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A dead ex-girlfriend. A genetically engineered super soldier. An evil corporation that corrupts everything it touches. A subversive computer-worshipping cult. A deranged AI assistant. And Bob.What do they all have in common?Me.I'm Jake Turner, the best damn pilot in the Solar System. Buy me dinner and I'll fill you in. During a routine shuttle run down to Mars, my 'good friend' Bob asked me to pick up some 'sensitive' software on my way to dinner. I should have known better. Before I could eat my fajitas, I was shot, tortured, and had sustained more concussions than an OSF target dummy. Even worse, my AI assistant developed a serious personality disorder.OmegaCorp ruined my life, killed my ex-girlfriend, blew up my shuttle, and interrupted my dinner. Now they're going to pay!My only allies are an elite group of super hackers, and the most dangerous warrior ever to break free of OmegaCorp's Elite program. Nice allies, eh? Only they're also lunatics who keep worshipping electronic devices and seem to think that I'm some kind of Holy Man.Everything centers on my ex-girlfriend, Holly. And I thought she was a pain in the ass when she was alive!… (altro)
I picked up this book via BookMooch since I was Mooching another book from the same person and the title caught my eye. Turns out to be just my kind of sci-fi and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the writing.
I believe this is a first effort for Mr. Kimberlin but it does not have that trying-to-say-everything-all-at-once feel that can be off-putting about many first novels (Heinlein's For Us the Living, Stross's Singularity Sky, to give two examples.).
This is a slim volume and a fairly light and quick read. Only the main character is developed in any particular depth but the other characters are interesting and behave consistent with the history they are given. The action is quick and the dialogue is witty.
Would definitely be interested in reading a sequel - 4 stars. ( )
This is the first book in what is obviously a multi-book series and Mr. Kimberlin does a nice job in his debut effort. His settings and characterization were pretty standard, but I liked the plot twists and was surprised on several occasions by the direction the story was taking. I look forward to the continuation of the story... ( )
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The sun rose majestically over the mountain, peeking above the distant summit.
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Never let it be said that I am not friendly and professional, especially to people tracking me with big guns.
I figured if God or whoever had put me here, given me a conscience, and guided the world to this time and place, then I was already doing what I was supposed to be doing. If not, He would let me know personally. I don't like taking other people's word for things.
...mental note to self -- don't antagonize the crazy people!
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We were starting our journey, and I was finally home.
A dead ex-girlfriend. A genetically engineered super soldier. An evil corporation that corrupts everything it touches. A subversive computer-worshipping cult. A deranged AI assistant. And Bob.What do they all have in common?Me.I'm Jake Turner, the best damn pilot in the Solar System. Buy me dinner and I'll fill you in. During a routine shuttle run down to Mars, my 'good friend' Bob asked me to pick up some 'sensitive' software on my way to dinner. I should have known better. Before I could eat my fajitas, I was shot, tortured, and had sustained more concussions than an OSF target dummy. Even worse, my AI assistant developed a serious personality disorder.OmegaCorp ruined my life, killed my ex-girlfriend, blew up my shuttle, and interrupted my dinner. Now they're going to pay!My only allies are an elite group of super hackers, and the most dangerous warrior ever to break free of OmegaCorp's Elite program. Nice allies, eh? Only they're also lunatics who keep worshipping electronic devices and seem to think that I'm some kind of Holy Man.Everything centers on my ex-girlfriend, Holly. And I thought she was a pain in the ass when she was alive!
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I believe this is a first effort for Mr. Kimberlin but it does not have that trying-to-say-everything-all-at-once feel that can be off-putting about many first novels (Heinlein's For Us the Living, Stross's Singularity Sky, to give two examples.).
This is a slim volume and a fairly light and quick read. Only the main character is developed in any particular depth but the other characters are interesting and behave consistent with the history they are given. The action is quick and the dialogue is witty.
Would definitely be interested in reading a sequel - 4 stars. (