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When former first lady Gwen DeVere Queen is discovered to be hale and hearty-after falling victim to a successful (and very public) assassination-the jig is finally up. Arthur Penn, aka King Arthur, reveals his true identity, and the existence of the Holy Grail, to the world.

Unable to cope with the sick and dying who desperately entreat him to heal them with the power of the Grail, Arthur accepts an offer from an entrepreneur with a new approach to health care: siphon water through the Grail, bottle it, and sell it as a curative. Flooding the market, Grail Water becomes the hottest-selling commodity in the history of humanity. Unfortunately, it's also tainting the very purpose of the holy cup's existence-and Arthur may soon discover exactly how the road to hell is paved with good intentions. ... Read more

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Really liked it.
I found this book and the entire series very entertaining.
The whole concept is intriging.
Touches on secret societies and religion.
Action, drama, comedy all in one book.

Fine Work
I have been looking for this book for a while. I even spoke to the author, Peter David and he said to try E Bay. So much for my favorite author's ideas outside of fiction. I looked on Amazon.com and immediately found exactly what I was looking for. The book was in great condition. It arrived well before the due date and I am very pleased with my purchase of Fall of Knight by Peter David.

Underrated forever
I have to admit that I am starting this review with a very serious bias - I have always felt that Peter David is one of the most underrated fantasy authors of our era, and as a big fan of the Arthurian legends, this series has captivated me. I find the characters highly witty, and subtle insertion of actual history and real-world institutions are remarkably well done. To point out a few negatives, I might add that this wit tends to run along the same lines in every character and so weakens the overall effect of it, but for me that's somewhat like nitpicking in what I consider to be a very strong novel and a worthy ending to this series.

When reading this book and the preceding two novels, I have to think thatDavid is going for an all-or-nothing effect. There are indeed many fans of the subject matter who will not like to see their favorite stories "retconned," so to speak, and this has the effect of creating a bubble for some people in which they have no choice but to hate the story because of those revisions. In addition to that, there are some strong political views expressed in this book, generally running along the left side of the spectrum. Even as a Republican, however, I can forgive those views in favor of the story, and I happen to think that the story itself doesn't disappoint.

Since this is a spoiler-free review, I can't really write much more without brushing subjects I'd rather not touch upon. So, in conclusion, I'd definitely recommend reading this book. First, you'll want to read Knight Life and One Knight Only, but I can quite confidently assure you, as a reader with a long history of loving fantasy, you will love these books just as I have. Give them a try.

Better than the second, not as good as the first, still fun!
I remember, back when I was a wee little shaver, reading the original version of Knight Life (Revised & Expanded Edition) back when I was in high school. It was pretty darn entertaining back then, and even the special edition of it that was released a few years back was quite good.

"One Knight Only" I didn't enjoy quite as much. I'm not sure why. It was good, but there seemed to be something missing.

With "Fall of Knight", however, Peter David proves once again that he's a very good writer. Not a great writer. Not like Terry Pratchett level. But good. Very good.

You doubtless know the plot of the novel from the summary and the other reviews. The world finds out about the Holy Grail, someone has their hands on the Spear of Longinus, and the Lady in the Lake is up to something.

All good solid stuff. We also get some explaination of the details of a water-bottling operation, a scene with two Secret Service Agents named Castor and Pollux who get the best line in the book, and a glimpse at David's version of the origin of one of the major characters in the series. We also get to see the rather darker side of Arthur Penn come out to play.

While the villain in the piece is obscure enough that I had to go to Wikipedia to look him up, he still made for a reasonably solid villain, even if his motives seemed a little iffy.

Still, despite those minor flaws, I enjoyed this novel and find myself hoping this is not the end of the knight. With luck we'll see more of Arthur Penn and friends. Well, luck and good sales. So buy the book already! After all, where else might you hear King Arthur stating that you don't vote for kings?

A nice light read, witty and fun!
Peter David's wry sense of humor shines through once again in this latest rendition of his modern-day Arthurian saga. Former US president Arthur Penn, the Once and Future king, dropped off the face of the map after his last quest to find the Holy Grail and save his wife Gwen and revive her from the coma she had fallen into from a terrorist's bullet. Although the couple have been trying to relax in obscurity out in the middle of the ocean on his yacht, his movements are tracked by satellite and someone leaks pictures of her hearty and hale after her miraculous recovery. He is called back to the White House to explain what happened when he intervenes to save a reporter from a sudden illness in full view of the cameras. Faced with irrefutable proof that the Holy Grail does, indeed, exist, the nation understandably goes crazy. Everyone wants to a sip. Faced with sick and dying masses that he cannot in good conscious turn away, Arthur siphons water through the Grail, bottles it, and launches the most successful healthcare product in history.

It's not just the Grail that's back, however. The Spear Luin (spear of destiny) has re-appeared too. And Merlin is impaled upon it... If the mysterious shadow man has his way the two fabled objects will be brought together and used to wipe humanity off the face of the earth! It seems that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction so all the good works the Grail is performing has been building up a massive store of negative energy, perhaps a cataclysmic one if the two objects are used in conjunction... Additionally, while good people's health is improved by the so-called Grail Ale, evil people receive nightmares of eternal damnation and, quite naturally, sue for damages!

Overall it's a fun and rousing read. Nothing particularly deep, yet highly entertaining. Monty Python fans will find the Grail jokes and movie references even funnier. If you liked the first two books in this series you're sure to enjoy this one too. ... Read more

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The explosive tale of Marvel Comics’ crime-fighting superhero

SPIDER-MAN

It begins with an orphan named Peter Parker, raised by his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben in Queens, New York. A quiet student, he works diligently at his studies and pines for the beautiful Mary Jane Watson. But this ordinary teenage boy is about to have his life turned upside down, when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider. Suddenly, he finds himself possessed of spectacular powers. He is now and forever Spider-Man!

Follow Spider-Man’s action-packed journey, from his struggle to harness the extraordinary gifts that will prove to be both blessing and curse, to his fight to save innocent lives while the media tears him to pieces. It all leads up to his ultimate battle high above New York streets, against the death-dealing madman known as the Green Goblin. While the city watches helplessly and countless lives hang in the balance, Spider-Man confronts his archnemesis, and the Goblin puts Spider-Man’s vow to fight crime to the ultimate test . . . ... Read more

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Peter David brings the movie to life
Peter David, a veteran comic book writer, has brought the movie to life. If you like the movie, you'll like the book too. There isn't too much that's been added or tweaked from the movie storyline, but if there were it wouldn't be the movie adaptation anymore, it would be a different Spider-Man novel.

If you like the movie or the character, you should be happy with this one.

I have a stack of books
I love the movie, I'm sure I'll love the to. I read slow. This starts out in Queens. About the web-slinging before he was.

I loved every bit.
It begins with an orphan named Peter Parker, raised by his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben in Queens, New York. A quiet student, he works diligently at his studies and pines for the beautiful Mary-Jane Watson. But this ordinary teenage boy is about to have his life turned upside down, when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider. Suddenly, he finds himself in possesion of spectacular powers. He is now, and forever Spider-Man!

Follow Spider-Man's action-packed journey from his struggle to harness the extraodinary gifts that will prove to be both blessing and curse, to his fight to save innocent lives while the media tear him to pieces. It all leads to the dramatic battle high above the city streets, where the webslinger faces his archnemesis, the madman known as the Green Goblin. While the city watches breathlessly, Spider-Man confronts the greatest challenge, and the Goblin puts Peter Parker's vow to fight crime to the ultimate test.

It's-a web-swingin' !!
The movie is exceptionally good - and even more so this novelization of the film by Peter David at some respect would even seem quite much better, sorta like reminding you the advantage of written format's merits and appeal to tell a story better than any other web-dusty format can.

I've first encountered a work by David from the WEB OF SPIDERMAN comic (mainly a stand-alone spidey story series which MARVEL started publication back in '85 or '86), in particular issue number 13 - with the story titled 'Point Of View', and from that point on I knew P. David is one of the most unsung outstanding writers out there not only in the comic book field - nearly to the level of comicbook writer vet Roy Thomas. Although I've commented that the movie's storyline would've been perfect if they haven't skipped some elements from the comics' plotline from where they were based from- on my review for the film - this noveliazation stands supremely quite alright.

However, it so happens that other reviews for this movie-tie-in book states the same thing about being a clever work from P. David, which i got from a MARVEL paperback boxed set with movie tie-ins for HULK (also rendered by Peter David - and the one I'm currently reading right now along with David's novelization for the sequel SPIDERMAN 2) and X-MEN 2, which is written by Chris Clearmont, who's works in comics I am quite familliar and am fond of, but at this point- the former writers for the first XMEN movie tie-in seems to've done a better job.

Going back to this work of Peter David for the Spidey movie -- it's just as good as reading 'em Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Twas one of the best re-renditions ever portrayed not only for the SPIDERMAN mythos that I have encountered , but for the overall conundrum of works for adaptations as well.

More Wise Cracks Than You Can Swing A Web At
Spider-Man is one of my favorite comic superheros. I loved the movie and i loved the soundtrack and i definatley loved the book. the action and comedy of spider-man never stops. You gotta read it.



