Take a psychopathic killer infected with alien technology and blend in a killer robot with quirky tendencies and you have a wonderful SF confection by one of England’s best space opera writers, Neal Asher. I’ve enjoyed Asher’s previous novels of the Polity–a galactic confederation of human and Artificial Intelligences. In BRASS MAN, the Polity is threatened by a plot to use alien technology to destroy the human/AI civilization. Once again, Ian Cormac, agent of the Polity, needs to thwart interstellar disaster. If you like action and intrigue, you’ll enjoy the fast pace of BRASS MAN. GRADE: B
I’m still waiting to get my hands on the first Asher, which I’m holding out to get through PaperBackSwap, cheapskate that I am. This one looks good too, like the rest. Hope you’re having a great time, buddy.
When you finally start Neal Asher’s POLITY series, Rick, you’ll probably become addicted like I am. I’m reading the 8th book in the series right now. Reviews to follow in a few weeks.