Science Fiction Books

Most reviewers seem to like this book, but I would rate this an ok book.

This book is fantastic...however, if you're thinking of buying it, be sure NOT to buy the downloadable version--the microsoft reader software is buggy, hard to use, and all-in-all frustrating. In fact, it's terrible. Amazon should really consider the downloadable version in Adobe, like many of their other excellent titles. A good read, though. Too bad that I couldn't carry it around with me in my pocket pc...now I have to lug the book around. Ah well.

Captain Gillaine Davré of the Raheiran special forces and military advisor to the Khalaran people is both an unwilling time traveller and much to her surprise, also a goddess. After an epic military battle where she 'sacrificed' her life and became the symbol of all that is good to the Khalari she was accidentally thrust through a time warp 342 years into the future and into the life of Admiral Rynan "make-it-right" Makarian on the run down space station of Cirrus One.

This is a romance novel, not usually the sort of thing I read, but the Sci-Fi aspects of the story drew me to it. It turned out to be a well written story that didn't let the romance elements overwhelm the action and the world building of the story. Gillie and Mac are both strong and well written characters that you easily and quickly like.

AN ACCIDENTAL GODDESS successfully mixes a number of different genres and is both an enjoyable and worthwhile read and romance that is not too soppy or too reliant of bedroom scenes to tell its story.

I was really impressed with Ms. Baker's science fiction work, especially since she was able to create a believable and entertaining, even to us guys, romantic angle into the fantastic story. I will definitely add this to such science fiction and cyberpunk books as "Foundation", "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Neuromancer", "Snow Crash", "Cryptonomicon", and "Darkeye: Cyber Hunter". All are a definite must-read.

Gillaine Davre' - just Gillie - is a woman of mysteries that newly appointed Admiral of the Fifth Fleet, Rynan Makerian can't fully figure out. Her ship halfway destroyed, Gillie finds herself deep in space on Cirrus One 352 years in the future; so faking flight codes becomes a necessity as well as keeping a low profile when she discovers that everyone believes she died in the accident that saved their world. So what did the grateful people do? The made her a Goddess! But when things start to happen out in deep space, Gille fears the war she thought ended three hundred years before, might have just been a major set back for the Fav'lhir. Trying to keep her identity a secret is next to impossible as she falls hard for the hunky Admiral. But what will happen to her hard fought persona of being 'just Gillie' when her job to protect the Khalar becomes entangled with not being a Goddess?

I loved this book! Gillie wants to be an average girl, hang out in the bars, play pool, drink and have a boyfriend. But because she is the military advisor for the Khalar and has the important task of saving them from the attacks lead by the Fav'lhir and their planned inhalation, pretty much everyone gives her space and treats her as untouchable. They can't see beyond the power she wields to the woman she is. Finding herself 352 years forward in time has its advantages as long as the people on the space station don't find out the Goddess they worship isn't dead after all. Makerian or Mack is a man set on accomplishing everything set before him. He has control and the responsibility of converting an old space station into a functioning military facility as well as dealing with a crew that doesn't answer to his leadership, and if that isn't enough has to deal with a shrine that he is getting pressured into building to honor the Goddess Kiasidira. When Gillie shows up his already not functioning so perfect life can only get worse. Gillie is just the sort of woman he needs.

Ms Baker has woven together a wonderful story that will have you laugh one minute and cry the next as you discover what makes the difference between a witch, a sorceress, a mageline and a Kiasidira. I need to point out that it is because of authors like Ms Baker I love reading paranormals so much. AN ACCIDNTAL GODDESS is so creative and different. She writes with wit and charm. There are so many things I loved about this story. Gillies' ship, Simon, who is trying from the beginning to set Gillie up with Mack; and then there is Macks' jealousy of the mysterious Simon Gillie keeps talking about. There are parrots that plague the station (I am going to compare them to mosquitoes - they never go away!). And Gillie trying to deal with the fact she is a Goddess - with a raunchy consort she is constantly thwarting (just so there isn't any confusion, this isn't Mack!)! Excellent book, I can't recommend it enough!

