This is a wise move, to avoid further confusion and contamination. For anyone who has yet to read an Outlanders novel, Devil In the Moon would be a good place to start. But be warned--they are addictive!
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Summary: A DEVILISHLY GOOD READ!
Review: This new novel has a new face-lift cover as well as a new story arc that takes readers to the moon.
The DRAGON KINGS:Book #1 starts off with Kane, Grant, and Baptiste jumping into a small mess and side adventure that just leads us readers to the real "meat" of the story which involves finding a lost colony of both humans and aliens on the moon.
Mark Ellis is back in full stride here, taking the Outlanders group back into outer space and into a new and larger scope in almost epic proportions in his latest installment.
Sometimes the story took me way back and reminded me of old Edgar Rice Burroughs stories of John Carter Warlord of Mars type action and adventure.
Some of the moonscape scenes were so radical that even my fertile imagination could not conjure up the right and complete picture. I know a good movie production or animation department could do it better, but it was definately larger-than-life seeming to me.
My only drawback here is the novel contained AGAIN the re-telling of an entire history lesson of mankind and alien interaction that takes alot of filler space. Now, I don't know if this is done to fill space or to draw in new readers, but it is there again like in PURGATORY ROAD.
Now, I am not the type of reviewer that tells you what happens in the novel play-by-play, but I will say that the ending was really interesting and a great cliffhanger. It makes you want more - and is that not what its all about!
So, for you oldtimer Outlanders fans, despite the filler stuff and the weak capture-part in the beginning, the strong finish line will leave you satisfied.
Thanks Mark, looking forward to your next book!
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Summary: Loved this book!
Review: This was a great book in the Outlanders series. It had plenty of surprises and twists with the new relationship between a "young" Lakesh and Domi! I recommend this book for any new readers!
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Summary: Great find
Review: This was the first Outlanders novel I read and I was very happy to find it. I'd seen them on the stands before but assumed they were something else. I'm glad I gave Devil in the Moon a try. It was so enjoyable and intriguing I searched all the used the bookstores in my area for earlier novels in the series. I was afraid I might be lost since there were so many prior books but there was enough information in Devil in the Moon to bring new readers up to speed. This was a great science-fiction adventure, almost like watching a movie!
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Summary: Two Thumbs Way Up!!
Review: What can I say--I loved this novel! It was indeed a real epic. I've been hoping Outlanders would get back out into space ever since 'Parallax Red' and 'Devil In The Moon' more than meets my expectations. Its full of action and colorful characters and real nail biting suspense, particularly during the scenes where the heroes are crossing the face of the Moon and get out on the "Sea of Ice" and are blinded by the reflected sunlight. And those carnobots--yeesh! A really nasty bunch of droids you won't see in a Star Wars movie! The writer really knows how to balance characterization, action and plot development--this book and the all the others in the series compare favorably to the best sci-fi novels, movies and TV shows. The book is not without a sense of humor, particularly in the some the dialogue between the heroes. I particularly liked the scene where Brigid, Kane and Grant are cornered by carnobots and Brigid gets afraid that Grant will lose his temper and jump down to fight them. She warns him, "Don't get any crazy ideas" and Kane says, "Yeah--that's MY department." The opening scenes set in the old mental clinic are pretty funny too with all the psychological jargon thrown around. And I really liked the surprising development about Lakesh and Domi! The new cover was great too as well as the new technology in use. And the ending!!! Whoa!! When and if Kane, Brigid and Grant get back to Cerberus from this moon mission, they'll be in for a heck of a surprise!! I realized after finishing this book that even though I liked Prodigal Chalice by Mel Odom, Devil In The Moon proves that only Mark Ellis knows really how to write this series. Every chapter gives us shocks, surprises, spills, thrills and laughs. I eagerly look forward to the next book in the Dragon Kings storyline. Two enthusastic thumbs WAY up!!
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