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Book Info: Genre: Science-fiction thriller (per author); military sci-fi/space opera (per me) Reading Level: Adult

Disclosure: I received a free eBook copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: Humanity is in danger of annihilation as a centuries old war with the Andromedans heats up again. The Empire, an increasingly totalitarian society, is the only force that stands in the gap.

Thrust into this chaos of alien invasion, rebellion, and political intrigue, Lieutenant Adrian Stannis is caught between the ends and the means. No one knows why this brilliant scientist chooses to hide himself in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, doing research on an insignificant science vessel. His days of anonymity may soon be coming to an end, whether he wants it to or not.

Adrian's freedom, and his very survival may depend on friends he's afraid of having. Kali, a psi-enabled humanoid who is the only person he gets along with, just barely, and Bryce, his personal assistant and one-time conman and thief, may be his only hopes, if he doesn't push them away, not to mention a mystery surrounding him that may explode in their faces.

Everyone wants to know the truth, but will it set them free?

My Thoughts: My deepest apologies to the author for taking so long to get to this book!

Wow, the Empire is a real piece of work. While many of the actions of the people involved are understandable once you know their motivations, and while there are many good people involved in the Empire, it also seems rather... dictatorial. I mean, the clenched fist and all, it's rather obvious that the Empire is not meant to be a warm, fuzzy entity. And then you run across people like High Admiral Gretchen van Ruinationofallmankind (or that should be her name). Man, that's one cold woman. Speaking of the characters, Ms. Lang did a wonderful job of developing the characters - even fairly minor ones like Ture, the computer lab tech, were developed enough so you felt like you knew them. Adrian was an enigma - intellectually brilliant, socially so backward one would think he had Asperger's, but we learn the truth eventually, and it is much more chilling. Then there is Sester, the psychostrategist...

The psychostrategist reminded me of a character in a Timothy Zahn book I read a few years back, who also had an uncanny ability to read people and reach conclusions that seemed as if he were reading their mind. However, in Zahn's book, "Deadman Switch", the talent was used for a different purpose than the psychostrategists' purposes, so the story itself really isn't similar, despite the similar genre and all - it just reminded me of the book because of the similar abilities and the similar themes about protecting people from unscrupulousness. Excellent book if you can find it, by the way.

There are a few editing issues in this book; it could have done with another go-over by a line-editor. It wasn't as bad as some I've seen, but it definitely did need some work in that way. However, the story itself was gripping, the character development was terrific, and the flow was very well-done.

Fans of military science-fiction and space opera should enjoy this book, although it is left somewhat unfinished. That's not terribly surprising, since she plans for this to be the first book of a trilogy, to be followed by "The Rebels" and "The Andromedans". I can't find information about exactly when it will be released, but you can find more at her website. She describes her book as a mixture of romance, intrigue and humor in a science-fiction thriller, but there are enough battles and action in this book to appeal to readers who prefer the military/space opera form of sci-fi, like I do myself, while the romance is there but not overwhelming, and there is enough humor to break up the tension. Definitely check this one out, and keep an eye open for the upcoming releases.


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The EMPIRE Elizabeth Lang 9780984329878 Books Reviews

