His entry begins:The last book I read was The Pride And The Anguish by Douglas Reeman. I love his World War II naval fiction, as well as the Richard Bolithio stories, are set during the Napoleonic Wars--and were written under the pseudonym Alexander Kent. I think they and are every bit as good as C.S. Forester's Hornblower books and that's saying something.About Andromeda's Choice, from the publisher:
If that seems like a strange reading list for a science fiction writer it's important to remember that I am primarily a military science fiction writer, so I gravitate to the type of books that...[read on]
Andromeda McKee rebuilt her life in the violent embrace of the Legion of the Damned in the days when cyborgs were first being introduced. Now she must choose between her conscience and her desire for vengeance...Learn more about the book and author at William C. Dietz's website.
In a different world, Lady Catherine “Cat” Carletto would never have left her pampered life behind. But when Princess Ophelia became Empress Ophelia in a coup that claimed the livesof the princess’s brother and all who supported him, including the Carletto family, Cat had to hide—or die.
She became Legionnaire Andromeda McKee, and now she’s a battle-scarred veteran who knows how to kill.
Summoned to Earth to receive the Imperial Order of Merit from the empress herself, Andromeda learns that she isn’t the sole surviving Carletto—her uncle Rex is not only still alive but also the leader of a resistance group determined to overthrow Ophelia.
Caught up in a web of intrigue, Andromeda realizes that the moment is coming when her revenge will be at hand. But will she be able to act, or will she be betrayed by those she has come to trust?
The Page 69 Test: Andromeda's Fall.
My Book, The Movie: Andromeda's Fall.
The Page 69 Test: Andromeda's Choice.
Writers Read: William C. Dietz.
--Marshal Zeringue
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