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I've met both Jonathan Brazee and Lawrence M. Schoen, the authors, at various events. When I discovered that they had collaborated on a novella titled Invasion (Seeds of War Book 1), I have to say I found the idea a bit surprising. Surprising enough that I decided to take a chance on this book. I'm glad I did.
The novella opens with a dream sequence in which retired Marine Lieutenant General Colby Edison is losing a space battle due to logistical and equipment failures. Turns out he uncovered corruption in the military and was punished for it by being exiled to a out-of-the-way farming planet. It's not a spoiler to tell you that said planet suddenly gets overrun with hostile and mobile plants, forcing the general to improvise a solution.
I found the character of Colby Edison to be entertaining and believable. I also found the book to be a fast-paced adventure with an entertaining alien. I highly recommend it, and have already bought book 2 in the series.
The novella opens with a dream sequence in which retired Marine Lieutenant General Colby Edison is losing a space battle due to logistical and equipment failures. Turns out he uncovered corruption in the military and was punished for it by being exiled to a out-of-the-way farming planet. It's not a spoiler to tell you that said planet suddenly gets overrun with hostile and mobile plants, forcing the general to improvise a solution.
I found the character of Colby Edison to be entertaining and believable. I also found the book to be a fast-paced adventure with an entertaining alien. I highly recommend it, and have already bought book 2 in the series.
