Finished: Stalin's Hammer: Rome by John Birmingham
This was a relatively short novel by JB's standards. Especially for this series. This book takes up a few years after the end of the previous World War trilogy, following the exploits of Prince Harry who is no longer considered a member of the royal family or is in line for the throne because his gran [Queen Elizabeth II] never concieved his father in this timeline.. as Prince Harry so eloquently puts it "It's a complete mind-f*ck".
I was really just getting into this story when it was over. Which leaves me wanting the next installment. I found with this story I was a little disappointed. There was really none of the build up or the development of the plot I was familar with from the previous books in this series. Instead, I get the feeling that JB is instead dragging one great book out over a trilogy of shorter books. A concept I find rather disappointing. And just a little money grabbish.
Started: Kirov by John Schettler
This is a book much in the vein of the book I have just finished. But from what I understand from the blurbs of the books so far realeased.. the ship moves in time.. and continues to move in time. Apparently never staying very long in one place or period. So thus far it is a very dense read. The information comes at you fast & furious in the opening pages, with good character development at this early stage.
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