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John Wilker

Joined 2 years, 9 months ago

Writer of science fiction and action/adventure thrillers. A voracious reader of mostly Sci-fi but occasionally Fantasy and non-fiction. Live in Denver with my wife and adventure buddy, Paco.

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John Wilker rated Star Trek : Picard: 3 stars

James Swallow: Star Trek : Picard (EBook, 2021, Pocket Books/Star Trek)

Star Trek : Picard by James Swallow

"As I utter the words now, we will conduct this tribunal in Federation Standard, in deference to Captain Riker's presence," …

John Wilker rated We Could Be Heroes: 3 stars

Mike Chen: We Could Be Heroes (2021, Harlequin Enterprises, Limited)

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen

Two superpowered individuals who have lost all memory of their real identities use their respective powers to commit or fight …

John Wilker rated The Bayern Agenda: 4 stars

Dan Moren: The Bayern Agenda (EBook, 2019, Watkins Media)

The Bayern Agenda by Dan Moren (The Galactic Cold War, #1)

John Wilker reviewed Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell

Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell: Tyrant's Test (2011, Random House Publishing Group)

Review of "Tyrant's Test" on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

I can see why this trilogy doesn't have the same love as others. The characters are pale shades of those we've come to know.

The wrap-up was super heavy on the Dues Ex to the point I was like, "What? That could have happened at any point, why drag this story out three books?"

Definitely a one and done read for me.

John Wilker rated Shield of Lies: 3 stars

Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell: Shield of Lies (2011, Random House Publishing Group)

Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell

John Wilker reviewed Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell

Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell: Before the Storm (2011, Random House Publishing Group)

Review of 'Before the Storm' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Somehow this author thought to make Liea a bit of a dummy. This trilogy takes place well into her career (After Thrawn and Daala) but she comes across as incredibly naive.

I never read this series back when it came out so coming fresh this time around.

John Wilker rated Leviathan Falls: 3 stars

James S.A. Corey: Leviathan Falls (EBook, 2021, Orbit)

Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #9)

The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the thirteen hundred solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte. But the …

John Wilker rated Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 4 stars

Alan Moore: Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke (2018)

Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore

John Wilker rated Utopia for realists: 5 stars

Rudger Bregman: Utopia for realists (2017)

Utopia for realists by Rudger Bregman

"A noted Dutch journalist and economist proposes an outline for a new worldwide Utopia, with central tenets including a shortened …

John Wilker rated Unstable Prototypes: 5 stars

Joseph R. Lallo: Unstable Prototypes (EBook, 2012, Joseph R. Lallo)

Unstable Prototypes by Joseph R. Lallo (Big Sigma #2)

John Wilker rated The Rush's Edge: 4 stars

Ginger Smith: The Rush's Edge (Paperback, 2020, Angry Robot)

The Rush's Edge by Ginger Smith

John Wilker rated Dark Force Rising: 5 stars

Timothy Zahn: Dark Force Rising (Paperback, 1993, Spectra)

Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)

The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord--Grand Admiral Thrawn--has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and …

John Wilker rated Heir to the Empire: 5 stars

Timothy Zahn: Heir to the Empire (Paperback, 1992, Spectra)

Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn (The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and …

John Wilker reviewed 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor

No cover — T. Taylor: 7 Figure Fiction (2021, Amorous Publishing)

Review of '7 Figure Fiction' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Definitely a must read if you're a romance writer.

While not wholly unhelpful for non-romance, I don't think it's that helpful. I got a few things out of it and have a few things to consider (Hence the 3 stars) so not a waste of time or money, but not the homerun many say it is, for me.

John Wilker reviewed Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders (Unstoppable, #1)

Charlie Jane Anders: Victories Greater Than Death (EBook, 2021, Tor Teen)

Outsmart Your Enemies. Outrun the Galaxy.

“Just please, remember what I told you. Run. Don’t …

Review of 'Victories Greater Than Death' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Overall an enjoyable read. Keeping in mind it's YA it just wasn't what I was hoping for.

The cast was pretty fun, but kind of shallow in some ways. We got a ton of details on this aspect or another and next to none on others.

If YA was my genre I'd likely be at least moderately excited for the next installment.