This book is good for boys who like reading about fighting and action. This book's descriptions are vivid and feed the imagination. It introduces one of the four characters in the series, and leaves you wanting to read the other books in the series. When you're done with the series, you would wish you still had more books to read in the series.

This Book is awesome, I"ve read them over and over and I"ve shared them with my friends, who loved them. Everyone who's read them has loved them. I can't believe they weren't as popular as other series, but I love them. Well, you have to read them is all I have to say.

this book has everthing a science fiction book(or movie)needs.it has that touch of realism between all the super powers.the people have proper personalities.Ethans thoughts are realistic.I think this book is up with the best mindwarp books.one of the downfalls is it doesn't mention any of the other characters, even in passing soyou don't know what Ethan thought about anyone before they got their powers.if this isn't turned into a movie before i'm old enough to make movies I would like to make it, although I'd really like to act as Ashley.

I think that Alien Terror, by Chris Archer, is a very odd, yet interesting, book. It is a little scary, though, so if you really dislike scary books I wouldn't recommend that you readit. It is about a boy named Ethan Rogers that becomes "possesed" by an alien on his 13th birthday and becomes really good at martial arts. It takes place in Metier, Wisconsin. Even tough it is an Italian name, and it is supposed to be pronounced Mee-tee-ay, people pronounce it "meteor." There are also rumors around the town about UFO sightings above the local reservoir... That is all I'm going to say because I don't want to give away the whole story and plot.

I would give it two big thumbs up!

I though this was a really good book. It is the first in a ten book series. This one is about a boy named Ethan Rogers, the adopted son of the chief of police, in the town of Metier, Wisconsin. Metier had a reputation for UFO sightings, but nobody ever believed in aliens. Of course the kids always hoped that the sightings might be real, and that they might be the ones to spot the alien. The main character is not really an alien guy, he is a comic book freak always imaging that he had superhero powers. On his thirteenth birthday though he is not so pleased to discover he does have amazing powers. All of a sudden he can fight like a professional, even though he has never had any training. And he can see heat and heal quickly. And he is beginning to suspect that someone or something, is trying to kill him.

This conclusion to the Binding of the Blade series was awesome!!! It has to be my favorite book in the series. The book was also filled with surprises and unexpected plot twists!

After over a year of waiting, I finally was able to read the final installment of the Binding of the Blade saga. All the frustration, aggravation, and waiting was worth it. Every death, every sacrifice, every struggle, built toward the climatic finish when Malek was defeated once and for all. If you just couldn't stand the thought of another tragic ending, hold on. It's all worth it in the end.

I bought the first volume of this series on holiday in Yorkshire from a Christian book shop. We enjoyed reading it but just having the first volume is no use! After quite a long break we then bought all the subsequent volumes culminating in this final part. I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books. The characters and the story are gripping and I especially enjoyed the battles! I felt comfortable with my children reading the series except when they wanted them at the same time as I did!

Thank you L.B.Graham!

This final book brings it all together. I must say that the foreshadowing could have been lessened, as I figured out all the surprises and who was who before they happened. Overall the story elements all came together and were wrapped up nicely. This was a well done allegory, from the sin debt of man to God's redemptive power. Also, a parallel to the time of the Millennial Reign of Christ.

It had action, yet the story was fully realized. It picked up where book four left off and took the story through to completion. The actual aftermath of the conflict was addressed, which was a plus. The only thing I would have added would be the healing of Evrim near the end.

Overall, a good, final book for a good series.

All My Holy Mountain by L. B. Graham, is a wonderful end to the series. It is fast paced and once you start it, you won't be able to put it down. It is full of Battles, some Romance, and many unexpected Twists!!! It is every thing I hoped it would be and better. Those of you who have read the series and enjoyed them will not be dissatisfied. In fact, it may make you want to reread the series. Overall I enjoyed it, and hope they become audiobooks, and maybe even Movies!!! ;)

Animorphs ROCK!!!!!! Whether it's Marco with sometimes funny jokes or Rachel,Tobias,Cassie,or Jake with affection and Ax's funny misunderstanding, these guys (and girls) Kick Alien Bootie. Definitly reccomended. Even though it's rated 5 stars, I think they're 25 star books.

