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Rogue Clone #5
The Clone Betrayal
View our feature on Steven Kent’s The Clone Betrayal . Lt. Wayson Harris was born and bred as the ultimate soldier. But he is unique, possessing independence of thought. And when the military brass decide to blame the clones for the decimation of the U.A. republic, Lt. Harris decides to stop being the scapegoat, with all the firepower he can muster.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 27, 2009
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About the author
Steven L. Kent
37 books242 followersSteven L. Kent is the author of the Rogue Clone series of Military Science Fiction novels as well as The Ultimate History of Video Games.
Born in California and raised in Hawaii, Kent served as a missionary for the LDS Church between the years of 1979 and 1981. During that time, he worked as a Spanish-speaking missionary serving migrant farm workers in southern Idaho.
While Kent has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and a Master’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University, he claims that his most important education came from life.
He learned important lessons from working with farm laborers in Idaho. Later, from 1986 through 1988, Kent worked as a telemarketer selling TV Guide and Inc. Magazine. His years on the phone helped him develop an ear for dialog.
In 1987, Kent reviewed the Stephen King novels Misery and The Eyes of the Dragon for the Seattle Times. A diehard Stephen King fan, Kent later admitted that he pitched the reviews to the Times so that he could afford to buy the books.
In 1993, upon returning to Seattle after a five-year absence, Kent pitched a review of “virtual haunted houses” for the Halloween issue of the Seattle Times. He reviewed the games The Seventh Guest, Alone in the Dark, and Legacy. Not only did this review land Kent three free PC games, it started him on a new career path.
By the middle of 1994, when Kent found himself laid off from his job at a PR agency, he became a full-time freelance journalist. He wrote monthly pieces for the Seattle Times along with regular features and reviews for Electronic Games, CDRom Today, ComputerLife, and NautilusCD. In later years, he would write for American Heritage, Parade, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune and many other publications. He wrote regular columns for MSNBC, Next Generation, the Japan Times, and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
In 2000, Kent self-published The First Quarter: A 25-year History of Video Games. That book was later purchased and re-published as The Ultimate History of Video Games by the Prima, Three River Press, and Crown divisions of Random House.
During his career as a games journalist, Kent wrote the entries on video games for Encarta and the Encyclopedia Americana. At the invitation of Senator Joseph Lieberman, Kent has spoken at the annual Report Card on Video Game Violence in Washington D.C.
Born in California and raised in Hawaii, Kent served as a missionary for the LDS Church between the years of 1979 and 1981. During that time, he worked as a Spanish-speaking missionary serving migrant farm workers in southern Idaho.
While Kent has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and a Master’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University, he claims that his most important education came from life.
He learned important lessons from working with farm laborers in Idaho. Later, from 1986 through 1988, Kent worked as a telemarketer selling TV Guide and Inc. Magazine. His years on the phone helped him develop an ear for dialog.
In 1987, Kent reviewed the Stephen King novels Misery and The Eyes of the Dragon for the Seattle Times. A diehard Stephen King fan, Kent later admitted that he pitched the reviews to the Times so that he could afford to buy the books.
In 1993, upon returning to Seattle after a five-year absence, Kent pitched a review of “virtual haunted houses” for the Halloween issue of the Seattle Times. He reviewed the games The Seventh Guest, Alone in the Dark, and Legacy. Not only did this review land Kent three free PC games, it started him on a new career path.
By the middle of 1994, when Kent found himself laid off from his job at a PR agency, he became a full-time freelance journalist. He wrote monthly pieces for the Seattle Times along with regular features and reviews for Electronic Games, CDRom Today, ComputerLife, and NautilusCD. In later years, he would write for American Heritage, Parade, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune and many other publications. He wrote regular columns for MSNBC, Next Generation, the Japan Times, and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
In 2000, Kent self-published The First Quarter: A 25-year History of Video Games. That book was later purchased and re-published as The Ultimate History of Video Games by the Prima, Three River Press, and Crown divisions of Random House.
During his career as a games journalist, Kent wrote the entries on video games for Encarta and the Encyclopedia Americana. At the invitation of Senator Joseph Lieberman, Kent has spoken at the annual Report Card on Video Game Violence in Washington D.C.
