So far, there are two books that I'm looking forward to getting either in hard copy or as a download for my iPad. In the last year, I've basically split my reading. I'm keeping one hard copy book and one e-book. The hard copy book is typically what I read on the bus coming home from work, and the e-book is what I'll read in bed.
Anyway. First up is Center of Gravity: Star Carrier: Book Two
by Ian Douglas, due out February 22, 2011. I have to say that the first book I read by Ian Douglas didn't exactly rate in my top 10. If you read my December post on escalation vs. twist you'd understand why. The book had a lot of action, but it seemed too focused on the escalation and not enough twist for me. That said, I was much more impressed with Earth Strike: Star Carrier: Book One. That had enough originality and twists to keep my interest throughout the book. And it's perfect timing since I recently finished reading my first e-book, When All Seems Lost, by William C. Deitz (part of the Legion of the Damned Series).
The other book I just learned is coming out is the continuation of the Lost Fleet Series by Jack Campbell. I was thrilled when I first learned that The Lost Fleet Series would be continued in two parts. The first book for one of those, The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier: Dreadnaught, is due out April 26, 2011. The Lost Fleet Series is one of my three favorite science fiction series and has been a great inspiration to me in my writing. One reason I loved the Lost Fleet Series is the twists and style of writing gave just enough details on the tech to give credibility and the space battle descriptions were among the best work I've seen. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Black Jack Geary come to grips with his situation, learn to adapt to a new time and new military, deal with treachery, and his personal feelings. All-in-all, an exceptionally well-rounded and well-written tale.
That's all for now. I urge anybody to put these books on their pre-order list and until you get them,
Write On.
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