If you Liked This Book Read Spider-Man 2 & All The comics! ... Read more

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Did Columbus believe that God called him west to undiscovered lands? Does American democracy owe its inception to the handful of Pilgrims that settled at Plymouth? If, indeed, there was a specific, divine call upon this nation, is it still valid today?The Light and the Glory answers these questions and many more for history buffs. As readers look at their nation's history from God's point of view, they will begin to have an idea of how much we owe to a very few--and how much is still at stake. Now revised and expanded for the first time in more than thirty years, The Light and the Glory is poised to show new readers just how special their country is. ... Read more

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great reading
I love how the authors explain their research.It is so nice to see the truth of America's history, confirmed by their tireless research of those who were eyewitnesses to it, displayed in one easy to read volume!

Does it Get any Better?
Wow. I am actually appalled. I'm not even sure where to begin. I managed to plow through about 100 pages before I had to give it up.This book rests on what I believe to be Covenant Theology/American Exceptionalism worldview. Phrases such as "Redeemer Nation," "New Promised Land", "people he [God] had chosen" are scattered liberally. If you are a Dispensationalist, you will probably not agree with some of the basic assumptions from the beginning. If you are a historian, you will probably quickly consign this book to the trash, if not to the incinerator.

Forget all you learned in the book of Job or that Jesus said we would have tribulation. The authors here take a VERY simplistic view of success and failure: godly people succeed whereas ungodly people fail or are destroyed. (The Puritans themselves probably would not have felt this way, considering many of their great lights perished in the fires and on the gallows of England.) Both history and the Bible show this childish reasoning to be false. Perhaps this is why the authors do not explain the massacre of the Huguenot colony. When a person succeeds, he MUST be a godly man. When a person fails, he MUST have done something (or not done something) to please God.

The authors leave no stone unturned to find instances to "prove" their point, yet they choose to ignore events that might seem to disprove it. Their point is to prove that the U.S. is "special", perhaps this is why they conveniently downplay or ignore providential events (such as the "Protestant Wind" that wrecked the Spanish Armada) that happened in other nations. Yes, other nations have have "Providential" things happen there as well.

What struck me as especially funny, however, is that they seem so eager to prove their point that they gloss over serious theological problems between Protestantism and Catholicism. They even seem to praise Catholic monasticism (!) Yet they claim that Protestant Elizabethan/Stuart England (which the Puritans/Pilgrims left in a huff) was "not in favor with God."I had a lot of fun with this one. I think this comes from the tone of the books the authors were using, which probably abuse Queen Elizabeth or King James I and consider the Anglican Church of the time to be lukewarm and rife with "popery."

As a Protestant, I also wondered why God (according to the authors) had more of a problem with Columbus' "lust for gold" (a topic that seems to reoccur) than with Columbus' worship of the Virgin. Things like this just struck me as strange, coming from Protestant authors. It also seemed as though the authors felt that they had to prove that all of the people involved in the discovery and founding of America had to have perpetual halos around their heads. When their idols proved to be fallible, then they had to show that God had chastened them. They couldn't just allow God to work through fallible, imperfect people, as He clearly did in the Old Testament.

I have never read most of the sources for this book, but I almost felt as if I were reading one of the romanticized history books of the 19th century, or some type of "boosterism" propaganda.

I can honestly say that I was baffled by this book. There are SO many problems with it logically and theologically that I can't even list them all here. It is NOT a history book per se, but propaganda to make Americans (U.S) feel good about the U.S.(That's another thing....they use Columbus, but Columbus didn't discover the "United States"..Why isn't all of "America" the Promised Land....anyway, I won't go there....) It seeks to promote ONE particular theological belief system and point of view, and it will use, stretch and abuse historical facts in any way that it can to do that.

No truth contained therein...
I am afraid and ashamed if indeed more people don't recognize the historical inaccuracies contained in this text.This text does all it can to promote the ideal that God played a role in the Occidental discovery of the new world.I won't even ask you to explain how it is that a place long occupied can be discovered at all, nor will I ask you to reconcile the glaring inconsistencies in the behavior of Columbus and his crew nor will I ask you to consider the source of funding that led to the launching of the expedition.I won't ask you to consider how the same people who were on the verge of expelling not only Jews and Muslim Moors expecting to peacefully convert the "shy and innocent people" he fond in the new world when they themselves were an assorted group of rapists, mercenaries, slave-traders and fortune seekers. I will refrain from all of these important question because there is no possible way you could honestly answer any of those questions if you believe this to be an accurate representation of history.What I do wonder is how you can reconcile the figure of Columbus who was a slave-trading mercenary prior to the launching of his expedition taking what the authors here describe as "Indian interpreters."They like their hero Columbus are guilty of shameful mis-representation in the condoning and attributing such action to a "merciful and beneficent God."Please I encourage you to read this text if for nothing else than as an example of how dangerous misguided attempts to promote an agenda can be.When we allow the desires of our hearts to overtake the truth, we are doing a disservice to the sovereignty of God.Beware all believers for there is not truth contained within.476 pages with on 14 pages of sparse references does not support any of what is put fourth by these propaganda agents.

Must Read
I recommend this book for everyone that is in this nation or thinking about becoming a citizen. It gives the set historical destinity by God for this nation to become a becon of light for freedom and the personal rights not to be overpowered by tyranny. Godly men and women were the ones used to set the precedent and Constitutional form of government for America. "One Nation Under God with Liberty and Justice for All."

Red letter truth
Don't even consider home schooling without knowing how God, truth, honor, courage, trust and the very word PATRIOT came to be. I am newly humbled. Anything short of the truths found in this binding is deliberate, socialist, "progressive" koolaid. READ A CHAPTER A DAY.... OUT LOUD. THIS is history. THIS is where we came from and what the founding fathers intended.+++++ ... Read more

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The legendary debut novel from New York Times bestselling author Peter David has been expanded and updated into a brand new edition.

King Arthur, the once and future King, has been called forth by the wizard Merlin to lead a land in turmoil-the United States of America. But with no throne to sit upon, Arthur must run for elective office-starting with the Mayorship of New York City... ... Read more

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Just because you *can* do something doesn't mean you *should*
For first time readers, this book is worth a read. I'd give it 4 stars. There is nothing wrong with the book; you'll enjoy the insights and humor.

For those who read the original, prepare to be disappointed. Imagine if someone came along and rewrote Pride and Prejudice, The Three Musketeers, or (insert your childhood favorite). Yes, Peter David was the original author, but this *story* belongs to those who read it and loved it. It got a facelift it didn't need. The fill-in, changes, updates, etc., was not necessary, and it tends to detract from the story. In addition, it makes it less humorous, something the original definitely had going for it.

As a fan of the original, I'm rating it 2 stars.

Misrepresentation by the seller.
This book was listed as being in "good" condition. It was marked throughout with orange highliter. The pages were yellow and bent. The cover was wrinkled and bent. I will make it a point never to use international books again. Many of their positive reviews are duplicates and a lot of the negatives have the same complaints. This book looked like it had been left outside in bad weather for a couple of months, forgotten and then found only to be a riddle to the owner as to how he could get rid of the smell. "I know!" said international books. "I'll sell it on amazon!" I have trouble throwing books away. Not one in this condition, though.

King Arthur Meets the Big Apple, Revised Version
Knight Life (2002) is another of Peter David's almost unclassifiable works.It is a small scale epic drama, with comedic overtones, of King Arthur running for mayor of New York while opposed by Morgan Le Fay.

Morgan is a couch potato watching sitcoms while consuming large quantities of beer.She is contemplating suicide but first she tunes in to her favorite channel: a view of Merlin's resting place.But, wait, the stone has been moved.Thus begins the show.

Gwen DeVere is having a bad day.She needs to find a job to support herself and Lance, but nothing seems to be available.As she is sitting on a park bench reading the job ads, a knight in full armor stops in front of her.She is annoyed and tells him that she has mace and shows him the spray can;he pulls a two-foot long club with a flanged head from his armor and says "So have I".She gets up and walks away briskly.He calls out for her to wait and follows.When she runs into a subway station, he tries to follow but trips and falls downs the steps, clanking merrily as he rolls.

Arthur Pendragon is back!Of course, his first stop after the subway fiasco is Arthur's Court, a men's clothier, to exchange his armor for something a little more comfortable, like a three-piece suit, bought with an American Express card, don't leave Camelot without one.

After a local cop suggests a political career, Arthur retrieves Excalibur from Central Park lake and allows Buddy and Elvis, two spaced out muggers, to swear undying allegiance to the man with the Day-Glo sword.He finds Merlin and gathers a campaign staff, including Gwen as his secretary, Miss Basil, a basilisk -- no kidding -- as receptionist, and Percy, an old drunk with a CPA, as treasurer.

The Big Apple meets King Arthur and New York loves him, especially when he saves two children from the fire caused by the fire elemental.When they find out his true identity, his popularity rating skyrockets.

This revised version smooths over some of the rough spots in the original and updates some of the jokes, but is still just as funny.

Recommended for fans of Peter David and anyone else foolish enough to subject themselves to such zany humor.You have been warned;if you bust a gut, its your fault.

-Arthur W. Jordin

Want a gun?Join a militia
This novel was a very pleasant surprise.I had picked it up at a book sale at work hoping it would be at least readable.Well, it was and much much more.This is a wonderful witty tale with characters that are fun and interesting.

Mr. Arthur Penn, candidate for Mayor of New York, has the BEST gun control policy I've read.He has the BEST way to get young people to vote.I would vote for the politician of any party who came out and responded to the first debate question the way he did.INCREDIBLE.

This novel is part comedy, part political commentary.It says what I have thought for a long time; if a politican were completely honest he would be quite popular.

This book is fun, and a page turner.I highly recommend it.

