The last vestiges of mankind travel in an ark ship towards a seed planet hoping to discover salvation in the form of a new Eden to populate. But a perThe last vestiges of mankind travel in an ark ship towards a seed planet hoping to discover salvation in the form of a new Eden to populate. But a pervious generation's science experiment, using a generative virus meant to sped up the evolutionary process, has failed its objective and instead infested the planet with a wholly unexpected new race, one that doesn't necessarily want them there.
What a great concept! Man plays god, fncks it and finds out! Great story well-told. I found myself pulled this way and that as far who I was rooting for and what outcome I was hoping for. Many an ambiguous character. Just about everyone's filled with all kinds of a flaws. Good pacing throughout. Interesting use of povs.
Short collection of Celtic myth stories told in the form of a fireside tale. Includes well-known stuff like the one about Finn MacCooill and the salmoShort collection of Celtic myth stories told in the form of a fireside tale. Includes well-known stuff like the one about Finn MacCooill and the salmon....more
This might be my favorite mythology, book of folklore, pantheon, etc. The Welsh are crazy in the best way possible! These stories are mad and I love tThis might be my favorite mythology, book of folklore, pantheon, etc. The Welsh are crazy in the best way possible! These stories are mad and I love them!...more
Very slim, but good intro. Not only does it run down the basics, like the names within the pantheon, but also each god or hero gets at least one storyVery slim, but good intro. Not only does it run down the basics, like the names within the pantheon, but also each god or hero gets at least one story example included, so you can kind of see them in action, if you will....more
Probably my favorite by Beaton thus far. Maybe because it was short and sweet?
Hamish is stuck looking for a lost cat and some stolen lights during ChrProbably my favorite by Beaton thus far. Maybe because it was short and sweet?
Hamish is stuck looking for a lost cat and some stolen lights during Christmas. The stakes get a little higher, but not much.
This is one of the more Christmassy of Christmas detective/mysteries I've read so far, most of which don't go beyond the theme much more than the cover and title. ...more
I've read just about everything Lawrence Block has written about private detective Matt Scudder. I love the guy. He feels real to me. So of course I'dI've read just about everything Lawrence Block has written about private detective Matt Scudder. I love the guy. He feels real to me. So of course I'd want to read a mock-autobiography on him. Glad I did! It answers some questions and fills in some gaps in just the way a rabid fan desires. Highly recommended to those of you who've already been sucked into the fantastic Scudder series!...more
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