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Formerly of the 82nd Airborne Division, New York Times best-selling author John Ringo brings unmatched authenticity to his military science fiction. When a subatomic physics experiment causes a massive explosion, interdimensional gateways open in Florida-and aliens pour out. Some intend to bring Earth to its knees. Others seem willing to help, but will annihilate the planet if Navy SEAL Command Master Chief Robert Miller can't stop the menace from spreading. ". as cosmically daunting as anything in the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft."-Publishers Weekly
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"The first book of the Looking Glass series, it's very different from the subsequent novels. Although the main characters are the usual John Ringo super-competent and generally military types, the focus on civilian response to disaster sets it apart from the Paladin of Shadows series, or the military sci-fi/fantasy mashup of the Council Wars (which I also enjoy). The subsequent books take a more military, naval sci-fi bent and do it well, though it gets a bit draggy in later books with the evolutionary process of civilians into soldiers, and soldiers in turn into officers, but it's still fast-paced and fun."
— Joseph (4 out of 5 stars)
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" A vastly surprising book. Very rare that I like a contemporary Military Sci-Fi, but this was a pleasant surprise. Basically, an "alien" presence invades Earth (inter-dimensional blah blah whatever) and it's up to our modern military, with a little help from Ringo's take on Indiana Jones, to stop them. Some interesting twists and turns keep the story moving along, and it's a well written start to a series I am looking forward to continuing. "
— Chris, 2/3/2014 -
" Fun read - plenty of excitement, action and thinking - couple of weak points in the plot/premise "
— Peter, 1/26/2014 -
" Very good book. This is what I consider a "hard" sci-fi. Quite often I find those boring because of the extensive detail or explanations involved. But in this book I was kept interested. There was enough to explain what was happening without getting lost in it. The characters were developed enough to make me care what happened to them. And I loved the of redneck bits in the book. We are civilized but not too much. "
— Brenda, 12/28/2013 -
" Book #1 of the Looking Glass series. Action packed and hilarious but the physics explanations can turn your mind to mush. Who other than John Ringo would write a story where the main character is a mountain biking, electric guitar playing physicist? Loved it! "
— Myles, 12/25/2013 -
" Great read! Waiting for book 2 "
— Rachel, 12/15/2013 -
" More of John Ringo's military sf, with insurmountable odds being overcome by courage and intelligence. Somewhat formulaic, but a formula that works, at least for me. "
— Ray, 12/14/2013 -
" Great read! Really enjoyed it. "
— Patrick, 10/3/2013 -
" This was a good fast read, the the story really well spun. "
— Keith, 9/18/2013 -
" now that I have read book 1 after book 4, some things are clear- lets blow up more aliens and talk physics- a real page turner and basically good read although a bit out there with nasty aliens and a hero (like most of Ringo's)who is brillant, handsome,fearless and saves the world daily "
— Kathleen, 8/7/2013 -
" Very interesting concept with John Ringo's fantastic writing style made this a must read for any fan of Ringo. Not as good as his Troy Rising trilogy or the Last Centurion in my mind but a book you will surely have a hard time putting down. "
— David, 8/2/2013 -
" This is the first book by John Ringo I've read but it won't be the last. I was in the mood for some good action SF and this filled the bill. Well written, lots of action, and some really cool ideas. Good job to the author. "
— Charles, 6/24/2013 -
" John Ringo does a good military space opera, even when space isn't the main focus. I really liked this series, fun and fast to read, with good characters. "
— Karen, 2/27/2013 -
" Miserable prose that needed another editing pass combined with a boring McGuffin, uninteresting aliens, and pathetic characterization make a read that I struggled to finish. "
— Starhawk, 2/7/2013 -
" This was a fun romp. The characters were interesting, and the action came in regular bursts. I'm looking forward to the second book in the series: Vorpal Blade . "
— Nihonjoe, 11/8/2012 -
" Definitely different. Chock full of science and military jargon. A bit of philosophy I wasn't too thrilled with. Still, all in all an enjoyable read. Good premise. Heroic characters. If you can get through the long stretches of explanation, the action is worth it. And the end was very satisfying. "
— B.E., 9/11/2012 -
" I'm a big fan of this series. It's heavy on physics and metaphysics, then shifts right into science fiction speculation. There's a way-overused saying of book reviewers that really applies here: "A romping good read!". "
— Barry, 8/14/2012 -
" This is the book that got me addicted to John Ringo books. Its a geeky, sci0fi book that is believable that it really could happen. "
— Nancy, 2/20/2012 -
" I'd reccomend this book fr fans of military SF with low expectations. If a Cliff Notes version of a Tom Clancy novel was crossed with Heinlen's Starship Troopers, this is the kind of book you'd get. "
— Nathan, 6/6/2011 -
" This is the first book by John Ringo I've read but it won't be the last. I was in the mood for some good action SF and this filled the bill. Well written, lots of action, and some really cool ideas. Good job to the author. "
— Charles, 5/7/2011 -
" I'm a big fan of this series. It's heavy on physics and metaphysics, then shifts right into science fiction speculation. There's a way-overused saying of book reviewers that really applies here: "A romping good read!". "
— Barry, 2/12/2011 -
" Not great literature.., But the of a great series!!!! "
— carl, 1/24/2011 -
" A great book...looking forward to reading the rest of the series. "
— Rick, 10/12/2010 -
" More of John Ringo's military sf, with insurmountable odds being overcome by courage and intelligence. Somewhat formulaic, but a formula that works, at least for me. "
— Ray, 8/26/2010 -
" An accident at a lab in Florida starts spitting out some weird subatomic particle. Every place a particle ends up is a potential gateway. Gateways start opening and alien killing machines start coming through. <br/>great start to a series. "
— Bryan457, 5/22/2010 -
" This is the book that got me addicted to John Ringo books. Its a geeky, sci0fi book that is believable that it really could happen. "
— Nancy, 4/24/2010 -
" Hard Sci-Fi, Action und Aliens. Alles, was zu einem klassischen Sci-Fi-Roman gehört. "
— Martin, 4/4/2010
About John Ringo
John Ringo is the New York Times bestselling author of the Posleen Wars series, which has nearly one million copies in print. He has also penned the Council War series. Adding another dimension to his skills, Ringo created nationally bestselling techno-thriller novels about Mike Harmon. A more playful twist is the Looking-Glass series, three of which were in collaboration with Travis S. Taylor. His audience was further enhanced with four collaborations with fellow New York Times bestselling author David Weber: March Upcountry, March to the Sea, March to the Stars and We Few. A veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Ringo brings first-hand knowledge of military operations to his fiction.
About L. J. Ganser
L. J. Ganser is a multiple Audie Award–winning narrator with over six hundred titles recorded to date. Prized for versatility, his work ranges from preschool books to crime noir thrillers, from astronomical adventures in both science and science fiction, to Arctic Circle high school basketball stories. He lives in New York City with his family and dog, Mars.