After that, there's Heat Wave (Castle) and a CSI book by Greg Cox
Which one?
(I enjoyed HEAT WAVE, btw.)
So what are you reading, now? Part V
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Which one?
(I enjoyed HEAT WAVE, btw.)
Which one?
(I enjoyed HEAT WAVE, btw.)
Shock Treatment (Kindle version)
Before that, the last CSI book I remember purchasing was probably either Headhunter (again by you) though that was in paperback.
Which one?
(I enjoyed HEAT WAVE, btw.)
Shock Treatment (Kindle version)
Before that, the last CSI book I remember purchasing was probably either Headhunter (again by you) though that was in paperback.
Ah, just curious. Hope you like the new book!
More than likely, but I'll probably review it when I get that far down my list
As for the either I mentioned and posted before finishing, that would have been one of the Miami series (Set at Christmas if I remember correctly).
Greg, send me constant reminders to read those CSI books. I'm stuck in a Dirk Pitt rut at the moment.
Would that be better or worse to be stuck in than a Dirk Rutt pit? I guess a rut is generally shallower...
No problem--at least until this summer, when I'll start reminding you to read the Warehouse 13 book. . . .
(And did I mention that my 52 novelization just came out in mass-market?)
No problem--at least until this summer, when I'll start reminding you to read the Warehouse 13 book. . . .
(And did I mention that my 52 novelization just came out in mass-market?)
Speaking of tie-ends, I've been thinking about the Roswell series this week and suddenly realized I have a Roswell book with your name on it, Loose Ends. I'd never watched the show before reading it, though, so some of the references were beyond me completely ("Skins"? Czechoslovakians?!"). Fortunately that plot was motivated by one of the few things Metz's series (which I read, multiple times) and the show shared. I remember enjoying it. Did you or any of the other Roswell authors read Metz's series, or was your work to be based strictly on the television show? I notice references to the initial series disappeared after the few few episodes of the show itself.
(I read Metz's books throughout middle- and high school, as they were released, and didn't get around to watching the shows until 2006.)
Same here, aside from my friend in middle school who let me borrow his copy of the first book! I generally prefer the plot of the Metz books, but I love what the show did with Sheriff and Kyle Valenti. From evil and pathetic to completely sympathetic, at least for me. It helped that William Sadler played the sheriff, of course.
Oh, and I just finished Over a Torrent Sea. Excellently done, rich in both science-y goodness and character drama. I'm tempted to say it's Bennett's best, but it does lack Trys Chen....
I'm 3/4 through Stargate: Retaliation, which is mildly enjoyable. I like that some of the background earthside characters from the movie have been brought to Abydos. Daniel Jackson's blone hair (one of the odd discontinuities with the movie) has actually come in important.
I'm 2/3 through Sarek, which is quite good. I love that both events from TAS "Yesteryear" are included and that Sybok's existence has been acknowledged, unlike in so many other post-STV books. Sybok's emotional turn is explained by him having been raised by his emotionless ice queen priestess of a mother. I expected more Sarek/Amanda backstory than the brief flashbacks seen so far, and maybe a glimpse of Sarek's childhood. Peter Kirk's got a cliche bout of Stockholm syndrome.
I'm 2/3 through Sarek, which is quite good. I love that both events from TAS "Yesteryear" are included and that Sybok's existence has been acknowledged, unlike in so many other post-STV books. Sybok's emotional turn is explained by him having been raised by his emotionless ice queen priestess of a mother. I expected more Sarek/Amanda backstory than the brief flashbacks seen so far, and maybe a glimpse of Sarek's childhood. Peter Kirk's got a cliche bout of Stockholm syndrome.
Oh, and I just finished Over a Torrent Sea. Excellently done, rich in both science-y goodness and character drama. I'm tempted to say it's Bennett's best, but it does lack Trys Chen....
Thank you!
No problem--at least until this summer, when I'll start reminding you to read the Warehouse 13 book. . . .
(And did I mention that my 52 novelization just came out in mass-market?)
Speaking of tie-ends, I've been thinking about the Roswell series this week and suddenly realized I have a Roswell book with your name on it, Loose Ends. I'd never watched the show before reading it, though, so some of the references were beyond me completely ("Skins"? Czechoslovakians?!"). Fortunately that plot was motivated by one of the few things Metz's series (which I read, multiple times) and the show shared. I remember enjoying it. Did you or any of the other Roswell authors read Metz's series, or was your work to be based strictly on the television show? I notice references to the initial series disappeared after the few few episodes of the show itself.
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To be honest, I didn't read any of the original novels, since my book was supposed to be based on the tv version. Picking up on the shooter from Episode 1 seemed like a good way to go since the actual tv show never followed up on that. (I actually submitted four possible plots--and that was the one my editor chose.)
As I recall, I wrote that entire book in one month, but I'm happy with how it turned out. A funny bit of trivia: the French publisher changed the title from LOOSE ENDS to THE ASSASSINS NEVER FORGET.
Huh?
Firstly, I only watched a few W13 episodes, so I don't know how my lack of knowledge would work unless (like the first two The 4400 books) the novel is a standalone.
No problem--at least until this summer, when I'll start reminding you to read the Warehouse 13 book. . . .
(And did I mention that my 52 novelization just came out in mass-market?)
Secondly, what the hell is 52?? A movie? Novelization of a comic book?? TV series I've never heard of?
I finished Cordelia's Honor, and I've just started Young Miles (the second omnibus in the Vorkosigan Saga).
It's a DC Comics series that ran for 52 weekly issues and told a year-long story -- sort of like 24 in a way. I think it was intended as a lead-in to a bigger event, or a transition between two big events, but it kind of took on a life of its own.
Exactly. Among other things, it featured the first appearance of the new Batwoman--who appears prominently on the cover of the novelization. Other major characters included Booster Gold, Black Adam, Isis, and the Question.
And, oh, the Warehouse 13 book is definitely a standalone. The format of the show lent itself very easily to that.
OK, I'm not a comic fan so that's out.
Will consider Warehouse 13, but would like to know if the fact that I haven't watched more than the first 5 episodes will impact my enjoyment?
Will consider Warehouse 13, but would like to know if the fact that I haven't watched more than the first 5 episodes will impact my enjoyment?
Just in case, you missed the answer I (belatedly) tacked onto my previous post, that shouldn't be a problem. As long as you're familiar with the premise of the show, you should be fine. (And, since this was the first book, I made a real effort to reintroduce all the basic concepts and characters.)
My book is a very much a standalone adventure.
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