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Assigned as a military attache at the Taran embassy on Scandya, Van is seriously wounded foiling an assassination. Decorated, promoted and summarily retired while still in a coma, he wakes to find himself honorably but intolerably unemployed. Then the harmless sounding Integrated Information Systems foundation of the Eco-Tech Coalition recruits him to fly a starship, Van finds he now has a powerful new vantage point not just for observation, but for action. The IIS has interests everywhere and Van is not just a pilot, but their point man in a conflict that will shake the worlds.
Modesitt uses a distinctive blend of space battles, political and economic intrigue, and issues of race and religion to address deep questions of good and evil, ethics and self-interest. Van Albert makes his decisions; it is for you to decide if he is a hero.
Industry Reviews
--"Analog"
"As highly regarded L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is for his speculative fictions, Archform: Beauty is his best work to date and perhaps the science fiction tale of the year. Satirizing the art vs. science war, the author provides a powerful insight into society through his five narrators. His ability to provide distinct lucid voices for each member of the quintet makes the action packed story work."
-"-Midwest Book Review "on "Archform: Beauty"
""Archform: Beauty" is quite interesting and exciting, both in its plot and in the way it combines the science fiction and thriller genres. Bravo."
--"Science Fiction Weekly "
"Modesitt has outdone himself . . . This brilliant novel is as thought provoking as it is entertaining."
--"Publisher Weekl"y [starred review] on "Archform: Beauty"
"With echoes of both Joe Haldeman's "The Forever War "and Robert A. Heinlein's "Starship""Troopers" dense gritty, strong on technical detail."
--"Kirkus Reviews "on "The Parafaith War"
"Modesitt not only entertains us with breathtaking adventure, but also gives us food for thought about the character of war and its effects on the human condition."
--"Romantic Times "on "The Parafaith War"
"Modesitt has created a meticulously detailed military-sf adventure that confronts the ethical reasons behind war but maintains a strong focus on the warrior-of-tomorrow's daily life."
--"Library Journal "on "The Parafaith War"
L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is at his very best in his latest, Archform: Beauty. "Analog"
As highly regarded L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is for his speculative fictions, Archform: Beauty is his best work to date and perhaps the science fiction tale of the year. Satirizing the art vs. science war, the author provides a powerful insight into society through his five narrators. His ability to provide distinct lucid voices for each member of the quintet makes the action packed story work. "Midwest Book Review on Archform: Beauty"
"Archform: Beauty" is quite interesting and exciting, both in its plot and in the way it combines the science fiction and thriller genres. Bravo. "Science Fiction Weekly on Archform: Beauty"
Modesitt has outdone himself . . . This brilliant novel is as thought provoking as it is entertaining. "Publisher Weekly [starred review] on Archform: Beauty"
With echoes of both Joe Haldeman's "The Forever War "and Robert A. Heinlein's "Starship" "Troopers" dense gritty, strong on technical detail. "Kirkus Reviews on The Parafaith War"
Modesitt not only entertains us with breathtaking adventure, but also gives us food for thought about the character of war and its effects on the human condition. "Romantic Times on The Parafaith War"
Modesitt has created a meticulously detailed military-sf adventure that confronts the ethical reasons behind war but maintains a strong focus on the warrior-of-tomorrow's daily life. "Library Journal on The Parafaith War""
L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is at his very best in his latest, Archform: Beauty. Analog
As highly regarded L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is for his speculative fictions, Archform: Beauty is his best work to date and perhaps the science fiction tale of the year. Satirizing the art vs. science war, the author provides a powerful insight into society through his five narrators. His ability to provide distinct lucid voices for each member of the quintet makes the action packed story work. Midwest Book Review on Archform: Beauty
Archform: Beauty is quite interesting and exciting, both in its plot and in the way it combines the science fiction and thriller genres. Bravo. Science Fiction Weekly on Archform: Beauty
Modesitt has outdone himself . . . This brilliant novel is as thought provoking as it is entertaining. Publisher Weekly [starred review] on Archform: Beauty
With echoes of both Joe Haldeman's The Forever War and Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers dense gritty, strong on technical detail. Kirkus Reviews on The Parafaith War
Modesitt not only entertains us with breathtaking adventure, but also gives us food for thought about the character of war and its effects on the human condition. Romantic Times on The Parafaith War
Modesitt has created a meticulously detailed military-sf adventure that confronts the ethical reasons behind war but maintains a strong focus on the warrior-of-tomorrow's daily life. Library Journal on The Parafaith War
"-L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is at his very best in his latest, Archform: Beauty.- --Analog
-As highly regarded L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is for his speculative fictions, Archform: Beauty is his best work to date and perhaps the science fiction tale of the year. Satirizing the art vs. science war, the author provides a powerful insight into society through his five narrators. His ability to provide distinct lucid voices for each member of the quintet makes the action packed story work.- --Midwest Book Review on Archform: Beauty
-Archform: Beauty is quite interesting and exciting, both in its plot and in the way it combines the science fiction and thriller genres. Bravo.- --Science Fiction Weekly on Archform: Beauty
-Modesitt has outdone himself . . . This brilliant novel is as thought provoking as it is entertaining.- --Publisher Weekly [starred review] on Archform: Beauty
-With echoes of both Joe Haldeman's The Forever War and Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers dense gritty, strong on technical detail.- --Kirkus Reviews on The Parafaith War
-Modesitt not only entertains us with breathtaking adventure, but also gives us food for thought about the character of war and its effects on the human condition.- --Romantic Times on The Parafaith War
-Modesitt has created a meticulously detailed military-sf adventure that confronts the ethical reasons behind war but maintains a strong focus on the warrior-of-tomorrow's daily life.- --Library Journal on The Parafaith War
"L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is at his very best in his latest, Archform: Beauty." --Analog
"As highly regarded L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is for his speculative fictions, Archform: Beauty is his best work to date and perhaps the science fiction tale of the year. Satirizing the art vs. science war, the author provides a powerful insight into society through his five narrators. His ability to provide distinct lucid voices for each member of the quintet makes the action packed story work." --Midwest Book Review on Archform: Beauty
"Archform: Beauty is quite interesting and exciting, both in its plot and in the way it combines the science fiction and thriller genres. Bravo." --Science Fiction Weekly on Archform: Beauty
"Modesitt has outdone himself . . . This brilliant novel is as thought provoking as it is entertaining." --Publisher Weekly [starred review] on Archform: Beauty
"With echoes of both Joe Haldeman's The Forever War and Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers dense gritty, strong on technical detail." --Kirkus Reviews on The Parafaith War
"Modesitt not only entertains us with breathtaking adventure, but also gives us food for thought about the character of war and its effects on the human condition." --Romantic Times on The Parafaith War
"Modesitt has created a meticulously detailed military-sf adventure that confronts the ethical reasons behind war but maintains a strong focus on the warrior-of-tomorrow's daily life." --Library Journal on The Parafaith War
ISBN: 9780765347121
ISBN-10: 0765347121
Published: 1st December 2004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 544
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 14.61 x 10.16 x 3.18
Weight (kg): 0.25
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