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David McK (3906 KP) rated Extinction in Books

Aug 11, 2024 (Updated Aug 11, 2024)  
Extinction
Extinction
Douglas Preston | 2024
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I remember, back in the mid to late 90s, reading both 'Relic' and it's sequel 'Reliquary', and quite enjoying the both of them.

(The movie 'Relic', on the other hand, was a bit of a dud).

They're the only 2 novels by Douglas Preston I'd ever read, until I decided to give this one a go based on both the premise (extinct animals being brought back to life) and the blurb.

I knew it wouldn't be a 'Jurassic Park' (which is name-checked) scenario; wasn't quite sure what it would be. What I got was an enjoyable enough read that put me in mind of something from the late Michael Crichton: I also have to say that, whilst I didn't get either the specifics nor who was behind it (or the reason), I did see what was coming from just over roughly the halfway mark!
  
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David McK (3906 KP) rated Star Wars X-Wing: The Krytos Trap (X-Wing #3) in Books

Oct 26, 2024 (Updated Oct 26, 2024)  
Star Wars X-Wing: The Krytos Trap (X-Wing #3)
Star Wars X-Wing: The Krytos Trap (X-Wing #3)
Michael A Stackpole | 1996
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Now considered part of 'Legends' rather than canon, this is the third in the 90s series of Star Wars: X Wing books by MMichael A Stackpole, back before the sequels and even before the prequels were a thing!

Here, this novel primarily deals with the fallout from the conquest of Coruscant (or Imperial Centre, as it was originally called in the films), with the main character of Corran Horn captured by Ysanne Isard and believed dead by his comrades.

Isard, meanwhile, has unleashed a deadly contagion upon the denizens of the city planet in a plan to stir up foment amongst the various species (and leaders) of the New Republic.

While the novel does show its age somewhat - Jedi had family, no Padawans (remember, written before the prequels!) - this is still an entertaining read that, I feel, stands up well amongst several of the 'newer' novels.