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Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1)
Stardoc - Stardoc, Bk 1
Author: S. L. Viehl
A young female doctor discovers the startling truth of her origins in this unique and gripping sci-fi medical thriller...Dr. Cherijo Grey Veil leaves Earth and accepts a position as a physician at Kevarzanga-2's Free Clinic. Her surgical skills are desperately needed on a hostile frontier world with a over 200 sentient species -- and her underst...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780451457738
ISBN-10: 0451457730
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 115 ratings
Publisher: Roc
Book Type: Paperback
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jai avatar reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Cherijo Grey Veil is a brilliant Terran surgeon who discovers something about her father that causes her to run away and take an assignment at a free clinic light years away from his influence in Kevarzangia Two. Because of the racism of the Terrans and her sheltered life in Terra, Cherijo has never met many aliens before. Let alone treat them. This is the first book in a series, but the story felt self contained - no giant cliffhanger, thank goodness. And while this is a science fiction novel, it wasn't hard science fiction, which made it a fun, satisfying read for me. There were no difficult lessons, just a straight story about a young woman's fight for her independence. I think I've found an author who I can expect page-turning and fun science fiction from.
reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Fast-paced, fun read. The best in the series, IMO.
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Helpful Score: 1
Really enjoyed this book - fun and easy read
Zachaustlily avatar reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 227 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
S.L. Viehl is one of my top 10 authors and I love this series.
mvtrekkie avatar reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 231 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really loved this book! This was the first in this series that I have ever read and would love to read the next one if I can find it! The lead female character is a strong woman and the plots are intertaining.
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reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I plan to continue reading this series. Not for the military sci-fi crowd, but more for those who like alien characters.
reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
I greatly enjoyed my introduction to Viehls'
STARDOC series. I met a fascinating new heroine, and
highly imaginative new alien species. Reading about them
reminded me of the first walk into an intergalactic bar
in 'Star Wars'.
I have managed to find another of this series, the
fifth. I hope to find them all. These are engrossing
stories that hold one's interest from first to last. I
only wish they were more readily available.
adninstructor avatar reviewed Stardoc (Stardoc, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
This book was my first 'taste' of the Stardoc series and I was pleasantly surprised. The plot centers around a female human doctor who escapes her very controlling father by taking a contract on a distant planet that is home to both human colonists and a great diversity of alien species. She is up against the usual kinds of 'newbie on the block' problems, but that's where the similarity to a space opera ends. There are several plot twists, along with a liberal dusting of humor, and both kept my interest and made it a delightful read.

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