America 2040, #1

>This is a kind of neoconservative pulp novel, overbearing and <br />>sodden. <br /> <br />This series may be pulp, overbearing, sodden or whatever, but I would not characterize them as "neoconservative", unless you think anything bearing American patriotism is neoconservative. Truthfully, these novels tend towards liberal social ideas, such as a strong support for abortion. <br /> <br />These novels were written in 1980s as the Cold War with Russia was nearing its conclusion. <br /> <br />I thoroughly enjoyed them. I picked them up again recently and reread them. The sense of "Red Menace" has diminished given the fall of the USSR, but these books still stand up as good, mindless, entertaining reading. <br /> <br />Gene Roddenbury sometimes described Star Trek as "Wagon Train to the Stairs". I never felt that Star Trek achieved this, but these books are definitely in that vein. If you enjoy frontier, wild West stories, and science fiction, then these novels are a perfect blend.

I discovered this book while my husband was reading the White Indian series.....Donald Clayton Porter, There was a blurb in the back advertising this book. This book is set in 2040, when the Russians are getting ready to launch a nuclear war. Mr. Shaw creates a ship that can "light step" into space. It was interesting to read about other planets that might have "intelligent" life. The people and story are very believable! I really liked this book.

I was 16 when I picked up the first in this series. When I was 17 all the books were lost, and I'd made it through the third book. I have just found the 3rd, 4th, and 5th after searching for a decade. Having finished the series, I can tell you the search was worth it. Every minute.I need to get books one and two so I can start reading the set over again.

Not just another Science Fiction book. Though it is set in the future, it is a book about people. I would suggest this book (and all the others in the series) to anyone that enjoys a good story. It was easy reading, entertaining, and has managed to hold my interest for many years of re-reading! I have read thousands of books, and I can honestly say these are the best books I have ever read. The characters are so real, I feel like I know them! Read and enjoy!

Well written and plausible science fiction novel & series. Details how in the year 2040 we could and do send ships into space for furthering exploration. Delightful read and easily consummable.