I Love the Knight Life; I Love to Boogie!
This book is a fascinating read and honest, good fun. In it, the legend of King Arthur is turned on his head as Arthur, Merlin and other characters from the time arrive after ten centuries of hiding into the modern craziness of the twentieth century. Once there, Arthur hopes to regain the fame and power he once had, but he'll have to do something he's not used to --- starting relatively small. Thus does Arthur Penn's (Pendragon's) campaign for mayor begin. However, he'll have to face many old foes from the past, as well as the opposing candidates for mayor --- the second being something not nearly as much to worry about as one would think.

"Knight Life" is full of Peter David's typical off-beat humor and is a wonderful first offering from him. This version is an updated version of the original release, offering Peter David's improvements to an already great story.

I'm not completely familiar with the Arthurian legend, but still found it quite easy to get into this book. Sure, some hardcore fans may find things to nitpick, but overall I thought this was a really great read and it's also made me curious to check out more of the legend. It also had a surprise ending that I didn't expect. ... Read more

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THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL HERO

Millionaire industrialist Tony Stark’s genius for designing and building high-tech, ultradestructive weapons for America’s armed forces has inspired critics to dub him the modern-day Leonardo da Vinci–as well as “merchant of death,” a moniker he embraces with cool arrogance. But when he’s ambushed and kidnapped in the middle of a war zone, Stark comes face-to-face with his own mortality . . . and his true destiny. Now, thanks to him, enemy forces are about to meet their maker. And the world of warfare is about to meet its future–a weapon of mass destruction that walks and talks. When man and machine unite, it can only mean one thing: It’s time to stand ready or stand back–but don’t stand in the way, or else risk the mighty metallic fury of . . . ... Read more

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Iron man novel
I liked this book very much as it added depth to the movie and understandings of nuances that I had previously totally missed.
I want to re-watch the movie now :-p

Iron Man by Peter David
What an absolute great book!! I loved this one. Great action and adventure. And the hero is given a persona with doubts, heart and sympathy. This is about an ordinary man (brillant, though) who invents a suit of armor that can do anything. Our hero invents a great weapon for the troops but things go terribly awry. He is a contractor for our defense dept. and provides our military with wonderful weapons.

Things eventually sort themselves out and he overcomes the really evil and bad guys. This is such a good and exciting book that I read it in two days. Good for a summer read on a cruise or flying somewhere.

Sara Howard, Author of "Something Funny Happened on the Way to The Moon" and "The Greatest Explosions in the Universe."

A book equally if not better than the movie!
Having already seen the movie, "Iron Man," I decided to read Peter David's movie tie-in book as I wanted to experience the story in another media form.And what a great experience it was.David does an excellent job of bringing the Tony Stark character to life especially when Stark is demonstrating the Jericho missles in Afghanistan and is captured by the insurgents calling themselves the "Ten Rings."I thoroughly enjoyed how Iron Man evolved and the fact that he is a CEO of a weapons company which makes his character more plausible and the fact that his suit is what enables him to fly and gives him superhuman strength instead of attaining his powers from some freak laboratory accident. I look forward to reading more of Peter David's superhero book adaptations.

"Iron Man" by Peter David........
One thing that I like my authors to do in writing a novel based on a movie is to give us a little something extra while reading the book. I'm happy to say that Peter David has definitely did that by giving us more character developement and explaining things as to why Tony Stark becomes Iron Man. I got this novel before the movie hit theaters and it was this read that got me wanting to see the movie. I'll admit, I'm no Iron Man fan. In all my years of reading comics, he has to have been my least read comic character. You better believe, though, that now I'm a fan and I have Peter David to thank for it.

Trust me, the book doesn't disappoint its' reader. Peter David did an excellent job. I recommend it highly.

Excellent Book, Better Movie
Having been based on the original script for the movie, the book is excellent.It fills in a lot of gaps and loop holes that the movie slid over, making it a must-read for fans.

It is, however, much more dark and angry than the movie, which deflated the excitement I felt from the film.

If you're a fan of the series, pick up this book.If you're a fan of the movie, skip it. ... Read more

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Paul Dear is a good and clever boy, but he’s special in ways that even his adoring parents could never have imagined. For by day, in London’s Kensington Gardens, he walks and talks with the pixies and sprites and other magical creatures that dwell among the living–but are unseen by most. Then everything changes when tragedy strikes–and a quest begins that will lead Paul to a curio shop where a magical ally awaits him and launches him into the starry skies, bound for a realm where anything is possible. Far from home, Paul will run with fierce Indian warriors, cross swords with fearsome pirates, befriend a magnificent white tiger, and soar beside an extraordinary, ageless boy who reigns in a boundless world of imagination. ... Read more

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pan-tastic
one of the most beautiful books ever..it's like the virtuous harry potter was hanging with Peter Pan.

Witty, amusing, and thought-provoking.
Considering some of the dark undertones in this book, I managed to laugh quite a bit at Peter David's writing style. The detached narrator was amusing and so were many of the characters within the book. Paul himself was a very appealing sort of boy, he seemed to me crossed just on the brink of maturity very early on, and I enjoyed reading this book with him as our protagonist.

I enjoyed the additional characters (at least I think additional, I've never read the original, but I've never heard of Mary Slash before this book). They seemed creative without feeling as though the author were trying too hard to be different from the original Peter Pan. Even his interruptions as the narrator weren't bothersome to me, and this is coming from someone who now and then got annoyed with the interruptions within The Princess Bride.

Peter David also managed to raise up some thoughts on the nature of childhood and adulthood, their differences, their similarities, and so on. Even then, however, it does not distract from the general enjoyment of the story being told. I'm definitely considering reading more from this author, and I feel motivated to read other books based on Peter Pan because of Tigerheart.

A well-written but odd "Fan" book
Well, everyone seems to be raving about this book, and I certainly think Peter David's writing is beautiful, clever, and pulls off the Barrie-esque tone needed for anyone redescribing Peter Pan. But I wondered about its target audience, since it's drawn from a children's classic, but is dark with adult sensibilities. That made it feel a bit oddball to me. The author has written STNG books, and that's when it struck me. Books like that are the avid fan's way of inserting him/herself into a beloved world. They are compelled to write an experience in that universe and it is their own journey as much or more than the reader's. I think Tigerheart is a fan book as well, written to let the author plunk himself down into the Peter Pan universe and have an adventure of his own, interacting with those characters and that place through his own psyche. For whatever reason, perhaps to increase his self-permission of playing with the original, he changes the names of the characters (Gwenny for Wendy, Hack for Hook, Anyplace for Neverland, etc.). The work was skillful enough to push that aside, but I admit it bothered me no end. It was less like being in Peter Pan's world than in being inside the author's fevered dream of that world. And it was also a visit made to Neverland--despite the cast of children characters--by an adult with a psychology degree. Despair, death, cynicism, all are heavy wading behind the scenes of familiar flight and fighting. JM Barrie pointed out the careless cruelty and "Now" mental state of children in the original, but it was done with a loving nod and colored by magical charm. Tigerheart is not really a children's book, in my opinion, nor would I read it to them. It's for adult fans of Peter Pan. And even then, I can't accept it as anything but a fan book, very well-written, but not an "authentic" happening in Neverland...er, Anyplace. Still, I bet Peter David had a great time creating it!

Fantastical!
Fantastical story, and great writing make this book a real treat!Fans of fantasy and adventure (either or both) will love this re-telling.

Wonderful book!
In Tigerheart, Peter David approaches the Peter Pan mythos with a fresh but affectionate eye, by saying to himself "and then what happened?".The tale of the boy who would not grow up is seen in Tigerheart from the perspective of Paul Dear, a boy from Kensington Gardens who also lives much of his life in fantasy, but has to grow up when he finds himself in Pan's universe.

In Tigerheart, the names of many of the characters have been changed, but not for anonymity - they have been changed to emphasize the universality of the way little boys look at the universe, and to show that little boys, whether going on daring adventures with their loyal tiger companions, fighting vicious pirates or being more brave than an indian brave, are all much the same.

And the book shows how growing up is not a clear cut thing, restricted only to people who have gotten older, but is instead an incremental and highly person process that changes from person to person, and from moment to moment.

Though Peter David has proven his standing as a very good writer in the past, this has proven to be one of his best works, and not only does he capture J.M. Barrie's voice with uncanny accuracy, he also captures his sense of wonder, and then leavens it with his own sense of humor and a dash of realism.If you enjoy classic adventure and appreciate a thoughtful philosophy, you can't go far wrong with this book. ... Read more

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Filling a notable gap in scholarship on 2 Peter and Jude, Peter Davids artfully unpacks these two neglected but fascinating epistles that deal with the confrontation between the Greco-Roman world and the burgeoning first-century Jesus communities.

Davids firmly grasps the overall structure of these oft-maligned epistles and presents a strong case for 2 Peter and Jude as coherent, consistent documents. Marked by exceptional exegesis, sharp, independent judgments, a singular combination of rhetorical and narrative analysis, and timely application to the concerns of the local church, Davids’s work not only connects with the latest scholarship but also transforms scholarly insights into helpful conclusions benefiting all believers. ... Read more

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Read it before before buying it
Surely there will be someone else writing about this book, so I'm going try to help you in another way.

When you start reading biblical commentaries you will need to be aware that the thoughts expressed by the author deal with facts and speculations that should of happened. You can NEVER rely on only one commentary to affirm something about the Bible. You need at least three good commentaries.