An excellent first effort. It was a refreshing to read a galactic war saga with a plot other than "Junior ensign works his/her way up through the ranks through luck and skill" formula. I liked the political angle, and I am intrigued that the 'villians' are not out merely to enrich themselves, but that the conflict in the military leadership is about genuinely opposing viewpoints regarding how to save the empire. Two minor criticisms...the psycho-strategists and their guild seem grafted on to the society, trotted out to make some plot points and because Sester is an interesting character. From a character development standpoint, Bryce is somewhat a walking stereotype, and, despite his brilliance, the main character seemed a little too thick in the head...everyone in the book was saying "come on, get over yourself already". All in all, good professional quality, and I will buy the next one.
This science fiction work is an extremely well-crafted story by a formidable writer. The way in which Elizabeth Lang weaves a complex story around so many interesting characters and yet plumbs the depths of the main protagonists is a skill that few have.
I was completely involved in the story and the intricate interplay of Adrian, Kali and Sester. The impact of other characters and their personalities on the trio completed an intriguing and believable read. The main character, Adrian goes through so much trial and torment in order to keep a vital secret that I found myself wondering how anyone could survive. Certainly his attributes and flaws gave the reader a believable reason why he would do what he did.
It is a page turner although you have to have no distractions when you are immersed in the story.
The conclusion is clever and although the book is stand-alone such a powerful set of characters and story line should have a further outlet in another book, that is if Elizabeth Lang can keep up the standard.
The Empire has all the essential elements of a classic space opera romance, sex, action, alien invaders, the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, an Empire organized as an ostensible democracy, real political power in the hands of a military oligarchy and enough intrigue to satisfy anyone. The military is divided into three factions the professional dedicated soldiers (more or less good guys), the competing Security Service that enjoys disciplining the others (more or less bad guys) and the mega-monopoly that provides the economic and material muscle to the fleet and is the balance of power. Add the independent Psychostrategists Guild that sells its services to the others at exorbitant cost and pursues its own unknown agenda, planets of human rebels whose hatred of the Empire is so great they refuse to join the common defense and court destruction by the Empire, a reluctant and damaged hero and a psi-enhanced and courageous heroine who is ready to sacrifice all for love and what she believes is right. All this is pulled together and woven into an engaging story by deft plotting and crisp writing. The characters are particularly well drawn and credible. A thoroughly enjoyable read. The Empire is said to be the first of a three book series. The lead in to the second at the end of the first is certainly enticing. I look forward eagerly to the publication of the second and third books. Highly recommended.
Book Info Genre Science-fiction thriller (per author); military sci-fi/space opera (per me) Reading Level Adult

Disclosure I received a free eBook copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis Humanity is in danger of annihilation as a centuries old war with the Andromedans heats up again. The Empire, an increasingly totalitarian society, is the only force that stands in the gap.

Thrust into this chaos of alien invasion, rebellion, and political intrigue, Lieutenant Adrian Stannis is caught between the ends and the means. No one knows why this brilliant scientist chooses to hide himself in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, doing research on an insignificant science vessel. His days of anonymity may soon be coming to an end, whether he wants it to or not.

Adrian's freedom, and his very survival may depend on friends he's afraid of having. Kali, a psi-enabled humanoid who is the only person he gets along with, just barely, and Bryce, his personal assistant and one-time conman and thief, may be his only hopes, if he doesn't push them away, not to mention a mystery surrounding him that may explode in their faces.

Everyone wants to know the truth, but will it set them free?

My Thoughts My deepest apologies to the author for taking so long to get to this book!

Wow, the Empire is a real piece of work. While many of the actions of the people involved are understandable once you know their motivations, and while there are many good people involved in the Empire, it also seems rather... dictatorial. I mean, the clenched fist and all, it's rather obvious that the Empire is not meant to be a warm, fuzzy entity. And then you run across people like High Admiral Gretchen van Ruinationofallmankind (or that should be her name). Man, that's one cold woman. Speaking of the characters, Ms. Lang did a wonderful job of developing the characters - even fairly minor ones like Ture, the computer lab tech, were developed enough so you felt like you knew them. Adrian was an enigma - intellectually brilliant, socially so backward one would think he had Asperger's, but we learn the truth eventually, and it is much more chilling. Then there is Sester, the psychostrategist...

The psychostrategist reminded me of a character in a Timothy Zahn book I read a few years back, who also had an uncanny ability to read people and reach conclusions that seemed as if he were reading their mind. However, in Zahn's book, "Deadman Switch", the talent was used for a different purpose than the psychostrategists' purposes, so the story itself really isn't similar, despite the similar genre and all - it just reminded me of the book because of the similar abilities and the similar themes about protecting people from unscrupulousness. Excellent book if you can find it, by the way.

There are a few editing issues in this book; it could have done with another go-over by a line-editor. It wasn't as bad as some I've seen, but it definitely did need some work in that way. However, the story itself was gripping, the character development was terrific, and the flow was very well-done.

Fans of military science-fiction and space opera should enjoy this book, although it is left somewhat unfinished. That's not terribly surprising, since she plans for this to be the first book of a trilogy, to be followed by "The Rebels" and "The Andromedans". I can't find information about exactly when it will be released, but you can find more at her website. She describes her book as a mixture of romance, intrigue and humor in a science-fiction thriller, but there are enough battles and action in this book to appeal to readers who prefer the military/space opera form of sci-fi, like I do myself, while the romance is there but not overwhelming, and there is enough humor to break up the tension. Definitely check this one out, and keep an eye open for the upcoming releases.