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May 26, 2019
I like it a bit better as the previous parts.
The repetitiveness hasn't been so dominant in this part and I like that it touched on some issues - like blaming the clones and so on.
I also liked all the battle scene - be it in space or planetside.
I also like Harris a lot. He just won't give up and he always finds a way in order to get (some of) his people and/or him to survive. He even got hurt for a change and considering what the Doc said - I wonder how that will affect the next part.
However, what was the point of making the first gay character of this series the bad guy? I mean, seriously? Why?
Also, the whole Ava thing? As much as I like Harris - the whole relationship (if one can call it one), especially in Clonetown, left a bitter taste with me.
So, as always, I have mixed feelings about a book in this series.
The repetitiveness hasn't been so dominant in this part and I like that it touched on some issues - like blaming the clones and so on.
I also liked all the battle scene - be it in space or planetside.
I also like Harris a lot. He just won't give up and he always finds a way in order to get (some of) his people and/or him to survive. He even got hurt for a change and considering what the Doc said - I wonder how that will affect the next part.
However, what was the point of making the first gay character of this series the bad guy? I mean, seriously? Why?
Also, the whole Ava thing? As much as I like Harris - the whole relationship (if one can call it one), especially in Clonetown, left a bitter taste with me.
So, as always, I have mixed feelings about a book in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2012
THE WHOLE SERIES IS A LIVING MASTERPIECE AND IT'S JUST GETTING BETTER!!!!
August 15, 2013
originally posted at http://thebookplank.blogspot.com/2013/08/betrayal.html
Betrayal is the fifth book in the Clone Rebellion series by Steven L. Kent and marks the halfway point in the series. The Clone Rebellion is currently mapped out to run 10 books in total. For some of you it might not have escaped your notice that I am a huge fan of this series. It all started earlier this year with Republic that was released in the March SF month of Titan Books. I was hooked from the start. So far the first four books in the series have shown a lot of action, universe building and diversity in the storyline all thrown in the mix with a healthy dose of military humor.
Storywise the series has seen some great developments, with the focus first on the Mogat separatists in the first three books, which was subsequently linked with the Avatari invasion in Elite (#4) and now in Betrayal (#5), it seems that the last drop of water has finally broken the dam (don’t know if that’s a correct proverb, but it is definitely fitting for what transpires in Betrayal).
Betrayal picks up after the events of Elite, where Wayson Harris had just fought of the Avatari invasion on New Copenhagen. With the introduction of aliens in his storyline, Steven L. Kent ventured into a new direction heretofore no aliens had made it into his story. They were introduced in the background of Alliance but came to full emphasis and show in Elite. Now after the events of Elite, the United Authority is left decimated, having lost a lot of people on New Copenhagen. Bad decisions were made by the controlling parties but instead of lying fault with themselves, they just stick it up to the expandable ones, the clones, and this is the last drop that breaks the dam.
I already mentioned in my earlier reviews that Wayson is going through a transition discovering more of his own free thoughts and over feeling toward his “makers”, being a Liberator clone he is still programmed to follow orders but is able to think more for himself than a standard clone. However is seems that the events in the earlier books and mainly book 3 and 4 are starting to shape Wayson’s opinion more and more. And in Betrayal he just has had enough, he is now out for justice and revenge, and being a Liberator clone, the Unified Authority will have their battles picked out for them.
The story of Betrayal starts off with events that make Wayson readily “pissed-off” to his commanders but the events of the actual betrayal aren’t set into motion until the halfway mark of the book, firstly Wayson is tasked to rid the planet of Terraneau of a remaining Avatari invasion. For a little help, Wayson get the support of the Suctum-Crux Fleet this time. The fighting force that is dispatched to Terraneau is a mix natural-borns and clones, and after liberating the planet the natural-borns are send back, now this is a interesting point in the storyline as the betrayal now further sets in. Wayson receives letters from Brocius stating three words but the last has the most impact, Ravenwood. For you who have read the first books might now what this means… this hallmarks an important point in the book and the series overall. I’ll stick with mentioning these events of the book, as the rest you really have to read for yourself, you’ll be in for a surprise.
