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Book Discussion: "Apocalypse to Go" by Katharine Kerr [Feb. 20th, 2012|03:03 pm]
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The next book discussion for the February releases (now that I've finally gotten my copies) is Katharine Kerr's third Nola O'Grady novel Apocalypse To Go. I read the first book in this series and liked the interesting take on the typical urban fantasy novel, especially the more "worldly" view . . . including that alternate world riddled with radiation. I have the second book a couple of books down on my TBR shortly list, and now I'm another book behind. *sigh* How about all of you? Who's read the third book? What do you think of the series so far?

And as an aside, Katharine Kerr is one of several authors (including me) participating in a contest called "Crossing the Streams". People can enter 15+ different contests, each author's contest a little different, with a chance to win a book by that author. One lucky author will win a book from EACH participating author as the grand prize. Check out Katharine Kerr's contest page and enter! And then check out all of the other authors. *grin*





Cover Copy: The Apocalpyse Squad is on the move!

Secret Agent Nola O'Grady has enough trouble on her hands when a were-leopard accuses her of receiving stolen property, but things get worse fast. A mysterious trans-world law enforcement group wants to recruit her partner and bodyguard, Israeli Interpol officer Ari Nathan. His new loyalties might jeopardize their relationship.

Then her younger brother Michael goes searching for their missing father and lands himself and their brother, Sean, in a world of trouble--quite literally, in a dangerous deviant-world version of San Francisco.

Can Nola and Ari find them in time to save them from their kidnappers before they're murdered? The search will lead them through a city of secrets, but the worst secret of all lurks at the heart of the only thing Nola loves more than Ari: her family.
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[User Picture]From: [info]klwilliams
2012-02-20 10:11 pm (UTC)

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I loved this book. The two main characters are wonderful together, but *not* in a sweet and sappy way. Nola's family is very funny, and the plot is tight and interesting. I love the world(s)-building, too.
[User Picture]From: [info]sartorias
2012-02-20 11:25 pm (UTC)

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Me, too!
[User Picture]From: [info]jpsorrow
2012-02-22 06:25 pm (UTC)

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Yeah, I liked the fact that the "romance" elements in the first book weren't at the forefront. They were there, there's certainly a relationship going on, but it wasn't front and center like some UF.
[User Picture]From: [info]deborahjross
2012-02-21 05:08 am (UTC)

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I'm having a wonderful time with this series. Urban fantasy for smart people! I'm hoping we see more of the leopard people, too, although they do creep me out just a delicious bit.
[User Picture]From: [info]la_marquise_de_
2012-02-21 12:21 pm (UTC)

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I love this series: it's funny and original and scary and sharp and full of real people. ANd it gets better with each book.
[User Picture]From: [info]jpsorrow
2012-02-22 06:26 pm (UTC)

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Good to know it gets better with each book. I'd better get reading book 2 then.