General sci-fi round (CLOSED)

[L.N.]

In joining this review group you have agreed to review the novels assigned to you on a two month schedule. This group is now in the review phase and is no longer open for sign up.

This is a General Sci-Fi review group. As with other review groups, you will be expected to read and give an honest review of the books assigned to you. Assignments will be made after the group sign-up has filled.

Participants are expected to post reviews to Goodreads. The review should be posted to Amazon (US and UK) as well, if the book is available there. This makes having accounts with both Goodreads and Amazon.com a requirement.

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THE AUTHORS AND BOOKS ARE:

1 E.M. Swift-Hook-Trust a Few

2 L.N. Denison-Hyde's Lament: A Dark Novella

3 Steve Pillinger-The Mindruler

4Scott Spotson-Life II

5 Alistair Potter-Perax Frontier

6 Christina Enquist-The Immundus

7 K.T. Munson-Unfathomable Chance

8 Theodore Koukouvitis-The Gnosis Machine

9 Arthur M. Doweyko-Algorithm

10 H. Glogau-Morgan-Midnight to Morning

11 Christopher Keene-Stuck in the Game

12 Barry L. MarshallSolar Scavengers

THE ORDER OF REVIEW IS AS FOLLOWS:

Round One Starts: March 5, 2018 and Ends: April 2, 2018

E.M. Swift-Hook reviews Steve Pilinger
L.N. Denison reviews Barry L. Marshall
Steve Pillinger reviews Scott Spotson
Scott Spotson reviews Arthur M. Doweyko
Alistair Potter reviews Christopher Keene
Christina Enquist reviews H. Glogau-Morgan
K.T. Munson reviews Theodore Koukouvitis
Theodore Koukouvitis reviews L.N. Denison *
Arthur M. Doweyko reviews E.M. Swift-Hook
H. Glogau-Morgan reviews Alistair Potter
Christopher Keene reviews K.T. Munson *
Barry L. Marshall reviews Christina Enquist

Round Two Starts: April 2, 2018 and Ends: April 30, 2018

E.M. Swift-Hook reviews H. Glogau-Morgan
L.N. Denison reviews Arthur M. Doweyko
Steve Pillinger reviews Alistair Potter
Scott Spotson reviews Christopher Keene
Alistair Potter reviews Barry L. Marshall
Christina Enquist reviews L.N. Denison
K.T. Munson reviews Christina Enquist
Theodore Koukouvitis reviews Scott Spotson
Arthur M. Doweyko reviews Steve Pillinger
H. Glogau-Morgan reviews K.T. Munson
Christopher Keene reviews Theodore Koukouvitis
Barry L. Marshall reviews E.M. Swift-Hook

[L.N.]

Please place your book links and any clashes you may come across in the sign-up phase, in the comments. Thank you for your co-operation.

[E.M.]

Sign me up please with Trust a Few. Thanks!

[L.N.]

I will join with my follow up to Only the Few: Hyde's Lament.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Steve]

I'm in with The Mindruler.

[Scott]

My book is Life II.

As far as review order goes, I can only review E.M. and L.N. if we're ever paired up together.

[L.N.]

Scott wrote: "My book is Life II.

As far as review order goes, I can only review E.M. and L.N. if we're ever paired up together."

Well! Guess who you'll be reviewing then? You can read E.M's next
in the trilogy that you have started already, and the conclusion of the Only the Few story. But let us see who else joins before we head down that route.

[Scott]

Exciting times ahead!

[Alistair]

Hi, I'd like to include the NEW and IMPROVED (hopefully) version of Perax Frontier. Perax Frontier

Cheers, Alistair.

[Christina]

I’d like to include The Immundus by Christina Enquist. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[L.N.]

Well! That's that then, we have all our people. Before I start scheduling, can you all tell me who you've read and who you haven't so I can make sure there are no clashes. Thanks Guys!

[Steve]

I'm new to GR and this group, so I haven't read anyone. I'm fair game for all!

[L.N.]

Steve wrote: "I'm new to GR and this group, so I haven't read anyone. I'm fair game for all!"

Thanks Steve.

[E.M.]

Alistair has reviewed me before, so has Scott, so has L.N.... Narrows options down a bit...

[L.N.]

E.M. wrote: "Alistair has reviewed me before, so has Scott, so has L.N.... Narrows options down a bit..."

Thanks E.M

[L.N.]

