Head on

A great addition to the world. I love this series.

I found this duology the perfect brain candy -- zippy dialogue, light science fiction, a fun detective mystery with a light helping of commentary on privilege and other modern social issues. Head On lacks some of the zing of Lock In, because it is a return to the same world, but I thought it still really had a lot of fun elements. And I liked the way the book explored what happens when a space (or sport) is built for a disadvantaged community and then commercialized and co-opted more broadly.

A solid sequel to "Lock In", rejoining Haden's Syndrome sufferer Chris as he or she (it's never stated) pilots their android "threep" body around investigating crime. Newly joined to the FBI, Chris accompanies snarky partner Vann as they investigate the possible murder of another Haden's victim and professional athlete in the Hilketa league (a violent sport in which androids attempt to decapitate each other to score goals).

Basically an easy-reading detective story set in a slightly future earth, you don't really need to have read the previous book "Lock In" but you'll definitely have a bit more background if you do. It's a light, amusing read that goes down like candy and probably won't stay in memory extremely long, but entertains while it lasts.

I really enjoy Scalzi's Lock In universe, the concepts and issues surrounding what humanity is and how society accommodates those with disabilities. I love the way the sport of Hilketa is portrayed and how the issues of professional sports and money are addressed. Scalzi is fantastic.

An enjoyable sequel to Locked In. I really like the characters, dialogue, and the universe Scalzi is building here. The story itself, though, is very straightforward with much of the plot telegraphed so there were few surprises. Still a fun read.

This book didn't seem to advance the character and the series doesn't seem to be going anywhere in particular. It seems set up as a typical long running detective series a la Spenser with a rotating cast of familiar characters.

I liked this one a lot. Tons going on, a true science fiction base, and great new tech like cryptocurrency integrated well into the story.