Try to read biblical commentaries from different confessions of faith (e.g., Calvinism vs. Arminianism; Pentecostal vs. non-Pentecostal; Catholic vs. Protestant; Egalitarian vs. Complementarian; Amillennialism vs. Premillennialism vs. Postmillennialism; etc). Look for their arguments: What do they agree or disagree on? Which of them is closest to the biblical text? It's not a sin to read commentaries written from other points of view. You will notice that what is fact or solid argument will be seen over and over on different commentaries, so you will start learning what is speculation and what is not.

As Haddon W. Robinson said in his book, Biblical Preaching, (second edition, page 22), "In approaching a passage, we must be willing to reexamine our doctrinal convictions and to reject the judgments of our most respected teachers."

Remember, a commentary is not the biblical text. Do not replace the authority of the Bible with a commentary. The same apply for Study Bibles. The study notes there are not written by "apostles and prophets," so never confuse the "gospel" with the teacher or preacher. Learn to separate it.

Commentaries are important because nobody can get a poem from one language and translate it with the same structure to another language. This simply does not exist. Words, phrases, and sentences are rooted in a specific time, culture and custom. About Bibles, the best way is to check different translations, but be cautious about a very loose translation.

For you to appreciate any biblical commentary you need to know what level of reading you are. I'm going call them beginner, intermediate and advanced. I recommend the following biblical commentaries that you can start from. All of them have both Old Testament and New Testament. (If you're thinking of buying the whole set, look for the CD edition; it's cheaper and you can take it with you where you go.)

Beginner - NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC) by Zondervan.
(or)The Bible Speaks Today Series (BST) by IVP (This is a growing series and not yet complete.)

Intermediate - New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT) and New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT) by Eerdmans

Advanced - Word Biblical Commentary (WBC) by Thomas Nelson

These are basic commentaries on their own level, but there are a lot of commentaries today, so don't forget to look for more information. Maybe you can get information from one of these: (1) Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources by John Glynn, (2) New Testament Commentary Survey by D. A. Carson, (3) Old Testament Commentary Survey by Tremper Longman.

There are good and expensive commentaries such as the Anchor Bible (AB); International Critical Commentary (ICC) or Hermeneia (HERM). [Do not forget of Calvin and Luther].

I don't know about catholic commentaries, but you can check reviews on "Sacra Pagina" and "Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture."

Other than those mentioned above (NIVAC; BST; NICNT; WBC; AB; ICC; HERM) you can also check:Expositor Bible Commentary (EBC); New American Commentary (NAC); Pillar New Testament Commentary (PNTC); New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC); Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT); and others.

Another thing, it can be a very good commentary, but it does not mean that you will agree with everything in it. Remember, "new" does not mean it's updated, and "updated" does not mean it's better.

Purpose - You can read a book to get information, even if you are not interested in a deep study of the biblical text. In this case it's better to start reading something from your own confession of faith and always on your level of reading. If after some time you become interested in more, go check other commentaries, but please, do not skip "How To Read A Book" by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren.

Responsibility - It is your responsibility study the biblical text before checking a commentary. Sometimes this is not an easy task so I'm giving you some other references that you can check at the end of this review. If I had read a review like this before, I would know how to prevent some mistakes.

Do not let you knowledge kill your faith! - "For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith." Hebrews 4:2 NIV - (Read also 1 Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:13-14; 3:18-23; Jude 1:3).

I can't leave without suggesting some other tools to help you: (1) How To Read A Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren; (2) Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation by Henry Virkler and Karelynne Ayayo; (3) New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors by Gordon Fee; and (4) Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors by Douglas Stuart. [Although book #3 and 4 deals with Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), you can learn a lot from them even if you do not know the languages]. (5) "Basics of Biblical Greek" Grammar by William D. Mounce [after you start reading it maybe you can add "Biblical Greek Survival Kit" and "Sing and Learn New Testament Greek" audio CD by Kenneth Berding]; (6) "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy (Third Edition with Cd-Rom). (7) Eusebius' Ecclesiastical History: Complete and Unabridged. - All of these will help you to understand HOW a good commentary must be written. Good Luck!

Highly recommended
This review will address three authors' work on Peter and Jude: Kistemaker, Schreiner, and Davids.

Kistemaker's commentary in the New Testament Commentary series begun by Hendriksen was published in 1987.Kistemaker, a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, is well known for his contributions to approximately half of this series.His work is the most pastorally oriented of the three here, and is easy to read. Each paragraph of text is presented in a separate section, followed by the text of individual verses with exposition, followed by (as needed) separate sections on "Doctrinal considerations", "Practical considerations", and/or "Greek words, phrases, and constructions".This format is a little scattered, but allows for ease of use across a wide spectrum of readers.Kistemaker is practical, but has less depth than Schreiner or Davids.The current printing is packaged with James and 1-3 John, as well, which makes for a mighty unwieldy volume.I recommend instead finding a reasonably priced used version with just Peter and Jude, unless you're investing in the entire set.

Thomas Schreiner is a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of the Peter & Jude Commentary in the New American Commentary series.Schreiner is also author of the well-regarded BECNT entry for Romans, as well as a volume on Paul's theology.This commentary was written in 2003, and has a clean layout, albeit with smaller print than the other works here.Schreiner's work is solid, and his theology sound, but his writing is not the most engaging.The NIV text is presented one paragraph at a time, then exposited verse-by-verse preceded by verse numbers in bold.The Greek, which he utilizes frequently, is transliterated into English in the running commentary.

Peter Davids is a professor at St. Stephen's University, and has also authored the commentary on James in the New International Greek Testament Commentary series.His work on 1 Peter is in the New International Commentary on the New Testament series (1990), with 2 Peter and Jude in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series (2006).Like his James commentary, he begins with useful discussions of the theology of the letter, broken down into categories such as "Suffering", "Scripture", "God", etc.His work is surprisingly useful for pastors.He in general has a more academic tone, but then breaks forth into a very practical, insightful discussion of, say, "revolutionary submission" in 1 Peter 3.The Pillar volume has a less pastorally-oriented feel, but that is likely due partially to the different subject material provided by Peter and Jude in these letters.Due to the 2 volumes, his works are more thorough than Schreiner or Kistemaker, but of course are more expensive.The format is generally similar to the NAC, although the NIC volume does provide the actual Greek text in the footnotes.

Comparison: Any of these three authors' works would be a worthwhile purchase for the pastor, seminarian, or generally informed reader.All are presented with the NIV text, but interact with the underlying Greek text.Kistemaker and Schreiner are somewhat more conservative theologically than Davids.Those without a seminary education will likely find Kistemaker the most accessible.Students working on their thesis will probably prefer Davids' delving into more detail.Schreiner has the best blend of virtues for those who can afford only one volume at this time.

Kistemaker: 4 stars
Davids: 5 stars (1 Peter), 4 stars (2 Peter/Jude)
Schreiner: 4 stars

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The complete original run of Fallen Angel, created by Peter David and David Lopez, is collected in this massive omnibus! Collecting issues #1-20, experience the first chapters of this tale chronicling the sordid, shadowy world of Bete Noire, and its most recent inhabitant and apparent protector - Liandra, the Fallen Angel. ... Read more

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This is where it all begins....
Fallen Angel is one of the best comic series I have ever read.If you are a Peter David fan, you do yourself a disservice if you don't check this out!This is the one series where he has 100% creative control and let his creativity shine...

The Fallen Angel is a badass, in a way that only Peter David can write.

IDW does us all a service
I would echo completely Eric Teall's 4-star review. http://www.amazon.com/review/R37614C9D8CV67/ref=cm_cr_dp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1600106749&nodeID=283155&tag=&linkCode=

My only difference is that I give it five stars because I don't think the smaller page size is enough to warrant a drop in rating.

It bears repeating that unless you go out and hunt down individual issues, this is the only complete collection of Peter David's DC run on Fallen Angel ever released in trade format. DC did release a few trades, but they never collected the full run.

Finally, the complete DC Fallen Angel...
Fallen Angel the series is great.It features interesting characters, deals with grown-up situations (I'd say "adult" situations, but "adult" has the wrong connotation here), and asks hard questions.This series pulls no punches:the Angel isn't afraid to do what she feels she must, but she's not perfect and does make mistakes.Combine that with some interesting religious ideas, and you've got a gem of a series that DC Comics just did not know what to do with.It has since found its home at IDW Comics.

This edition is the first collection to feature all twenty issues of the DC run, which is a precursor to the current IDW series.If you've read the IDW stuff, then this will inform and enrich your reading.If you haven't read the IDW stuff, this is a great place to start:same author, same basic cast, same setting.Think of this single book as "Fallen Angel: Season One" and you've got the idea.

The only reason I've rated this 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the slightly smaller size of the book when compared to the typical "trade paperback" or "graphic novel," which is generally sized like a typical comic book in height and width.This copy is comparable to the Dark Horse Omnibuses that one sees for Buffy or Star Wars.I'd rather see David Lopez's art on a larger page.

However, as this is the ONLY collection of this fantastic run of comics (a run with big pay-offs in the later IDW series) and it's VERY inexpensive (20 comics for $22, which is ridiculously cheap) while still having excellent printing and paper, you can't go wrong with this title.Highly recommended to fans of comics for grown-ups (Fables, Preacher, Y the Last Man, Sandman, etc.). ... Read more

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Peter David's study on I Peter is part of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God. ... Read more

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Must I be the only one to give Davids' Peter a 5 out of 6?
"Abreast of modern scholarship," is what the publisher's blurb says of Peter Davids' exegesis of THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER -- which sounds titillating.But Amazon readers, who number in the low single-digits, are saying: "Got milk of the Word?I don't think so..."

