''The Island Worlds'' is a novel by
Eric Kotani and
John Maddox Roberts
John Maddox Roberts is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction including the ''SPQR'' series and '' Hannibal's Children''.
Personal life
John Maddox Roberts was born in Ohio and was raised in Texas, California, a ...
published by
Baen Books
Baen Books () is an American publishing house for science fiction and fantasy. In science fiction, it emphasizes space opera, hard science fiction, and military science fiction. The company was established in 1983 by science fiction publisher an ...
in 1987.
Plot summary
''The Island Worlds'' is a novel in which Thor Taggart fights against a political party threatening to take over Earth.
Reception
J. Michael Caparula reviewed ''The Island Worlds'' in ''
Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer'' No. 82.
Caparula commented that "the authors are good storytellers, and there is much in the way of colorful characters, political intrigue, corporate shenanigans, and fast-paced space battles to make it a fun read. Recommended."
Reviews
*Review by Trevin Matlock (1987) in
Locus
Locus (plural loci) is Latin for "place". It may refer to:
Entertainment
* Locus (comics), a Marvel Comics mutant villainess, a member of the Mutant Liberation Front
* ''Locus'' (magazine), science fiction and fantasy magazine
** ''Locus Award' ...
, #318 July 1987
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Kliatt
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[https://archive.org/details/sim_kliatt_1987-10_21_7/page/n5/mode/2up]
References
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1987 novels
Baen Books books