Killswitch

Two years after the unhatching of Callayan President Neiland's plot to make the capital city of Tanusha the center of the Federation, Callay is under siege. So begins the third instalment of this gripping trilogy from an exciting new sci-fi author. A powerful faction of conservative Fleet captains has surrounded Callay, at Earth's behest, and is threatening a blockade - or worse. A fearful Earth does not wish to lose direct control of its precious war machine, and there are fears of civil war. All that Callay has to oppose the warships of the Fleet is the Callayan Defence Force (CDF) - a newly formed group of raw recruits led by a politically hamstrung general.However, the CDF is largely trained and organised by Major Vanessa Rice and her best friend, Callay's combat-android, Commander Cassandra Kresnov. But when Cassandra's lover, Special Agent Ari Ruben, discovers a plot to kill her using a killswitch, which her old masters in the League built into her brainstem, Sandy is forced to go underground to stay alive.

ISBN 1591025982   Pages 450 ISBN13 9781591025986 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Prometheus Books   Weight (grammes) 599 Imprint Prometheus Books   Published in Amherst Format Paperback   Series title Cassandra Kresnov Publication date 01 Oct 2005   Height (mm) 230 Library of Congress 2007033803   Width (mm) 155 DEWEY 823.92   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level General

"...yet another intelligent, action-packed and kick-ass scifi thriller! ...Killswitch unfolds on the world of Callay, in the sprawling futuristic and exotic capital of Tanusha. Once again, the multiethnic cast of characters is a welcome change from the habitual scifi trope. The characterization is probably my favorite aspect of this trilogy. Cassandra's moral awakening has been a fascinating facet to follow thus far, and I like how the author raises a number of philosophical issues through her character. Those moments are interwoven almost seamlessly into the plotlines, which is no small feat...we have yet another intricate and well-crafted plot. Fast-paced, this one reads like a good thriller... Shepherd imbues the darker moments of this book with an appropriate amount of humor, thus creating a nice balance... A remarkable blend of political thriller and thrilling science fiction adventure, Killswitch is an exciting closing chapter to a terrific series. Shepherd brings the story to a satisfying ending, though the door is left open for possible sequels. Readers who relish strong female characters, complex storylines, and incredible action and battle scenes should give this trilogy a shot. Chances are they won't be disappointed! Highly recommended. Killswitch is another great read bearing the Pyr logo. The final verdict: 7.75/10." -- Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, October 22, 2007.

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