And that is so unfair!Why must preachers, whenever they review one another's PETER, sound so snarky?Can we be a little more gracious, please?

Reviewer #1 twice praises Peter Davids' PETER as "decent" but rates it unkindly as "50-75 pages" too short for $27 plus postage and handling.

Reviewer #2 mentions "penetrating insights," but says that Davids' PETER does not have "the best blend of virtues" (okay, true--but then, whose Peter DOES have the "best blend of virtues," among men who penetrate?Don't look at ME!Nor, for that matter, at the original St. Peter -- and he was *married*!).

Reviewer #3 judges Davids' PETER not for its penetration, but for its cover:"This is fine volume. Put it on your shelf."

(Okay, granted, I know what you're thinking, Dude:With a hot jacket like the one on THIS book, who needs to explore what's inside? An angelic male, with long curly hair and a symbol in his right hand, is shown making a move on a 14-year-old Virgin -- who is dodging him with both arms outstretched, as if to say, "No WAY will I do that!!Keep your grubby hands, and your penetrating insights, in your pocket!I'm saving myself for Joseph!")

What has that got to do with THE FIRST EPISTLE of the world's first Pope?Nothing!But Davids' PETER will add an erotic ambience to your pastoral bookshelf or church library, as if to say:"Hey, check THIS out!"

Amazon Reviewer #4 complains that Peter Davids spends entirely too little time exploring 1 PETER 3:21, which reads as follows (Authorised Version):

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ."

--and if you think THAT's bad writing in need of exegesis, you should read 1 PETER 3:21 in the original vernacular.

Alas, whenever Saint Peter tried to write in Greek, he made fritters of the language.And the interventions of the Holy Ghost, who knows His Hebrew better than His Greek, didn't help much.But that is PRECISELY why we need erudite exegesis, such as this new one by Peter H. Davids.Except, of course, that Davids forgets to explain 1 PETER 3:21 -- which happens to be one of the smartest things St. Peter ever said.

Here, then, is a useful tip:If you have tried to read the epistles of Saint Peter, or the exegesis of Peter Davids on the First Epistle of Peter, and if you have been either mystified or bored instead of being titillated and penetrated, then here's your fix:Go to Amazon.com, and search and .Don't put it in your shopping cart all at once.First, read the reviews of THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER by Peter Davids' rival, Wayne Grudem.

You may be surprised! Unlike Peter Davids' PETER, Rev. Grudem's PETER enjoys five stars from almost everyone who has read his book, which includes at least five people -- his copy editor; four preachers (three-fourths of whom give Grudem five stars); and a fifth reviewer,one who knows his PETER better than anyone.

Four of Grudem's five Amazon.com reviewers -- i.e., the four preachers -- are concerned about length.

Pastor #1 describes Grudem's PETER as not big, but "good." (Speaking for myself, I wouldn't even say "good." I would say:"VERY good.")"However," writes Pastor #1, it could probably be updated" (i.e., updated to conform with more modern, New Age, PETERS, as in the New-Age New International Version).

Reviewer #2 calls Grudem's PETER a "superb little" one.

Reviewer #3 says:Not fair!Though "relatively short" (compared say, to Davids, or to some donkey like Aquinas), Grudem's PETER is "a midlength" one, "a medium length commentary aimed at the lay reader."Moreover, Grudem can "pack a lot into a small space," and we're not just talking about his codpiece, we're talking about his "appendix," which, even when "shortened," contains more spiritual meat "than some commentators would in twice that length."

(Grudem's PETER, like Peter Davids' PETER, avoids getting into the "filth of the flesh" mentioned in1 PETER 3:21; but "His appendix on 1 PETER 3:19, 20, is a masterpiece."The only big problem, for pastoral Reviewer #3, is that "Eerdmans is a terrible publisher."_

Reviewer #4 agrees that Grudem's PETER "is power-packed. he fits a lot more into his tyndale" than his rivals can do, such as Peter Davids, even though Davids' PETER is quite a bit longer than Grudem's.

The fifth, most penetrating, review of Grudem's rival FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER is headed "Rock Solid!" -- and that under-appreciated review has to be the smartest thing ever written on the First Epistle of Saint Peter.I recommend it highly.

If you are on a tight budget, and do not care to blow your entire wad on either Davids' or Grudem's or on anyone else's PETER, then I say, read "Rock Solid!" -- an Amazon.com review that will cost you nothing.

Next, buy yourself a copy of PETER RABBIT, by Beatrix Potter, an inspired volume by someone who knew how to write in a way that did not require additional commentary.PETER RABBIT sells on Amazon for under seven bucks and has hundreds of 5-star reviews.I recommend it highly, without any ecclesiastical reservations whatsoever.

--L.

Penetrating insights
This review will address three authors' work on Peter and Jude: Kistemaker, Schreiner, and Davids.

Kistemaker's commentary in the New Testament Commentary series begun by Hendriksen was published in 1987. Kistemaker, a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, is well known for his contributions to approximately half of this series. His work is the most pastorally oriented of the three here, and is easy to read. Each paragraph of text is presented in a separate section, followed by the text of individual verses with exposition, followed by (as needed) separate sections on "Doctrinal considerations", "Practical considerations", and/or "Greek words, phrases, and constructions". This format is a little scattered, but allows for ease of use across a wide spectrum of readers. Kistemaker is practical, but has less depth than Schreiner or Davids. The current printing is packaged with James and 1-3 John, as well, which makes for a mighty unwieldy volume. I recommend instead finding a reasonably priced used version with just Peter and Jude, unless you're investing in the entire set.

Thomas Schreiner is a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of the Peter & Jude Commentary in the New American Commentary series. Schreiner is also author of the well-regarded BECNT entry for Romans, as well as a volume on Paul's theology. This commentary was written in 2003, and has a clean layout, albeit with smaller print than the other works here. Schreiner's work is solid, and his theology sound, but his writing is not the most engaging. The NIV text is presented one paragraph at a time, then exposited verse-by-verse preceded by verse numbers in bold. The Greek, which he utilizes frequently, is transliterated into English in the running commentary.

Peter Davids is a professor at St. Stephen's University, and has also authored the commentary on James in the New International Greek Testament Commentary series. His work on 1 Peter is in the New International Commentary on the New Testament series (1990), with 2 Peter and Jude in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series (2006). Like his James commentary, he begins with useful discussions of the theology of the letter, broken down into categories such as "Suffering", "Scripture", "God", etc. His work is surprisingly useful for pastors. He in general has a more academic tone, but then breaks forth into a very practical, insightful discussion of, say, "revolutionary submission" in 1 Peter 3. The Pillar volume has a less pastorally-oriented feel, but that is likely due partially to the different subject material provided by Peter and Jude in these letters. Due to the 2 volumes, his works are more thorough than Schreiner or Kistemaker, but of course are more expensive. The format is generally similar to the NAC, although the NIC volume does provide the actual Greek text in the footnotes.

Comparison: Any of these three authors' works would be a worthwhile purchase for the pastor, seminarian, or generally informed reader. All are presented with the NIV text, but interact with the underlying Greek text. Kistemaker and Schreiner are somewhat more conservative theologically than Davids. Those without a seminary education will likely find Kistemaker the most accessible. Students working on their thesis will probably prefer Davids' delving into more detail. Schreiner has the best blend of virtues for those who can afford only one volume at this time.

Kistemaker: 4 stars
Davids: 4.5 stars (1 Peter), 4 stars (2 Peter/Jude)
Schreiner: 4 stars

Solid Scholarship
Peter Davids is very thoughtful. The reader would find this volume insightful and exciting. Davids has tempered this volume with NT scholarship and modern application, while taking into account the views of major players on 1Peter.This is fine volume. Put it on your shelf.

1 Peter commentary by Davids
I recently read the 1 Peter commentary by Davids.The text is quite readable.He presents opposing viewpoints well and fairly.He lets you know the likely best interpretation of controversial phrases and verses.My only criticism is that I wish he had spent a little more time on 1 Peter 3:21.Overall though, I learned a lot reading this book.Despite the fact that I have read 1 Peter in the Bible well over 20 times, my understanding of that book is now greatly enriched.You won't regret buying Davids commentary.

A decent commentary in series that deserves slightly better
The NICNT series has some very distinguished volumes (most notably Fee on 1 Corinthians), and most of them represent a good value for most pastors. Davids' volume on 1 Peter is a good volume, but not a great one. I am a pastor currently preaching through 1 Peter and I find that Davids' work isalways reliable, but not especially incisive. It seems to me that theauthor did not have quite enough time to put into the commentary as hemight have liked (he admits as much in the preface), and so we are leftwith a decent contribution, but not one of my top choices on 1 Peter. I amsorry to say this, since I am such of fan of the NICNT series as a whole.Davids work suffers in comparison with other available commentaries on 1Peter: Grudem in the TNTC series is less than half the price, written withmore verve, and almost as long; Kelly's 30 year old work in the BNTC seriesis still my top choice for overall value (it covers 1 & 2 Peter, andJude for less $ than Davids); Michaels commentary in the Wordseries sells for about the same price as Davids, but it is at least twiceas full, giving much more detail (sometimes too much)and has some reallyexcellent exegesis of the Greek text; Achtemeier's more recent contributionto the Hermenia series is the fullest yet, but also the most expensive byfar (twice as much as Davids or Michaels). While being a fine work, it doesnot break new ground, and is no more insightful that Michaels. Inconclusion, I would like to see Davids' volume on 1 Peter revised in thenear future and have about 50-75 pages added and more interaction withrecent authors. If this is done, and the price remains the same, Davids maybe in the running. ... Read more

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After a freak accident aboard a test flight bombards them with radiation, permanently altering their genetic structures, four adventurers use their incredible powers for the good of mankind and to protect the world from the forces of evil...despite their very real problems, worries and arguments. But soon they must face the diabolical and destructive plans of their ultimate enemy: Dr Doom, a brilliant man hungry for forbidden knowledge and thirsty in his obsessive pursuit of profit and revenge... ... Read more

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A good start on one ofMarvel's Icons
Thou this book does follow the movie ALMOST exactly, I would say dispite some of the other reviewers of this book that the movie version added some touches of humor and changed/tweeked some of the scenes from the book.

