Initiation

by Marian Hughes

On a planet where going berserk means surviving and berserkers control the normal population, Bart is terrified that he will not turn zerker and Sanda fears she will--but together they can save themselves and their troubled society. Original.

Genres: Science Fiction

378 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Rogue-van (the Bookman)]

About half of the survivors of an old spaceship crash have genes for (ber)serker rage. This unusual adaptation to a hostile jungle planet environment intrigued me right from the start. Teenage males crave the change. They want to become savage warriors. In women, the trait is considered dangerous. Young people have no way of knowing whether they will change for certain. Young Bart, born with leadership ability, is afraid that he is not going to change. His girlfriend is worried that she will. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. Bring on a sequel!

[Jeffrey]

A classic type of Baen book, long on action.