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The Clones of Mawcett (A Galaxy Unknown - Book 3) Review

... but for this series and author I feel it is much deserved. I bought all 3 available Kindle versions of the books in The Galaxy Unknown series and enjoyed them so much I got through them all in less than a week. My comments here are less about the (admittedly fantastic) books, and more about the unexpected contact I had with the author, Mr. DePrima.

I had a few questions for the author in regards to the release dates of the remaining books as well as a few small criticisms regarding repetitive passages. (The repitition in question was due to character and location refreshers spread throughout the series... useful if you have time between novels, less so when you read them back to back and notice that the refresher is a copy/paste).

Anyway, I saw the author had a website and there he listed contact info to get in touch. I wrote him a cordial email, not honestly expecting a response. Not even a few hours later I'd received a friendly response from Mr. DePrima. Not only are his books excellent adventures in and of themselves, but he also takes the time to respond to his fans with personal correspondence rather than canned emails.

All in all I cannot recommend the series enough. DePrima creates characters and plots that make the books hard to put down. His devotion to his fans speaks volumes as well. I cannot wait for the release of the next book and I applaud his interest in his fan base.

The Clones of Mawcett (A Galaxy Unknown - Book 3) Overview

While digging through the ruins of a long dead civilization on the planet Mawcett, a team of Terran and Nordakian archeologists find an underground tunnel leading to a door in such extraordinary condition that it could have been fabricated as recently as that morning. They labor throughout the day, using every modern device available to them, but are unable to gain entry.

Then, in the early hours of the new day, seemingly in response to the screams of a frustrated, over-tired scientist, the door slides noiselessly open. Upon passing through the entranceway, the archeologists are stunned to find an elaborate complex in pristine condition. Summoning the courage to venture further, they enter a large circular chamber lined with strange electronic equipment, and immediately become engrossed in examining strange symbols etched into the floor near the center of the room. Suddenly, they're bathed in a strange light that paralyzes them where they stand. They watch in frozen terror as a clear, circular wall rises up around them. When the enclosed area begins to fill with a dense ocher gas smelling of persimmons, the dig site laborers, who had witnessed the activity from the periphery, run screaming for the entrance.

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Customer Reviews

good read - -
so far this is a good addition to a very good series. if you do not have the first two books then you need to get them.






A worthy series - G E. Learned - Brooklyn Center, MN USA
This is the third book in the Galaxy Unknown series, and for anyone that enjoys Space Opera this is one of the best series I've come across recently. As others have said, it pays to read the books starting with the first one as each book does build upon the story line. I'll not recount the plot line here, just leave it that if you want a good read, you owe it to yourself to check out this series.



Warning this Series is Addicting! - Kathy E. - Bristol, CT
I strongly suggest you read the previous book in the series (A Galaxy Unknown and Valor At Vauzlee) prior to reading this installment.

The known-space-frontier's favorite protector is back and three times the fun! This particular installment is not as action-paced as the two previous books. However, this installment is no less intense or intriguing. This story is pure adventure and entertainment. My attention was so fiercely glued to each page, I felt like I never wanted the story to end.

To fellow dark urban fantasy readers who are looking for an SF but are unsure of what to take a chance on; I highly recommend this book and series. The writing style am also impatiently looking forward to the next book Trader Vyx due out 11/2/10.

I also recommend:
Space Trippers Book 3: A Frosty Farewell
Song of Scarabaeus
Cheat the Grave (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 5)

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