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Dweller in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Lover of dogs. And food. Husband and father. I am strongly attached to science fiction, slightly less attached to fantasy. I was originally trained as a scientist.
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PAgent rated Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (Gollancz): 5 stars
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (Gollancz) by Terry Pratchett
Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless …
PAgent rated The reluctant swordsman ...: 3 stars
The reluctant swordsman ... by Dave Duncan (Seventh sword -- bk. 1)
Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital, remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he …
PAgent rated Damnation Alley: 4 stars
Damnation Alley by Roger Zelazny
Across a United States all but destroyed by war and characterized by violent storms and giant bats and snakes, men …
PAgent rated The destiny of the sword ...: 3 stars
The destiny of the sword ... by Dave Duncan (The Seventh sword -- bk. 3)
PAgent rated Jingo (DiscWorld): 3 stars
Jingo (DiscWorld) by Terry Pratchett
It isn't much of an island that rises up one moonless night from the depths of the Circle Sea -- …
PAgent rated Bill the Galactic Hero: 5 stars
Bill the Galactic Hero by Harry Harrison
This was written by a very good author (a rank amateur couldn't possibly have the skill or gumption to have …
PAgent rated The Redemption of Althalus: 5 stars
The Redemption of Althalus by Leigh Eddings, David Eddings
It would be sheer folly to try to conceal the true nature of Althalus, for his flaws are the stuff …
PAgent rated Wintersmith: 5 stars
Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett
Tiffany Aching accidentally starts to transform into an anthropomorphic representation of Summer, due to her being unable to resist a …
PAgent rated March to the Stars (Prince Roger Series, Book 3): 5 stars
March to the Stars (Prince Roger Series, Book 3) by David Weber, John Ringo (Prince Roger (3))
The third installment in the "Prince Roger" series finds Roger and his marooned Bronze Battalion of marines ship wrecked on …
Gateway by Frederik Pohl (Heechee Saga (1))
Heechee Saga
PAgent rated Lady Slings the Booze: 4 stars
PAgent rated Danny the Champion of the World: 4 stars
Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
A young English boy describes his relationship with his father and the special adventure they share together.
PAgent rated Jade Darcy and the Affair of Honor: 4 stars
Jade Darcy and the Affair of Honor by Stephen Goldin, Mary Mason
Feverishly trying to eradicate memories of her past, Jade Darcy starts a new life for herself on Cablans, a society …
PAgent rated American Gods (en español): American Gods (Brainstorming): 4 stars
American Gods (en español): American Gods (Brainstorming) by Neil Gaiman
Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a mysterious stranger offers him …