Betrayal isn’t just coming from the clones, another important character besides Wayson in the series so far was Ray Freeman, a huge lumbering giant of a man who rather shoots than talks. Ray Freeman appears only later in the books and when he does I actually felt bad for Wayson, they had this on-off/love-hate relationship. I don’t know what to think of the events that happened but I hope they can be buds again since they make a great duo.
A new character that is added to the storyline is that of Ava Gardner, a highly popular actress back on Earth, who also found out that she is a clone. Steven L. Kent mentions in the back of the book that the series has a focus on male characters, there are hardly any female characters in the book. With Ava Gardner, Steven L. Kent introduces an interesting development in Wayson’s character, Ava is also shipped out since she is clone, but being the only female clone on an all male clone battleship, Ava seeks “refuge” by Wayson and appeals to his officer standards. This relation later provides an romancing aspect in the story but it all starts of rather fragile. Ava doesn’t really know what to think of Wayso, being thrown from a life of luxury into a military life. Wayson, being the typical hard-ass military clone with his often snide and sarcastic comments didn’t really help to start it off. This relationship even furthered the coming-to-understand-yourself aspect of Wayson, as he start to being more open starts talking about his life. This might have felt a bit rushed into the story, but it does follow a clear path.
Betrayal hallmarks an important turn point of The Clone Rebellion series that will take this series just that step further. In books one to four there were important discoveries and developments both regarding the story and the characters in the series, and they all work perfectly in setting up the events in Betrayal. Every book so far has been a action packed and fast paced ride through several arms of the universe.. Steven L. Kent creates in his book the right balance between high tech space opera, brutal military sci-fi and all livened up with a healthy dose of marine humor. If you’re a sci-fi fan and haven’t read this series. Shame on you.
Betrayal is the fifth book in the Clone Rebellion series by Steven L. Kent and marks the halfway point in the series. The Clone Rebellion is currently mapped out to run 10 books in total. For some of you it might not have escaped your notice that I am a huge fan of this series. It all started earlier this year with Republic that was released in the March SF month of Titan Books. I was hooked from the start. So far the first four books in the series have shown a lot of action, universe building and diversity in the storyline all thrown in the mix with a healthy dose of military humor.
Storywise the series has seen some great developments, with the focus first on the Mogat separatists in the first three books, which was subsequently linked with the Avatari invasion in Elite (#4) and now in Betrayal (#5), it seems that the last drop of water has finally broken the dam (don’t know if that’s a correct proverb, but it is definitely fitting for what transpires in Betrayal).
Betrayal picks up after the events of Elite, where Wayson Harris had just fought of the Avatari invasion on New Copenhagen. With the introduction of aliens in his storyline, Steven L. Kent ventured into a new direction heretofore no aliens had made it into his story. They were introduced in the background of Alliance but came to full emphasis and show in Elite. Now after the events of Elite, the United Authority is left decimated, having lost a lot of people on New Copenhagen. Bad decisions were made by the controlling parties but instead of lying fault with themselves, they just stick it up to the expandable ones, the clones, and this is the last drop that breaks the dam.
I already mentioned in my earlier reviews that Wayson is going through a transition discovering more of his own free thoughts and over feeling toward his “makers”, being a Liberator clone he is still programmed to follow orders but is able to think more for himself than a standard clone. However is seems that the events in the earlier books and mainly book 3 and 4 are starting to shape Wayson’s opinion more and more. And in Betrayal he just has had enough, he is now out for justice and revenge, and being a Liberator clone, the Unified Authority will have their battles picked out for them.
The story of Betrayal starts off with events that make Wayson readily “pissed-off” to his commanders but the events of the actual betrayal aren’t set into motion until the halfway mark of the book, firstly Wayson is tasked to rid the planet of Terraneau of a remaining Avatari invasion. For a little help, Wayson get the support of the Suctum-Crux Fleet this time. The fighting force that is dispatched to Terraneau is a mix natural-borns and clones, and after liberating the planet the natural-borns are send back, now this is a interesting point in the storyline as the betrayal now further sets in. Wayson receives letters from Brocius stating three words but the last has the most impact, Ravenwood. For you who have read the first books might now what this means… this hallmarks an important point in the book and the series overall. I’ll stick with mentioning these events of the book, as the rest you really have to read for yourself, you’ll be in for a surprise.