#21:David's a traitor-the mewest animorph's a problem!!! #22"Either the animorphs are doomed-or David is doomed! #23:Tobias has a freaky cousin!What should he do??Or is all a Yeerk trap? #24:Another alien invasion:The Helmacrons!! Tiny less-than-an-inch-long people!!! Awesome books,dude!!!!!!!! Way outta sight!!!It"s Da bomb!!

I think that these books are very good but not worth a 5 out of 5. I have 1-3, 9-23, 25, both megamorphs, and I have read the Andalite chronicles. My favorite characters in order from most to least are Marco, Ax, Tobias, Rachel, Jake, Cassie, and David. The new character, David, should be killed off!

This set of books are one of my favorite of the series.
#21) The Animorphs have recently recruited a new Animorph, David, who is a troubled and disturbed kid. But after their first mission with him, Jake is getting suspicious. Is David a traitor?
#22) David has crossed the line, and Rachel's rivalry with him is personal. David nearly ruined the Animorphs' most important mission, and nearly killed Tobias, Jake, and Ax. If the six original Animorphs can't come up with a plan soon, they might have to do something more than drastic...
#23) Tobias is informed that somebody is looking for him. Supposedly his cousin, a woman named Aria. Tobias isn't sure if he can trust her, but at the same time, something else comes up. It turns out that Tobias's father left a document to be read to him on his next birthday, and Aria is to be present at the reading. And even more importantly, one of the free Hork-Bajir has wondered away from the valley and was captured by the Yeerks. Its up to Tobias and the others to save the Hork-Bajir secret.
#24) A bunch of ego-crazed alien maniacs called the Helmacrons have arrived on Earth. At first they seem funny, for they less than an inch tall, but soon, they shrink Cassie, Marco, and Tobias down to their size, and are planning to take control of the humans, Yeerks, and anyone else who will get in their way...

These books are great for any Animorphs fan. I personally recommend either #22 The Solution, or #23 The Pretender.

The Animorphs books series is great! It's funny when it's supposed to be funny, sad when it's supposed to be sad. It really makes you think. Yet, it's believeable. It's helpful if you want to extend your vocabulary, yet easy enough to understand. All my friends read it. Adults read it. It's action-packed and exciting. I would recomend this book to anyone.

This is a lovely story about a lovely boy. He grows as a person and has his dreams come true. It is also a fantasy story which makes it a bit unrealistic but this book does deal with real issues and it is a beautiful and memorable story.

I loved Black and Blue Magic as a child. I have tried to find it several times using search engines but never used the right search terms until recently. I am buying this book for my children because I know they will experience the same "magic" that I felt when I read this book (many years ago). Jason Alter, author of John Fastramp and the Dakota 3000 Challenge.John Fastramp and the Dakota 3000 Challenge

I tracked this book down on Amazon after remembering it from when I was a kid. It's a great story of the loser kid (which I really related to) transforming his life through the aid of magic and the ability to fly. Highly recommended.

An old book that shows it's age. However, it was one of the first books I read in the fantasy genre. The book is a harmless glimpse of what might be if magic were real and being peddled out of a suitcase. I bought it for my nephew.

I found this book to be kind of dull actually. The characters are broad and somewhat unrealistic, and I don't know that Snyder has found an effective way to combine fantastic elements with a realistic world.

This is a good-hearted book, and might be worth a read as an afternoon's entertainment, but it didn't hold the magic for me that it seemed to hold for other reviewers. It reminds me a little bit of the works of Ruth Chew, which all center around kinds and magical objects.

I would recommend Beatrice Gormley's "Mail Order Wings" above this for a book about an adolecent who takes flight. If you're looking for a good fantasy story involving children and magical adventures, I think "James and the Giant Peach" or "The BFG," both by Roald Dahl, would be more satisfying.

Blade was .... completely different from the movie. The movie had more fighting and you didn't get to see the true meaning of the novel. The movie described Blade as a cold blooded slayer with no mercy. The novel describes Blade as someone who risks his life everyday to save the human race in spite of the fact that the human race thinks he's a murderer and wants him dead. He uses his powers to serve and protect the very species that depises and fears him-our own. He has the power of an immortal, the soul of a human, and the heart of a hero.

