VMR Theory

This is the second of two brilliantly funny science fiction adventures set in a universe where incompetence has been elevated to an art form. It is also a universe in which doctors have diagnosed a disease called "McLendon's Syndrome" (which provided the title of the first book), symptoms of which include very pale alabaster coloured skin, inability to tolerate direct sunlight, etc - yes, most of the disadvantages associated in medieval times with vampires. And some of the abilities and advantages as well. Ken McKay was a crew member on a ship called the "Rustam's slipper", described as "the sorriest scow ever to move cargo between the stars" when he met and fell in love with a gorgeous woman called Catarina Lindquist in the first book. Unfortunately she had McLendon's syndrome - and not long after they became an item, so did he. But human Naval intelligence has a use for two vampires - send them on a mission to the planet MacDonald. If you've read any of Keith Laumer's Retief books, then 1) you can think of the inhabitants of MacDonald as the equivalent of the Groacci, and 2) If you liked the Retief books you will absolutely love "McLendon's Syndrome" and "The VMR Theory." The inhabitants of MacDonald are split into many factions who have various theories about how powerful the humans are and whether attacking us is a good idea. One of these factions believes in the "VMR Theory" which stands for "Vampire Master Race" Theory. Human intelligence has some plans to influence that theory - plans which might have been described as the stupidest ideas in the universe until Ken and Catarina find out what sort of mad ideas the inhabitants of MacDonald come up with ... Enormous fun and very strongly recommended.

This book was hilarious. Between Catarina's bad puns and the antics of Mickey, Minnie, and Bunkie, not to mention Ken, Harry and the gang, I was rolling on the floor. I must have the first book!!!! He must write a sequel!!!! More messed up people than the Mcdonalds I've never met. And this crew could scare and destroy the galaxy!YOu must read this book! Its great!!!!!

I picked it up because my innitials are VMR... a fact which only made the thing funnier :) I may not have McLendon's, but I have been called a vampire, and I most certainly think that we constitute the master race. So there. Actual review: This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. I'm not entirely sure wether to call it satire or random sillyness with a binding."Refreshing!" "Unpredictable!" "He bought the WHAT!?!"

VMR IS JUST AS CRAZY AS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES. THE ONLY QUESTION IS "WHEN WILL THERE BE MORE!!!"