Get the entire series in this one box set today. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I found the content dealing with Ian Cormac's childhood a little slow-paced and occasionally tedious but overall the story was interesting and made me want to keep going. Astro lore tells us that Scorpios are brilliant, sexual, confident, powerful and magnetic. While not in the same league as the Occam Razor, it did handle business) and tech was mind-blowing. Except for what appears to be his standard two entirely spurious, fairly graphic (but short), sex scenes, it's a fine book written in the same style and quality as the other books in the series I've read. If you've read any of the books in the series and enjoyed it, then this one is for you. Honestly, it was okay, but I found it to be quite boring overall compared to his other installments. Shadow of the Scorpion did not illuminate Cormac all that much more for me. He's sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. I'm rating it at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5. Please try again. . NOOK Book. Never the less, SotS is an entertaining read. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. I read this stuff as light relief from heavier works. There was a problem loading your book clubs. . Whether you consider the work to be a war satire, character biography, or a gritty sharp backhand techno-military adventure--you will be satiated in all things Polity. It's good enough space opera, but it could have been better. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. He’s sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. Did I love this prequel to one of the most badass Syfy heroes I have ever read; hearing about how the infamous Ian Cormac came to be? Only one can survive. Neal Asher. Night Shade Books; 1st edition (May 1, 2008). Walmart # 559641548. . Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Note the use of the word diabolicas the desperate creature stings the woman and makes off out into the rain. I had read several of the other "Agent Cormac" books before this one. While not in the same league as the Occam Razor, it did handle business) and tech was mind-blowing. Whether you consider the work to be a war satire, character biography, or a gritty sharp backhand techno-military adventure--you will be satiated in all things Polity. The novel introduces Ian Cormac and is therefore a prequel. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. This temple had the distinction of being the westernmost Crane holding, and was said to stand in the shadow of the Scorpion. Definitely recommended. Minimum purchase amount of 1 is required. Did I love this prequel to one of the most badass Syfy heroes I have ever read; hearing about how the infamous Ian Cormac came to be? We've all read/seen the trend, but Asher makes it happen without lightening the plot load, and produces a stimulating psychological profile of Agent Cormac. There he discovers that though the Prador remain as murderous as ever, they are not anywhere near as treacherous or dangerous as some of his fellow humans, some closer to him than he would like. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016. 's; truly nasty bad guys in the crab-like alien Prador; augmented humans; nanotech gone wild; Golem soldiers; mysterious vanished (or are they?) No spoilers but, the 'big reveal' at the end is guessable from about halfway through. He's sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security and is sent out to help restore and maintain order on worlds devastated by the war. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Walmart # 559729169. He’s sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. It was directed by Fumito Ueda and developed at SCEI's International Production Studio … But... this book was not thick enough!!! Book Format. . $11.36 $ 11. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Grab this sci-fi adventure today. View All Available Formats & Editions. --Regina Schroeder Shinjo Genki, the widow of Shinjo Shono, engaged the Destroyers to buy time for the monks and children in the temple. What could go wrong? Getting the back-story on how and why Ian ended up joining the ECS, his stint with the Sparkind, and his fated meeting with his sick weapon `Shuirken,' all made this work a prized read that I devoured with every opportunity I had to sneak my kindle out of my purse. Having read all the books in Neal Asher’s Polity universe so far, I was excited to see this, I did enjoy Cormac back in the early books. It's Star Trek for grown-ups with hard-edged and occasionally gruesome action, pretty hard science plus truly alien aliens. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Space Opera Science Fiction (Kindle Store). Bernd Decker has unwittingly stepped past the Singularity, and the world’s smartest computer takes on humanity’s biggest problem. Definitely recommended. The villains were devious, the spacecraft AI was brilliantly unique (the Sadist was an intriguing vessel. $7.08 $ 7. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Definitely comparisons with the late Iain M. Bank's Culture series although Mr Banks is arguably the better and more subversive stylist. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Throne and the plutocrat conspiracy face off in a nuclear showdown. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Shadow of the Scorpion did not illuminate Cormac all that much more for me. Discovering his capacity for violence, he chases down the most dangerous of the separatists and learns the significance of that scorpion war drone he vaguely recalls from childhood. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Pickup not … Delivery not available. Publisher's Summary Raised to adulthood during the end of the war, between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn’t remember. Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn’t remember. There he discovers that though the Prador remain as murderous as ever, they are not anywhere near as treacherous or dangerous as some of his fellow humans, some closer to him than he would like. Some call him lawman. If you've read any of the books in the series and enjoyed it, then this one is for you. Free shipping for many products! You Save 25%. Except for what appears to be his standard two entirely spurious, fairly graphic (but short), sex scenes, it's a fine book written in the same style and quality as the other books in the series I've read. Please try again. It stood on the plains overlooking the Scorpion hills and was multi-denominational.1 In 1173 the temple fell during the Destroyer War. Shadow of the Scorpion is a standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series. But... this book was not thick enough!!! Something went wrong. Prequels released late to capitalize on the popularity of the series, and being essentially historical backfill? For Horatio Hornblower Fans. Out of stock. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Shadow of the Scorpion is a novel by Neal Asher, published by the Macmillan Publishers imprint Tor Books in 2008. Humans wake the AI in an ancient computer. The world will never be the same. In Shadow of the Scorpion, we get a look back at the childhood and early adult years of our good friend Ian Cormac. Learn more. $10.49. Please try again. The final conflict! 0 Reviews $ 6.99 $5.00. Read the reviews. 08 $7.08 $ 7. Reaching young manhood, he signs up with the Earth Central Security force and heads out to a world devastated by the Prador. The Shadow of the Scorpion skillfully combines graphic action and sensitive characterisation and is Asher's most accomplished novel to date. The acclaimed series on the rise of the First Galactic Empire. I came up with an alternative which I think would have been better, so it loses a star for that. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Truth isn't always what it seems. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Some secrets are too hard to bear . Neal Asher. I found the content dealing with Ian Cormac's childhood a little slow-paced and occasionally tedious but overall the story was interesting and made me want to keep going. Shadow of the Scorpion is a standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series. While I enjoy Asher's plots quite a bit, character-wise I find his Cormac kind of "opaque" and somewhat unsympathetic. If you've read enough other Polity fiction, it's guessable from the start. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013. A galactic mystery. While I enjoy Asher's plots quite a bit, character-wise I find his Cormac kind of "opaque" and somewhat unsympathetic. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Every chapter starts with a few pages of young Ian's life with his mother and brother, then skips to the events that led to Cormac becoming an ECS agent. As a prequel to the Ian Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion was always on a hiding to nothing. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Over the past 15 years or so Neal Asher has built his sci-fi Polity universe into something pretty special. Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security and is sent out to help restore and maintain order on worlds devastated by the war. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Criminals forced to fight with mech warriors. 's; truly nasty bad guys in the crab-like alien Prador; augmented humans; nanotech gone wild; Golem soldiers; mysterious vanished (or are they?) In Shadow of the Scorpion, we get a look back at the childhood and early adult years of our good friend Ian Cormac. Gridlinked (An Agent Cormac Novel Book 1), Dark Intelligence: Transformation Book One (Transformations 1), Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Guardian Outcast (Star Scavenger Series Book 1), War Eternal: The Complete Series (Books 1-7), The Sheriff: A post-apocalyptic sci-fi western (Sheriff Duke Book 1). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2019. Prequels released late to capitalize on the popularity of the series, and being essentially historical backfill? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shadow of the Scorpion by Neal Asher (2008, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! 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