Another ride on the good ol' roller-coaster of adrenalin! Who says books can't raise your blood pressure? For those who think so: Read Blade! Awesome action, packed with vampire-slaying excitement, and intense fun! I haven't even seen the movie, though I'm about to. If all movie-novels were like Blade, Carmike Cinemas will be seeing me more often.

Blade is the tightest book you'll ever want to read!!! The movie and the book are amazing. I've been watching the movie a hella-lot of times and you'll also like the book. Buffy v. Blade??? Blade all the way! cause he's the #1 slayer!

Blade was a kick ass book, completely different from the movie. The movie had more fighting and you didn't get to see the true meaning of the novel. The movie described Blade as a cold blooded slayer with no mercy. The novel describes Blade as someone who risks his life everyday to save the human race in spite of the fact that the human race thinks he's a murderer and wants him dead. He uses his powers to serve and protect the very species that depises and fears him-our own. He has the power of an immortal, the soul of a human, and the heart of a hero.

I loved both the book and the movie. I was really surprised at how the book captured the manic energy of the movie and the complexity of the characters. The book really delves into the deeper areas of the characters and captures the feeling that it's hard not to admire Frost while you're hating him, he's an awesome villain. Even if you haven't seen the movie, read the book, it's an absolute must for anyone who's a fan of Anne Rice or vampires in general, as well as anyone who wants to read a well-crafted piece of literature.

With each new Bone book I get, I never get disappointed. Each book is more and more engrossing. While the black and white issues are the originals, the colors add more to the overall story than I would have guessed. The art is great, the epic story is amazing and the colors just help bring everything together even more.

I gotta say that once you get into the Bone series, it's hard to stop reading it, and I really enjoyed this volume, which is mostly about the antics and schemes of Phoney Bone as he tries to swindle people out of their money, hurting others along the way as things backfire terribly. Definitely great stuff!

The Bone series really hits its stride in this volume. Continuing the excellence from previous volumes, the story deepens and builds into a truly great fantasy tale, on par with classics of the prose fantasy world. I'd give this volume more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommended.

Side note: - While I understand the all ages appeal of the Bone series; I find it odd that these books get shelved (and buried from a wider range of readers) in the young adult sections of the major chain stores. It would be better to shelve them with Graphic Novels or SciFi/Fantasy.

Jeff Smith's BONE: THE DRAGONSLAYER provides another fine graphic novel in Book 4 of the Bone series. Here the forces of evil are growing - and the roots may be within the Bone family itself. Full-color graphic novel pages entice kids to read the Bone adventures, and even newcomers will find it easy to jump in.

Action, suspense, mystery, with a winning plot and great characters, this beautifully mastered chapter in the bone series is top notch! I can't wait for the next book in the (assumed nine-part) series to come out!

This is the first book in Terry Pratchett's Bromeliad Trilogy, and it gets the series started well. It is about a group of nomes who live in a department store--but they have lived there so long that they have forgotten there is a world outside. The only problem is that the store will be demolished in 21 days. It's up to a group of just 8 outside nomes to convince thousands of stubborn people to leave a place they think is the entire universe, then hijack a truck and leave. This book has a perfect blend of humor, mystery, and plot, but the in my opinion the greatest element is the characters. The seemingly emotionless yet somehow smug spaceship computer known only as the Thing provides a touch of science in a world whose inhabitants don't even know what the word "thousand" means. Dorcas del Icatessen, the mad scientist of the nomes, who has complete control over the store elevator system. Angalo de Haberdasheri, who is fanatic about the possibility of life outside the store and has a pet rat named Bobo, and finally Grannie Morkie, the annoyingly apocalyptic nome elder. The final scene, in which hundreds of nomes wielding levers, pullies, and wires manages to hijack a truck and drive it on a chaotic romp through the city, might be one of the cleverest and funniest scenes in the history of fiction. One of the greatest quotes: "Give me a big enough lever, and a firm enough place to stand, and I could move the Store." The next two books in the trilogy are even greater, and do a good job of developing the already marvelous characters.

