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Narc #3
Scorpio
A super-city is at war with itself - and NARC is in the crossfire. In the colony of Aurora, the city of Thule is rife with Angel. Tactical has accumulated vast evidence on a syndicate, Scorpio. Col. Janssen just buried the officers who attempted to investigate - NARC's time has come. Young Marcus Brand has been in cryogen since early in the war. Now 80, his senator father is eager for Harry to perform his healing miracles on Marc. The tank must be shipped to NARC's labs, but it's tampered with and Jarrat and Stone realize the truth. Someone tried to murder Marc - to guard ancient secrets that doom Scorpio? The investigation takes Jarrat and Stone into cities where the street is a warzone ... but the seeds of rot lie far away, in surprising places. Meet this world, these heroes, at www.melkeegan.com.
300 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Mel Keegan
52 books71 followersA self-confessed science fiction and fantasy devotee, Keegan is known for novels across a wide range of subjects, from the historical to the future action-adventure. Mel lives in South Australia with an eccentric family and a variety of pets.
Every Mel Keegan book is strong on gay or bisexual heroes (also, often, on gay villains), and some of these heroes are the most delicious in fiction: Jarrat and Stone from the NARC series, Bill Ryan and Jim Hale from The Deceivers, Neil Travers and Curtis Marin from Hellgate, and many more unforgettable characters. Because Mel's books feature the same sex relationships, the partnership at the core of each book is integral: this is the relationship driving the story, and it can be very powerful indeed.
Every Mel Keegan book is strong on gay or bisexual heroes (also, often, on gay villains), and some of these heroes are the most delicious in fiction: Jarrat and Stone from the NARC series, Bill Ryan and Jim Hale from The Deceivers, Neil Travers and Curtis Marin from Hellgate, and many more unforgettable characters. Because Mel's books feature the same sex relationships, the partnership at the core of each book is integral: this is the relationship driving the story, and it can be very powerful indeed.
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May 16, 2016
4.5 STARS Another absolutely heart stopping sci-fi thriller, not only is every book so far an epic in itself, they're writing, plots and overall psychological impact are excellent for their genre. Read with Valium or beta-blockers handy.
November 7, 2013
Rating: 3.5 stars rounded to 4
By this point in the series, there really isn't much new material I can add to the review. If you liked Death's Head and Equinox, then Scorpio should be right up there with its predecessors. This installment brings in an old comrade from Death's Head (about time!) and also has more involvement with Harry Del, who took the back burner during Equinox.
My biggest gripe with Scorpio is that it didn't bring anything new in the relationship between Stone and Jarrat. While book one established the relationship and empathy and book two had the two MCs working with their new found connection under observation from higher-ups, Scorpio only hinted at possible problems with their empathy and what this could mean for the future of NARC. The relationship, while still containing moments of intimacy between Stone and Jarrat, pretty much took second place behind the actual conflict in Thule with Scorpio (even the empathy played little role in the investigation asides from the brief undercover mission). While the investigation and conflict in itself was superb, I kind of wished there was more material to explore in the MCs relationship or their empathic connection.
By this point in the series, there really isn't much new material I can add to the review. If you liked Death's Head and Equinox, then Scorpio should be right up there with its predecessors. This installment brings in an old comrade from Death's Head (about time!) and also has more involvement with Harry Del, who took the back burner during Equinox.
My biggest gripe with Scorpio is that it didn't bring anything new in the relationship between Stone and Jarrat. While book one established the relationship and empathy and book two had the two MCs working with their new found connection under observation from higher-ups, Scorpio only hinted at possible problems with their empathy and what this could mean for the future of NARC. The relationship, while still containing moments of intimacy between Stone and Jarrat, pretty much took second place behind the actual conflict in Thule with Scorpio (even the empathy played little role in the investigation asides from the brief undercover mission). While the investigation and conflict in itself was superb, I kind of wished there was more material to explore in the MCs relationship or their empathic connection.
January 26, 2018
Once again I loved the characters, the action, the story, the romance, but even more than the previous book. I adored the bond between Jarrat and Stone, stronger and more intense where we see how they learn to adapt to their link and how precious they are for each other. Set and story are really creative and I really enjoyed how elaborate things got. Although, the beginning is a bit slow and the end seems a bit rushed, but it was really worth it after all, can't wait to grab the sequels!
November 11, 2013
Lots of good action scenes, with a lot of worldbuilding, most of which was great. I did feel there was a bit too much politics between NARC, Starfleet, Tactical, temporary leaders, observers, etc. Stoney and Kevin are getting even closer and are occasionally able to enjoy their established relationship. It's Kevin's turn to go back undercover and both he and Stoney have to learn to deal with the fact that their jobs are dangerous, and one of them could be left alone.
We see Harry Del again from Death's Head, being accepted as a healer by NARC. The major plot Harry was there for was unresolved by the end of the book, leaving something to look forward to in the rest of the series. There is no cliffhanger, though. The major plotlines of Scorpio are pretty well tied up at the end.
I highly recommend this book as long as you remember this is gay fiction and not the newer style m/m romance. There is definite romance and some nice sex scenes between the guys, but the focus of the story is action and their war against the deadly drug Angel.
We see Harry Del again from Death's Head, being accepted as a healer by NARC. The major plot Harry was there for was unresolved by the end of the book, leaving something to look forward to in the rest of the series. There is no cliffhanger, though. The major plotlines of Scorpio are pretty well tied up at the end.
I highly recommend this book as long as you remember this is gay fiction and not the newer style m/m romance. There is definite romance and some nice sex scenes between the guys, but the focus of the story is action and their war against the deadly drug Angel.
December 6, 2013
This is entirely personal preference but, after the second reading, I enjoyed Scorpio the most. The book had everything: mystery, technology, politics, action. The highlight was HALO jump from space which would make Felix Baumgartner's jump the child's play. Go Ravens!
The stakes go higher and higher for Jarrat and Stone and the results are delicious. Great, great series.
The stakes go higher and higher for Jarrat and Stone and the results are delicious. Great, great series.
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