Like adding the scene of Doom stealing the heat seeking missile and launcher as well as the tanks of super cool gas where the book just mentions that Doom tinkered with the gas and always had the missile launcher just hanging around the office.

It does expand on some scenes that probably ended up on the cutting room floor to make the movie move along a lot faster and in comparing the two, the movie comes out ahead vs the book. but the book does add more details on things that might appear in the dvd unedited version(s).

This book makes a good read when flying or on a long bus trip and IF you want to see what the movie left out (or was changed in the movie) then read this book.

Fantastic Four Rule!
This is an awesome superhero book i've read lately. This book has little aditions to it from the movie. The auther describes each character very well. This book i recomend to all marvel comic book fans.

If you liked this book check out The movie, soundtrack, game and the motion picture score.

5 people changed: 1 became evil, 4 became- fantastic!
Dr. Reed Richards is sure he has found a scientific breakthrough.All he has to do is convince billionaire (and nemesis) Victor Van Doom, to help him reach a cosmic storm in order to observe it.While Victor agrees to the use of his private space station, the price is almost all profit made from this research.On the space station, Reed and the rest of his team: best friend, Ben Grimm; ex-girlfriend, Susan Storm; her hotshot brother, Johnny Storm; as well as Doom himself, are shocked when something goes amiss and everyone is exposed to the cosmic storm.

Back on Earth, they discover that the cloud has altered their DNA, giving each a type of super power.Reed, Susan, Ben, and Johnny band together in an effort to analyze what has happened to them and find a way to reverse the effects.Mr. Fantastic: Reed has the ability to stretch and contort his body.The Invisible Woman: Susan can make herself invisible and create an energy shield.The Human Torch: Johnny is able to go up in flames- literally- and fly.The Thing: Ben is now rock-hard and has superhuman strength.Unfortunately, Van Doom has also been given powers, and unlike the others, decided to use them for evil.Now he is bent on revenge for the loss of power the cosmic storm fiasco caused and will do anything to destroy Reed and the rest of the `Fantastic Four'.

While the Fantastic Four novelization was not up to the same level as others have been, it was still a good read.There were a couple discrepancies between the book and movie, which was a little annoying.The storyline itself focused on how the FF got their powers and why they became a team more than anything else.The book makes the characters seem a little more real, which I liked.

Movie is BETTER than Novelization!
I enjoy occassionally reading film novelizations, because the add to the story...I think back to the original Star Trek films with minor story lines added that weren't in the films...made those that read the book have a richer film experience.
This is NOT the case with Fantastic 4, unfortunately.Even more disasapointing is that I enjoy many of Peter David's original works.When he "adds" to pump up the story...to make this into a book...it is useless, boring wasteless stuff.A HUGE ff fan...this book made me actually decide NOT to see the film in the theater!Luckily my son won out...we went...and I discovered how much better the film is to the novelization!
Save your money on this...and purchase a ticket instead!

Fantastic Book! A Must Read!
This book is awesome and (no pun intended) fantastic! I never take my time to write a review and this is my first.

Fantastic 4 is avery entertaining read. And I agree with the past reviewer as I also could not put this book down. It was a real page turner, I just wanted to keep on reading, and only a VERY GOOD book makes me do that.
I will admit that some of the dialogue is cringe worthy, but other parts defintely make up for that.
Every character was handled well, and you could really feel for some of the characters (especially with Ben).

All in all, I was also quite impressed with this novel, and even though I was hyped about this movie before, I am now SUPER-hyped about the movie after reading this book.

Thanks to this book, I am now really looking forward to the movie as I know it will be FANTASTIC!
This could defintely have the potential to be the next "X-Men", or even the next "Spider-Man".
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Jamie Madrox comes face-to-face with the thing that terrifies him the most: having to make a decision. The divisiveness of Civil War has spread to his own team: Half of them want to cooperate with the government; the other half wants to take a stand against it. It's Jamie's choice that may well decide whether X-Factor stays together or cracks apart. And matters aren't being helped by Quicksilver, who offers Rictor the opportunity to get his powers back - but at what price? Plus: They've been a thorn in X-Factor's side since the beginning, and now things are coming to a head. X-Factor's newest assignment causes them to again cross paths with their arch rivals, Singularity Investigations. The result is revelations that strike to the very core of who and what Jamie Madrox is. Collects X-Factor #7-12. ... Read more

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The Best Marvel in the past decade
Marvel has suffered tremendously in quality since 2000, IMHO.Mainly because they let profitability change the orientation the stories were told -- namely, the form of the comic book itself -- the 30 pages.Instead of monthly adventures, you have a story arc stretched over 6 issues so a TPB can be turned out.Most titles have suffered because of this format.For example, the Incredible Hulk, who, when asked to build dramatic tension over 2+ issues, he fails.Big Green isn't that interesting especially when you have to recall what he was doing 2 months prior.

Enter X-Factor and Peter David.Former scribe on the Hulk, his writing has not only leaped bounds here, but he best represents what the genre is capable of now.And I do think you have to consider the TPB comic a different animal than the individual comics most of us when we were young.David, who had to deal with editorial BS like multi-comic crossovers, here takes one of the worst, the Civil War, and integrates it with finesse, adding to it (questioning its very premise), throwing it aside, and not letting Civil War interfere with his main narrative thread:X-Factor's uncovering the Tryp family's connection with "Decimation."Even if you don't know what "House of M," Decimation," or "Civil War" mean, you can enjoy this story.David leaves no thread left hanging, yet is able to preserve his main interest in the family squabbles of X-Factor.

What I love about X-Factor is that it is most soap opera with superhero antics entirely in the background.Although I love the powers the characters have (Madrox is surely one of the most interesting Marvel characters in recent years), its their personalities that David gives us.Each has their own speech styles, an emotional range, and non-verbal tics.These are interesting people, superhero or not.The supervillain thread, looming in the background, is just icing on the cake (although particularly delicious icing:Tryp is quite interesting and a formidable villain for a whole team).Why haven't I been reading this title regularly?!?Time to catch up!

The series builds
Having started with "Madrox" and then moving on to volume 1 before reading this, I can easily say this is a great book. It's a little slower than the first one, but the payoff in this book is mind-blowing. Layla is still a part of the team doing her "I know stuff" thing, Quicksilver drops by for a scary guest stint, and there's an incredible moment of betrayal by one of the members of X-Factor you'll never see coming. Banshee's daughter deals with his death (from the pages of X-Men), and perhaps the coolest thing of all is how a simple plot thread from the very first issue of the series plays a huge part in the end of this book. Trust me, the story doesn't always move along at a fast pace, but there are enough shock-and-awe moments to keep you reading.

And through it all, Jamie continues to deal with the multiple personalities that are born whenever he's hit. The difference this time around is that he's slowly growing more in control and that's good. The plot device was a good place to start, but if it hadn't changed in a dozen issues the novelty of it would have worn thin.

This is not the book to start the series out on. Go back to the "Madrox" limited series, then get the first one before coming back here. Peter David is doing an incredible job of storytelling here, and you don't want to spoil anything by missing a key point early on.

Peter david does it again
the story seems to get more and more interesting to read. can't wait for the third arc ... Read more

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Amazing artwork
I wanted to catch up on the actual comic book story line of Supergirl. Although I'm not the biggest fan of where the Authors took this particular story, the artwork was incredible.

Supergirl Lives
What to say that hasn't been said in the other reviews?As I stated in another review of another Supergirl graphic novel, I used to buy the Superman comics growing up hoping to get a glimpse of Supergirl and her daring-do.Why?Simple:I was a shy guy coming of age, and I wanted to see how "the other half" lived, so to speak.That, and comcis were good escapist fantasy.

But what is it about this particular graphic novel that so inspires us and has garnished great acclaim from many a Supergirl aficionado?Like the author states in his intro we see Supergirl's original iteration.We see her as she was first introduced, and meant to be seen.That is, the reintroduction of the original Supergirl isn't the world weary post-teen who's been around the block a few times.She's the fresh wanting to do good young heart that many of us fell in love with.

For me, I liked Supergirl during her stint in college.She had some smarts, some world savvy, but never lost her charm nor character.She was truly a woman who held her own.What dude doesn't fall for that kind of girl?I know I did.

But, in this graphic novel we're given a slightly more naive, younger prepubescent Kryptonian, complete with a blue mini-skirt outfit and the classic red cape and "S" shield.We see a collision of cultures here.The wholesome 1950's young girl meets with the more contemporary and "experienced" 21st century incarnation.

