BattleTech #6: Double Blind

Very compelling intrigue and action plus character growth. I could tell immediately that the author knew something of battle on a personal level then read the bio at the end of the book which explained the deeper insights about battle. I think my favorite or the authors so far.......more

For the first fourth of the book, this was in contention for a top five spot. The writing was clever and funny, and took risks. The A-plot is pure Battletech, a mercenary company on hard times due to a few bad deals and poor resources. The B-plot is pure Battletech, high politics with a personal edg......more

There are a lot of modern stereotypes in a story that takes place in 3058, which honestly should have it's own stereotypes at that point. The only characters who've had real development are Marcus and Sun-Tzu Liao, and while that's not always a bad thing, we've been introduced to a lot of characters......more

A re-read to nail down which Mechs I'll need to acquire for the wargame to build a proper Avanti's Angels force. It's fine! The Angels are well-represented, and mech combat is always interesting. Unfortunately the true monster villain escaped, but maybe I'll see him again later so he can get his just......more

BattleTech book 35. Something is brewing in the Periphery, and the responsible parties are trying to frame Sun-Tzu and the Capellan Confederation. Avanti's Angels are brought in to resolve just how the Magistracy of Canopus keeps having raiders attack.......more