In light of the many clashes I can see happening in this round, I am going to leave the sign up open for a while longer. If I have to set up two rounds then so be it.

[K.T.]

I’m probably going to complicate it further!

I’d like to throw Unfathomable Chance into the ring - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[K.T.]

LN and EM have read this book and I’ve read Scott and Alister’s. Hopefully more will join soon! ☺️

[L.N.]

I will add you in. I maybe setting up another round if I get enough people...or just set up one big round.

[Theodore]

I'm in, if there's still a spot.

I've previously read, enjoyed and reviewed E.M. Swift-Hook's excellent Trust a Few.

EDIT: If there's a spot, I'm joining with my new novel, The Gnosis Machine : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[L.N.]

Thank you, Theodore. you're in.

[Arthur]

If there's a spot, please include Algorithm
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[L.N.]

Welcome on board, Arthur.

[Scott]

It would be nice to take a break from L.N.and E.M. I have no prior correspondence with Arthur, Theodore, and Steve.

[K.T.]

Arthur reviewed my book. Only update I think so far.

[L.N.]

I shall be scheduling once everyone has come back with their clashes. I want to be sure that I have everything in its right place before the round starts.

[H.]

I'd like Midnight to Morning to be in this, as there are some sci-fi elements in the book (been told it could be called sci-fi but I left it in fiction/espionage) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Alistair]

Hi folks,

I reckon I've reviewed the following folks (and books);

Arthur Doweyko's - My Shorts
Scott Spotson - The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers
L. N. Denison - Only The Few
E. M. Swift Hook - Trust A Few

Cheers, Alistair

[Christopher]

Keen for this group with my book:
https://www.amazon.com/Stuck-Game-Dre...

[Christopher]

Goodreads link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[L.N.]

Christopher and H, I am now confident that I have enough people to counteract any clashes. Welcome on board.

[Christopher]

L.N. wrote: "Christopher and H, I am now cofident that I have enough people to counteract any clashes. Welcome on board."

Great, when is it announced whose book I read and who reads my book?

[L.N.]

I will be scheduling tonight.

[Christopher]

L.N. wrote: "I will be scheduling tonight."

Goodie.

[E.M.]

I have reviewed Christopher. but not this book.

[Christopher]

E.M. wrote: "I have reviewed Christopher. but not this book."
The plot thickens XD Maybe I should post the series latest release on the Roundtable?

[Steve]

Just a general question, as I'm new to this: In the intro to this thread you say, Participants are expected to post reviews to Goodreads. If the Goodreads review is positive (three stars or higher), the review should be posted to Amazon at the same star level, if the book is available there. This makes having accounts with both Goodreads and Amazon.com a requirement.

So reviews are not posted to amazon.co.uk, as in other review groups? If so, can I request that reviews of my book are posted there?

[Barry]

I'd like to join if possible.
My book is:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978148089

[E.M.]

All the reviews I have got before from this group - or given - have been posted on Zon UK as well as US, Steve.

[Scott]

Alistair and K.T. have reviewed me and I've reviewed Christine. I've mentioned I've had no prior correspondence with Arthur, Theodore, and Steve, but I also do not know H., Christopher, or Barry.

[Steve]

E.M. wrote: "All the reviews I have got before from this group - or given - have been posted on Zon UK as well as US, Steve."

OK, that's good to know. Thanks, E.M.

[L.N.]

E.M. wrote: "All the reviews I have got before from this group - or given - have been posted on Zon UK as well as US, Steve."

Thanks for taking on this question while I was stuck at work. It's very much appreciated.

You'll all be glad to know that I am setting up the round now, but I will be keeping it in this thread, so you know where you are.

[L.N.]

We're all set. Start getting your books people, and enjoy the rounds.

[E.M.]

Thanks Layla, I have snagged both my reads on KU :)

[Arthur]

I've picked up Pillinger's Mindruler and Swift-Hook's Trust a Few as Kindle versions. All set.

[Alistair]

Hi all,
Ooopps, Barry was a late addition to the mix - I've already reviewed his Solar Scavengers - sorry!

Alistair.

[Alistair]

I have Christopher's 'Stuck in the Game' from Amazon UK.

[Theodore]

I've got Life II Life II by Scott Spotson and Hyde's Lament: A Dark Novella by L.N. Denison on my Kindle.

I'm good to go!

[K.T.]

I have my first book!

[Steve]

I have LifeII by Scott Spotson; just waiting for Perax Frontier from Alistair Potter.