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First off, I have to admit that Dan Moore did have a statement in his foreword about not being a scientist (or something to that effect). I could definitely see that in Meridian's Shadow. There were several scientific flaws in the book, not least of which was the inability of the scientists to stop the Phase 2 nanomachines (something I could come up with a solution to in minutes). In other respects though, his concepts of nanotech hit the mark. Objects attacked by disassemblers do not become impossibly instantaneous clouds of dust, like in so many treatments. I also have to say I enjoyed his descriptions of AIs. And his development of his villain was an accomplishment. I felt for the poisoned childhood of Amos Cross, head of Meridian Corporation, while still acknowledging him as a current monster. However, I gave the book five stars because he did a masterful job of sucking me into the stories, problems or no, and kept me wanting to see what was going to happen next. That is a sign of a storyteller, just like Robert E Howard and Fred Saberhagen, both of whom were criticized at times for their presentations, but were acknowledged as master story tellers. I will certainly buy more of Dan Moore's books, and wish him great success in the future.


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Meridian Shadow eBook Dan Moore Reviews

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. I suppose it's mainly a science fiction, but I also think it belongs in the "epic adventure" category. Dan Moore is a very descriptive, character-oriented author. Each character is multi-faceted, even the bad guys. I love how the bad guys have a background too, so the reader can see why they are the way they are.

I love how this story had several parts to it. Right when you think everyone is safe and everything's going to be just fine, something happens, and suddenly a new adventure has begun. And there were no slow parts at all. This writer has the amazing skill of describing things in great detail, without boring the reader. I saw this whole story play out in my mind. I loved how dismal the asteroids seemed. And I agree with another reviewer -- it was cool how big space seemed in this book. There definitely were no Warp-5 ships in this tale.

And then there are the concepts in this book. There was a ton of creativity put into this story, with all the nanotechnology and micro-black-holes and holosystems. And I loved the Artificial Technology aspect as well. I hear this is the first in a series, and I would love to read more about the AIs in the next book. I will definitely be reading all the books in this series!
This was a really good book, exactly the kind of high tech scifi space story I love. It was written very well, only a few typos, but the character development was excellent. The science was very believable, you rooted for the good guys and hissed at the bad guys. I was constantly checking how far into the book I was because I was enjoying it so much, I didn't want it to end. This was a large size book that took me more than a few hours to finish, and that makes me happy. The other wonderful thing about this book is the .99 price.
A great book for a great price!
I can't wait to read more from this author.
I spent much of my teen years reading Asimov, Heinlein and Clark and I would have no problem putting Meridian's Shadow right beside their works. Dan Moore has crafted a classic sci-fi adventure that has everything you could want in such a tale. AIs with personality, humans that cover the spectrum from good to evil, incredible nanotechnology, jump ships and moon bases. Even the all powerful Meridian Corporation and its evil helmsman fit smoothly into the story. I found myself reading this book at every opportunity. It is no surprise that every review is five stars. If you are a fan of great writing and engrossing story lines, do yourself a huge favor and get a copy of Meridian's Shadow. This is book one in the series and I can't wait for book two. Dan Moore has set the bar high and I have every reason to believe he will meet all expectations.
I was sold on this book when I read the synopsis. I had no idea how much better the story would be than the synopsis could portray. I love complex epic tales where "the little guy" has his life thrown into chaos by some mega-sized entity, where there are many characters that all play a role and have such distinct personalities that you have no trouble remembering who is whom. The last epic of this caliber that I read was "The Gap Series" by Stephen R. Donaldson. "Meridian's Shadow" is that kind of epic tale.

The tale begins slowly as the myriad characters are introduced and their relationships are developed. We meet the Logans and their team of scientists who have created nanomachines that can be programmed to clean pollution and other environmental contaminants. But prior to programming, they are indiscriminate destroyers. This is merely a temporary state to the scientists, but it has much more potential as a weapon to Amos Cross, the ruthless CEO of the mega-sized Meridian Corporation. Cross will stop at nothing to get his hands on the nanomachines. At the same time, another powerful and equally ruthless entity sees the machines as an unnatural abomination that must be destroyed at all costs. The well-intentioned Logans and their team are caught in the power struggle. Their only hope is to find a way to stop the nanomachines. But can they do it as everything falls apart around them?

Dan Moore apologizes at the beginning for any spoofed science, but he does a wonderful job keeping the science real. I particularly liked that space felt "big", with spacecraft taking months to reach the asteroid belt. There was also a feeling of being in the midst of technological progress as the first space elevator goes into operation during the story and there is mention that technology had not yet been able to place singularity-based communications aboard spacecraft.

All the players in this story have such an amazing depth of character that they jump right out of the page and easily become real people in the reader's mind. Much like in real life, they all have flaws and quirks that drive their motivations and, more often than not, the twists and turns of the plot. Hunter Logan with his implicit trust; Robert Hastings's overwhelming despair over the death of his wife and son; Jo Smith and Tyson Edwards and their devotion to family; Susanne Frost and her need to please men. All unforgettable characters.

"Meridian's Shadow" delivers suspense right to the end. Yet a single thread is left hanging leaving a path open for a sequel. And that's a sequel I'll be sure to read!

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First off, I have to admit that Dan Moore did have a statement in his foreword about not being a scientist (or something to that effect). I could definitely see that in Meridian's Shadow. There were several scientific flaws in the book, not least of which was the inability of the scientists to stop the Phase 2 nanomachines (something I could come up with a solution to in minutes). In other respects though, his concepts of nanotech hit the mark. Objects attacked by disassemblers do not become impossibly instantaneous clouds of dust, like in so many treatments. I also have to say I enjoyed his descriptions of AIs. And his development of his villain was an accomplishment. I felt for the poisoned childhood of Amos Cross, head of Meridian Corporation, while still acknowledging him as a current monster. However, I gave the book five stars because he did a masterful job of sucking me into the stories, problems or no, and kept me wanting to see what was going to happen next. That is a sign of a storyteller, just like Robert E Howard and Fred Saberhagen, both of whom were criticized at times for their presentations, but were acknowledged as master story tellers. I will certainly buy more of Dan Moore's books, and wish him great success in the future.