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The Tenth Crusader by Kirk Outerbridge
Thirty years of unrequited revenge stuffed into the body of a high powered combat cyborgThe Philippines of the future is a dangerous place. A country ravaged by 20 years of Islamic civil war. A nation fractured by religious fundamentalism and socioeconomic decay—and a place General Rick Macey thought he’d never have to see again.But when a political assassination takes place at the US embassy in Manila, a calling card is left that Macey can hardly ignore.Charged with mending US-Philippine relations, Macey must uncover the assassins, known only as The Tenth Crusaders, before the U.S. is accused of politically sabotaging the Philippines’ efforts to join the Islamic Alliance of Oceania—a pan-Islamic Supercountry comprised of the former Malaysia and Indonesia.Failure could mean a new conflict between the U.S. and I.A.O., but to find the Crusaders, Macey will have to confront his past in the Philippines and the truth behind why he never wanted to return.
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First published October 1, 2010
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February 8, 2011
I’ll admit I had a bit of trepidation about starting this book. I mean, Mr. Outerbridge’s first book—Eternity Falls—was an award winner. Was it possible that The Tenth Crusader could surpass that? I was certain I’d be disappointed somehow.
Boy was I wrong.
This book has all the action, all the cyber-sleuthing, and all the adventure of the first Rick Macey novel—and more! There are tons of twists and turns, and plenty of neat technological ideas. (Including a downright ingenious use of “multitasking.”)
Yet The Tenth Crusader still manages to be thoughtful and intensely satisfying. To use a speculated future world to reflect on the one we now occupy.
I once was nervous, but now I’m impressed. I especially appreciated the many surprises this book offered, possible through the intricateness of the plot. (Pay attention people!) Oh, and the insightfulness! I loved that.
Well done again, Mr. Outerbridge.
Boy was I wrong.
This book has all the action, all the cyber-sleuthing, and all the adventure of the first Rick Macey novel—and more! There are tons of twists and turns, and plenty of neat technological ideas. (Including a downright ingenious use of “multitasking.”)
Yet The Tenth Crusader still manages to be thoughtful and intensely satisfying. To use a speculated future world to reflect on the one we now occupy.
I once was nervous, but now I’m impressed. I especially appreciated the many surprises this book offered, possible through the intricateness of the plot. (Pay attention people!) Oh, and the insightfulness! I loved that.
Well done again, Mr. Outerbridge.
January 31, 2011
Loved the first Rick Macey novel.
Outerbridge returns to our noir cyber hero Rick Macey. Answering some questions of Macey's history by return to the war torn Manila. Action, plot twists and death reign supreme in this novel that lends to its genre. True to the cyberpunk gener with have a soul on the road to a better life which is plucked from his hands by the people who hire him. Who is playing who and what dark secrets plague our hero make this an interesting book. I liked the use of religion in the plot to drive Macey towards the final goal.
I would recommend this to any person wanting to learn more about cyberpunk, but not ready to delve into the masters right away. Outerbridge does a good job at creating all the elements of the genre, but directed more to the novice cyberpunk reader. I still enjoyed it greatly and look forward to more of Rick Macey.
Outerbridge returns to our noir cyber hero Rick Macey. Answering some questions of Macey's history by return to the war torn Manila. Action, plot twists and death reign supreme in this novel that lends to its genre. True to the cyberpunk gener with have a soul on the road to a better life which is plucked from his hands by the people who hire him. Who is playing who and what dark secrets plague our hero make this an interesting book. I liked the use of religion in the plot to drive Macey towards the final goal.
I would recommend this to any person wanting to learn more about cyberpunk, but not ready to delve into the masters right away. Outerbridge does a good job at creating all the elements of the genre, but directed more to the novice cyberpunk reader. I still enjoyed it greatly and look forward to more of Rick Macey.
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