The result is the reminder of a lost innocence, why that innocence had to be molded, but how malformed too much "molding" and not enough "sticking to your guns" has hit society.Would it be so bad for a young person (male or female) to have that great enthusiasm to help their fellow man while at the same time keeping a kind of reserve to help navigate them away from potential social harm?

That's what was classic Supergirl was all about.That, and she was a cutie.I mean, again, come on, what isn't there to like?This girl didn't have to flirt with all the guys.She wasn't the proverbial "bad girl", but had a realization that there were bad boys out there and knew well enough not to be attracted to them.Bad girls were (are) attracted to guys living on the edge of society.Kara Zor-El's job was to clean them up, and the mess they left behind.

That's kind of the appeal of this book.We see the more mature supergirl doing her thing, and helping to guide the younger original Kryptonian.It's a great juxtaposition.

In the end the author tries to set things back to the way they were a-la DC's super-saga from the 80s to correct various inconsistencies and other story and historical complexities.But, ignore all that.

Ignore it.

Supergirl Lives.

hmmm...
well the first supergirl books i've ever read are the newer ones so maybe that's why i didn't really love this one.all the reboots every time there is a new 'crisis' or when a new writer comes on is pretty much ruining comics.i didn't know much about supergirl except she died in the awful but mysteriously highly esteemed series crisis on infinite earths.i was thinking about reading the new legion of super-heroes books but since they've been rebooted a half-dozen times at least and supergirl's in there too, i might be so totally confused it may not be worth the time.i thought crisis on infinite earths was supposed to resolve all the problems with dc having multiple flashes, supermans, etc.but with 52 ending and the return of the multiverse i guess it's just going to be one big mess again?i hated infinite crisis as well because if i look on a comics page and see like 14 supermen from different universes or whatever the book is automatically garbage as far as i'm concerned.

A superhuman story that is surprisingly touching
Peter David is often regarded as one of the best writers in comics, and there is good reason for that.He spent years writing the Incredible Hulk for Marvel (and still remains the best writer to ever tackle the character), and with this final arc for the old Supergirl series for DC, David takes his love for the classic pre-Crisis age stories and infuses them with a modern edge.Linda Danvers is the brunette, blonde-wig wearing earth bound Supergirl who now finally has the respect of her fellow super heroes and she has a grip on her life now as well.Naturally, none of it lasts long.Out of the sky comes blonde haired, cheery, and naive Kara Zor-El, claiming to be Superman's cousin Supergirl.What neither girl knows is that reality is being played around with, and that Kara is destined to die in the penultimate battle from Crisis on Infinite Earths.I don't want to go into anymore because the story that develops is surprisingly touching and offers up some even more surprises to boot.Not to mention that Ed Benes' (Birds of Prey) gorgeous pencil work conjures up some truly drool worthy interpretations of the female form.Because the title never really sold all that well, Many Happy Returns ended up being the final arc for the title, which is all the more fitting a send off.Much like Clark Kent learns in the final frames of the last pages, new readers will learn that this was a book that was often misunderstood by many, but loved by a dedicated few.Forget the relaunched Supergirl title (first by Jeph Loeb in the pages of Superman/Batman) and check this out, you won't regret it.

Supergirl remembered
I loved the original Supergirl and was moved more by her sacrifice during the Crisis than Superman's death.This story gives excellent recognition to that past.I do hope someday the "new" supergirl is reunited with what she lost.Excellent story with a surprising twist at the end. ... Read more

Product Description
The most dangerous experimental vessel in the galaxy - a prototype time ship - has vanished, and it appears that the man who stole it is none other than Starfleet Admiral Edward Jellico. Only Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the Excalibur have a hope in finding him before the ship, intended purely for scientific exploration, is used to disrupt the space-time continuum! Peter David, the hand-picked creator of the first Star Trek crew designed exclusively for print, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the New Frontier with this comic book series, showcasing all-new stories and the official continuation of the hit novels. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Back to a Trek beginning
Peter David wrote a number of Star Trek comics years ago. He was cautioned about some new concepts and characters he wanted to use and told that while he was "in Gene Roddenberry's sandbox" he had to conform to Trek canon. By creating Captain McKenzie Calhoun and placing him with fascinating crewmates on the Excalibur, he has opened up another "sandbox-annex" that appeals to many Trek fans.In his books, the lives of the characters have developed, "Mack" got married to Admiral Shelby and they get together from time to time while captaining their own ships.At any rate, the adaptation of this Trek world back into graphic novel form has completed the circle again with a fully acceptable story well presented with art by Stephen Thompson.I don't critique the artwork technicalties or compare it with other artists, and don't get into literary dissection like so many nit-pickers out there, I just enjoy being in the world of Trek and any circumstances when Calhoun's adventures make contact with any of the "canonical" characters from the various series from TV are whipped cream on the top of the Trek sundae.

ST: NF Comic
As always, Peter David's work gets my thumbs up ; ) Great story line with fab animation. Fills in all the gaps from the last ST: NF novel. Can't wait for the next one....

Good story -- Horrible art
When IDW took over the rights to publishing Star Trek comics, I was very impressed by the excellent quality of their artwork. Since Gold Key first published Trek comics many year ago, the artwork has been...how do I put this delicately...less than stellar! Except for one rare instance (Adam Hughes' exceptional work on the Trek graphic novel "Debt of Honor"), it's as if Gold Key and every publisher since have sought out the worst artists they could find. Then IDW came along and actually recruited talented illustrators for their books.

That is, until this one.

I am a big fan of Peter David and his New Frontier series. While this graphic novel isn't the strongest of his entries (although it's much better than his recent New Frontier novel "Treason"), it is quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the rough and amateurish scribblings of artist Stephen Thompson are not. Thompson's illustrations made this a much more difficult read than it should have been.

I recommend the book for the story only.

Comic Book - what gives with ST????
I was expecting another ST NF book, and instead got a comic book. Possibly the best Star Trek book ever written was "Stone and Anvil" by Peter David. I was really looking forward to this read...but with all things "Star Trek" right now, it was a disappointment.

A fifteen minute read when I was hoping for a two day book. I haven't been this disappointed since the Star Trek Experience shut down last month. Anyone know if Paramount will sell this franchise to Disney??? ... Read more

Product Description
A must have for all comics, fantasy and sci-fi fans wanting to write their own comics or improve storytelling techniques, this revised edition focuses on comics, graphic novels and the updated market, particularly superhero and fantasy genres. Instruction is easy to follow, even for beginners. New content to the book includes ten brand-new pages of specific questions from aspiring fans that read the first edition, covering a range of current and updated topics. Readers will also find useful a comprehensive chapter on the do's and don'ts of breaking into the comics business by Andy Schmidt, senior editor at "IDW", owner of a consulting company for aspiring comics professionals and author of "The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels". The revised edition also includes a brand-new introduction by Peter David as well as a new foreword by renowned comic's artist George Perez. ... Read more

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Only good for beginning writers
I'd say only about 20% of this book deals with specific information relevant to writing a comic. The remaining 80% is a basic Writing 101 lesson. Very disappointing. I'm looking for a book that assumes I have knowledge of how to write a story and focuses on and elaborates on the details specific to comic writing, e.g. page breakdowns, panel layout tips, etc. Some of that is in this book, but not enough, in my opinion, to be that helpful to all but those who've never picked up a comic book before. I think I'll have better luck buying an artist's guide to creating comics.

A fun read, filled with excellent information.
This book is great for everyone.It's not just about writing for comics.It's about writing.Mr. David talks about structure and how to craft each act of a three act story.The whole book is packed full of anecdotes as well as references to comic stories in which the information is exampled.

I have to admit this book did get me to buy some of the old stories that he used in his examples. ... Read more

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Inner Workings of A Comic Book Writer

I've always enjoyed Mr.David's columns in Comic Buyers Guide, though not necessarily his politics. His revelations on the inner workings of the comic book world should be required to scifi/fantasy fan who needs to understand how the DC/Marvel business' work.

There are some unique bits in this text. The rivalry between Mr. David and John Byrne which seems to grow from something unsettling to a some sort of mutual respect. After all, Byrne contributes the back covers illustration.
(where Byrne manically throws Davids' columns into a shredder--funny I sort of always pictured that).

Some great humorous pieces in this collection as well. David really shows a talent for taking songs and adding some really twisted lyrics. I found myself singing some of them at work.

Reading this made me hungry to read his just released edition, which I just ordered. Hopefully that copy will include my favorite column of his, which discusses how a reprint of a Superman Annual in the mid-ninties was one of the best collections of the Man of Steel in quite awhile.

Good book.

JThree

Insightful and bleeping hilarious--so, when's the sequel?
I love Peter David's writing. Anything with his name on it will get me to read it. His BID articles, with his insight and humor, are at times thought-provoking, and other time roll-on-the-floor funny. An amusing book to those not into comic books, and a must-read for those who are. Hey, Peter--where's BID, Volume II?

A Must-Have for Comic Book Readers
A collection of insightful and fiercly witty essays by writer Peter David about the comic industry, he covers mind-boggling issues like why women-starring books don't sell as well as their male counterparts, fanboys and convention behavior, and problems that arise when people who die in comic books always come back in a future issue.

An great, irreverent punch-in-the-gut to a lagging, artistically-comfortable industry even ten years after these essays were originally written.

funny and informative, but a bit out-of-date
"But I Digress" is a collection of Peter David's columns for Comic Buyer's Guide, from the early 1990s -- the first few years he wrote the column.Reading them in 2001 creates an interesting time-lapse effect, especially when he refers to the "recent" creation of Image, or the "recently concluded" Gulf War.Some of the columns are a bit dated, while others are more or less timeless; even the dated ones are worth reading, for a glimpse at the comics industry in the early ninties.