Betrayal isn’t just coming from the clones, another important character besides Wayson in the series so far was Ray Freeman, a huge lumbering giant of a man who rather shoots than talks. Ray Freeman appears only later in the books and when he does I actually felt bad for Wayson, they had this on-off/love-hate relationship. I don’t know what to think of the events that happened but I hope they can be buds again since they make a great duo.
A new character that is added to the storyline is that of Ava Gardner, a highly popular actress back on Earth, who also found out that she is a clone. Steven L. Kent mentions in the back of the book that the series has a focus on male characters, there are hardly any female characters in the book. With Ava Gardner, Steven L. Kent introduces an interesting development in Wayson’s character, Ava is also shipped out since she is clone, but being the only female clone on an all male clone battleship, Ava seeks “refuge” by Wayson and appeals to his officer standards. This relation later provides an romancing aspect in the story but it all starts of rather fragile. Ava doesn’t really know what to think of Wayso, being thrown from a life of luxury into a military life. Wayson, being the typical hard-ass military clone with his often snide and sarcastic comments didn’t really help to start it off. This relationship even furthered the coming-to-understand-yourself aspect of Wayson, as he start to being more open starts talking about his life. This might have felt a bit rushed into the story, but it does follow a clear path.
Betrayal hallmarks an important turn point of The Clone Rebellion series that will take this series just that step further. In books one to four there were important discoveries and developments both regarding the story and the characters in the series, and they all work perfectly in setting up the events in Betrayal. Every book so far has been a action packed and fast paced ride through several arms of the universe.. Steven L. Kent creates in his book the right balance between high tech space opera, brutal military sci-fi and all livened up with a healthy dose of marine humor. If you’re a sci-fi fan and haven’t read this series. Shame on you.
November 4, 2009
This book is the 5th installment to the "Clone series" written by Steven Kent. Once again the author does not disappoint in the telling of this wonderfully crafted and unique story. The book picks up where the last one leaves off and brings you up to date with a unique time-line that was started in the last book. Harris, the hero of the story, remains very true to his character but still surprises with some of the drastic decisions he makes during the book (hint is in the title). The action is frequent and intense at times and constantly evolving so you'll never find yourself bored and wondering when it'll stop. Also, unlike some authors out there, Kent is not afraid to kill of a character and no matter how important they are to the story you need to remember that everyone is equally expendable. This just further adds to the excitement of the story where you really never know who is going to die. I think the only part of the story I didn't like was that the ending felt a bit abrupt, but that really only left me wanting more. The story is unique, the characters develop in a logical manner, and the overall feel of the book is a positive one. If you like military sci-fi then this is an absolute must read series.
December 11, 2011
The Clone Betrayal is a immensely fun book to read. The Liberator Clone, Wayson Harris, recently back from liberating a planet from the unknown alien Avatari, finds himself confined to a relocation camp with the remaining clones left on Earth. After constant betrayal after betrayal by the natural born officers, I find myself liking Wayson more and more after he seems to struggle with an inner genetic and neural programming demons, once that were put there to make him faithful to the officers above him.
After jumping up and down ranks quite a few time, from the all clone enlisted ranks to officer and back down, and back up, Wayson realizes that he is used again and again and again. He sees the all clone enlisted ranks wastefully used by the military who do not view them as anything more than an expendable asset like bullets.
It was very fun to see Harris stepping up as a leader, trying to protect his men, not caring if they are clones or not. And seeing despite the fact that his Liberator nature draws him naturally towards conflict, he does not like to see life wasted.
After jumping up and down ranks quite a few time, from the all clone enlisted ranks to officer and back down, and back up, Wayson realizes that he is used again and again and again. He sees the all clone enlisted ranks wastefully used by the military who do not view them as anything more than an expendable asset like bullets.
