This science book covers many different aspects of aging. The various chapters provided good insight on current research, but the collections seemed jThis science book covers many different aspects of aging. The various chapters provided good insight on current research, but the collections seemed jumbled. I think the author could have presented some conclusions based on common threads in the various research projects....more
Like the first installment of this series, The Captain, this book started out with a dizzying set of rules. After a few dozen pages, I fell right backLike the first installment of this series, The Captain, this book started out with a dizzying set of rules. After a few dozen pages, I fell right back into the world and enjoyed all of the plot developments. I am looking forward to the next book, and I expect several more will follow. Though, note to author: It really does not make sense to exponentially increase the threat to the main characters in each novel. ...more
This book reminded me quite a bit of the Boboverse series. Sentient ships sent out to explore the galaxy. Of course, this story is very different. I aThis book reminded me quite a bit of the Boboverse series. Sentient ships sent out to explore the galaxy. Of course, this story is very different. I am not sure that I liked the flashback/flashforward aspects of the story in the early chapters. The story progressed well and provided enough interest for me to seek the next installment. ...more
This story is a neat idea, except that it just does not fit with my sense of reality. The science did not work for me at all. The human story was compThis story is a neat idea, except that it just does not fit with my sense of reality. The science did not work for me at all. The human story was compelling at times. Overall, this was enjoyable for a distraction, but the story did not connect with me. ...more
I've enjoyed the Dispatcher series, but this installment fell flat for me. There was a complex plot with interesting characters. Yet I felt like this I've enjoyed the Dispatcher series, but this installment fell flat for me. There was a complex plot with interesting characters. Yet I felt like this was just another installment instead of a new twist on the series. ...more
This is a sprawling series of novels and novellas set in a Science Fiction wild territory. The main characters use a mix of technological and magical This is a sprawling series of novels and novellas set in a Science Fiction wild territory. The main characters use a mix of technological and magical skills to make their way though many adventures. I found this series highly entertaining. ...more
The opening chapters of this book were strange to me, but I soon became enveloped with this story. This is a rare case where the author includes both The opening chapters of this book were strange to me, but I soon became enveloped with this story. This is a rare case where the author includes both technology and magic in a way that works. The adage that magic is just unknown technology is rejected here. The author presents magic as an externally sentient force that can be manipulated by technology but is decidedly independent. I look forward to the next book in this series! ...more
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