Archive for May, 2004

Excess homicide: A Four Corners mystery

Monday, May 10th, 2004

Detective Annette Trieri takes a leave of absence from the Durango PD to work for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on a series of murders targeting environmental activists. Meanwhile, her husband, Dean Hal Weathers deals with the usual summer headaches at Fremont State University. HP Hanson takes readers on a rollercoaster ride all over the Four Corners region.

Published in trade paperback by 1stBooks Library. ISBN 141072817X

When the Women Come Out to Dance

Friday, May 7th, 2004

I picked up this short story collection by Elmore Leonard because it contains Karen Makes Out, featuring Karen Sisco, from Out of Sight. The script for the first episode of the television series introduces viewers to Karen with this story too. As a bonus, Mr. Leonard’s other stories are equally intriguing, none of them winding up where you expect.

Published in trade paperback by HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0060586168

Star Trek: The Lost Era – 2328-2346: The Art of the Impossible

Thursday, May 6th, 2004

In spite of the long title, I enjoyed this novel by Keith R. A. DeCandido. Falling loosely under the mantel of the Deep Space Nine relaunch, we meet several familiar characters from the DS9 and TNG sagas, along with Worf’s parents, assorted Klingons, Cardassians, and Romulans. The Lost Era mini-series offers a unique perspective on Trek history. Take a look at it.

Published in paperback by Pocket Books. ISBN 0743464052