The Beasts of Valhalla (A Mongo Mystery)

by George C. Chesbro
The Beasts of Valhalla (A Mongo Mystery)
published
1987 by Dell
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binding
Mass Market Paperback

isbn
044010484X   (isbn13: 9780440104841)

description
The novel that radically altered the nature of the Mongo series, this book blends a classic detective style with elements of science fiction and fanta...more





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JR
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Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in January, 2008
The fourth, and best yet of the Mongo mysteries, though I must say, I am a little disappointed in the resolution. It felt a bit like the old Star Trek TV show, (and the newer ones as well), wherein the danger to the crew is real and palpable, until the writer seems to take pity on his creations, and simply wipes away the danger with a few strokes of his keyboard. Also, as usual, the level of coincidental happenings make it difficult to suspend disbelief. (Sure I'll believe in cyborg talking gori...more
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Kendra
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recommends it for: mystery lovers
I don't usually read mysteries but my ex-husband INSISTED I read this book, as the main character is a dwarf and he's trying to solve the mystery of the murder/suicide of two possibly homosexual teenagers obsessed with Tolkien. Eh.
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avg rating (all editions): 4.35 (20 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.35 (20 ratings)
number of reviews: 2







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