Dome City Blues by Jeff Edwards

Jeff Edwards generally writes military fiction. Dome City Blues is his first entry into science fiction. In a ruined earth people of the population lives in Domes to protect themselves from the environment that they have ruined. A grieving former private detective rediscovers his life.

My only hope is that Jeff Edwards continues to write science fiction. I consider this a stellar first effort. His character, David Stalin, was developed as an eminently likable human being with demonstratable flaws. His hopes and fears were realistic and generated an empathetic read.

Edwards did an excellent job or training dystopian future dominated by corporations. When David left the domes you could almost feel the itch in your throat and burning your eyes from the polluted atmosphere.

The plot was intricate and complex without being confusing. Edwards did a great job in masking the true villain and keeping your interest until the end of the story. There's plenty of action and in some cases depraved morality but the protagonist demonstrates positive morals and ethics.

I certainly hope this won't be the last science fiction we see from Jeff Edwards because I are truly enjoyed it.

I highly recommend it.

Body of work of Jeff Edwards

Web Site:http://navythriller.com/books

Although this site seems to only have his Navy thriller books on it.

A Time For Patriots by Dale Brown

In the not too distant future, the economy is in the toilet, a President is trying to cope with draconian measures, important programs have been cut and General Patrick McLanahan is in the middle of another action adventure thriller.

I was a bit surprised that Jon Master’s character seemed emasculated in this book.   In previous books he seemed far more assertive.   The gadgets and goodies you expect from Dale Brown were here but not as much in the forefront as in previous books.    Patrick McLanahan seemed more real and not as omnipotent as in previous books.   

Once again the story line is a logically drawn thread from today’s news headlines.   One can only hope it is a thread the nation doesn’t follow.   This is another good thriller from Dale Brown.  I felt that his past books were more optimistic; this book seemed to see a less hopeful future.

 I recommend the book .

Body of  work of Dale Brown

Web Site: http://www.megafortress.com/index02.htm