It was very fun to see Harris stepping up as a leader, trying to protect his men, not caring if they are clones or not. And seeing despite the fact that his Liberator nature draws him naturally towards conflict, he does not like to see life wasted.
November 21, 2011
I knew what this book was going to be about before I even started to read it. If you've followed the series, this was the only logical thing that Wayson Harris should have done given the circumstances. Only he should have done it a lot smarter and faster.
I felt that Harris kind of stood around too much in this book. He's usually quick to fight and stops trouble in it's tracks. He let too much slide for the sake of political maneuvering and waiting for other people to make thing happen.
Still, it was a very good read. I just wish he had killed a few people early on. And he wouldn't have had as much trouble. Some times Harris is really stupid.
I felt that Harris kind of stood around too much in this book. He's usually quick to fight and stops trouble in it's tracks. He let too much slide for the sake of political maneuvering and waiting for other people to make thing happen.
Still, it was a very good read. I just wish he had killed a few people early on. And he wouldn't have had as much trouble. Some times Harris is really stupid.
August 18, 2010
(Spolier Alert) I'm not a big fan of Kent. I read all of the clone novels. I thought it was an interesting concept but the plot was too disjoined from one novel to the next. At times it made no sense why the factions were taking the certain actions. It made no sense. For example, why get rid of the clones especially if they obediently follow orders? Why give them warning of a pending attack? Why waste trillions in blowing up one of your own fleets? Why didn't the UA go to the graveyard to salvage the broadcast equipment years ago? The same problem occurred in his previous novels.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2009
The latest book int he clone series by Stephen L. Kent, it's a twist in a lot of ways from his previous books. There's a lot more personal development in this book, and at the same time it expands on the politics of the universe. It's obvious with the ending that there's going to be a LOT more going on in the future with this series, and I'm excited to see how it resolves.
It's not an overly complex read, but it's a lot of fun. For milfic sci-fi, it's really good.
It's not an overly complex read, but it's a lot of fun. For milfic sci-fi, it's really good.
February 14, 2010
This series is full of twists and turns! Even though I expected Wayson to rebel in some way, I never expected this! Rebelling against the unified authority and all heck ensues! This book is a breath of fresh air for the series and I dearly hope that this was not the last one!
March 2, 2010
I'd give this about a 9/10. This was a fast paced action ride, but the ending left me wanting just a little.
January 5, 2011
A departure from the first 4, but it is an enjoyable read. It is not often that you can discuss character development in military science fiction. This book is all about character development.
July 6, 2018
Betrayal kick off a couple of years after the first book with the UA public opinion changing to that of an anti clone one after General Armstrong has dropped them into it blaming them for the losses that the UA took on New Copenhagen! :D This of course does not sit well with Wayson who decides that a war with the UA is the only way to straighten out the UA! :D A little to conveniently he is given command of the Scutum-Crux fleet only to find that is has been sabotaged on the orders of Captain 'Nefarious' Stone! :D As pointed out the whole situation is a little to convenient as the UA intends to use there Fleet as target practice for their new fleet in a Wargames scenario that will conveniently in their opinion sort out their clone 'problem' as well! :D
As with the previous books the action comes thick and fast with events spiralling out of control and with Wilson trying to keep a grip on the rapidly escalating situation not to mention the political situation that is developing through the Scutum-Crux fleet with the messing of the Navy Clones and those of the Marines! :D The action scenes themselves are told with great verve as Wilson throws himself in at the deep end throughout and his trying to get through to Warshaw who won't take the word of Marine really ramps the tension up! D One of the great things you see throughout the book is this rising tension as both sides try to work together! :D Though as with any kind of fleet or grouping of humans there is more going on beneath the surface than at first appears! :D On top of this there are a smattering of decent natural born types such as Admiral Thorne, O'Doul, Doctorow etc who kind of end up working with the clones and this also put a different spin on events! :D
With all the characters in the book and the rapidly changing situation throughout you really cannot predict where things are going to go with Betrayal! :D The title of course of the book does give a few things away but in many way like other books the title works on numerous levels! :D For instance we have the Clones 'Betrayal' which some would really argue was simply getting ahead of the game, we have the genuine betrayal of the Clones by the Generals they obeyed and protected during the New Copenhagen, then the falsely swaying of public opinion in order for political posturing and manoeuvring to name but a few! :D The clever way that the book weaves all of these betrayals and intrigues together is cleverly handled and you really cannot predict the dimensions and dynamics that this will cause amongst the Clones themselves or the wider UA! :D
This is all not counting the invading Avatari as well who put in a reappearance during the retaking of Terraneau reminding us that they are still out there! :D In the context of this story as well though kind of serve as a catalyst to the politics and the wider UA manoeuvrings! :D This though serves as a prime example of the pettiness of the UA's Politicians though as they are letting there clonist tendencies and political savagery to get in the way of the fact 185 worlds are still held by the Avatari! :D This is sure to bite them later on as they seem to be completely unaware of the issue! :D This blinkness is sure to come back in later books to rear it's head! :d
