The Slaadikaar War
 Kevin J. Kinne
 (Sr. Staff Reviewer - D. H. BROWN)
 2002 Writers Club Press/iUniverse
  ISBN: 059510021X
Amazon's price is: $17.95

In 2032 humanity is all but wiped out by their corruption & self-destructive tendencies, & by the Skendri, a species humans themselves had created.

Five millennia later, the ruler of the Slaadikaar Holy Order, is negotiating the return of the last of his people to their ancestral home, & religious strife between the monotheistic Slaadikaar & the polytheistic Nihanese erupts into terrorism, & an all out war for the world begins.

Senior Staff Reviewer D. H. BROWN writes:

Since reading my first science fiction book, over 45 years ago, & even though I still find lots of new Big Thoughts being written by contemporary authors, seldom does anything absolutely new hit my reading tastebuds.

Back in May of 2002, I received an inquiry from Mr. Kevin J. Kinne to review his book The Slaadikaar War. I read what promotional material he sent in his email, so although I was not turned off, it was with some reluctance that I agreed to review his book. Mainly because my time is limited, I really hesitate taking on new books from unknown author, & because of this, it took almost 3 months for Mr. Kinne's book to percolate its way to the top of my reading pile.

Because of my movie tastes I have seen only one Anime Movie in my life. Anime, for the uninitiated is, a somewhat strident cartoon movie genre that originated in Japan, first in comic books, then in movies & with a certain set, hugely popular.

Although I remember being somewhat fascinated & intrigued as I watched, the movie has faded from my consciousness to the point where I cannot even tell you its name.

Now to the meat of Mr. Kinne's offering -- The Slaadikaar War.

When I first opened this book, & I would say for the first 50 pages, I had difficulties. A little voice in the back of my mind screamed “What is this? What is this?” & I even found myself laying it down, saying “That's it! Enough!” But because I'd committed to reading it, I'd pick it up & slog on.

The first 50 pages took me three days. & then, like eating an elephant one bite at a time, I became intrigued & started digesting the content.

What an interesting read!

Very well written, albeit a bit run-on at times. Once my teeth were firmly set into the meat, I found myself chewing & chewing & chewing, with new flavors constantly being added to the mix, with engaging dialogue & breathtaking scope!

Oh yes, Mr. Kinne, you have broadened my horizons! I don't know if this sprout off the science fiction genre will take root & grow. As an avid science fiction fan, this utterly galloping mix will now become an occasional part of my reading diet.

My recommendation? If you're a hard science fiction fan, & you like your action to race, give The Slaadikaar War a read.

Great new concept! I wasn't disappointed & neither will you be.
(09/15/02)

D. H. BROWN
A RebeccasReads.Com Sr. Staff Reviewer

Reviewer's Bio:
D. H. BROWN is the author of the critically acclaimed HONOR DUE and the Citizens Warrior Series. The son of missionary parents and with the help his Uncle Sam, he has touched base in more than 40 countries.  In 1986 he produced the independent children's film Lessie's Rainbow.  During the late 80s and early 90s, he wrote the book Common Sense and delivered the seminars of the same name for the Community Action Network of Seattle (CAN).  While doing his early Vietnam recovery work, he counseled Veterans and spoke widely to men's groups in Washington state, and was a founder of The Lodge of the Wolf.

D. H. BROWN has worked as a Logistics and Weapons Specialist in Viet Nam; day laborer; Director of Security; Armored Car Driver; Police Officer; Professional Hunting Guide; Trapper; Dog Sledder; Homesteader; Truck Driver; General Contractor; Minister; Editor; Writer; Speaker; Restaurateur; Movie Producer; Antique Restoration Specialist; Personal Care Worker; PC Repair Specialist; Computer Instructor; Webmaster and Web Designer. "I write about what I know."

He lives deep in the Pacific Northwest rainforest with his wife, author and editor Rebecca and Buddy Dog, working on his next book.
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