At the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Ross Johnson tagged
ten "frakking good books for Battlestar Galactica fans," including:
The Cruel Stars, by John Birmingham
The Sturm once terrorized the galaxy, intent on destroying humans who had been in any way genetically or cybernetically altered (making them sort of anti-Cylons). They killed billions before being driven off, and were believed to have disappeared forever. Which, of course, they did not: following a sneak attack, it becomes apparent that the Sturm are back. With humanity’s defenses wiped out, our only hope rests with a few individuals who might be able to turn back the assault. The plot parallels and military sci-fi vibe make it a pretty good fit for Battlestar fans.
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another entry on the list.
My Book, The Movie: The Cruel Stars.
--Marshal Zeringue
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