Throughout though with all the battles on space and ground thought there is humour running throughout the book! :D The running gag with Ava Gardner (the name should have clued them in! :D Llol ) will have you laughing throughout! :D The clones all not knowing whether she is a clone or not and the rampant speculation on the matter is hilarious and really shows how scuttlebutt spreads throughout the book! :D She also serves, as Wilson notices, as a kind of barometer as to everyone around themselves attitudes to clones and this really shows off the level of what can only be labelled 'Racism' that we see towards the Clones! :D
Betrayal is never afraid to ask the hard question about humanity, the depths they can go and will go to, and is not a book for the faint hearted but the visceral nature of the events throughout and bring the issues the characters are facing into stark relief! :D At the same time the use of the POV from Wilson's perspective gives the book a clever an sharp perspective and a live-fire frontline one that works brilliantly and really rams home what they are going through but as the same time gives the story a slightly sarcastic humorous twang throughout that really keeps the pace of the story going brilliantly and keeping you on the edge of your seat! :D Betrayal is full of adventure, heroics, daring do, punchy question and action packed throughout! :D Brilliant, insightful and highly recommended! :D Crisp High Five! :D Make sure you have the next one! :D
As with the previous books the action comes thick and fast with events spiralling out of control and with Wilson trying to keep a grip on the rapidly escalating situation not to mention the political situation that is developing through the Scutum-Crux fleet with the messing of the Navy Clones and those of the Marines! :D The action scenes themselves are told with great verve as Wilson throws himself in at the deep end throughout and his trying to get through to Warshaw who won't take the word of Marine really ramps the tension up! D One of the great things you see throughout the book is this rising tension as both sides try to work together! :D Though as with any kind of fleet or grouping of humans there is more going on beneath the surface than at first appears! :D On top of this there are a smattering of decent natural born types such as Admiral Thorne, O'Doul, Doctorow etc who kind of end up working with the clones and this also put a different spin on events! :D
With all the characters in the book and the rapidly changing situation throughout you really cannot predict where things are going to go with Betrayal! :D The title of course of the book does give a few things away but in many way like other books the title works on numerous levels! :D For instance we have the Clones 'Betrayal' which some would really argue was simply getting ahead of the game, we have the genuine betrayal of the Clones by the Generals they obeyed and protected during the New Copenhagen, then the falsely swaying of public opinion in order for political posturing and manoeuvring to name but a few! :D The clever way that the book weaves all of these betrayals and intrigues together is cleverly handled and you really cannot predict the dimensions and dynamics that this will cause amongst the Clones themselves or the wider UA! :D
This is all not counting the invading Avatari as well who put in a reappearance during the retaking of Terraneau reminding us that they are still out there! :D In the context of this story as well though kind of serve as a catalyst to the politics and the wider UA manoeuvrings! :D This though serves as a prime example of the pettiness of the UA's Politicians though as they are letting there clonist tendencies and political savagery to get in the way of the fact 185 worlds are still held by the Avatari! :D This is sure to bite them later on as they seem to be completely unaware of the issue! :D This blinkness is sure to come back in later books to rear it's head! :d
Throughout though with all the battles on space and ground thought there is humour running throughout the book! :D The running gag with Ava Gardner (the name should have clued them in! :D Llol ) will have you laughing throughout! :D The clones all not knowing whether she is a clone or not and the rampant speculation on the matter is hilarious and really shows how scuttlebutt spreads throughout the book! :D She also serves, as Wilson notices, as a kind of barometer as to everyone around themselves attitudes to clones and this really shows off the level of what can only be labelled 'Racism' that we see towards the Clones! :D
Betrayal is never afraid to ask the hard question about humanity, the depths they can go and will go to, and is not a book for the faint hearted but the visceral nature of the events throughout and bring the issues the characters are facing into stark relief! :D At the same time the use of the POV from Wilson's perspective gives the book a clever an sharp perspective and a live-fire frontline one that works brilliantly and really rams home what they are going through but as the same time gives the story a slightly sarcastic humorous twang throughout that really keeps the pace of the story going brilliantly and keeping you on the edge of your seat! :D Betrayal is full of adventure, heroics, daring do, punchy question and action packed throughout! :D Brilliant, insightful and highly recommended! :D Crisp High Five! :D Make sure you have the next one! :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2017
It was fun; If you like mindless space action
July 7, 2021
The series really lost it's momentum here. The plot completely drops the setup from book 4 and just chases its own tail for a while. Also, we get a random burst of homophobia?
