Three Creature X novels in, J.J. Dupuis comes across as a more relaxed and confident author this time round. And while the monster aspect of the story is mostly sidelined to cater to a jungle adventure, Dupuis does some worldbuilding as Laura Reagan continues her television series on cryptozoology, introduces a possible new ongoing villain,…
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Star Trek: Ice Trap (1992) – L.A. Graf
There are times. Not often, but every now and then, that despite my love for the subject matter, I can’t get into a book. This is what happened with my latest foray in to the Star Trek novels. I loved the sound of it, I’m enjoying my time with Kirk and company as I go…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989) – Unnatural Selection, and A Matter of Honor
Captain’s log: stardate 42494.8 Unnatural Selection made it’s debut on 20 January, 1989. Written by John Mason and and Mike Gray, the story puts the ship’s new doctor, Pulaski (Diana Muldaur) on centre stage, as the Enterprise responds to a distress signal from the starship, Lantree. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew investigate, as Pulaski…
Doctor Who (Colin Baker) – The Two Doctors
Robert Holmes pens this epic three parter that ran from 16 February to 2 March, 1985, that sees the return of a previous regeneration of the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his Companion, Jamie (Frazier Hines). The Doctor (Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) are on a fishing trip, when the Time Lord starts to feel…
Solaris (2002) – Steven Soderbergh
My journey with the very enjoyable, and informative, Sci-Fi Chronicles book continue with this tale of exploration into the soul, heart and depth of emotions… George Clooney heads into deep space under the guidance of director by Steven Soderbergh and producer James Cameron as they take on Stanislaw Lem’s classic science fiction novel that…
The Mind Reels 