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Reader Reviews
BLACKBIRD: A Warrior of the No-When
I want to say this is a remarkably well written alternative history novel but it's also so much more than that. It's also an exciting dystopian story and a serious commentary on freedom and those who would try to control us. And I was also very impressed how this male author gave voice to his heroine. All and all, a genuinely interesting and entertaining read....
You think you know what to expect, but you don't. Never. And that is what makes this book so delightful... You will not be bored. You will question and you will learn if you are willing to do so...
I liked this book! A beautifully written, heady fusion of multiple genres written from the point of view of Penny, a wealthy steam-era, tight laced gentlewoman, bold aviatrix, revolutionary and, oh yeah … lesbian... lovely descriptive language (once I got used the old-world style), engaging characters, great action and full of wonderful ideas...
Sci-fi for Thinkers...While the story itself is fun, the fact that it works best when considered as a framework for the philosophical elements makes it intriguing and well worth mulling over long after the story has ended...
BLACKBIRD: A Green & Pleasant England
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I once again thoroughly enjoyed this journey. Specifically the reveal of Scotland's greatest legend, Penelope coming to terms with her demons, the purpose of power and even God.
Following the trend of the first book it provides necessary levity and a mirror to examine not only the times we live in but ourselves. As we should. While couched in the customs and dialect of a Victorian lady the message is not lost and is in fact grand because of it: Legends are not born of accidents. They are forged...
Blackbird. 5 star listening ! Excellent story, Can't put it down. Many surprises at every turn. Listen to it!
BLACKBIRD: White Tiger of the West
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A Legacy to The Twilight Zone. Here we are again questioning everything and seeing Penelope fall on her face to learn yet more lessons. This includes one of the most important lessons of all: Just because you have power, doesn't mean you know how to use it or that you should. But as with all things this lesson is best learned through real world experience. And some able friends don't hurt. All this and more inside!...
More great writing! Enjoyed it and like the factor of growth with the story and the twist at the end leaves it open for the next phase... Good book. Looking forward to more. :) Love all the timelines and play with time.
BLACKBIRD: Excalibur
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A Beautiful Ending to a Beautiful Love Story. Riveting story with captivating characters. Walk through their lives with them, feel what they feel. A good book for all ages...
Entertainment at its finest. The detail brings pictures to mind that keep one on their toes. A must have.
Bigger Stakes Bigger Laughs. A fitting end to a long journey this book will once again demand your mind to earn its' keep in your head. The parts of this book I found most delightful were the bemoaning of how the French stood in the way of English glory, a conspiracy theory and Jesus rebuking Penelope for her stuborness. Worth reading, worth listening to and worth pondering the lessons within...
The "Sisterhood of Suns" Series
Awesome Vision…Strap on your battle kit, check your Mark 7 blaster battery and make sure to have plenty of GSG-20 smart grenades for your adventure in this book...
Schiller has created a credible, intricate world of the future with enough high-tech touches that you feel solidly grounded in a space-faring universe without detracting from the human elements of the story. Fans of military fiction, hard sci-fi, and character driven stories with large casts like Game of Thrones will find a lot to love here...
The books I read are few and far between, so when I say that this is the best book I have read in years, I want you to understand that it is not only something I read, but that I read it the same way a starving man eats...with an insatiable desire for more…
This story grabbed me right from the beginning…great details, good storyline...a no brainer, gonna buy the next book...
Martin Schiller is a Master storyteller, he draws you into this futuristic world of adventure and does not disappoint…
Highly enjoyable, well-crafted characters and great plot…once you start reading it, you won't want to put the book down, it’s that good…
It has the feel of golden age sci-fi, while still keeping a very modern tone. The feel is very serious and mirrors a lot of contemporary issues... the author builds to an ending which is mind blowing.
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The world building was excellent throughout, and I became more and more invested in the characters as the story went on. The beginning of this last book was difficult because it was difficult for the heroines, even if the world they inhabited didn't have clear right and wrong at times... Not an easy trilogy to read through, but very worthwhile."