Pratchett is best known for his off-the-world Discworld yarns, but he also has produced a number of highly engaging, wryly funny, and thoroughly humane novels for younger readers. This one, the first of the "Bromeliad" trilogy, introduces the "nomes," four-inch-high people (well, humanoids) who live on highway medians and under the floors of buildings. They live fast (ten years is a very advanced age for a nome) and humans strike them as slow and stupid. Masklin, in escaping danger in the back of a truck with the last remnants of his tribe, finds himself in the Store -- "Arnold Bros. (est. 1905)" -- where there are thousands of nomes. These are divided into contending tribes by store departments, live a good life in the Food Hall, and worship Arnold Bros. And then he becomes aware that the store is about to be demolished. The strength of the story is Masklin's struggle to convince everyone else of the danger when most of them don't even believe in the existence of Outside, and then to organize an exodus by stealing a truck and learning to operate it. (Think lots of long levers, pulleys, and bits of string.) But the nomes turn out not to be "little people" at all. The nomes' interpretation of the signs they see will give you thoughtful pause, as will their unthinking belief in a nome-centered God in the sky. Or on the top floor. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, regardless of their age.

These books (Truckers, Diggers, and Wings) are a fun romp! Well thought out, well told, with a liberal dose of humor. If you have read any of Terry Pratchett's "Disc World" books, you'll love this light hearted series....

Truckers is the first book of the Bromeliad trilogy (followed by Diggers and Wings).

Masklin and his family are the last ten nomes of their warren, devastated by cold, predators and hunger. Desperately, they set out on a last chance journey and climb up on one of the lorries of the humans.

What they'll soon discover is that this lorry has lead them to the Store of Arnold Bros (est. 1905), the home of thousands of other little nomes who, having never left the Store, think of the Outside as of nothing more than just another fairy tale. The coming of Masklin will be a great upheaval in their quiet lives. And as they learn that the Store is to be demolished, they make plans for their escape.

Although Truckers was originally written for a young audience, it's an enthralling adventure but also a story about understanding other people's ways and helping each other, and no doubt grown-ups will love it too. Because Terry Pratchett's unique sense of humour is lurking round every corner, especially when nomes try to interpret our human world... and what's more to make sense of it!

Terry Pratchett's Bromeliad trilogy is a mix of childlike fantasy and offbeat SF. While the opening book, "Truckers" lags in places and takes quite some time to really get moving, it's imaginative and very funny. Certainly it's a good place to start off with Pratchett's fiction.

Masklin and the other nomes are tiny people who scavenge on the streets, and now there are only a handful of them left. In an act of desperation, they climb into a lorry and ride to... The Store. Also known as Arnold Bros (est. 1905), where a complex civilization of nomes (about two thousand) live in semi-peace and prosperity. They either are dazzled by the idea of "Outside," or insist that the whole world is in Arnold Bros (est. 1905).

Seemingly, everything is fine for Masklin and his friends, especially when the mysterious Thing (a black box that is a spaceship's flight computer) comes to life and tells them more about their history. But suddenly their world is disrupted by the news of "All Things Must Go -- Final Sales." Now the nomes must escape the Store and find yet another place to live.

Tiny people living in a department store? Who are from another planet? That is something that could have bombed easily and hideously. But it doesn't, at least not in "Truckers." Clever plot elements like the sign-based religion (they take "everything under one roof" seriously!) and the department-based clans (Stationari, Corsetri) keep this unlikely plot afloat.

While "Truckers" is a self-contained story in itself, it has plenty of loose threads (mostly involving the Thing and the origins of the nomes) at the end, for the second and third books of the trilogy. The writing has Pratchett's usual sparseness and wit; the only problem is that it takes forever for the nomes to do anything. At least it's a fun slow ride. The wacky truck drive near the end is one of the best parts of the book.

Masklin and his nome band (especially the indefatigable, vaguely frightening Granny) serve as a good window into the nome civilization, since they're learning about it too. The better-off nomes are a bit snottier but eager to explore the Outside. But the Thing steals the show; despite being just a computer, it has a better idea than the nomes what is going on.

"Truckers" will delight fans of Pratchett, but you don't need to be a fan already to enjoy this story. While the plot takes awhile to go anywhere, the quirky characters and wonderful worldbuilding make it worthwhile.

