Wolfstar: Tour of the Merrimack #2

by R.M. Meluch

Book Overview

The U.S.S. Merrimack was the finest battleship in Earth's fleet, able to withstand the best the Palatine Empire could throw at them. Only her sister ship, the Monitor, was her equal. So when the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756403243
• ISBN13: 9780756403249
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I have always considered Rebecca Meluch to be one of the very best science fiction writers working today. I cannot understand why she has not received more acclaim. Wolf Star continues the series begun in The Myriad. At the end of the first book, an escape through a wormhole and back into the past slightly reset the current Universe. The Hive, the main enemy through the main section of The Myriad, seemed not to exist, and the Roman Empire was America's greatest enemy. In this book, the Hive re-appears, and it becomes apparent that the backstory of The Myriad is, with slight changes, the story of Wolf Star. As usual, Rebecca Meluch's characters are larger than life, well drawn, interesting, each with his own unique personality. The plot is engaging, though I am not sure why she chose to write these books in what is essentially reverse order, the end of this book being the beginning of the last. Since we already have a pretty good idea of what is going to happen, a good deal of suspense is lost. Nevertheless, the details are exciting, the action engrossing and the characters sympathetic. A terrific story, and I'm looking forward to the next.

Wolf Star will not disappoint!

With the twist at the end of The Myriad, Meluch in essence, if not in reality, sends Merrimack back in time, so we have the opportunity to see a version of what transpired up to the point at which we meet the crew of the Merrimack at the start of The Myriad. All of the characters are back in Wolf Star, some with amended roles, and the story covers a first encounter with The Hive, gives a taste of war and competition with Palatine, and illustrates how the truce between Palatine and Earth may have come about and how Augustus ends up on Merrimack. Just when I was beginning to think no other character could come close to the perfections of Niki Thea and David Tow, in barges TR Steele to demand consideration. He may not be refined, but I just can't shake him - I hope he'll be with us for the duration of this series. The character of John Farragut is expanded in this installment, and as others have noted, it would be nice to continue his interaction with Augustus in the coming books. Obviously there is much more adventure awaiting the crew of the Merrimack - the more, the better, if you ask me. The wait for Book #3 is going to be agonizing. I'm going to have to go back and re-read all of her others to stave off the withdrawal symptoms...

Wolf Star full of surprises and the same wonderful characters

Being a fan of the authors work, the Wolf Star was the first book I read after a long year of reading nothing but technical books for work. I wanted to jump back on board of the Merrimack and see what new adventures the crew and the ship were off to now. I was not disappointed with finding the same well developed and colorful characters that make this series so rich. The book overall is a roller coaster ride with the reader not really knowing what to expect around the next turn. But the last handful of chapters bring some big surprises and pretty much set up the next big adventure (book) and goal for the series. Can't wait for the next book in the series. On a personal note, I really enjoyed the amount of time focused on Cali and her command in this book. I hope that there is as much Cali in the rest of the series as in this book.

Love the ongoing adventures of The Merrimack

I took the time to reread the first book, then moved on to Wolf Star. The books just keep getting better. The character developement, and story was just wonderful. The anticipation of the next book is even better. Can't wait to see where the Merrimack is off to next.

R.M. Meluch is still outdoing herself with every book! I couldn't put WOLF STAR down.

A stand alone book populated by characters that grow layers with every scene, in a universe I still want to explore further. Though Wolf Star is the second entry into the Tour of the Merrimack series, it IS new under the sun, proving that Meluch has a rare gift for creating a compelling story. R.M. Meluch is one of that rare breed of writers who can--and does--deliver high adventure, provocative drama, and science/technology I can enjoy as part of the story--no side trips into distraction while the author lectures me on quantum theory. Reading, for me, is my pleasure and relaxation. Meluch gives full measure of both expertly laced with intelligence, droll wit, human nature at its best and its worst, aliens that make sense, and science that seamlessly fits into the whole--comprehensible without the lectures. I can't wait for the next book...and the next...!