May 27, 2013
I loved books 1-4 of this series, but book 5 falls down so hard that I can't keep going.
Ava. OMG, why? Her purpose is to cry, cower, and have sex. She's like gratuitous fanservice from the early videogame era back when people thought women didn't like these things... and this makes even less sense in a book where you can't watch her be soooo sexy.
I've never had problems with the lack of women in the Clone novels. I mean, it's a clone army. Where is Harris going to interact with women? (Other than crazy spring breakers when he's on shore leave.)
But having the only real woman in this series be so whiny and pointless? I just... there are no words for how disappointed I am. Kent would've done better to stick to his "there are just no female leads, okay?" stance. I was good with that. It made sense in the universe he'd created.
Ava. OMG, why? Her purpose is to cry, cower, and have sex. She's like gratuitous fanservice from the early videogame era back when people thought women didn't like these things... and this makes even less sense in a book where you can't watch her be soooo sexy.
I've never had problems with the lack of women in the Clone novels. I mean, it's a clone army. Where is Harris going to interact with women? (Other than crazy spring breakers when he's on shore leave.)
But having the only real woman in this series be so whiny and pointless? I just... there are no words for how disappointed I am. Kent would've done better to stick to his "there are just no female leads, okay?" stance. I was good with that. It made sense in the universe he'd created.
January 1, 2010
This is a good book to read even if you have not read the others you will be able to get the story and the universe since Steve included the stuff into the beginning. I have read the others as well and still appriciated the refresher!
Fast pace action, articulate (after Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson!), good politics AND a perfect female fantasy part!! My book club friends laugh at me since I considered Christy a romance book- so I do not read a lot of romance books, I find them airheady and trashy, but I also finds books without strong females very one sided and lacking! So here Steve has found a rare, perfect balance! Ava does not take over but she is there. Highly recomended, loved it!
Fast pace action, articulate (after Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson!), good politics AND a perfect female fantasy part!! My book club friends laugh at me since I considered Christy a romance book- so I do not read a lot of romance books, I find them airheady and trashy, but I also finds books without strong females very one sided and lacking! So here Steve has found a rare, perfect balance! Ava does not take over but she is there. Highly recomended, loved it!
March 27, 2016
This was another good entry into the Wayson Harris Clone series. I liked the presence of the Ava Gardner clone; a lesser author might have made a mess of it, but Kent did a real fine job weaving Ava into the story and making her relevant, not just window dressing. I was expecting Ava to be vain, shallow, callous, and a manipulative bitch - I was pleased when it turned out (so far) that she is none of those things. I like the quotes from Nietzsche - one of my favorites to quote myself.
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November 5, 2010the book is a bridge between the last and the next that is already out, Clone Empire. The plot is so-so and the characters like gay sailors a little too steriotyped, even if they are clones.
June 16, 2015
Pretty good. The plot is becoming a bit faster through the story. I'm surprised though about who betrayed the clones.
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