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Games
Author: Ted Kosmatka
Dr. Silas Williams is the brilliant geneticist in charge of preparing the U.S. entry into the Olympic Gladiator competition, an internationally sanctioned bloodsport with only one rule: no human DNA is permitted in the design of the entrants. But when his creation demonstrates monstrous strength, speed, and - most disquietingly - intelligence, S...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781781164143
ISBN-10: 1781164142
Publication Date: 6/22/2012
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Titan
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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goodnightnobody avatar reviewed Games on + 17 more book reviews
Ok, so: Right on the cover there's a quote that says "Blends the best of Chricton and Koontz!"

Um, no. It's a good book, don't get me wrong, but as a fan of both Koontz and Chricton, it is up to par with neither of these authors.

In a nutshell: Its decades into the future, and part of the Olympics is now gladitorial-style combat ("The Games") between scientifically created combatants. The only restriction is that there can be no human DNA. America is looking to keep its edge in the games, so puts a technological savant in charge of a supercomputer to come up with the ultimate warrior. But what he creates is beyond what anyone could have predicted.

Some fun futuristic premises and ideas throughout, but its also a light read, with lots of pages of back-and-forth one-sentence dialogue. I was not thrilled with the ending, as the author seemed to lose his way a bit, but overall an enjoyable read - just don't expect a lot.

Not bad for a first book, and I'll definitely keep my eye out for Kosmatka's next.


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