Hell Rising

This is the first Outlanders book I've read, definitely not the last. Axler's unique style is refreshing and the storyline has me fired up for more. The characters were well constructed and intriguing. Not usually a big fan of violent scenes, these had me riveted and one actually choked me up at its conclusion. Overall, this book is very nicely done and the Lovecraftian touch at its conclusion is superb.

This installment of Outlanders not only meets the high standards of quality it has imposed on itself since the beginning of the series, it has surpassed it! The blending of Nazi thinking, the traditional rumors and stories of Atlantis, mixed with both Gailek (sp?)history and lore as well as Plato's theroetical thoughts create not only a credible story which revives a previous character that some, who read the series, may see as contrtoversial, but maintains the on going storyline of which the Outlanders series is based. From start to finish, this book will keep you hooked. For those who have read the series from the beginning, the interactions between the main characters of Kane, Grant, Brigid, and even Domi, heat up and new character insights once again make this series even more outstanding. If this is your first foray into the Outlanders series, then you will know and, I believe, get hooked on the series.This is no ordinary one dimentional "sci-fi" series. Multi-layered plots, indepth characterizations and interactions that are not pure black and white, keep the reader on their toes and often waiting for each installment with eagerness. Not the neat furturistic imaginings of Star Trek, yet each installment is just as imaginative and compelling. It is, to put mildly and simply, a wonderful read. Which is something I have come to expect in this series.

The latest in the Outlanders saga is excellent! It held my interest all the way thru. It had a lot of excitement and adventure.

HELL RISING is an epic adventure, another classic entry in a series which has already had quite a few. It has just about anything anyone would want--a larger than life villain, fast action, interesting locales, a world threatening menace and of course--sex.But it also has poignant moments, good character development and interaction and a new take on Kane's "past life" sub-plot which has appeared occasionally.The main draw of this book and the entire series are the characters. They're intelligent, funny, desperate and courageous and the reader will follow them anywhere. HELL RISING is highly recommended.

"Hell Rising" is another rousing, non-stop adventure and like most of the other books in this series, there are surprises aplenty. We learn what happened to Sister Fand and the Imperium Brittania after the events of "Savage Sun" and find out more about Kane's alleged "past life" as the Celtic Conan, Cuchulain.This book mixes military sci-fi with such esoteric material as Atlantis (or an outpost) and the evil breeding experiments that went on there in prehistory. As always, the action is fast and colorful, the characterization sharp, the dialogue witty and there's even time for some romance.The main surprise is how effortlessly Axler (in reality, Mark Ellis) pulls all of it together to make a thoroughly entertaining story. Outlanders is such a unique series I'm surprised Hollywood hasn't discovered it yet. In my opinion, it's head and shoulders over any other action/adventure series on the market today, including its sister series, Deathlands. Don't miss this one!