I liked this book. It is one of the better books in the series. I like Killian, he is a great character as is Ciaran who has alot of class. I liked the way Bree and Robbie's relationship is growing as is Morgan and Hunter's. I didn't like the way Morgan reacted to finding out Ciaran was her father - "omg I'm the heir to the darkness! I'm somehow evil just because my Dad is!" and then she goes and breaks up with Hunter completely unnecessarily, destroying a wonderful relationship just because she finds out she's related to a murderer. However, apart from the unfortunate ending, I thought that this was a very good book and I'd still give it 4 out of 5.

This book is one of the best of the series! Morgan goes to new york and ends up finding more about herself then she exspected. It continues to explore and test her relatoinship with Hunter. Once you start reading you won't be able to put it down!

Morgan is going to New york City to with Hunter, Bree, Robbie, Raven and Sky. Morgan's been having dreams about amyranth and Hunter is going to investigate. Morgan is not scared all her thoughts are around Hunter. But her wanna be romantic get away turns to a life or death decision. What will happen to morgan? Read this book and find out.

Like the rest of the books in this series, "The Calling" was very compelling. If you know the series well enough, it's kind of predictable, but that doesn't make it any less suspenseful. The ending is REALLY sad and shocking. I liked the fact that "The Calling" took place in New York City, as opposed to Widow's Vale - it made for a nice change of scenery and a good atmosphere to introduce new characters.

Morgan has overcome Cal and his mother. They are no longer a threat. But Cal's mother was part of an evil coven and they know Morgan is around.

A dream/nightmare has Morgan, Hunter (the seeker) and some of the rest of the coven heading for New York City. The International Council of Witches believes that an evil witch is going to sacrifice his son to increase his powers. This allows Morgan and Hunter to go (along with his sister Sky and her girlfriend Raven). Bree and Robbie also go as Bree's father has a place they can stay in the city.

Morgan also tries to use the time to learn more about her mother (she had lived in New York City for a couple of years).

But everything changes when the evil witch rears his head and tires to kill Morgan and not his son Killian.

Well, there are plenty more books in the series so you probably know that Morgan survives but you will have to read it to find out about the others. There are personal and relationship developments aplenty and some plot twists and revelations that help set up the next few books.

A pretty good addition to the series.

A wonderful book. I loved it as a child, and going back to read it as an adult I realize that there are a lot of things that I missed. I remember my teacher reading it aloud in class--wonderful!

The movie, although very nice, has only a superficial resemblance to the book. For one thing, it moves the time a generation or so back. For another, in the book both parents are alive, rather than Caracticus Pott's being a widower; consequently, there is no romance.

I could very well wish that a new movie be made, NOT a musical and following the original plot.

Just like when I was a kid at my moms knee listening to her read this to me I wsa again transported to another time. This audio is great. Kids and adults alike will fall inlove with this audio book. Some what diffrent than the movie staring Dick Van Dyke. which is always a welcome suprise.

I remember the 1968 movie based on this novel fondly, but had never picked up the novel itself until just the other day. I was surprised at how different the book is. Although Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang herself is very similar in both, the plot of the story is much different. I enjoyed this simple little story, with Fleming's humorous asides, very much. Those asides reminded me of the "Series of Unfortunate Events" books I have read and I would be interested in learning if Lemony Snicket drew from Fleming's story style for his own series. This is a fun, quick story that most kids will enjoy. I do, however, fear that the admittedly crude illustrations in my original edition would not be as popular with modern children.

The story of Caractacus Pott, his family, and that wonderful magical car is one of the best children's stories you will ever read. Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, tells a fantastic story about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical flying car that can even turn into a boat! It's a delightful story, filled with crooks and gangsters, and you won't be sorry you bought this fantastic little book. Should be added to every child's bookshelf. Just delightful! The book is so much better than the movie, eliminating that silly Vulgaria story. If you want to read the story Ian Fleming intended, you'll have to buy the book. You won't be sorry.

It is a charming and delightful story that you will love to read to your children. I read this book to my 6 year old. She loved it!! We both wish we could find more books about this wonderful family and car.