“The book's cover notes a resemblance to Asimov's Fondation and Herbert's Dune. I wouldn't say the novel is as clever and deep as them, but it's sure as hell as entertaining. The SF is smart, and the action starts at the first sentence and rarely lets go. This is smart action SF, with interesting characters, mind-blowing tech ideas, and exciting space battles. I was literally bouncing throughout the first 100 pages.
Be warned that this book is half of the original manuscript called 'Succession'. This means 'The Risen Empire' ends pretty abruptly. Be sure to have Book 2, 'The Killing of Worlds', on hand when you finish this one - you'll thank me!”
Daniel Roy wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009.
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