David has a marvelous sense of humor, and an eye for stupidity and inconsistency.His columns are entertaining, even when I have very little understanding of his subject matter.(Hey, I was only nine years old when these were current!What did I know back then?)He also explains his subject matter, which is very helpful.Looking back, it's interesting to observe which of his opinions and predictions were accurate and well-founded, and which weren't.

Basically, this is good entertainment, with information about comics writers, artists, publishers, and fans in the early 1990s.It's also a good, though indirect, look at Peter David.I would definitely be interested in a collection of his more recent columns.

A peak inside a "writer of stuff's brain
Peter David has been writing a weekly column for Comic Buyer's Guide for years. This is a collection of his columns.There is something here for anyone who's enjoyed his fiction not just his comics.He talks about famous people, movie reviews, comics, Star Trek, TV shows, etc, etc.

It is a wonderful look inside the life of one of the nicest people in Comics. ... Read more

Product Description
From acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee,
a dark vision of the beast that lives inside the man . . .

In a Berkeley lab, Bruce Banner, a young man haunted by his murky past and the parents he never knew, works intensely day and night. A bright scientist with repressed emotions and few social skills, Bruce and his colleague, the sharp and beautiful Betty Ross, experiment with the body’s ability to repair itself and fight disease. But their research draws unwanted attention. For the power of regeneration catches the eye of the military, which sees its potential on the battlefields of the future.

But when Bruce is exposed to radiation in an accident that should have killed him, a ferocious truth about his past begins to emerge—along with something else, something deep inside his own body that is triggered when he is provoked . . . when he is pushed beyond reason . . . when anger takes over and he transforms into . . .

THE HULK
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Customer Reviews (8)

Better Than The Movie
This book is alot better than the film it's self. I can't believe the book is alot better than the movie. Peter David does such a great job on this book that it's not hard not to like it. I recomend This book


If you liked this book, check out the movie, soundtrack and video game

Hulk Smash(ing)
I bought this book at an airport and, after seeing the fil, did not have very high hopes but i was desperate so i bought it.

After finishing the book I'd packed i reluctantly turned to the novelisation and i found myself reading more than i intended to each day.

The plot seemed to make more sense and i found myself caring more about the characters than in the movie.

Nothing against the movie - i loved it but once you've seen something you've seen it right? - WRONG! Reading Hulk i realised how wrong i was.

I have now decided that novelisations of movies are great idea and have read Spider-Man, Daredevil and i intend to read LXG and X-Men...

...Mow if i could just find X-Men 2 then that would be great!

Hey, Better Than The Actual Movie!
I was very disappointed with HULK, mainly because there were numerous aspects of the movie that I just didn't understand at all.So, I thought reading the novelization would help me figure some of it out.Well, it worked, and now I believe the book pulled it off better than the actual film!

For one thing, in the movie it was often hard to figure out what the characters were feeling.The book, thankfully, fixes all that, and I found myself absolutely riveted reading it.Also, the way certain events play out in the novel are much, much better than in the film (especially the ending, which still remains a bit of an anticlimactic mess, but is much better than the version in the movie).Notice, the changes are minimal throughout, but they quite often make a surprisingly large difference.

But the best part of the book was how vividly author Peter David wrote the mind of the Hulk.While in the movie we saw none of this, and the Green Goliath was anything but dramatic, here we see lots of things from his point of view.Though simplistically written, that is perhaps why these portions are so fascinating and intriguing.David spent many years writing for The Incredible Hulk, and it shows.

The one thing I liked better about the film, however, was the action.Though David wrote it as well as anyone could have, I srongly believe that all action scenes work better on film, especially those of HULK.

HULK is still far from a great story, movie or book.I just can't wait for the obligatory sequal, which will hopefully tie up a lot of loose ends, make a lot more stuff clearer, and overall make up for the entire first installment.

SMASH the anger!
Peter David, the acclaimed comic book writer that revitalized The Hulk, adapts the maligned movie into a decent novel.The Hulk takes its sweet time showing up, but the characters and their backstories are well drawn enough to make the wait worthwhile.There are some minor changes in character and motivation, especially in regards to Glen Talbot, and, for the most part, it helps the story more than hinders it (though there are a few narrative wrinkles that another rewrite could have ironed out).Not a bad book at all, fans will certainly enjoy it.

yes, surprisingly good
I've read a few movie to book novels including the star wars books (minus AOTC) and X-men. this one by far surpasses them. I was a bit wary of it but the style was wonderful and was written to tell the characters thought and feelings. It shows more of the Hulk's feelings and of Bruce's feelings. There is also a few parts that weren't in the movie such as info about Bruce's adoptive mother and info on Glen and Betty. The narration is omniscent and revolves mostly on the character's thoughts/feelings but never is boring. I would strongly recomend this book to anyone who liked the movie or anyone who thought the movie was lacking. ... Read more

Product Description
An enemy so intractable that it cannot be reasoned with. The entire race thinks with one mind and strives toward one purpose: to add our biological distinctiveness to their own and wipe out individuality, to make every living thing Borg.

In over two centuries, the Federation has never encountered a greater threat. Twice Starfleet assembled and threw countless starships to stand against them. The Borg were stopped, the price paid in blood. Humanity breathed a sigh of relief, assuming it was safe. And with the destruction of the transwarp conduits, the Federation believed that the killing blow had finally been struck against the Borg.

Driven to the point of extinction, the Borg continue to fight for their very existence, for their culture. They will not be denied. They must not be stopped. The old rules and assumptions regarding how the Collective should act have been dismissed. Now the Borg kill first, assimilate later.

When the Enterprise manages to thwart them once again, the Borg turn inward. The dark places that even the drones never realized existed are turned outward against the enemy they have never been able to defeat. What is revealed is the thing that no one believed the Borg could do. ... Read more

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All Star Trek stories are worth reading!
Understandingly so, some people who read this book are upset that Janeway was removed from the story line.So have alot of the other actors from the movies.I still think any book written by Peter David is still a great way to spend my time and will always enjoy his stories.

Simon and Schuster Schysters
Why in the world do we have to pay $7.99 for a digital book?Simple.I won't.Seems to have horrible reviews anyway.

Not David's Best, But Not Horrible, Either
I read this book awhile back and wasn't going to write a review for it until it was just recommended to me by Amazon and I saw the bludgeoning that Peter David was receiving by a lot of the other reviewers. While it certainly wasn't his best Star Trek novel, I hardly think he deserves a lot of the criticisms he is receiving here, which to me speaks more to how good his other Trek books are and the high expectations we have for him. I do agree with some of the negative things: The writing style seemed a little "off" for some reason (maybe because he's so used to playing in his "own" sandbox of New Frontier for so long), but I still enjoyed the vast majority of it. T'Lana seemed overly emotional for a Vulcan, yes, but that may be because we're actually inside her head (where they DO have emotions, they just don't show them to others). Enterprise established that Vulcans can be jerks, and her arrogance was more along the lines of what they showed in that series. And some of the story was a rehash of what's come before, but this is a sequel to not only some of his own books, but at least one other author's books.

On the other hand, I liked the humor, and it's what I'd expect of not only Peter David, but of Star Trek. Did these reviewers see First Contact? There were jokes being made when the future of the human race was at stake. Sure, he has a lot of in-jokes and self-referential stuff, but that's one of the things fans love. As for Janeway's fate: that decision was made by the powers-that-be, and they asked him to execute it. I didn't have a problem with it at all.

It's definitely not Peter David's best work, but the man has churned out fantastic story after fantastic story, Trek, non-Trek, comics, etc. Everything can't be gold. It's still better than many of the Star Trek novels I've read over the years (and I've read a lot), and it certainly wasn't a chore to read.

sorry but this book is lame
I had moderate expectations but this book just falls flat.All the dialogues are very cheesy and cliche.No character development at all, no insight into any of the characters.In fact the antagonist played by the Vulcan doesn't make sense since the character's action is driven by her hatred/grudge for Picard.Vulcans aren't supposed to be emotional.The space battles are pretty dumb as well, relying completely on who has the bigger guns... the borg with their "evolved" technology v.s. picard with control of a machine that can destroy a planet. Potent characters like the Q does nothing here but sit back and watch... it seems like the author just threw in all these well-known characters into the same basket to make it sound more interesting in order to mask a simple and mediocre plot.

no way to .60 cents more and sales tax
Simon & Schuster Digital sucks!i've never been charged sales tax for a book up until now.i will continue to give 1 star rating for each book i purchase until the sales tax and .60 cent increase is are eliminated.

i heard about the publishers setting the price for digital books but to pay sales tax to another state is crazy.you know what i may have to buy the book at full price and pay the sales tax at my local book store.

to anyone is this sales tax on digital books new? ... Read more

Product Description
With Sector 221-G in chaos, what does the future hold? Peter David's New Frontier novels, featuring maverick captain Mackenzie Calhoun, have long been among the most popular of Pocket Books' all-new Star Trek series. In Treason, the world of New Frontier was turned upside down by a shocking act of betrayal from within; one which altered the lives of the USS Excalibur crew forever. With the fate of Sector 221-G in the balance and an uncertain future for all of those involved, Blind Man's Bluff promises to be the most exciting New Frontier adventure yet! ... Read more